Better Man
Pearl Jam · rearviewmirror [2004]
watchin' the clock,
it's four o'clock,
it's got to stop,
tell him - take no more,
she practices her speech,
as he opens the door,
she rolls over,
pretends to sleep as he looks her over.
She lies and says she's in love with him.
Can't find a better man.
She dreams in color, she dreams in red.
Can't find a better man.
Can't find a better man.
Can't find a better man.
Ohh...
Talkin' to herself,
there's no one else who needs to know,
she tells herself,
Ohh...
Memories back,
when she was smooth,
and strong,
and waiting,
for the world to come along,
swears she knew it,
and she swears he's cool.
She lies and says she's in love with him.
Can't find a better man.
She dreams in color, she dreams in red.
Can't find a better man.
She lies and says she still loves him.
Can't find a better man.
She dreams in color, she dreams in red.
Can't find a better man.
Can't find a better man.
Can't find a better man.
Can't find a better man.
Yeah...
She loved him, yeah...
She don't want to leave this way.
She feeds him, yeah...
That's why she'll be back again.
Can't find a better man.
Can't find a better man.
Can't find a better man.
Can't find a better man.
Can't find a better...man...
Better Man
Pearl Jam's "Better Man" stands as a defining track from their 2004 album *Rearview Mirror*, capturing the band's evolution during a pivotal era of their career. Released following the departure of founding member Matt Cameron, the song reflects the group's renewed focus on songwriting and their enduring commitment to the grunge and alternative rock traditions that shaped their identity. The recording features a dynamic interplay between Eddie Vedder's emotive vocals and the band's signature guitar-driven sound, delivering a message of resilience and self-improvement that resonated deeply with fans. As a staple of their discography, the track exemplifies the band's ability to blend raw energy with introspective lyricism, cementing its place in the canon of influential rock music from the early 21st century.