Man... 1min of silence for those who did not find this song yet. Close my eyes and travel back to good memories. Heard it 1.000.000 times now and still counting
No need for moment of silence, the best songs are like a gem in the rough, you feel like you found it and its your moment - you can return to it whenever you like. Its always been the best songs with the low view count and the pop songs with cliche lyrics get all the views and Im fine with it that way.
Can I sing it 10 times, 20 times in loop? Can I dance to it, maybe cry a little? Can I learn it on guitar and sing it to my wife? It's 2024, and I thank the universe for coming across this song, which is instantly a real favorite. I am touched. You are awesome!!
Let's go drivin' on this highway Let me wander far and wide Got my arm out on the window With my baggage on fire by my side All I see is this orange color I see it glowing a burning blaze I can't recall just why I'm here now But I still remember better days Better days I know they'll come again And save me from this end Help me carry on Better days I can't keep going this way Somethin's gotta help me stay With this world I still don't know what I did wrong I never asked for this jacket I wear Words flicker like a flame in the breeze Their falling to the ground like leaves Crashing down (I can't escape) And these miles don't seem to make things fine Like I'd hoped This distance would And I drive like I got no place to be But only you can set me free If you only would Better days I ain't got a dime to call you But you wouldn't answer So what's the point Better days I can taste them on my tongue But it's fading like the setting sun It'll soon be gone........
The Meltdown's song "Better Days" is a poignant exploration of longing, regret, and the hope for a brighter future. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a journey, both literal and metaphorical, as the protagonist drives down a highway with a sense of aimlessness and desperation. The imagery of having an arm out the window and baggage on fire suggests a desire to let go of past burdens and move forward, even if the path ahead is uncertain. The recurring theme of an orange glow and burning blaze symbolizes the intensity of the protagonist's emotions and the turmoil they are experiencing. The chorus reflects a deep yearning for better days, a time when life was more manageable and hopeful. The protagonist clings to the belief that these days will return and save them from their current despair. This hope is juxtaposed with the reality of their situation, where they feel lost and unable to understand what went wrong. The metaphor of words flickering like flames and falling like leaves emphasizes the fleeting nature of their thoughts and the sense of loss they feel. The miles they travel do not bring the solace they seek, highlighting the internal struggle that cannot be resolved by physical distance alone. The song also touches on themes of isolation and the need for connection. The protagonist acknowledges that only a specific person can set them free, yet they feel unable to reach out, either due to lack of means or the belief that their call would go unanswered. The fading taste of better days on their tongue, compared to the setting sun, underscores the fleeting nature of hope and the urgency to find a way to hold on. "Better Days" by The Meltdown is a powerful reflection on the human condition, capturing the essence of longing for a time when life felt more secure and fulfilling. Let's go drivin' on this highway Let me wander far and wide Got my arm out on the window With my baggage on fire by my side All I see is this orange color I see it glowing, a burning blaze I can't recall just why I'm here now But I still remember better days Better days (better days) I know they can come again And save me from this end Help me carry on Better days (better days), I can't keep going this way Something's gotta help me stay With this world, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Still don't know what I did wrong I never asked for this jacket I wear Words flicker like a flame in the breeze Falling to the ground like leaves Crashing down And these miles don't seem to make things fine Like I'd hoped This distance would And I drive like I got no place to be Only you can set me free If you only would Better days (better days) I ain't got a dime to call you But you wouldn't answer So what's the point? Better days (better days), I can taste them on my tongue Fading like the setting sun It'll soon be gone, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
HOW have i never heard of this band before. Some of my favorite artists are Teskey Brothers and St Paul and the Broken bones!!! Totally under my radar!
First time I saw the Meltdown they were the headline and Teskey Brothers were support! Both so good, Meltdown deserve the same success Teskey brothers have now had!
Thanks for the response everyone! We're going back into the studio in a few weeks to record our second EP, so stay tuned for a release later this year! Cheers.
ooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!what a perfect song....many congratulations guys!!!!!!!!!!i am from GREECE....i heard it from a radio station....republicradio at thessaloniki.....plays quality music from all over the World!!!!!!!!....i am happy to be fan of this radio.....and i am happy to be a fans of yours...keep going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I recently 'discovered' ,'Sault - Wildfires' on the radio.❤ Today I heard this song for the first time. Not quite the same, luckily 😏 But U gotta ❤ the beat of both these songs, at least I do ...?🤷🏽♂️
I'm sorry, I knew I wasn't good enough to be around you. So in my mind I sent you to "the island." I didnt say you had to stay. I had a bad feeling I was going to hurt you so you went to the island. I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for your time. I love the music. Thank you I thought of a friend from a long time ago.
A few people have been asking for the Lyrics. Here they are: 'Better Days' Lets go drivin on this highway let me wander far and wide got my arm out on the window with my baggage on fire by my side all I see is this orange color I see it glowing a burning blaze I cant recall just why Im here now but I still remember better days Better days I know they’ll come again and save me from this end help me carry on Better days I cant keep going this way somethins gotta help me stay with this world I still dont know what I did wrong I never asked for this jacket I wear words flicker like a flame in the breeze their falling to the ground like leaves crashing down (i cant escape) and these miles don't seem to make things fine like I'd hoped this distance would And I drive like I got no place to be but only you can set me free If you only would Better days I aint got a dime to call you but you wouldnt answer so whats the point better days I can taste them on my tongue but its fading like the summer sun It’ll soon be gone
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Ummmm how the heck did this band slip through my fingers.
21 November 2024 and jamming this out hard.
Bless up Meltdowns.
Man... 1min of silence for those who did not find this song yet. Close my eyes and travel back to good memories. Heard it 1.000.000 times now and still counting
😂😂❤❤
9 years late for me to hear this song but it's nice to have finally arrived
No need for moment of silence, the best songs are like a gem in the rough, you feel like you found it and its your moment - you can return to it whenever you like. Its always been the best songs with the low view count and the pop songs with cliche lyrics get all the views and Im fine with it that way.
Can I sing it 10 times, 20 times in loop? Can I dance to it, maybe cry a little? Can I learn it on guitar and sing it to my wife?
It's 2024, and I thank the universe for coming across this song, which is instantly a real favorite. I am touched. You are awesome!!
same. this energy makes it seem ok.
Dude for real ❤
Why am I just hearing this song in 2023?? Soooo good. Do they still record? Awesome
Absolutely - new album 2022 - on Spotify - great stuff
I'm late to the party as well 🤦
Let's go drivin' on this highway
Let me wander far and wide
Got my arm out on the window
With my baggage on fire by my side
All I see is this orange color
I see it glowing a burning blaze
I can't recall just why I'm here now
But I still remember better days
Better days
I know they'll come again
And save me from this end
Help me carry on
Better days I can't keep going this way
Somethin's gotta help me stay
With this world
I still don't know what I did wrong
I never asked for this jacket I wear
Words flicker like a flame in the breeze
Their falling to the ground like leaves
Crashing down (I can't escape)
And these miles don't seem to make things fine
Like I'd hoped
This distance would
And I drive like I got no place to be
But only you can set me free
If you only would
Better days
I ain't got a dime to call you
But you wouldn't answer
So what's the point
Better days
I can taste them on my tongue
But it's fading like the setting sun
It'll soon be gone........
Found it by accident, fallen in love with it, staying for longer!
Why am I findings this only now?
This song is amazing.
Fucking love it!
❤❤❤❤
I discovered this song in a taxi in Rio and Shazamed it. what a masterpiece!!!!!!!!
The Meltdown's song "Better Days" is a poignant exploration of longing, regret, and the hope for a brighter future. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a journey, both literal and metaphorical, as the protagonist drives down a highway with a sense of aimlessness and desperation. The imagery of having an arm out the window and baggage on fire suggests a desire to let go of past burdens and move forward, even if the path ahead is uncertain. The recurring theme of an orange glow and burning blaze symbolizes the intensity of the protagonist's emotions and the turmoil they are experiencing.
The chorus reflects a deep yearning for better days, a time when life was more manageable and hopeful. The protagonist clings to the belief that these days will return and save them from their current despair. This hope is juxtaposed with the reality of their situation, where they feel lost and unable to understand what went wrong. The metaphor of words flickering like flames and falling like leaves emphasizes the fleeting nature of their thoughts and the sense of loss they feel. The miles they travel do not bring the solace they seek, highlighting the internal struggle that cannot be resolved by physical distance alone.
The song also touches on themes of isolation and the need for connection. The protagonist acknowledges that only a specific person can set them free, yet they feel unable to reach out, either due to lack of means or the belief that their call would go unanswered. The fading taste of better days on their tongue, compared to the setting sun, underscores the fleeting nature of hope and the urgency to find a way to hold on. "Better Days" by The Meltdown is a powerful reflection on the human condition, capturing the essence of longing for a time when life felt more secure and fulfilling.
Let's go drivin' on this highway
Let me wander far and wide
Got my arm out on the window
With my baggage on fire by my side
All I see is this orange color
I see it glowing, a burning blaze
I can't recall just why I'm here now
But I still remember better days
Better days (better days)
I know they can come again
And save me from this end
Help me carry on
Better days (better days), I can't keep going this way
Something's gotta help me stay
With this world, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Still don't know what I did wrong
I never asked for this jacket I wear
Words flicker like a flame in the breeze
Falling to the ground like leaves
Crashing down
And these miles don't seem to make things fine
Like I'd hoped
This distance would
And I drive like I got no place to be
Only you can set me free
If you only would
Better days (better days)
I ain't got a dime to call you
But you wouldn't answer
So what's the point?
Better days (better days), I can taste them on my tongue
Fading like the setting sun
It'll soon be gone, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Crazy song 🎵 It’s truly beautiful what us humans can transmit to others
Megint egy érték a semmiből úgy bírom a zenék találnak meg engem s mindig olyan ami pont a pont😊❤
I am so stoked I found this, better late than never.
omg. i dont know what else to say. real music is not dead after all. love this song.
HOW have i never heard of this band before. Some of my favorite artists are Teskey Brothers and St Paul and the Broken bones!!! Totally under my radar!
Virtual fist bump, I've got same taste and just discovered these guys on Spotify- amazing!!
First time I saw the Meltdown they were the headline and Teskey Brothers were support! Both so good, Meltdown deserve the same success Teskey brothers have now had!
Omg I'm not the only one that loves these underdogs
Listen to forever and always. My fave cant stop listening to it glorious
If you can stand still to this you need a Doctors appointment asap : what a groove, love love love this. Praise to the gods of music.
What a great song
Thanks for the response everyone! We're going back into the studio in a few weeks to record our second EP, so stay tuned for a release later this year! Cheers.
S Burke been recommended your music. Can’t stop playing on repeat! What a wonderful album, voice and band ! Thank you!!!
Just discovered that song on Spotify. WHY ARE YOU NOT OVER ALL THE STATIONS ?? That’s one on the best songs I have in my playlist
Hey guys. Just playing the song for the 20,000th time at the cafe. All is well
+Troy “T-roy Brown” Benjamin Thanks Mate!!
Criminally under viewed
Yes, an understatement for sure 👊
Cmon yall! Let's all help pump this band to the top!! Such a fantastic sound! Horns....yes please, vocal is amazing!!
Damn can't believe I've only just heard this now . Much love from a kiwi in Oz
Heard this while I was at a coffee shop here at Sri Lanka. Been in love with it ever since ❤
Mint! Love these guys!
His Voice...This music... the lyrics... its like... I cant have enough till today ❤️❤️❤️
Stumbled upon a gem 💎
ooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!what a perfect song....many congratulations guys!!!!!!!!!!i am from GREECE....i heard it from a radio station....republicradio at thessaloniki.....plays quality music from all over the World!!!!!!!!....i am happy to be fan of this radio.....and i am happy to be a fans of yours...keep going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a tune
This is fucking gold. Heard this on the radio randomly!!!
So glad I discovered these guys. Their music and sound continues to help me out in tough times. For real. It's truly cathartic for me.
❤❤
❤
True talent!
In love with this track!!
Best 😂❤
Great stuff guys. All the best for 2023 !
2024
Fabulous 👌
I want to say so much about this song but still would not prove enough for how much I love this song! Just enjoyable!
Man, I forgot how good this song makes me feel. Looking forward to seeing you guy's live again sometime soon.
Mint condition brought me here!
Can't believe I've been missing out on the meltdown this whole time
That soul 🥰🙃
Friday on legends!!!!
Absolument remarquable..
J'avais jamais entendu parler..
Merci Astrid
❤ je ne décolle pas de ce titre
One of my greatest finds ever on RUclips. Glad to be here.
Yeah that groove and backing vocals sparks joy to me. Great singing and feeling. Now I feel the better days.
a great band, great voice, great tunes.
Can't stop listening to this on repeat. One of my favourite tracks - ever. Need to see you live one day, please!
Best find in a long time..great sound.
Great to hear to hear from Simon Burke again! First heard Stovetop in a bowling game's soundtrack and was wondering what happened to them.
I recently 'discovered' ,'Sault - Wildfires' on the radio.❤
Today I heard this song for the first time.
Not quite the same, luckily 😏
But U gotta ❤ the beat of both these songs, at least I do ...?🤷🏽♂️
legend
My absolute favourite song - what an amazing song & tune - love you guys!
Have you ever listened to Rita is gone Marcus king band
so much soul....
Best Melbourne band of the last decade
november 2024,fabulous song and band
What a breath of fresh air these talented muso's are!!!!!
Que sonzeira!!!!!!
Su música está muy completa está muy cool su banda ✌🏻
Best tune of my night! Heard it on discover weekly..dont want it to stop.
Just commenting here to remind you of this awesome song.
Amazing song 👏👍
♥️🔥
Me encanta este tema.
My favorite song of the year so far! How you guys only have 8000 views is a mystery to me. Heard you guys on Radiostation Superfly in Vienna, Austria!
awesome thanks Simon Bonte - keep spreading the word!
A mystery indeed sir.
Where Hall & Oates meet Massive Attack. Great, touching, what a recording.. Listening at NTUA on a Wednesday afternoon..
Best song I ever heard!
Have only just heard this song.Great stuff
Just fucking awesome guys!!!!
saw you @ Caloundra Fest.....very sweet, all in the right places
Extra ! Merci.
It's just mesmerizing...
Neat choon
I have listened for 10 times a day! That's awesome ! I'm a fan of my instructor !
Need this in my life rn. Thank you 🥺
Sensational, brilliant voice and arrangement, you guys no what a groove is!
Smoothest track I've heard in ages! Grats.
Found this on Vampr amazing!
Superbe, j'adore !
I'm sorry, I knew I wasn't good enough to be around you. So in my mind I sent you to "the island."
I didnt say you had to stay. I had a bad feeling I was going to hurt you so you went to the island. I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for your time. I love the music.
Thank you I thought of a friend from a long time ago.
Wow. Motown Reloaded!
Thanks for sending this to us Barry Hess . Sooooo cool
That song would be perfect at Suits! 😍😍❤️
"That song" is perfect by itself! ☺️🔥
Vampr brought me here...so good!
Nice!!
fantastic song
Sweet grooves boys
wooooooooooooooow
Great song. awesome
Saw you guys last night, had never heard of you, loved your set. Great song.
woww!!
Vince Peach played you on Thursday nite at Cherry in Melbourne. So great! Coupled with the Sugar Canes and Oz music is pretty awesome.
Ouyeaaa!!!; congratulations, the song is amazing. from a Spanish fan.
A few people have been asking for the Lyrics.
Here they are:
'Better Days'
Lets go drivin on this highway
let me wander far and wide
got my arm out on the window
with my baggage on fire by my side
all I see is this orange color
I see it glowing a burning blaze
I cant recall just why Im here now
but I still remember better days
Better days
I know they’ll come again
and save me from this end
help me carry on
Better days
I cant keep going this way
somethins gotta help me stay
with this world
I still dont know what I did wrong
I never asked for this jacket I wear
words flicker like a flame in the breeze
their falling to the ground like leaves
crashing down (i cant escape)
and these miles don't seem to make things fine
like I'd hoped this distance would
And I drive like I got no place to be
but only you can set me free
If you only would
Better days
I aint got a dime to call you
but you wouldnt answer
so whats the point
better days
I can taste them on my tongue
but its fading like the summer sun
It’ll soon be gone
Setting sun ❤
I love this song
smooth
🎶🎷🎶🎷 Excellent!
Love this tune... and cannot wait for the second EP!! :-)
What a powerful song awesome
❤️
Rosewood tv series got me here anyone else..?
love your sound. so fine 🧡
Best Suond