Johnny Cutt's new single, "Better," is a vulnerable and powerful account of love and loss and the gut-wrenching remorse of realizing that you have hurt the one you love the most. As soon as the song's acoustic guitar starts to pick up, it welcomes listeners into an open, honest space, with Cutt's emotive vocals conveying the sadness of being unable to change the past mistakes that took away a piece of his heart.
"Better" is a gentle folk, country, pop hybrid beneath an heirloom sound; nostalgia, yes, but handled so well it feels new again, just right while sacrificing oneself behind the wheel for long hours or doing nothing. The song's stark and straightforward arrangement offers plenty of space for the lyrical poignancy to shine as Cutt captures heartbreak in its most intimate form.
The song's subject matter is universal, screwing up with the person you love, finally understanding the magnitude of your actions, and wanting to turn back time and correct the wrong you did. Cutt's unrelenting honesty earns "Better" a place on any playlist that seeks to capture the breadth of introspective, sad songs about a broken heart. Whether you're listening while mending a broken heart or reminiscing about lost love, this song is bound to resonate.
Johnny Cutt’s ‘Better’ delivers a soulful sound of redemption
Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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February 05, 2025
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