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Better Than Better

Yamato Watanabe

I been changin’ up my vibe lately

Movin’ softer, movin’ smoother

I’m tryna be the one you ride with

Didn’t care who stayed or walked away

Put my old self in the backseat

Told him, “chill, don’t speak, I can be real, man”

I’ma be too deep in your fantasy

Ain’t no slowin’ me down

I gotta be better

Better than better

Pressure on pressure

Turn into whatever you need

Be better than better

Hold it together

Even if it’s killin’ me

Be better than better

Stronger than ever

I gotta be better

Better than better

Better than better

Tell me Who I gon’ be

Just wanna be the one you choose

The only name you never lose

If your love’s on the other side

I’ll give up every part of mine

I’ll drop my pride, change my ways

Trade my nights and old mistakes

If it means you’re stayin’ close

There ain’t nothin’ I won’t let go

Put my old self in the backseat

Told him, “chill, don’t speak, I can be real, man”

I’ma be too deep in your fantasy

Ain’t no slowin’ me down

I gotta be better

Better than better

Pressure on pressure

Turn into whatever you need

Be better than better

Hold it together

Even if it’s killin’ me

Be better than better

Stronger than ever

I gotta be better

Better than better

Better than better

Tell me Who I gon’ be

(Better than better

Stronger than ever...)

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    Better Than Better

    Yamato Watanabe

"Better Than Better" is a new single from Yamato Watanabe, an artist who originally built his sound around hip-hop and has gradually begun incorporating deeper R&B elements into his music.

Since the release of "cantgetyouout" in June 2025, Yamato Watanabe's sonic direction has evolved toward a more emotional and introspective R&B atmosphere. "Better Than Better" represents a continuation of that transition.

At the heart of the song is a simple but powerful feeling: wanting to become better for someone you love. Rather than growing only for himself, the song explores the pain and pressure of constantly trying to change in order to become the person someone else might want.

That desire can slowly begin to break you.

The repeating phrase "better than better" reflects the thin line between devotion and self-destruction - the quiet struggle of trying to live up to someone's ideal.

Artist Profile

  • Yamato Watanabe

    Yamato Watanabe is an alternative R&B artist based in Tokyo, originally from Hokkaido, Japan. Through dark and emotional soundscapes, his music explores the inner landscapes of human emotion, identity, and personal growth. He first began creating socially reflective and experimental music rooted in pop and hip-hop. Over time, his artistic direction gradually evolved toward a more emotional and introspective R&B style. This shift became clear with the release of cantgetyouout, which marked a turning point in his sound. Since then, he has continued shaping his musical identity under the influence of modern R&B artists such as Lekan, Coco Jones, Geovion, and Tone Stith. From an early age, he was also inspired by artists like Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu, which deepened his interest in melody and emotional storytelling. Having studied piano since childhood and grown up around classical music, he incorporates piano-driven arrangements and classical sensibilities into his work. The result is a distinctive sound where modern R&B atmospheres meet the emotional depth of classical influence. His music reflects emotions born from love, conflict, self-discovery, and the pursuit of becoming a better version of oneself. Blending English lyrics with subtle touches of Japanese, Yamato Watanabe continues to pursue an R&B sound that resonates across borders.

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