For Brian Fennell, collaborating with Sara Watkins (of ) was a full-circle moment:
While the title uses a common romantic trope, Fennell intended to move past "saccharine" clichés to find a deeper, more realistic sweetness. The song focuses on: SYML _ Sara Watkins - Better Part of Me - Pre-S...
It pokes gentle fun at preconceived, idealistic notions of marriage, contrasting them with the daily revelations that the reality is actually better. For Brian Fennell, collaborating with Sara Watkins (of
Key lyrical themes include speaking truth even when it's difficult and the longing that persists even during brief periods of separation. The Collaboration: A "Dream" Partnership The Collaboration: A "Dream" Partnership Watkins brings a
Watkins brings a "tenderness and simplicity" to the track that matches SYML's intimate production style. Her presence is purely vocal; though known for her fiddle playing, she provides only angelic harmonies here to complement Fennell's voice.
SYML - "Better Part of Me (feat. Sara Watkins)" [Official Audio]
The lyrics acknowledge that love is a "journey full of conflict and challenge" and emphasizes that honesty and vulnerability are the only ways to become better together.