Better in Time
Better in Time is a heartfelt pop and R&B ballad by English singer Leona Lewis from her debut album Spirit (2007). Written by J. R. Rotem and Andrea Martin and produced by Rotem, the song tells of a woman who can’t forget her ex but believes things will get better with time.
Release and spotlight: It was released as a digital single on February 25, 2008, and came out as a physical double A-side with Footprints in the Sand (with You Bring Me Down as the B-side) on March 10, 2008. The track peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and was a top ten hit in several countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and New Zealand, with a high showing in the United States.
Reception and awards: Better in Time received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for Best British Single at the 2009 Brit Awards.
Music and style: The song is a mid-tempo piano-driven ballad featuring Lewis’s strong vocal performance. Its lyrics focus on healing after a breakup and the belief that, with time, things will improve.
Video and live performances: The music video, directed by Sophie Muller, is set at Hampton Court and showcases stylish visuals and behind-the-scenes moments. Lewis performed the song on several TV programs in the U.S. and U.K., including Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kelly, and the American Music Awards, and she sang it during Sport Relief in the UK.
Legacy: Better in Time helped establish Lewis’s early success, appearing in her tour setlists and later being included in various media and mashups. It earned multiple certifications around the world, including platinum in the UK and New Zealand.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 23:15 (CET).