"Better in Blak" is a song by Australian singer/songwriter Thelma Plum, released on 26 April 2019 as the third single from her debut studio album of the same name.
In July 2019, "Better in Blak" was nominated for Film Clip of the Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards.
[4] At the APRA Music Awards of 2020, "Better in Blak" was nominated for Song of the Year.
[7] Upon release, Plum said: "I wrote 'Better in Blak' about my experiences with people trying to take the colour from the conversation.
"[8] Laura English from Music Feeds wrote: "The track is all about the frustrating experiences Plum faces as a Gamilaraay woman and musician", describing it as "an emotional, cathartic song that sees honest lyrics coupled with upbeat, danceable beats".