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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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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.

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