With a glossy shimmer of nostalgia and rebellion, “Better Days” by Mary and the Sharks feels like rolling the windows down on a Friday at 5:01 p.m. It’s a sonic escape, a synth-soaked indie pop track that frees your mind from the gray routine and sweeps you into something warmer, freer, more alive. It’s the kind of breath of fresh air that makes you want to loosen the tie, ditch the desk, and hit the road in search of something more.
Beneath its breezy vibe, “Better Days” explores the ache of personal growth and the messiness that comes with it. Lyrics like “Tried to grow new leaves, cut down my family tree, I can hear my roots trying to say” reflect the internal push and pull of moving forward while staying grounded in where you’ve come from. There’s something quietly powerful in Mary’s delivery, as if she’s sorting through the debris of change in real time.
The synths glow in the background like flickers of memory, soft yet persistent, while lines such as “Still got my wisdom teeth, they are telling me everything will fall into place” echo a cautious hope. The chorus lands like a sigh you’ve been holding in, a moment of surrender wrapped in shimmering sound.
Close your eyes. Let the rhythm take over. “Better Days” is a reminder that even in the chaos, clarity may be just around the bend.
Stream “Better Days” now and start your escape.
Written by Taylor Berry
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