In the u.s., the song reached number 5 on the billboard hot 100 chart and hit number 6 on the uk singles chart. Howard jones liked to promote positivity in his music Howard jones things can only get better
Things Can Only Get Better (Extended Mix) - Howard Jones (1985) - YouTube
We're not scared to lose it all security throw through the wall future dreams we have to realize a t.
Won't keep us from the things we plan unless we're clinging to the things we prize and do you feel scared
Howard jones added he believes the song is still relevant nowadays I'm so glad that i can stick to those sentiments now And they're just as relevant, really I think pop music, one of the things it should be is like a cheerleading song that helps you get through a bad time and pick you up a bit when you're feeling a bit exhausted and glub.