"Better Days" is a song by Swedish singers
Benjamin Ingrosso
Benjamin Daniele Wahlgren Ingrosso (born 14 September 1997) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and record producer. As a child, he appeared in the leading role in several musicals, and in 2006 he won Lilla Melodifestivalen with the song "Hej Sofia" ...
. It was released on 5 April 2024 as the second single from his fifth studio album, ''
Pink Velvet Theatre''. It peaked at number 7 on the Swedish chart.
Ingrosso said "'Better Days' is about hope, youthful naivety, and longing for things to get better. It somewhat describes my personality – to always want to see the positive and believe that everything will get better. I’ve been holding on to this song for almost 4 years, but all the upcoming songs very much describe my current state of mind, the pursuit of a happy life well spent. I want to spread love."
Critical reception
''
Scandipop
Nordic popular music, also referred to as Scandinavian popular music, includes pop and rock music of the Nordic countries. The musical scene is known for its biggest bands like ABBA, Roxette, A-ha, Michael Learns to Rock, Ace of Base, and Aqua. ...
'' said "The retro-hued track sees Benjamin lean into his
ABBA
ABBA ( ) were a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. They are one of the most popular and successful musical groups of all time, and are one of the List ...
-laden musical heritage, and it's already sounding like it'll be a future classic amongst his own rich repertoire."
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
{{Benjamin Ingrosso
2024 songs
2024 singles
EMI Music Sweden singles
English-language Swedish songs
Benjamin Ingrosso songs
Songs written by Benjamin Ingrosso
Songs written by Salem Al Fakir
Songs written by Vincent Pontare