Name: Both of Us by Connor Ross
Duration: 3 min 28 s
Description: The stars shine bright for the both of us, but only one keeps looking up.

Let Me Be Better Than I Was – A Song for the Heart That Still Hopes

Warm, honest, and quietly powerful, this song blends heartfelt lyrics with a soul-stirring melody that feels both intimate and uplifting. The gentle acoustic instrumentation carries a confessional tone, while the vocals deliver raw emotion without pretence—just a sincere desire to change, grow, and walk closer with Jehovah.

This is a prayer set to music. Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply trying to walk a little closer to your values, this song is a companion for reflection. It reminds us that progress doesn’t require perfection—just humility, trust, and a willingness to try again.

Listen when your heart feels heavy or hopeful. Let it lift you one step closer to who you’re meant to be.

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Music and Vocals: Suno.ai
Lyrics: Fresh Virtual Reality

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[Verse 1]
I’ve worn my flaws like second skin
Hid what I felt, kept it locked within  
But I’m tired of shadows, tired of shame  
I need your light to show me the way  

I spoke like I had all the answers
But silence was my only prayer  
Now I kneel, heart laid bare—  
Jehovah, are you there?  

[Chorus]
Let me be better than I was
Not just stronger, but guided by love  
Not just calm, but trusting your plan  
Not just kind, but shaped by your hand  
You see the heart beneath the scars  
Let me be better—just as I am  

[Verse 2]
I’ve wandered roads that led me home
To where your voice is soft but known  
When I was numb, still you were near  
Your mercy louder than my fear  

I’ve read your word through weary eyes
Each verse a whisper, a call to rise  
So here I am, not proud, just true—  
I want to walk each step with you  

[Chorus]
Let me be better than I was
Less of my will, more of your cause  
Let me reflect what patience can be  
Show your compassion working in me  
You see the soul I’ve tried to guard  
Let me be better—Jehovah, my God  

[Bridge]
I won’t pretend I haven’t strayed
But you forgive when I’ve confessed and prayed  
No crown, no worth of my own to boast  
Just grace enough to hold you close  

[Final Chorus]
Let me be better than I was
Lifted by undeserved love  
Let every failure become my prayer  
Every tear, a step toward care  
You’re not done with me—this I trust  
Let me be better than I was

Let Me Be Better Than I Was

IF IT WASN'T YOU
Music & Lyrics by Rhob Elliott
©2025, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

[Verse 1]
I wouldn’t be here if not for you
I’d probably still be running
Still be breaking things
Still pushing people away just to feel in control
Still pretending nothing ever gets to me

[Verse 2]
You didn’t fix me
And I know you weren’t trying
You just saw something I couldn’t
You stayed when you could’ve left
And maybe that’s what changed everything

[Pre-Chorus]
I was a mess on repeat
You didn’t clean it up, you just sat with me
And that meant more than you'll ever know

[Chorus]
IF IT WASN'T YOU
I’d still be stuck on the edge
Still afraid to say what I feel
Still hiding behind all the noise in my head
But you made it quiet
You made it real
And I don’t even think you knew
What you were doing
IF IT WASN'T YOU

[Spoken Interlude]
There was a night…
I was just driving, nowhere to go, nothing to prove
And your voice came through the speakers
Not even talking to me — just laughing
And somehow, I started breathing again
That was the moment I knew...
You saved me without even trying

[Verse 3]
I still mess up, I still spiral sometimes
But now I hear your voice telling me to breathe
Telling me I’m not too far gone
That maybe I'm still worth something

[Bridge]
You didn’t hold my hand through every fire
You just showed me how to walk through it
You didn’t carry me — you reminded me
I could stand

[Chorus]
IF IT WASN'T YOU
I’d still be pretending I don’t care
Still ghosting every good thing
Still scared of someone who’d actually stay
But you stayed anyway
And I started to believe
Maybe I could too
IF IT WASN'T YOU

[Outro]
I’m not perfect now
But I’m not who I once was
And that’s because of you
Just thought you should know
If not for you...
I'd never even try
IF IT WASN'T YOU

IF IT WASN'T YOU

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