I'm a living sunset lightning in my bones
Push me to the edge but my will is stone
('Cause) I believe in a better way

Fools will be fools and wise will be wise
But I will look this world straight in the eyes
I believe in a better way
I believe in a better way

What good is a man who won't take a stand
What good is a cynic with no better plan
I believe in a better way
I believe in a better way

(Hope these words feel pleasant as they rest upon your ears. Hope these words feel pleasant as they rest upon your ears, upon your ears, upon your ears, upon your ears, upon your ears...)

Reality is sharp it cuts at me like a knife
Everyone I know is in the fight of their life
(and) I believe in a better way
Take your face out of your hands and clear your eyes
You have a right to your dreams and don't be denied
I believe in a better way
I believe in a better way
I believe in a better way


Musicians

Ben Harper : Weissenborn, Vocals, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Keys.
David Lindley : Tambura



photo : the Innocent Criminals posing with indian stringed instuments called tamburas © music video of Better Way, directed by Laura Dern and Ben Harper, Virgin records 2006.


Comments

by Danny Kalb (recording engineer) :

"That guitar solo was the very first take. Amazing. I couldn't believe when he did the scream. Thats my favorite part of the song. Ben just blew through the vocals on this one. This song came together very fast. Getting to work with David Lindley was a real treat."