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Better Days (Neiked, Mae Muller and Polo G song)

"Better Days" is a song by Swedish music collective Neiked, English singer-songwriter 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"

24 September 2021 (2021-09-24)

2:40

  • Karl Ivert
  • Kian Sang
  • Neiked
  • Polo G
  • Von Tiger

Neiked

Composition[edit]

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".[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 C Minor, with a tempo of 110 beats per minute.[11]

Music video[edit]

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".[12]

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

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[15]