You Deserve Better Explained

You Deserve Better
Cover:James Arthur - You Deserve Better.png
Type:single
Artist:James Arthur
A-Side:At My Weakest
Released:1 June 2018
Length:3:27
Label:Columbia
Producer:TMS
Chronology:James Arthur
Prev Title:You Can Cry
Prev Year:2018
Title2:At My Weakest
Next Title:Empty Space
Next Year:2018

"You Deserve Better" is a song by British singer James Arthur, released as a double A-side single with "At My Weakest" on 1 June 2018 through Columbia Records. The song was written by Arthur, TMS and Camille Purcell, and produced by TMS.

Background and composition

"You Deserve Better" was recorded by James Arthur for his third studio album, now titled You, but never made the official track listing. Arthur wrote the track along with TMS and Camille Purcell. It was released as part of a promotional double A-side titled "You Deserve Better"/"At My Weakest" on 1 June 2018.[1] The lyrics of the song tell of a man who believes that his lover would be better off without him.

Live performances

In June 2018, Arthur performed "You Deserve Better" live on The Voice Australia[2] and at the Summertime Ball.[3]

Chart performance

After being released, "You Deserve Better" entered at number 53 on the UK Singles Chart.

Charts

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 68
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[5] 5

Notes and References

  1. Web site: You Deserve Better/At My Weakest – Single by James Arthur on iTunes. iTunes Store. 1 June 2018.
  2. Web site: James Arthur – You Deserve Better – The Voice Australia 2018. The Voice Australia. 5 June 2018.
  3. Web site: James Arthur's #CapitalSTB 2018 Set Was A Masterclass In Live Performance. Capital FM. 12 June 2018.
  4. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #476. auspOp. 9 June 2018. 9 June 2018.
  5. Web site: NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 11 June 2018. 8 June 2018.