While at the New York premiere for The Photograph, which Glasper scored (H.E.R.’s single “Comfortable” was also on the soundtrack), H.E.R. turned around to Glasper and suggested they go to the studio. He immediately agreed and asked when, to which she responded “tonight.” A few hours later, they were in the studio and “Better Than I Imagined” is the result of that session.

The song is an ode to the possibility and perils in relationships.