Discover the story of the song > Better Man – Ellie Goulding

The song is about a woman (the protagonist) who has been mistreated by her partner and made to feel bad about herself, but she has not let it break her. She describes herself as strong and resilient, like a shadow and a drink. She has taken back her confidence and takes control of her own karma, becoming a better person despite her partner's actions. The chorus repeats that she is the better person in the relationship.