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Better Man

from Not A Proper Girl by Kate Owen

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Better Man. I grew up in a world that promised me a romantic myth. That some day a man, my second half would come and complete me. That man would be a good man that would make life “better” in every way. Despite relationships only ever seemly bringing the opposite, as I got older I realized how entrenched that belief, and entitlement to romantic love was in me. And how I truly believed that I wouldn’t be complete without that story unfolding in my life; “..taught her hearts only good as part of two”. And yet as we get older we carry more hurt. We become more damaged. Yet we still want that elusive romantic partner to be whole and “better” so we can be too.

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Better Man
Music and Lyrics by Kate Owen

VERSE 1
Don’t crowd me I’m still broken
Still got this tear drop in my hand
I always thought I’d be with a better man.

Don’t laugh at me I’m still so sad
Still got this tear drop in my hand
I always thought I’d be with a better man

CHORUS 1
Sister won’t you tell me , What’s a girl to do
When she’s taught her hearts only good as part of two
An, I always thought I’d be with a better man.

VERSE 2
And don’t toy with It’s no fun
When I’ve got this teardrop in my hand
I always thought I’d be with a better man

Don’t love me Unless you can
Hold my teardrops in your hand
If you can do that I’ll know that I’m with a better man

CHORUS 2
Sister won’t you tell me , What’s a girl to do
When she’s taught her hearts only good as part of two
An, I always thought I’d be with a better man.

CHORUS 2
Sister won’t you tell me , What’s a girl to do
When she’s taught her hearts only good as part of two
An, I always thought I’d be with a better man.

credits

from Not A Proper Girl, released March 13, 2020
Played and sung by Kate Owen, Jonty O’Connor, Shane Bolingford, Tom Harris, Moses Robbins, Anita Clark, Elmore Jones, Ben Edwards, Mike Fordham.
All tracks written by Kate Owen.
Produced, recorded and mixed by Ben Edwards at The Sitting Room, Lyttelton, NZ.
Mastered by Chris Chetland at KOG, Auckland, NZ.
Photography by Justyn Rebecca Denny and Amanda Billing Artwork by Leon White Design.
For my Mum, Barbara Owen.
This album was made possible thanks to the generous contributions of 173 arts supporters who believed in me and my music. You know who you are.

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Kate Owen New Zealand

A singer with a poetic, restrained intensity, Kate Owen has been song-writing for 20 years and performing live for a decade, but until now has never recorded an album. Her sound ranges from stripped-back laments to 90’s pop anthems. Her recordings showcases Owen’s songs with rich textures including synth and strings, & strong rhythmic pulses from live kits & drums machines. ... more

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