Better Version

By Shinedown

On Leave a Whisper

Released on May 27, 2003

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[Verse 1]

Excuse the mess, I didn't see you from behind

I caught a glimpse, but the reflection's only mine

It's almost like I'm paralyzed, and locked outside myself

What I don't need is to concede, because I won't be someone else


[Pre-Chorus]

I am not perfect

And I don't claim to be

If that's what you wanted

Well, then I'm so sorry


[Chorus]

How about a better version of the way that I am?

How about a better version that makes me understand?

How about a better version of the way that I am?

The way I look, the way I speak

How about a better version of me?


[Verse 2]

Excuse the wall, I put it up from time to time

A silver shade, and the design is all mine

It's just a maze that every day I seem to be stuck in

It never seems to fade away, but I pray for the day it ends


[Pre-Chorus]

I am not perfect

And I don't claim to be

If that's what you wanted

Well then I'm so sorry


[Chorus]

How about a better version of the way that I am?

How about a better version that makes me understand?

How about a better version of the way that I am?

The way I look, the way I speak

How about a better version of me?


[Bridge]

Show me my vital signs until I'm realigned

Show me my vital signs until I'm realigned

Show me my vital signs until I'm realigned

Show me my vital signs until I'm realigned

How about a better version of me

How about a better version of me

How about a better version of me

How about a better version?


[Chorus]

How about a better version of the way that I am?

How about a better version that makes me understand?

How about a better version of the way that I am?

The way I look, the way I speak

How about a better version of me?


[Outro]

How about a better version of the way that I am?

How about a better version that makes me understand?

How about a better version of the way that I am?

The way I look, the way I speak

How about a better version?