# Better Days (Neiked, Mae Muller and Polo G song)

"Better Days" is a song by Swedish music collective Neiked, English singer Mae Muller and American rapper Polo G. It was released on 24 September 2021 via Capitol Records and EMI Records. The song was written by Karl Ivert, Kian Sang, Polo G, Von Tiger and Neiked, who also produced it. It also went viral on TikTok as part of the "Better Days challenge", which helped the song garner over one million streams. The song was later remixed by Colombian rapper J Balvin. The song was included on Muller's debut studio album, Sorry I'm Late, released in 2023.

## Composition

In a press release, Universal Music Canada described the song as "a dreamy, upbeat slice of pop perfection that is filled with joy and hope". Out Now felt that it is "a high-energy pop anthem whose optimistic outlook is undeniably catchy". The song is written in the key of E-flat major, with a tempo of 110 beats per minute.

## Music video

An accompanying music video was released on 7 October 2021, and directed by Tom Dream. It showcases the three artists "living in a retro world with Mae Muller taking center stage".

## Track listing and formats

Digital download / streaming
* "Better Days" – 2:40
Digital download – Acoustic
* "Better Days" (Acoustic) – 2:55
Streaming – Acoustic
* "Better Days" (Acoustic) – 2:55
* "Better Days" – 2:40
Digital download / streaming – Regard remix
* "Better Days" (Regard Remix) – 2:46
Digital download / streaming – extended play
* "Better Days" (with J Balvin) – 3:42
* "Better Days" – 2:40
* "Better Days" (Regard Remix) – 2:46
* "Better Days" (Acoustic) – 2:55

## Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.
* Taurus Bartlett – vocals
* Elin Bergman – composer
* Clint Gibbs – mixing
* Karl Ivert – composer
* Mae Muller – primary artist, vocals
* Neiked – composer, primary artist, producer
* Polo G – composer, primary artist
* Victor Rådström – programming
* Kian Sang – composer

## Certifications

Certifications for "Better Days" :
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| Australia (ARIA) | Platinum | 70,000$^‡$ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) | Platinum | 40,000$^‡$ |
| Canada (Music Canada) | Platinum | 80,000$^‡$ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark) | Gold | 45,000$^‡$ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Platinum | 30,000$^‡$ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 400,000$^‡$ |
| United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 1,000,000$^‡$ |
| $^‡$ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |||

## Release history

Release history and versions for "Better Days" :
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label |
| Various | 24 September 2021 | Digital downloadstreaming | Original | CapitolEMI |
| United States | 26 October 2021 | Contemporary hit radio | Original | Captiol |
| United States | 8 November 2021 | Adult contemporary radiohot adult contemporary radiomodern adult contemporary radio | Original | Captiol |
| Various | 19 November 2021 | Digital downloadstreaming | Acoustic | Captiol |
| Various | 3 December 2021 | Digital downloadstreaming | Regard remix | Captiol |
| Italy | 3 December 2021 | Radio airplay | Original | Universal |
| United States | 11 January 2022 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Original | Capitol |
| Various | 28 January 2022 | Digital downloadstreaming | EP | CapitolEMI |
| Italy | 28 January 2022 | Radio airplay | J Balvin remix | Universal |

## Footnotes

* ↑ Polo G is credited as a featured artist on Regard remix release and he is absent on acoustic rendition of single.