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

Better Days
Type:single
Cover:Better Days Neiked.jpg
Artist:Neiked, Mae Muller and Polo G
Album:Sorry I'm Late
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Length:2:40
Label:
Producer:Neiked
Chronology:Neiked
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"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.[3] It also went viral on TikTok as part of the "Better Days challenge",[4] [5] which helped the song garner over one million streams.[6] 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".[3] Out Now felt that it is "a high-energy pop anthem whose optimistic outlook is undeniably catchy".[7] The song is written in the key of E-flat major, with a tempo of 110 beats per minute.[8]

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".[9]

Track listing and formats

Digital download / streaming

  1. "Better Days" 2:40

Digital download – Acoustic

  1. "Better Days" (Acoustic) 2:55

Streaming – Acoustic[10]

  1. "Better Days" (Acoustic) 2:55
  2. "Better Days" 2:40

Digital download / streaming – Regard remix

  1. "Better Days" (Regard Remix) 2:46

Digital download / streaming – extended play

  1. "Better Days" (with J Balvin) 3:42
  2. "Better Days" 2:40
  3. "Better Days" (Regard Remix) 2:46
  4. "Better Days" (Acoustic) 2:55

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[11]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021–2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[12] 16
Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[13] 93
Denmark (Tracklisten)[14] 28
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)399
Greece International (IFPI)[15] 55
Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit)[16] 60
Lithuania (AGATA)[17] 52
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[18] 34
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[19] 13
Norway (VG-lista)[20] 29
Romania Airplay (TopHit)210
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[21] 13
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[22] 42
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[23] 78
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)117

Monthly charts

Chart (20222023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
CIS Airplay (TopHit)[24] 17
Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit)[25] 66
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[26] 16

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
Australia (ARIA)[27] 73
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[28] 55
CIS Airplay (TopHit)[29] 82
Global 200 (Billboard)[30] 184
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[31] 92
US Billboard Hot 100[32] 73
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[33] 38
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[34] 29

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)VersionLabel
Various24 September 2021Original[35]
United States26 October 2021Contemporary hit radioCaptiol[36]
8 November 2021[37]
Various19 November 2021Acoustic[38]
3 December 2021Regard remix[39]
ItalyRadio airplayOriginalUniversal[40]
United States11 January 2022Rhythmic contemporary radioCapitol[41]
Various28 January 2022EP[42]
ItalyRadio airplayJ Balvin remixUniversal[43]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SONG: NEIKED x Mae Muller x Polo G - 'Better Days'. Scandipop. 26 September 2021. 6 November 2021.
  2. Web site:
    1. Release – NEIKED, Mae Muller, Polo G – Better Days
    . EDM Lab. Mancinelli. Ale. 13 October 2021. 6 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Neiked x Mae Muller x Polo G Release New Single "Better Days". Universal Music Canada. 24 September 2021. 6 November 2021.
  4. Web site: NEIKED ft. Polo G & Mae Muller – "Better Days". Newbanger. VibeLord. VJ. 27 October 2021. 6 November 2021.
  5. Web site: Better Days created by Neiked & Mae Muller | Popular songs on TikTok.
  6. Web site: Neiked x Mae Muller x Polo G Debut Magnetic New Single "Better Days". Static. Connolly. Chad. 9 October 2021. 6 November 2021.
  7. Web site: NEIKED, Mae Muller and Polo G Goes For a Euphoric New Single 'Better Days'. Out Now. 26 September 2021 . 6 November 2021.
  8. Web site: Better Days (NEIKED x Mae Muller x Polo G) by NEIKED, Mae Muller, Polo G BPM and Key .
  9. Web site: Polo G joins Mae Muller and Neiked in new "Better Days" visual. Revolt.tv. Cho. Regina. 8 October 2021. 6 November 2021.
  10. Web site: Better Days (NEIKED X Mae Muller) [Acoustic]]. 19 November 2021 . Spotify. February 15, 2022.
  11. Web site: Mae Muller / Neiked / Polo G – Better Days / Credits. AllMusic. 6 November 2021.
  12. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 November 2021. 12 November 2021.
  13. Web site: Top Radio Hits Belarus Weekly Chart: Mar 16, 2023. TopHit. August 6, 2024.
  14. Web site: Track Top-40 Uge 44, 2021. Hitlisten. 10 November 2021.
  15. Web site: Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 44/2021. IFPI Greece. August 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20211115165448/http://www.ifpi.gr/digital_ien.html. November 15, 2021.
  16. Web site: Top Radio Hits Kazakhstan Weekly Chart: Jan 12, 2023. TopHit. August 6, 2024.
  17. Web site: 2021 45-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. 12 November 2021. 12 November 2021.
  18. Polo G Chart History (Mexico Airplay). Billboard. 17 August 2022.
  19. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 8 November 2021. 6 November 2021.
  20. Web site: VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2021-44. VG-lista. 6 November 2021.
  21. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Feb 17, 2022. TopHit. August 6, 2024.
  22. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 20/01/2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220120060419/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 20 January 2022 . it . . January 20, 2024 . 6 August 2024.
  23. Web site: Veckolista Singlar, vecka 44. Sverigetopplistan. 6 November 2021.
  24. Web site: Top Radio Hits Global Monthly Chart: February 2022. TopHit. August 6, 2024.
  25. Web site: Top Radio Hits Kazakhstan Monthly Chart: January 2023. TopHit. August 6, 2024.
  26. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Monthly Chart: February 2022. TopHit. August 6, 2024.
  27. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart for 2022. Australian Recording Industry Association. 4 January 2023.
  28. Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2022. Billboard. 2 December 2022.
  29. Web site: Top Radio Hits Global Annual Chart 2022. July 28, 2024.
  30. Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2022. Billboard. 2 December 2022.
  31. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart 2022. TopHit. July 28, 2024.
  32. Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. 2 December 2022.
  33. Adult Pop Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. 2 December 2022.
  34. Pop Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. 2 December 2022.
  35. Web site: Better Days - Single by NEIKED, Mae Muller & Polo G. Apple Music. 6 November 2021.
  36. Web site: A Recap of Radio Add Recaps. Hits. 26 October 2021. 29 December 2023.
  37. Web site: Hot/Modern/AC Radio Future Releases. All Access. 6 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211105172347/https://www.allaccess.com/hot-modern-ac/future-releases. 5 November 2021.
  38. Web site: Better Days (Acoustic) - Single by NEIKED & Mae Muller. Apple Music. 15 February 2022.
  39. Web site: Better Days (feat. Polo G) (Regard Remix) - Single by NEIKED & Mae Muller. Apple Music. 15 February 2022.
  40. Web site: Neiked, Mae Muller, Polo G "Better Days" (Radio Date: 03/12/2021). radiodate.it. it. 2 December 2021.
  41. Web site: A Recap of Radio Add Recaps. Hits. 11 January 2022. 29 December 2023.
  42. Web site: Better Days (feat. Polo G) - EP by NEIKED & Mae Muller. Apple Music. 15 February 2022.
  43. Web site: Neiked, Mae Muller, J Balvin, Polo G "Better Days" (Radio Date: 28/01/2022). radiodate.it. it. 29 January 2022.

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