“Better Late Than Never” Officially Released – Darci Lynne Reveals Emotional Bathroom Audition Behind the Song
After months of teasing, “Better Late Than Never”—Darci Lynne’s latest single—has finally dropped on all major streaming platforms. But behind the song’s message of perseverance and growth lies a surprising and deeply personal origin: its very first audition happened… in a bathroom.
In a newly posted behind-the-scenes video on her Instagram, Darci confessed: “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the first time I ever sang this song was while I was… taking a shower. The water was running, my voice cracked from emotion, and I just let it out.”
No studio. No fancy mic. Just steam, soap bubbles, and a young heart overflowing—and somehow, that’s when Darci knew this was the song she had to record.
“I sang the chorus and thought to myself: ‘This is it. This is the voice I want the world to hear.’” she recalled.
“Better Late Than Never” blends soft pop with a touch of country and acoustic soul, capturing the essence of a more mature Darci. The lyrics speak of finding yourself after feeling lost, of rising again after being told “no” too many times. With raw vocals and an honest delivery, Darci sings like she’s telling her own story—from the young ventriloquist who won hearts on America’s Got Talent, to a 19-year-old artist writing her next chapter in music.
The song is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and more. Fans are already sharing their favorite lyric:
“I missed a few trains, but I’m still on track / Took the long way home, but now I won’t look back.”
And truly, nothing sums up Darci’s journey quite like this: “Better Late Than Never”—a little late, maybe, but sung from a place that couldn’t be more real.
