CIAN O’DONOGHUE & IVON ROBERTS UNLEASH A PLAYFUL MAGIC ON LOVE WITH “BETTER GUY”
3 min readAfter waiting for what feels like 10 years, “Better Guy” is finally here. This song was actually made by the duo, Cian O’Donoghue and Ivon Roberts who have been known to make songs that slaps so hard. Cian O’Donoghue and Ivon Roberts actually came together in 2020 when they met while working with an artist they both knew, coincidence huh? Haha that’s how the world is and they liked each other’s work and decided to collab sometimes and that is how they came together. Since then they have created music that one don’t want to miss out on. Thank nature for that.
Their latest single “Better Guy,” produced by Cian, took shape in 2021 during a Zoom session in Ireland. They started off with a demo which captured the value of the song, but the amazing thing is the dynamics in writing the song. They went ahead and put on the vocals which were recorded in studios in Dublin and London in early 2023, which gave birth to this masterpiece we about to feast on and upon having a feel of this song I must say they really cooked this one 🔥🔥
This ain’t no joke of a song, it’s filled with energy, very electric and a playful exploration of two friends competing for the attention of a girl at a bar haha who wins? Well find out in the song. See see here comes the twist, in a refreshing manner, the lyrics playfully exposes the actual motives of those two friends, who actually wants to go at each other and prove who’s better rather than winning the girls heart even tho that’s the grand prize. Man this is music at it peak, the creativity, the storyline and the beats omg, had Soo much fun listening to this. Now look at something here the track cleverly goes into the modern-day complexities of dating culture, adding a dash of humor and honesty.
The recording and production process of “Better Guy” had its share of amusing twists. Originally, there was a playful concept to escalate the storyline from two friends competing for the girl’s affection to the unexpected twist of the two friends realizing they might be more interested in each other. Dubbed “Better Guy,” this idea, though intriguing, was eventually dropped to ensure an authentic representation of both artists’ experiences. In the words of the duo, “Two Irish lads who made a song that gives a lighthearted-but-honest take on when modern-day ‘courting culture’ is combined with a splash of ‘liquid courage.'”
“Better Guy” ain’t just some collaboration of a song but it’s filled with energy and pumps in those electric vibes that captures the difficulties of modern relationships in a jokingly way. With Cian O’Donoghue and Ivon Roberts you know you’re in for a good treat. Come join them and enjoy a song that combines infectious beats, clever lyrics, and a whole lot of charm. The duo’s playful take on love, rivalry, and self-awareness sets “Better Guy” apart as a refreshing addition to the music scene, well go give it a listen and enjoy this song. Make sure to check out these links below for more info;
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