KJ-52 - Just Gets Better Lyrics
Lyrics
Looking back I couldn't wait just for the first date
Want to take you out and treat you like it's first rate
But my bank account is really in the worst state
Feeling like a jerk face stuck up in the worst place
I wanna see you in the worst way
Would've settled for burrito or a burnt steak
But it's enough to stare at your face
Still remember what you just was wearing on the first day
And I'm feeling I'm super nervous
Got me sweating like I'm running all up through a furnace
A little unsure barely knew my purpose
I got a lotta baggage from all my past and burdens
But here we are staring at each other
Driving in the car makes me really kind of wonder
Why did it take so long just to discover
Want to tell her how I feel cuz you know I love her
Yeah we ain't always had enough but it just gets better
Yeah we can make it through whatever long as we're together
And I'm so glad you're my wife 21 years and I'm down for life
We can celebrate and get it on tonight cause it just gets better
Just gets better, yeah
Now here we are all these years later
Married for 20 plus but I still date her
Out the door told the babysitter see you later
Sitting at the table while I'm staring at the paper
Give me this and this and hold the tomato'
I put the menu down then I told the waiter
The food's looking good but she got the flavor
We ain't getting older we just getting greater
Do me a favor smile a little bit
Pulled out the phone and I snapped up a little pic
Then I asked how's ya work and how you dealing with
Are you feeling it are you really getting sick of kids
Now I'm staring where the ceiling is
Thinking about how over time you know my feelings get
Stronger with every second of the life I live
Leaned over gave a kiss and then I said
Yeah we ain't always had enough but it just gets better
Yeah we can make it through whatever long as we're together
And I'm so glad you're my wife 21 years and I'm down for life
We can celebrate and get it on tonight cause it just gets better
Just gets better, yeah
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Just Gets Better (feat. Montell Jordan)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 10, 2020, as part of the album *Victory Lap*, KJ-52’s "Just Gets Better" offers a deeply personal and profoundly encouraging reflection on enduring love within marriage. The song’s narrative unfolds as a powerful testament to the journey of commitment, illustrating how the steadfast love between a husband and wife, anchored by faith, can truly strengthen and deepen over time, making every season richer than the last. It’s a candid look at the real-life progression of a relationship, from its uncertain beginnings to its seasoned maturity, affirming that true partnership is built on more than fleeting emotions or perfect circumstances.
The initial verses transport us back to the narrator’s youthful days, full of eagerness and nervous anticipation for a first date, yet burdened by financial strain and personal "baggage." This vulnerability is disarmingly honest, painting a picture of a young man with pure intentions but limited means, whose affection transcends his meager bank account. It’s a poignant reminder that genuine love isn't predicated on worldly wealth or an absence of past struggles; rather, it’s about the profound appreciation for another person's presence, even in simplicity, as captured in the line "But it's enough to stare at your face." This echoes the wisdom of Proverbs 15:17, which reminds us that "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it." The admission of carrying "a lotta baggage from all my past and burdens" resonates deeply, highlighting the human condition and the grace found in a partner who sees beyond imperfections. This initial phase beautifully illustrates how God often brings two imperfect people together, beginning a journey of sanctification and growth, where, as Ephesians 4:2 suggests, we are called to "be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
The recurring chorus, "Yeah we ain't always had enough but it just gets better," serves as the song's central declaration—a profound statement of faith in the marital covenant. It’s not an assertion that life becomes problem-free, but rather that the partnership itself becomes a source of increasing strength and joy through every trial. This resilient perspective speaks to the power of commitment to weather any storm, as long as two hearts remain united. In a world that often prioritizes fleeting satisfaction, this message underscores the biblical truth of steadfast love. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 beautifully articulates this: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up." The enduring nature of love, as described in 1 Corinthians 13:7-8, "It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails," finds a contemporary voice in this celebratory declaration of a 21-year marriage that is "down for life."
As the song progresses into its second verse, we leap forward to "all these years later," finding the couple still prioritizing their relationship, actively "dating" even after two decades of marriage. This imagery of a simple dinner date, filled with genuine conversation and shared moments, beautifully portrays the intentionality required to nurture a long-term partnership. The narrator’s deep admiration for his wife ("The food's looking good but she got the flavor") moves beyond physical attraction to a profound appreciation for her inner beauty and character, a reflection of the wisdom found in Proverbs 31:10, which asks, "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies." The line "We ain't getting older we just getting greater" encapsulates a profound spiritual truth: that in Christ, growth is continuous, and experiences—both joyous and challenging—hone our character and deepen our capacity for love. This echoes the sentiment of 2 Corinthians 4:16, where even as our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is "being renewed day by day." The quiet reflection as he stares at the ceiling, realizing his feelings grow "Stronger with every second of the life I live," culminates in a simple, affectionate kiss, demonstrating that genuine intimacy and devotion are cultivated through years of shared life and unwavering commitment, mirroring God's own faithfulness to His covenant people. This song powerfully conveys that marriage, when rooted in God's design and nurtured with intentionality, truly does "just get better," becoming a living testament to His grace and the enduring power of love.