Better Things

**"Better Things"** is the second English digital single by aespa. It was released on August 18, 2023.

The song was later included in the digital edition of the group's fourth mini album, *Drama*.

## Background

On July 31, 2023, it was announced that aespa will be releasing the English digital single, "Better Things", on August 18.

## Composition

"Better Things" is described as an up-temp minimalistic dance genre song. The track gives off a refreshing feel and features a rhythmic percussion sound that fits summer alongside a unique rhythm pattern. The lyrics talk about giving focus to more valuable things in life.

## English

****Oh Got better things**to do with my time
Better things
to do with my time
Do with my time than you**Oh I got better things**to do with my time
Better things
to do with my time
Do with my time
**I wasn’t ever sure**that I loved you
But I was always sure
you would let me down
I wasn’t ever sure
if I’d trust you**But I’m so goddamn sure**my energy is
just too precious to waste
So now you, now you wanna
**Know me, wanna know me**You wanna know all about me,
wanna know about me
But he can’t have me
Cuz I left him alone**You know you wanna know me,**you wanna know me
You wanna know all about me,
wanna know about me
But he can’t have me
Cuz I’m gone no no know
**That I, I got better things**to do with my time
Better things
to do with my time
Do with my time than you**Oh I got better things**to do with my time
Better things
to do with my time
Do with my time**Break it down (Oh)**

Oh Better things
to do with my time
Better things
to do with my time
Do with my time than you
**Yes**

**Wasn’t ever sure**if I loved you
But I was always sure
you would have loved me back**You had me right right right**at my weakest Yeah**Now you’re hurting**I can see you’re mad
cuz you’re never gonna get
that back now
I know you wanna
**Know me, wanna know me**You wanna know all about me,
wanna know about me
But he can’t have me
Cuz I left him alone**(I left him alone)**
**I know you wanna know me,**wanna know me
You wanna know all about me,
wanna know about me
But he can’t have me
Cuz I’m gone no no know
**That I, I got better things**to do with my time
Better things
to do with my time
Do with my time than you**Oh I got better things**to do with my time
Better things
to do with my time
Do with my time**Break it down**

**I’m sorry that it hurts you**No I’m sorry I ain’t sorry
aespa big girls making money**aespa you’re our number 1 fan now**You can only see me at our
Sold out shows **(Sold out show)**[**Ka**/**Gi**] Will I ever go back (No)
[**Ka**/**Gi**] Will I ever trip up (No)
[**Ka**/**Gi**] Will I ever pull up on him (No)
**Watch and see bout to**throw another rhythm on him**(Oh That I)**

I,I got better things
to do with my time
Better things
to do with my time
Do with my time than you **(Yes)**
Oh I got better things
to do with my time
Better things
to do with my time
Do with my time
Break it down **(Oh)**

**I got better**things to do
with my time**I got better**things to do
with my time
**I’m sorry that it hurts you**No I’m sorry I ain’t sorry
aespa big girls making money**aespa you’re our number 1 fan now**You can only see me at our
Sold out shows **(Sold out show)**[**Ka**/**Gi**] Will I ever go back (No)
[**Ka**/**Gi**] Will I ever trip up (No)
[**Ka**/**Gi**] Will I ever pull up on him (No)
Watch and see bout to
throw another rhythm on him**

## Videos

Aespa 에스파 'Better Things' MVAespa 에스파 'Better Things' MV TeaserAespa 에스파 'Better Things' Performance VideoAespa 에스파 'Better Things' MV Behind The Scenes 🫧🐠Aespa 에스파 'Better Things' MV (æ-aespa Ver.)'최초 공개' aespa - Better Things -엠카운트다운 EP.811 - Mnet 230824 방송

## References

1. ↑ Soompi: Watch: aespa Announces August Return + Drops 1st Teasers For “Better Things”
2. ↑ (KR) Daum: 에스파 서머송 온다, 8월 18일 영어 싱글 ‘Better Things’ 발매