YOUR WAY'S BETTER – English Lyrics

• By: Forrest Frank

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be a deeply personal journey, much like the one described in Forrest Frank's 'YOUR WAY'S BETTER'. This song, with its honest and relatable English lyrics about struggle and surrender, offers a unique opportunity to connect with the language on an emotional level. Its catchy melody and clear message make it not only an inspiring anthem but also a great tool for learners to practice vocabulary related to faith, emotion, and self-reflection.

[English]

When I'm overwhelmed within

From the weight of all my sin

I need a friend to call my own

I need a house to call my home

When I'm broken down inside

And there's nowhere else to hide

I need a place where I feel known

Can someone help me?

Then I hear you reply

Bringing teardrops to my eyes

Saying I'm not alone

Oh Lord I need you now

More than ever

Would you put my heart back together?

I searched the world

'Till my head hurt

Just to find out Your way's better

Oh-oh

Your way's better

Oh-oh

Your way's better

Oh Lord

Your way's better

Jesus, Your way's better

Lord, I am so thankful for the ways that You've blessed me

Everything You say makin' waves like a jetski

You loved every part of me even when I was messy

Now I see the art in Your beauty, so I can finally sing out

Jehova Jireh, Provider

Your way always gets me higher

Even on my darkest days, You're a lighter

My Messiah

Oh Lord I need you now

More than ever

Would you put my heart back together?

I searched the world

'Till my head hurt

Just to find out Your way's better

Oh-oh

Your way's better

Oh-oh

Your way's better

Oh Lord

Your way's better

Jesus, mmm

Lord, I need you now

More than ever

Would you put my heart back together?

I searched the world

'Till my head hurt

Just to find out Your way's better

Oh-oh

Your way's better

Oh-oh

Your way's better

Oh Lord

Your way's better

Jesus, Your way's better

Oh-oh-oh-oh, Your way's better

Oh-oh-oh-oh, Your way's better

Oh-oh-oh-oh, Your way's better

Mmm (Jesus, Your way's better)

It's better, better, better (Oh-oh-oh-oh, Your way's better)

It's better, better, better (Oh-oh-oh-oh, Your way's better)

It's better, better, better (Oh-oh-oh-oh, Your way's better)

It's better than the rest (Your way's better)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organ of sight
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, people, and natural features.
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important.
blessed /blest/ B1	adjective - made holy; consecrated
waves /weɪvz/ A2	noun - a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore
art /ɑːrt/ A2	noun - the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
beauty /ˈbjuːti/ B1	noun - a combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.
days /deɪz/ A1	noun - each of the twenty-four-hour periods, reckoned from one midnight to the next, into which a year is divided.
Messiah /məˈsaɪə/ B2	noun - the promised deliverer of the Jewish nation prophesied in the Hebrew Bible.
weight /weɪt/ A2	noun - a body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing.
sin /sɪn/ B1	noun - an act regarded as a serious or regrettable fault, offence, or omission.
teardrops /ˈtɪərdrɒp/ B1	noun - a single tear.
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - cause physical pain or injury to.
better /ˈbɛtər/ A1	adjective - more excellent or effective than something else.

Key Grammar Structures

• When I'm overwhelmed within

  ➔ Adjective followed by preposition 'within'

  ➔ The word "overwhelmed" is used as an adjective to describe the state of the speaker. 'Within' specifies that the feeling is internal.

• From the weight of all my sin

  ➔ Noun phrase with 'of' as a preposition indicating possession/origin

  ➔ 'Weight of sin' is a metaphoric way of expressing the burden or impact of one's wrongdoing.

• I need a friend to call my own

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose ('to call') modifying the noun 'friend'

  ➔ The infinitive 'to call' explains the purpose of having a friend: to be able to call them one's own, meaning someone with whom you have a close and personal connection.

• And there's nowhere else to hide

  ➔ Negative adverb 'nowhere' modified by an infinitive phrase 'to hide'

  ➔ The word "nowhere" already implies a negative state, and the infinitive "to hide" gives the purpose or reason for the lack of a place.

• Just to find out Your way's better

  ➔ Infinitive of result ('to find out') expressing the consequence of a previous action

  ➔ The infinitive "to find out" suggests that the speaker searched the world (previous action) ultimately with the result of learning that 'Your way's better'.

• Everything You say makin' waves like a jetski

  ➔ Present participle 'makin'' functioning as a reduced relative clause ('that makes')

  ➔ 'Makin' waves' is an informal way of saying 'making waves'. It is functioning as a reduced relative clause modifying 'Everything You say', implying 'Everything You say makes waves...'

• You loved every part of me even when I was messy

  ➔ Adverb 'even' used to emphasize the unexpected nature of the action.

  ➔ The word "even" highlights the fact that despite the speaker being 'messy,' they were still loved. This makes the love seem more significant.

• Jehova Jireh, Provider

  ➔ Appositive - 'Provider' renames/explains 'Jehova Jireh'

  ➔ "Provider" clarifies the meaning or role of "Jehova Jireh", offering further insight into the subject.