About the Song
《Better Things》 is a song by aespa, released on August 18, 2023 as the group’s first official English single through SM Entertainment and Warner Records. Following the release of their third mini album My World earlier that year, the track marked aespa’s second release of 2023 and expanded their global direction with a confident, self-assured tone. To promote the song, the group launched a three-part web sitcom titled Better Things, which premiered on August 7 and showcased a lighter, playful side of their concept. Originally issued as a standalone single, the track was later included on the digital version of aespa’s fourth mini album Drama, released on November 10, 2023, reinforcing its place as a key chapter in the group’s evolving English-language discography.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
The lyrics express a clear decision to walk away from a relationship that drains time and energy, choosing self-worth over emotional dependence. The speaker reflects on doubt, disappointment, and broken trust, then firmly draws a line by prioritizing personal growth, confidence, and independence. Rather than lingering on regret, the message is about reclaiming control, refusing to be pulled back, and moving forward with certainty, knowing that time and energy are too valuable to waste on someone who no longer deserves them.
