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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.

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...

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 Watkins brings a "tenderness and simplicity" to the

For Brian Fennell, collaborating with Sara Watkins (of ) was a full-circle moment: The song serves as a reminder of the

Recorded in Seattle with producer Phil Ek, the track features a slowly rolling, atmospheric sound, notable for the doubling of ukulele and guitar in its upper registers. Context in the Album