Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: emo
Song Meaning of “Better Luck Next Time” by We Are The In Crowd
“Better Luck Next Time” is a song by American pop-rock band, We Are The In Crowd. The track is featured in their debut studio album, Best Intentions, and was released as its first single. The song is about reflection and resilience, as it tells the story of someone who has experienced failure but is determined to get back up and continue trying.
The track begins with a somber note as the narrator reflects on how their last endeavor didn’t work out; the lyrics, “I sure do miss what I thought I had”, summarizes the sentiment of disappointment and regret in the opening lines. In the chorus, We Are The In Crowd encourage their listener to stay positive and keep going despite the current situation. The lyrics, “Better luck next time, this time you have to try, don’t let it cross your mind, what’s going on inside”, paints a clearer picture of the uplifting and optimistic message being to conveyed.
The song’s energy rises with the instrumentation in the post-chorus and bridges that contrasts the mellow verses with energetic, more uptempo sections. This transition in sound reflects the narrator’s recovery and determination, as the song progresses, they become more motivated to succeed despite the recent disappointment. The constant build of the song coupled with the drums and guitar riffs work together to emphasize the sense of resilience and perseverance that the song conveys, lifting the song from melancholic to motivational.
By the end of the song, the listener is moved from a place of sorrow and despair to one of hopefulness and determination. “Better Luck Next Time” serves as a reminder that it’s ok to make mistakes and experience failure, but you should never give up and should always look ahead to better possibilities.