Penelope Scott is an American singer-songwriter and producer known for her unique blend of indie folk and hyperpop. She gained popularity with her albums Junkyard and Public Void, featuring honest lyrics about mental health and modern life.

Starting music at a young age, she learned production in college and rose to fame after her song “Rät” went viral. Penelope is recognized for her sharp social commentary and emotional storytelling.

About the Song

Feel Better discusses the complex emotions that follow a difficult breakup or a toxic relationship. It reveals feelings of loss, confusion, and longing as the narrator struggles to move on while still yearning for the love and connection they once had.

The lyrics convey a mix of pain, regret, and emotional numbness, showing how the experience left them feeling broken yet unable to heal fully.

Feel Better Lyrics by Penelope Scott

Verse 1

I don’t wanna feel better
No one’s ever gonna love me like that again
I don’t wanna get over you
I wanna sit with you in bed
I don’t wanna feel better
I’d give anything to miss you again
I don’t wanna get over it
I wanna get under it instead

Verse 2

The book sits on top of clean and messy blankets
On a bed that fuckin’ creaks at night when I get in it late
And late at night, I’m chugging Gatorade
And someone’s breaking up when I crack up
Because I know I’ll never know just what to say
I’m a communist, a terrorist, an MPDG thot
Or I’m a sad girl in a dorm room, living out the shady Christian plot of
Twilight or The Bible or The Lover by Duras
Or I’m just really fuckin’ selfish and really fuckin’ lost

Chorus

But someone loved me, someone fucking loved me
Someone fucking loved me and I fuckin’ loved them too
Goddamn it, I was worth something, I fuckin’ learned something
I had my cake (I ate it, it ate me too and, God, no)

Post-Chorus

“I don’t wanna feel better”
(I don’t wanna feel better)
(I’d give anything to miss you again)
(I don’t wanna get over it)
(I wanna rip it to shreds)

Verse 3

We kept our liquor in a suitcase underneath my bed
And we drank it to go out or just stay in or to feel sad
But in a hot way, a way I’ll fuckin’ never have again
The sun has began to set
I’m a socialist, Marxist, libertarian slut
I am an awkward teenage virgin and I sort of kinda laugh a lot in bed
But other times, I cry or don’t make noise at all
I’d give my life to have a room that feels that small

Chorus

‘Cause someone loved me, someone fucking loved me
Someone fucking loved me, I loved them too
Goddamn it, I was worth something, I fuckin’ earned something
I had a right to die, a right to live, a right to choose, too
And God, no!
Of course, I don’t wanna feel better!
Can you fucking imagine?!

Post-Chorus

No one’s ever gonna love me like that again
I don’t wanna get over it, I wanna rip the stars to shreds
I don’t wanna feel better

Verse 4

Of course it hurt, of course it fuckin’ hurt
It hurt like nothing in the world sometimes
That I was super scared, and we were all a train-wreck
And also somehow making it
I think I might’ve died there twice and I would do it all again
I’m a nihilist, a soldier, an OCD-machine
Or I’m a healthy baby-girl who traded sunshine for disease
But when my head hit my cheap pillow, I could tell I had a heart
And I wanna tear this fascist Milky Way apart

Bridge

‘Cause someone loved me, someone fuckin’ loved me
All my filthy life I loved someone I barely knew
Goddamn it, I was worth something, I fuckin’ learned something
And it felt better in my mouth than fresh warm food
I guess I loved you, I guess I really loved you
All my filthy life I loved someone I barely knew
And now you’re over there and I’m way over here
What am I gonna do?

Outro

I don’t wanna feel better
No one’s ever gonna love me like that again
I don’t wanna get over you
I wanna sit with you in bed
I don’t wanna feel better
(I don’t wanna feel better)

Similar Songs Like Feel Better

Here are similar songs by Penelope Scott that match the tone and style of Feel Better.

• Rät: A bold and emotional song about betrayal and disappointment. It shares strong feelings about trust, control, and frustration with people in power.
• Cigarette Ahegao: This is a raw and personal track that feels like a late-night thought. It discusses sadness, habits, and feeling stuck in a gentle, honest manner.
• Born2Run: It’s a high-energy song with deep meaning beneath its beat. The song mixes fun and chaos with genuine thoughts about pressure, escape, and growing up.
• Self Care: A calm yet sharp look at mental health and fake positivity. It speaks on the pressure to seem fine while hiding real emotions inside.

Similar Artists Like Penelope Scott

Below is the list of artists similar to Penelope Scott, along with their genres and notable works.

• Samia
  Genre: Indie Rock, Indie Pop
  Notable Albums: The Baby, Honey
• Cavetown
  Genre: Indie Pop, Bedroom Pop
  Notable Albums: Lemon Boy, Sleepyhead
• Melanie Martinez
  Genre: Alternative Pop, Electropop
  Notable Albums: Cry Baby, K-12
• Kero Kero Bonito
  Genre: Indie Pop, Electropop
  Notable Albums: Time ‘n’ Place, Bonito Generation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Feel Better Based on Penelope Scott’s Personal Experiences?

While Penelope Scott hasn’t directly confirmed whether the song is about her own life, the lyrics feel very personal and express genuine emotions that many listeners can relate to.

Why do People Connect so Deeply with Feel Better?

The song’s honest and straightforward language about difficult feelings makes it easy for people to see themselves in the lyrics and feel understood.

Can I Use Feel Better in My Own Content or Projects?

You can listen to and share the song, but if you wish to use it in your own personal or commercial projects, you must obtain permission or a proper license.