The song's music video features a cameo appearance by Beau Bridges ( pictured in 2008). "Better" peaked at number 35 on the US Adult Top 40 and at number 27 on the US Mainstream Top 40. Isabella Biedenharn of Entertainment Weekly called the song "woozy" and "ethereal", but added that it sounds like "a castoff from Selena Gomez’s Revival.
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Alexa Camp of Slant Magazine praised the track, writing that Trainor was down-to-earth and "it feels like we’re catching a glimpse of the real Meghan". Writing for Andpop, Rebecca Matina opined that "Better" is a step in a different direction from Trainor's previous works and wrote "we’re loving the throwback- Rihanna vibes that we’re getting". According to Christina Lee of Idolator, the song is more vulnerable than Trainor's previous efforts. Colin Stutz of Billboard called it an "empowering breakup anthem". On his rap verse, Gotti talks about treating Trainor the way that she deserves. It features Trainor criticizing her ex-boyfriend, with lyrics about how she deserves better, over a tropical beat. The track has steel percussion, syncopated guitar, and a loping beat which gives it a caribbean feel. The pop ballad features "funky drums" accompanied by guitar strings which gives it an "Island-esque" vibe. "Better" is a dancehall, reggae, and pop song with R&B influences. On September 13, 2016, she unveiled the single artwork on her social media accounts. It was serviced to adult contemporary radio as the third single from the album on August 29, 2016, and to top 40 radio and rhythmic radio on August 30. The song was digitally released as the third promotional single from Trainor's second major-label studio album, Thank You (2016), on April 21, 2016. Trainor, Mario Mims, Taylor Parks, Travis Sayles, Eric Frederic, Tommy Brown and Steven Franks wrote "Better", and the latter three produced it. Ultimately, the song changed the direction of its parent album, as they started experimenting with new musical styles and produced six more tracks. Reid, Meghan Trainor created the single " No" with producer Ricky Reed. Problems playing this file? See media help.įollowing a disagreement with label director L.A. Trainor performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and included it on the setlist for The Untouchable Tour (2016).Ī 16-second sample of "Better", a pop ballad which features "funky drums". Critics praised it for telling an important story and being more raw than Trainor's previous releases. Released on September 15, 2016, the music video was directed by Tim Mattia and featured a cameo from Beau Bridges.
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It was well received by critics who considered it a different direction for Trainor. Lyrically, the dancehall, reggae, and pop song is an empowering breakup anthem. Initially released as a promotional single, the track was released on August 29, 2016, as the third single from the album. Trainor, Gotti, Taylor Parks, Travis Sayles, Eric Frederic, Tommy Brown and Steven Franks wrote the song, and the latter three produced it. " Better" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor featuring American rapper Yo Gotti for her second major-label studio album Thank You (2016). Single by Meghan Trainor featuring Yo Gotti
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Not to be confused with Better When I'm Dancin'.