Written by J.R. Rotem and Andrea Martin—who originally envisioned the track for Whitney Houston's comeback—the song remains a "breakup anthem" for its honest take on the passage of time.

The Art of Moving On: Revisiting Leona Lewis’s "Better in Time"

: While the UK version focused on these photographic sets, a US version directed by Jessy Terrero leaned more into emotional realism, depicting the arguments and reconciliations of a fracturing relationship. Why the Message Still Hits Home

: Lewis appears alongside a horse in several scenes, a nod to strength and freedom that aligns with the song's theme of eventually letting go.

Directed by the legendary Sophie Muller at Hampton Court House School in London, the Official Music Video takes a unique "meta" approach. Rather than a standard linear heartbreak plot, it features Lewis performing against various photographic set-ups, interspersed with behind-the-scenes glimpses.

: The video was heavily inspired by fashion design, giving it a timeless, high-editorial feel.