"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. The song was written by Karl Ivert, Kian Sang, Polo G, Von Tiger and Neiked, who also produced it. It also went viral on TikTok as part of the "Better Days challenge", which helped the song garner over one million streams. 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.
Composition In a press release, Universal Music Canada described the song as "a dreamy, upbeat slice of pop perfection that is filled with joy and hope". Out Now felt that it is "a high-energy pop anthem whose optimistic outlook is undeniably catchy". The song is written in the key of E-flat major, with a tempo of 110 beats per minute.
Music video An 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".
Track listing and formats Digital download / streaming "Better Days" 2:40
Digital download – Acoustic "Better Days" (Acoustic) 2:55
Streaming – Acoustic "Better Days" (Acoustic) 2:55 "Better Days" 2:40
Digital download / streaming – Regard remix "Better Days" (Regard Remix) 2:46
Digital download / streaming – extended play "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 Credits adapted from AllMusic.
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
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Better Days" Chart (2021–2023) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 16 Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 93 Denmark (Tracklisten) 28 Estonia Airplay (TopHit) 399 Greece International (IFPI) 55 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 60 Lithuania (AGATA) 52 Mexico Airplay (Billboard) 34 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 13 Norway (VG-lista) 29 Romania Airplay (TopHit) 210 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 13 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50) 42 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 78 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit) 117
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for "Whatever" Chart (20222023) Peakposition CIS Airplay (TopHit) 17 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 66 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 16 Year-end charts +2022 year-end chart performance for "Better Days" Chart (2022) Position Australia (ARIA) 73 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 55 CIS Airplay (TopHit) 82 Global 200 (Billboard) 184 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 92 US Billboard Hot 100 73 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) 38 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 29
Certifications
Release history +Release history and versions for "Better Days" Region Date Format(s) Version Label Various 24 September 2021 Original United States 26 October 2021 Contemporary hit radio Captiol 8 November 2021 Various 19 November 2021 Acoustic 3 December 2021 Regard remix Italy Radio airplay Original Universal United States 11 January 2022 Rhythmic contemporary radio Capitol Various 28 January 2022 EP Italy Radio airplay J Balvin remix Universal
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