Mark Robert Cash’s “It Gets Better” enters the conversation around Pride Month not with resilience. This is a track that sidesteps easy optimism, opting instead for a more mature and emotionally honest take on growth, grief, and self-reclamation.
Built around a hook that repeats “It gets better / So much better,” the song threads hope into a narrative shaped by emotional wear and spiritual unrest. It doesn’t rush to silver linings — instead, it acknowledges that healing is messy, that storms don’t pass quickly, and that the damage can linger. But what sets it apart is its commitment to showing that hope isn’t naive, but earned.
Cash says, “Pride has been and still is a PROTEST… It’s a love letter to the LGBTQIA+ community to keep fighting. God makes no mistakes. They are ALL fearfully and wonderfully made.”
The most striking part of the track is its layered refrain: “Through thick and the thin, you’ll find peace within your storm / The sun’s gonna rise to shine through the lies.” It’s not just poetic — it feels personal. It acknowledges that pain and confusion aren’t weaknesses, but the terrain through which self-worth is often rediscovered. The line “Be free, come whatever” is especially powerful — an open-ended declaration of autonomy, not just survival.
There’s also a spiritual thread running beneath the surface—gentle, inclusive, and restorative. In a cultural moment when many LGBTQ+ people are still reconciling identity with faith, the bridge’s invocation of acceptance and return feels intentional. Not preachy, not moralizing—just an invitation to belong.
What makes “It Gets Better” impactful is its tone. It doesn’t shout; it steadies. It offers comfort without ignoring the damage. With this track, Mark Robert Cash doesn’t just add to the Pride Month soundtrack—he expands it. This isn’t just a song for the parade. It’s for the morning after. Or the long nights before. And that’s exactly what makes it necessary.
MORE ABOUT MARK ROBERT CASH: Mark Robert Cash is Nashville’s answer to a genre-bending force, effortlessly mixing the heart of country, the groove of R&B and pop, and the soul of gospel into a sound that’s impossible to pin down. Known for his bold presence both on screen and stage, Cash’s journey began in the spotlight as an actor in Still The King with Billy Ray Cyrus and three seasons of Nashville on ABC. He has also shared the screen in music videos for top artists like Ashley McBryde, Katy Nicole, and Big Daddy Weave. Cash shared a special moment performing with his hero, Dolly Parton, in one of her videos, further solidifying his connection to the industry. But, his true passion lies in music, where he creates tracks that feel as dynamic and unpredictable as his illustrious career. With media praise from Holler, the Academy of Country Music, Color Me Country with Rissi Palmer and performing at Nashville Pride and Pride 615, Cash has become a fixture in spaces that celebrate authenticity, fearlessness, and unapologetic self-expression.
Cash’s story is anything but typical. A church-raised kid who grew up belting gospel songs, he went on to serve as an emcee, where he learned the art of captivating an audience, gaining a unique edge as an entertainer. With no formal musical training but an unwavering drive and innate talent, Cash started crafting his sound, pulling from his life’s highs and lows. His music is a bold statement on resilience, redemption, and embracing the beautiful chaos of life.
Drawing inspiration from legendary voices like Whitney Houston, Reba McEntire, and Kelly Clarkson, Cash combines their emotional depth with a fresh, modern energy that’s uniquely his own. His songwriting is a fearless exploration of life’s most raw feelings — heartache, hope, and healing — and he channels them into songs that make you want to dance, cry, and sing along all at once. Mark Robert Cash is a movement in the making – raw, honest, and ready to shake up the Nashville scene.
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