Syml _ Sara Watkins - Better Part Of Me - Pre-s... Link

It pokes gentle fun at preconceived, idealistic notions of marriage, contrasting them with the daily revelations that the reality is actually better.

Although "Better Part of Me" is a celebratory song of connection, it sits within an album deeply shaped by grief—the 2021 death of Fennell's adoptive father . The song serves as a reminder of the "human-level" miracles that occur amidst life's heavier moments of loss and transition. SYML _ Sara Watkins - Better Part of Me - Pre-S...

For Brian Fennell, collaborating with Sara Watkins (of ) was a full-circle moment: It pokes gentle fun at preconceived, idealistic notions

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. For Brian Fennell, collaborating with Sara Watkins (of

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]