"Better Days" is a song by Swedish music collective Neiked, English singer Mae Muller and American rapper Polo G. It was released on 24 September 2021 via Capitol Records and EMI Records.[5] The song was written by Karl Ivert, Kian Sang, Polo G, Von Tiger and Neiked, who also produced it.[6] It also went viral on TikTok as part of the "Better Days challenge",[7][8] which helped the song garner over one million streams.[9] The song was later remixed by Colombian rapper J Balvin. The song was included on Muller's debut studio album, Sorry I'm Late, released in 2023.
"Better Days" | ||||
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Single by Neiked, Mae Muller and Polo G[a] | ||||
from the album Sorry I'm Late | ||||
Released | 24 September 2021 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 2:40 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Neiked | |||
Neiked singles chronology | ||||
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Mae Muller singles chronology | ||||
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Polo G singles chronology | ||||
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J Balvin singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Better Days" on YouTube |
Composition
editIn a press release, Universal Music Canada described the song as "a dreamy, upbeat slice of pop perfection that is filled with joy and hope".[6] Out Now felt that it is "a high-energy pop anthem whose optimistic outlook is undeniably catchy".[10] The song is written in the key of E-flat major, with a tempo of 110 beats per minute.[11]
Music video
editAn accompanying music video was released on 7 October 2021, and directed by Tom Dream. It showcases the three artists "living in a retro world with Mae Muller taking center stage".[12]
Track listing and formats
editDigital download / streaming[5]
- "Better Days" – 2:40
Digital download – Acoustic[1]
- "Better Days" (Acoustic) – 2:55
Streaming – Acoustic[13]
- "Better Days" (Acoustic) – 2:55
- "Better Days" – 2:40
Digital download / streaming – Regard remix[2]
- "Better Days" (Regard Remix) – 2:46
Digital download / streaming – extended play[14]
- "Better Days" (with J Balvin) – 3:42
- "Better Days" – 2:40
- "Better Days" (Regard Remix) – 2:46
- "Better Days" (Acoustic) – 2:55
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from AllMusic.[15]
- Taurus Bartlett – vocals
- Elin Bergman – composer
- Clint Gibbs – mixing
- Karl Ivert – composer
- Mae Muller – primary artist, vocals
- Neiked – composer, primary artist, producer
- Polo G – composer, primary artist
- Victor Rådström – programming
- Kian Sang – composer
Charts
edit
Weekly chartsedit |
Monthly chartsedit
Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[59] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[60] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[61] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[62] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[63] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[64] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[65] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
editRegion | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 24 September 2021 | Original | [5] | ||
United States | 26 October 2021 | Contemporary hit radio | Captiol | [66] | |
8 November 2021 | [67] | ||||
Various | 19 November 2021 |
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Acoustic | [1] | |
3 December 2021 | Regard remix | [2] | |||
Italy | Radio airplay | Original | Universal | [68] | |
United States | 11 January 2022 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Capitol | [69] | |
Various | 28 January 2022 |
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EP |
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Italy | Radio airplay | J Balvin remix | Universal | [70] |
Footnotes
editReferences
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- ^ a b c "Better Days (feat. Polo G) (Regard Remix) - Single by NEIKED & Mae Muller". Retrieved 15 February 2022 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "SONG: NEIKED x Mae Muller x Polo G - 'Better Days'". Scandipop. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ Mancinelli, Ale (13 October 2021). "#Release – NEIKED, Mae Muller, Polo G – Better Days". EDM Lab. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ a b c "Better Days - Single by NEIKED, Mae Muller & Polo G". Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ^ a b "Neiked x Mae Muller x Polo G Release New Single "Better Days"". Universal Music Canada. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ VibeLord, VJ (27 October 2021). "NEIKED ft. Polo G & Mae Muller – "Better Days"". Newbanger. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Better Days created by Neiked & Mae Muller | Popular songs on TikTok".
- ^ Connolly, Chad (9 October 2021). "Neiked x Mae Muller x Polo G Debut Magnetic New Single "Better Days"". Static. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "NEIKED, Mae Muller and Polo G Goes For a Euphoric New Single 'Better Days'". Out Now. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Better Days (NEIKED x Mae Muller x Polo G) by NEIKED, Mae Muller, Polo G BPM and Key".
- ^ Cho, Regina (8 October 2021). "Polo G joins Mae Muller and Neiked in new "Better Days" visual". Revolt.tv. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Better Days (NEIKED X Mae Muller) [Acoustic]". 19 November 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022 – via Spotify.
- ^ a b "Better Days (feat. Polo G) - EP by NEIKED & Mae Muller". Retrieved 15 February 2022 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Mae Muller / Neiked / Polo G – Better Days / Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 50. týden 2021 in the date selector. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
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- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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- ^ "2021 45-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Mexico Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 48, 2021" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
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- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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- ^ "Neiked x Mae Muller x Polo G – Better Days". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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