Sanctus Real - Better Than This Lyrics
Lyrics
It starts in your heart and it
Changes the rhythm of your life
It starts with a spark and it
Turns to a fire burning bright
Out of the darkness, you feel the joy inside
Hey, nothing feels better than this
When the sun comes shining in
It's a new day, you're wide awake
And you feel alive again
Hey yea, hey yea
It burns deep inside,
Changes your world one day at a time
It glows in your soul and it
Reaches the places you thought you could hide
Joy makes you shout into the silence,
Makes you wanna face in the hardest times
Hey, nothing feels better than this
When the sun comes shining in
It's a new day, you're wide awake
And you feel alive again
Nothing feels better than this
The chance to start again
It's a new day and you just can't wait
Cause nothing feels better
Nothing feels better than this
There's gonna be days when you wanna give in
But you can't give in, you can't give up
There's gonna be days when you just can't win
And you need something to get you up
It's more than enough, when you got love inside
Hey yea, hey yea, hey yea
Hey, nothing feels better than this
When the sun comes shining in
It's a new day, you're wide awake
And you feel alive again
Oh, nothing feels better than this
The chance to start again
It's a new day and you just can't wait
Cause nothing feels better
Nothing feels better than this
Hey yea
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Better Than This
Meaning & Inspiration
Sanctus Real's "Better Than This," released as part of their 2012 album *Run (Deluxe Edition)*, is a powerful anthem of renewed hope and the transformative power of a deeper connection. The song delves into the profound shift that occurs when one experiences an awakening, a spiritual rebirth that radiates from within. It speaks to the genesis of this change, describing it as beginning "in your heart," a spark that ignites into an all-consuming fire, driving out darkness and filling the soul with an unshakeable joy. This internal transformation is not just a fleeting emotion; it alters the very rhythm and direction of life, reaching into hidden corners of the self and bringing to light a sense of aliveness that feels entirely new.
The core message of "Better Than This" resonates deeply with the biblical narrative of redemption and the promise of new beginnings. The lyrics capture the essence of what it means to be truly alive in Christ, a state of being that transcends earthly struggles and anxieties. The "sun coming shining in" can be understood as the light of God's presence, dispelling the shadows of sin and doubt, as described in Psalm 27:1: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" The feeling of being "wide awake" and "alive again" echoes the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Ephesians 5:14: "Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." This is not merely a temporary uplift, but a fundamental change in perspective, a reorientation towards God's love and grace, which is a gift that no worldly pleasure can rival.
The song acknowledges the inevitable challenges of life, the days when one feels like giving in or cannot seem to find victory. However, it offers a profound antidote: "when you got love inside." This "love" is clearly more than mere human affection; it is the divine love that sustains, empowers, and enables perseverance. This sentiment aligns with the unwavering encouragement found in Romans 8:38-39, which assures us that "neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This indwelling love is the foundation for facing hardship, a source of strength that allows one to rise above their circumstances and embrace the opportunity to start anew. The repeated assertion that "nothing feels better than this" is a testament to the unparalleled peace and fulfillment found in a life surrendered to God, a joy that is both profound and everlasting, offering a tangible experience of divine grace.