Northernly · We Were Never Really Here · Track 12
Better Tomorrow
The promise everyone makes to themselves at midnight — and the fear that tomorrow is just another way of saying never.
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The remade version of “Better Tomorrow”: new melody, new arrangement, same story.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1] Woke up late again, missed my call Said I'd change, yeah, I said that all Every mirror feels like a fight Every promise feels too tight I say "I'm fine," but I don't mean it I say "next time," but I repeat it Got big plans and a small spine Always running out of time [Pre-Chorus] I don't wanna be this guy But I don't know how to say goodbye [Chorus] I'll be better tomorrow That's what I keep telling myself I'll be better tomorrow If I don't mess it up again I don't wanna be a problem I don't wanna need your help I'll be better tomorrow Yeah, I swear I will [Verse 2] Got my phone full of apologies Drafts I never send, honestly I mean well, I just fall apart Every time I get a fresh start I try to laugh when it gets bad Try to joke about feeling sad If I keep it light, maybe it's true If I say it enough, I'll be new [Pre-Chorus] I don't wanna waste your time But I keep crossing every line [Chorus] I'll be better tomorrow That's what I keep telling myself I'll be better tomorrow If I don't mess it up again I don't wanna be a problem I don't wanna need your help I'll be better tomorrow Yeah, I swear I will [Bridge] I don't need a miracle I don't need a sign I just need to stop pretending I'm doing fine I don't wanna disappear I don't wanna stay the same I just wanna wake up once And not feel ashamed [Final Chorus] I'll be better tomorrow That's the lie I'm scared is true I'll be better tomorrow If I finally follow through I don't wanna let you down I don't wanna hate myself I'll be better tomorrow Yeah… I swear I will [Outro] If tomorrow never comes I'm still trying That's something, right?
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- 07How Did We End Up HereLyrics →
- 08If Death do Us PartLyrics →
- 09Your MedicineLyrics →
- 10Your GloryLyrics →
- 11Bad CoffeeLyrics →
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- 14DaylightLyrics →
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Questions
Where can I stream this song?+
Better Tomorrow is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud as part of We Were Never Really Here. Album links are available above and on the release page.
Can I buy the vinyl?+
We Were Never Really Here is pressed on vinyl and shipped from the United States. Each record is made to order, with production taking 3-5 business days before shipping.
What album is this from?+
This song is track 12 on We Were Never Really Here, released in 2025.
Content care+
Northernly songs are trauma-informed and include reflections on grief, abuse, and recovery. Move slowly. Skip what you need to. Crisis hotlines and survivor resources are at /resources.