You Should've Known Better

by Alex Goettel

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Music & Lyrics by Alex Goettel
Produced by Ahren Henby

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VERSE 1
He broke your heart, he broke his vows,
Where you were is where you are right now.
You should’ve known better.

VERSE 2
He told you lies, he never cared,
All he needs is just to know you care.
You should’ve known better.

CHORUS 1
You should’ve been stronger,
You’re not the only one he’s wronged.
You should thought longer,
My friend, you knew it all along.

VERSE 3
You put your trust in someone new,
Hoping life had something more for you.
You should’ve known better.

VERSE 4
You lost your way so long ago,
All you need is someone who might know you.
Know you better.

BRIDGE
Know the way the times had changed you,
Know the struggle you’ve been through.
Hear your voice calling after,
Hear your heart and see it through.

VERSE 5
A desperate choice in times of sorrow,
You thought he might bring a new tomorrow.
You should’ve known better.

VERSE 6
What you’ve learned, the price you’ve paid,
There’s no freedom ‘till we’re all the same.
You should’ve known better.

CHORUS 2
You should’ve been stronger,
Your power used in vain.
You shoulda thought longer,
My friend, you’re not the only one who’ll be changed.

CODA
You’re not the only one.
You should’ve known better.

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released November 23, 2018

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