Some songs get under your skin and refuse to leave, and Sarah James delivers exactly that with « Better Than This ». Swinging between pop and rock, this track doesn’t just explore a feeling, it demands a reckoning. Life could be better, relationships more genuine, emotions more sincere. « Shouldn’t we be better than this? », she asks with a voice that blends softness and fierce intensity, calling us all, collectively, to hold ourselves to a higher standard. The subtle yet powerful arrangements highlight every nuance of that call, while the lyrics video strips everything back, letting each word hit where it needs to. A raw, direct experience that Slash Music invites you to discover without delay.
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“Shouldn’t we be better than this” Sarah James
A Rich Career and a Song That Resonates
Sarah James does more than sing: she creates a complete and intimate musical universe. With « Better Than This », she delivers a song that is both poignant and urgent, capturing not just melancholy but a fierce hope, a push forward. Every note and lyric reflects her refusal to settle for less, both in life and relationships, while offering a sense of possibility and growth. Passionate and versatile, she is also the creator of Vintage Guitar Legacies, a YouTube series followed by over 40,000 subscribers, where every instrument tells its own story.
On stage, she showcases the full range of her repertoire across the vibrant, culturally rich stages of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, blending introspective songs with more lively tracks. In 2026, she plans new live performances and unreleased musical projects that will further expand the world of « “Better Than This” », confirming her ability to touch listeners’ hearts while pushing them to look higher. Keep an eye on Sarah James, 2026 is just getting started and promises exciting surprises.
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