- Source: Better Days (Neiked, Mae Muller and Polo G song)
"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