Celebrity Tattle: Adam Lambert's 'Better Than I Know Myself' About 'Duality'

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Adam Lambert's 'Better Than I Know Myself' About 'Duality'

First Trespassing single is 'about the relationship you have with yourself, between your dark and light side.'By John Mitchell, with reporting by Kelly Marino

Adam Lambert has come a long way since "American Idol" and is taking a reflective look back with his new single, "Better Than I Know Myself." The pop star, who turns 30 on Sunday, tells MTV News that the first release from his forthcoming sophomore album, Trespassing, is "about the relationship you have with yourself, between your dark and light side. It's about duality; it's about that balance and finding it and struggling to maintain it and what it means."

It's been a tumultuous few weeks for the singer, who was arrested in Finland in late December after a verbal argument with his boyfriend, Sauli Koskinen, outside of a Helsinki bar turned physical. Lambert later admitted to Ellen DeGeneres during an appearance on her show last week that alcohol was the main catalyst for the altercation, telling the host, "When you add alcohol to a situation, things can get out of control. ... What happened was, we had too much to drink. We screwed up. There was no injuries, no violence. It was more just childish, foolish messiness."

With the March 20 release of Trespassing nearing, Lambert's focus has returned to his music and his new single.

"It's so universal," Lambert tells MTV News. "It's ... in the middle of a bunch of different genres, and I think that no matter who you are, if you've been in a relationship, you know what that is."

Lambert collaborated on the track with Dr. Luke (Britney Spears, Katy Perry) and songwriter Claude Kelly, who co-wrote his debut single, "For Your Entertainment." He admitted "Better" has a lot in common with his Pink-written top 10 smash "Whataya Want from Me," saying, "There is something similar to 'Whataya Want from Me,' and I think that's the reason I'm really glad it's the first single."

He also revealed that the upcoming video for the track is "like a cousin" to the "Whataya Want" clip.

Lambert said the song deals with the insecurities that come with being in a relationship. "[It's about] that moment where you're like, 'I need you, I love you,' where you have to reassure your partner," adding, "No matter what kind of relationship, everybody can relate to that moment."

Adam LambertPhoto: MTV News

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Adam LambertComments kat (1/26/2012 4:05:49 PM)

can not wait for his cd...love this song...he is truly amazing

voodoomusic (1/26/2012 3:51:44 PM)

The 'Better Than I Know Myself' video is coming out on January 30th. Woohoo! Can't wait!

Daffym2 (1/26/2012 3:33:13 PM)

This album sounds so good, I cannot wait. Adam can sing anything, but these songs appear to take Adam one step higher, if that is possible.

ALfann001 (1/26/2012 2:48:32 PM)

I'm so excited about Adam's new album. His new single "Better than I Know Myself" is awesome. Vocal perfection. I'm sure the video will be equally great. I wish, though, that media would stop circulating what a low-life blogger with an axe to grind said about the Finland incident as opposed to the police and others involved. There was no violence. It was a drunken arguement. Not a proud moment for Adam or his BF for sure, but does not warrant either of them being labelled as violent..

ALfann001 (1/26/2012 2:46:24 PM)

I'm so excited about Adam's new album. His new single "Better than I Know Myself" is awesome. Vocal perfection. I'm sure the video will be equally great. I wish, though, that media would stop circulating what a low-life blogger with an axe to grind said about the Finland incident as opposed to the police and others involved. There was no violence. It was a drunken arguement. Not a proud moment for Adam or his BF for sure, but it doesn't warrant either of them being labelled as violent..

Leigh (1/26/2012 2:07:09 PM)

Appreciate the article. Lambert's new album appears to be a really great one - looking forward to it. (P.S. - the Helsinki brouhaha was not physical according to authorities there.)

cos2mwiz (1/26/2012 1:42:18 PM)

PHENOMENAL early reviews now coming in from folks who've been lucky to hear a few tracks from TRESPASSING. Bring. It. On!

lovingadam (1/26/2012 12:41:16 PM)

Thanks for the great article. I'm looking forward to the video for BTIKM with anticipation that is hard to control. If his first single from his new album is any indication of what the rest of the album will be like I just know Trespassing will be a huge hit both on sales and music charts.

watnext (1/26/2012 12:40:53 PM)

Eh, just a lovers quarrel hyped up by a certain low-life blogger who thrives on tabloid sensationalism. Anyway, I really love the new single and, based on all the extraordinary reviews I've seen, I'm chomping at the bit for this album.

Cristy (1/26/2012 11:56:33 AM)

I'm waiting impatiently for the album. Thanks for the article. I don't believe Adam got physical though, if he were to get physical it would lean more towards sexuality than violence.

Buffy522 (1/26/2012 11:38:10 AM)

Hope you give us more of this interview. Love the new song and looking forward to full album!

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