Michael Waters’ “We’re Much Better People Now,” is a warm and intimate record, befitting its message of love, regret and moving forward. The song starts with softly strummed guitars that set a gentle base before Waters’ husky voice starts with a calm and personal delivery.
He sings very naturally. He doesn’t attempt to push the feeling through his voice, so the song feels more like a quiet conversation between two people who’ve gone through some challenging times together. The warmth of the guitars also makes the track steady, and with the voice, there’s the uncertainty that lurks beneath the hopeful message.
One of the song’s best attributes is its focus on the past and the refusal to be dominated by the past. The title seems to be a promise between two individuals who made some errors, accepted their lessons from those mistakes and think they can move forward to create new and better things. This renders the song relevant to anyone who has to come to terms with the failure and ask themselves if there’s anything left to save.
The relaxed and adult contemporary atmosphere is amplified by the melodies that allow the emotion to build up without becoming too dramatic. Waters makes it easy for the words to come together with his voice.
“We’re Much Better People Now” is a sweet tune for growing, trusting and giving love a second chance. It tells us that relationships can change where individuals are willing to learn from the past and have faith in what they can become together.
