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

"Better Days" is a song by Swedish music collective Neiked, featuring English singer-songwriter Mae Muller and American rapper Polo G. It was released on 24 September 2021 via Capitol Records. The song was written by Karl Ivert, Kian Sang, Polo G and Von Tiger. The producer is only credited as “Neiked”, although this could very well be Victor Rådström and Mikael Rabus, or Mae Muller, Polo G or both. [5] It also went viral on TikTok as part of the "Better Days challenge",[6][7] which helped the song garner over one million streams.[8] The song was later remixed by Colombian rapper J. Balvin.

"Better Days"
Single by Neiked, Mae Muller and Polo G[lower-alpha 1]
Released24 September 2021 (2021-09-24)
Genre
Length2:40
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)
  • Karl Ivert
  • Kian Sang
  • Neiked
  • Polo G
  • Von Tiger
Producer(s)Neiked
Neiked singles chronology
"Sometimes"
(2019)		 "Better Days"
(2021)
Mae Muller singles chronology
"Gone"
(2021)		 "Better Days"
(2021)
Polo G singles chronology
"Trenches (Remix)"
(2021)		 "Better Days"
(2021)		 "Last One Standing" / "Want It All"
(2021)
J Balvin singles chronology
"Una Nota"
(2021)		 "Better Days"
(2022)		 "Niño Soñador"
(2022)
Music video
"Better Days" on YouTube

Content

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".[5] Out Now felt that it is "a high-energy pop anthem whose optimistic outlook is undeniably catchy".[9] The song is written in the key of C Minor, with a tempo of 110 beats per minute.[10]

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".[11]

Track listing and formats

Digital download / streaming[12]

  1. "Better Days" – 2:40

Digital download – Acoustic[1]

  1. "Better Days" (Acoustic) – 2:55

Streaming – Acoustic[13]

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

Digital download / streaming – Regard remix[2]

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

Digital download / streaming – extended play[14]

  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.[15]

  • 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

Charts
Chart performance for "Better Days"
Chart (2021–2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[16] 16
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 23
Canada AC (Billboard)[18] 35
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[19] 12
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[20] 16
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[21] 47
Denmark (Tracklisten)[22] 28
Global 200 (Billboard)[23] 33
Ireland (IRMA)[24] 20
Lithuania (AGATA)[25] 52
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[26] 30
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[27] 49
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[28] 13
Norway (VG-lista)[29] 29
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[30] 35
Portugal (AFP)[31] 107
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[32] 13
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[33] 78
UK Singles (OCC)[34] 32
UK R&B (OCC)[35] 9
US Billboard Hot 100[36] 23
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[37] 21
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[38] 11
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[39] 10
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[40] 22

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[41] Platinum 70,000
Canada (Music Canada)[42] Platinum 80,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)[43] Gold 15,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[44] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[45] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Release history and versions for "Better Days"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various 24 September 2021
Original Capitol [12]
United States 8 November 2021 Adult contemporary radio [46]
Various 19 November 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Acoustic [1]
3 December 2021 Regard remix [2]
Italy Radio airplay Original Universal [47]
Various 28 January 2022
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 EP Capitol [14]
Italy Radio airplay J Balvin remix Universal [48]

Footnotes
  1. Polo G is credited as a featured artist on Regard remix release and he is absent on acoustic rendition of single.[1][2]

References
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  2. "Better Days (feat. Polo G) (Regard Remix) - Single by NEIKED & Mae Muller". Retrieved 15 February 2022 – via Apple Music.
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  7. https://www.tiktok.com/music/Better-Days-7008759266517452802
  8. Connolly, Chad (9 October 2021). "Neiked x Mae Muller x Polo G Debut Magnetic New Single "Better Days"". Static. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  9. "NEIKED, Mae Muller and Polo G Goes For a Euphoric New Single 'Better Days'". Out Now. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  10. https://songdata.io/track/6f5ExP43esnvdKPddwKXJH/Better-Days-NEIKED-x-Mae-Muller-x-Polo-G-by-NEIKED-Mae-Muller-Polo-G
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