Better Than Me (Terry Dexter song)

"Better Than Me" is a song co-written and performed by Terry Dexter. The song appears as the opening track on her eponymous debut album and was issued as the album's second single. It is Dexter's only song to date to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #99 in 1999.

Music video

• The official music video for the song was directed by Director X.(formerly known as Little X), a noted music video director famous for his work with Missy Elliott and Destiny’s Child .
• It debuted in early 2000, following the single’s release ÂÂ

• The video reflects a slick, urban R&B aesthetic typical of late-’90s/early-2000s music videos, featuring moody lighting, slow-motion sequences, and dynamic city backdrops.
• Dexter is shown performing in a stylized studio surrounded by ambient, cinematic lighting, intercut with scenes of her walking through city streets and emoting, reinforcing the song’s relationship-focused lyrics.
• Director X’s influence is most visible in the expressive visuals—high-contrast shots and lingering close-ups enhance the song’s emotional tone.

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