The meaning of the song ‘Better’ by American singer, Khalid is about two people being in love, balancing their passion from a potentially secret relationship with the fact that nothing feels better than being around this person.

As the song begins, Khalid expresses his appreciation for his love interest by remembering how beautiful she looks when the sun goes down, like a diamond. In this context, Khalid is saying that his companion is crucial to his happiness. He likely means the relationship is discreet, but he doesn’t give a hoot if the whole world finds out. They live in close proximity to one another, making frequent get-togethers possible.

Khalid informs the lover they may hang out whenever the other person needs a distraction. Additionally, the singer says that his love makes him feel like he is drunk in love even while he’s sober as a judge. Khalid is content to play second fiddle as long as he can keep the one he loves by his side, even if she seems out of his league. He admits that he doesn’t mind how discreet their meetings are as long as he and she get to spend time together.

Secret Love Can Be Great Love

Khalid states explicitly in the second stanza that they are in a secret relationship. They profess to be only friends and nothing more than that when they’re in public, yet they act like lovers while they’re in private and there is no one there. They engage in the passionate act of making out. Khalid writes passionately about a specific adventure, recalling a time when the two of them shared a really personal and romantic moment. Due to the intensity of the event, he felt himself literally floating in the air. Despite all that, Khalid admits that although he and his lover have a strong connection, his lover is hesitant to make their relationship official despite it feeling like the right thing to do.

The Not-So-Secret Passion of True Love

The chorus restates the song’s central message “Nothin’ feels better than this / Nothin’ feels better / Nothin’ feels better than this /
Nothin’ feels better, no, no.” His interactions with her are unparalleled, and he has never felt more alive.

He adds that he is willing to devote himself to his lover because he knows this is what she values most. In this song, Khalid describes the exact emotion. Those in committed relationships experience: a unique and unforgettable high. It’s a rush of happiness that fills your entire body.

Additional Information

When talking about ‘Better,’ Khalid and Denis Kosiak, the producer of the song, said, “What drives the song to success so I hear it all there I feel like I feel a boy with a dream just singing, taking it easy, super chilling.” Credited as writers for Better by Khalid includes: Charlie Handsome (first time collaborator), Denis Kosiak, Jamil Chammas, Khalid Robinson, Mikkel Eriksen, and Tor Hermansen.

The song has been featured in various TV shows, including All American: Homecoming, Star, Lean on Me, and Just a Friend.

Lyrics

Love to see you shine in the night like the diamond you are
(Love to see you shine in the night like the diamond you are)
I’m on the other side, it’s alright, just hold me in the dark
(I’m on the other side, it’s alright, just hold me in the dark)
No one’s got to know what we do, hit me up when you’re bored
(No one’s got to know) Nah (what we do, hit me up when you’re bored)
‘Cause I live down the street, so we meet when you need it, it’s yours
All I hear is

Nothin’ feels better than this
Nothin’ feels better
Nothin’ feels better than this
Nothin’ feels better, no, no
We don’t gotta hide
This is what you like, I admit
Nothin’ feels better than this

You say we’re just friends but I swear when nobody’s around
(You say we’re just friends but I swear when nobody’s around)
You keep my hand around your neck, we connect, are you feeling it now?
(Keep my hand around your neck) ‘Cause I am (we connect, are you feeling it now?)
I got so high the other night, I swear to God, I felt my feet leave the ground
(I got so high the other night, I swear to God) Ooh yeah (felt my feet leave the ground)
Your back against the wall, this is all we’ve been talkin’ about
In my ears

Nothin’ feels better than this (no, no, no)
Nothin’ feels better
Nothin’ feels better than this
Nothin’ feels better, no, no
We don’t got to hide
This is what you like, I admit
Nothin’ feels better than this

Now, left, right, left, right
Take it back, bring it side to side
Like that, like that, ayy
Ooh, now, left, right, left, right
Take it back, bring it side to side
Like

Nothin’ feels better than this
Nothin’ feels better
Nothin’ feels better than this
(Nothin’ feels better) Oh, no, no
(We don’t got to hide) Hide
(This is what you like) Ooh (I admit)
Nothin’ feels better than this, ooh
(Better than this)

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Charlie Handsome / Denis Kosiak / Jamil Chammas / Khalid Robinson / Mikkel Eriksen / Tor Hermansen

Better lyrics © Reach Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Listeners that enjoy this R&B song may also be interested in the song Blinding Lights by The Weeknd.

Editor’s Note: This article was first published December 14, 2022 and last updated May 28, 2023.