I Like Me Better was released by American singer Lauv in 2017 as a standalone single and later appeared on his compilation I Met You When I Was 18. The song became his breakthrough hit, reaching the charts internationally with its simple chorus about feeling better with someone. Years later, short clips of the hook found a second life online in edits and romantic posts, where the instantly recognisable melody signals affection without needing the full track, keeping the sound popular long after its original release period ended.