Written for Critiques by SwanoDown
Egentid’s Better Man is the kind of track that doesn’t push for attention—it earns it through honesty. There’s a graceful patience to the song, an understanding that introspection takes time. Built on a foundation of warm folk-pop sensibilities, the Malmö-based band taps into a universally familiar tension: the desire to grow without becoming hardened in the process.
From the opening harmonica, Better Man feels like a quiet conversation at the edge of daylight. The arrangement is subtle but intentional. Textures intertwine with delicate vocal phrasing, creating a soundscape that feels as vulnerable as the words it carries. This isn’t overproduced therapy—it’s measured catharsis.
Lyrically, Egentid strikes gold. The near-homophonic line—“I’m gonna be a better man / Or gonna be a bitter man” is deceptively simple. But that juxtaposition speaks volumes. That’s the razor’s edge many walk when navigating growth. And Egentid walks it with both tenderness and precision.
The strength of Better Man lies in its restraint. It never overstates the pain or glamorizes the resolution. Instead, it acknowledges the gray area— the unglamorous, quiet work of becoming. Egentid doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. And that’s exactly why this track resonates.
Better Man reminds us that real change whispers. And it starts from within.
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