The Best of Me
The Starting Line Lyrics
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When you were gone and so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Here we lay again
On two separate beds
Riding phone lines
To hear that familiar voice
And pictures brought from memory
We reflect on miscomunication
And misunderstandings
And missing each other two
Much too without you, let go
We turn our music down
And we whisper
Say what your thinking right now
Tell me what you thought about
When you were gone and so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Jumping to conclusions
Made me fall away from you
I'm so glad that the truth
Has brought back together me and you
We're sitting on the ground
And we whisper
Say what your thinking outloud
Tell me what you thought about
When you were gone and so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
We turn our music down
And we whisper
We're sitting on the ground
And we whisper
We turn our music down
We're sitting on the ground
And next time I'm in town
We will kiss girl
We will kiss girl
Tell me what you thought about
When you were gone and so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't
Feeling that we can't
We're not ready to give up
We got older but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
The Starting Line's song "The Best of Me" is a song about a relationship that has come to an end, and the desire to repair it. The lyrics are a plea for the other person to come back and give the relationship another chance. Through the lyrics, the singer reflects on the misunderstandings, miscommunications, and missed opportunities in the relationship. The phrase "the worst is over" could suggest that the relationship has already gone through a difficult or tumultuous period, and now it's time to move forward.
The lyrics also highlight the theme of growing older, but still holding onto the feeling of not wanting to give up on the relationship. The last line, "We got older but we're still young, we never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up" emphasizes that although time has passed, the emotions and desires have not changed.
The overall tone of the song is hopeful, with a sense of longing and a desire for reconciliation. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to make amends and compromise to rebuild the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what you thought about
Asking for the thoughts that came to mind when you were alone
When you were gone and so alone
Inquiring about your state of mind when you were absent
The worst is over
The difficult times have passed
You can have the best of me
Offering the best version of oneself to another
We got older but we're still young
Despite aging, there is still vitality and youthfulness
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
The unwavering determination to not give up on each other
Here we lay again
This is a recurring situation
On two separate beds
Despite being physically apart
Riding phone lines
Communicating via phone
To hear that familiar voice
Yearning to hear the sound of a loved one's voice
And pictures brought from memory
Recalling moments of the past through images
We reflect on miscommunication
Thinking back on times where misunderstandings occurred
And misunderstandings
Instances where mutual understanding was lacking
And missing each other two
Feeling the absence of each other
Much too without you, let go
Longing for the other's presence and refusing to let go
We turn our music down
Lowering the volume of their soundtrack
And we whisper
Engaging in hushed conversation
Jumping to conclusions
Drawing conclusions too quickly, without adequate information
Made me fall away from you
Distance was created between us due to assumptions
I'm so glad that the truth
Grateful for clarity and honesty
Has brought back together me and you
Has reunited us despite past misunderstandings
We're sitting on the ground
Seated on the floor
And we whisper
Continuing their intimate conversation
And next time I'm in town
Looking forward to a future meeting
We will kiss girl
Expressing the desire to share a kiss
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't
The steadfast emotion of keeping each other close
Feeling that we can't
Feeling that we are unable to let go
We're not ready to give up
Not prepared to abandon one another
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Golla, Thomas Gryskiewicz, Kenneth Vasoli, Matthew Watts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jermainerucker2027
I’m 34 now so I was around 13 when this came out
I’ll always be sad that this band was never bigger
Reminds me of those years of skating all day outside than coming home to watch music videos
Before everyone had phones
When this song came out only one of my friends had a cell phone lol
Miss this days
We definitely did get older
@MESSEDUPEVERYTHING
tell me what you thought about
when you were gone and so alone
the worst is over
you can have the best of me
we got older but we're still young
we never grew out of this feeling that we wont give up
here we lay again
on two seperate beds
riding two phone lines
to hear familiar voice
and pictures brought from memory
we reflect on miscomunication
an misunderstadings
and missing each other two
much too without you, let go
we turn our music down
and we whisper
say wat your thinking right now
tell me what you thought about when you were gone and so alone
the worst is over
but you can have the best of me
we got older but we're still young
we never grew out this feeling that we wont give up
jumping to conclusions
made me fall away from you
i'm so glad that the truth
has brought back together me and you
we're sitting on the ground
and we whisper
say what your thinking outloud
tell me what you thought about when you were gone and so alone
the worst is over
but you can have the best of me
we got older but we're still young
we never grew out this feeling that we wont give up
we turn our music down
and we whisper
we're sitting on the ground
and we whisper
we turn our music own
we're sitting on the ground
and the next time im in town
we will kiss girl
we will kiss girl
tell me what you thought about when you were gone and so alone
the worst is over
but you can have the best of me
we got older but we're still young
we never grew out this feeling that we wont
feeling that we cant
we're not ready to give up
we got older but we're still yong
we never grew out of this feling that we wont give up
@bettersilence
"The Best Of Me"
Tell me what you thought about when you were gone
And so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older
But we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Here we lay again
On two separate beds
Riding phone lines
To meet a familiar voice
And pictures drawn from memory
We reflect on miscommunications
And misunderstandings
And missing each other too
Much to have had to let go
We turn our music down
And we whisper
"Say what you're thinking right now"
Tell me what you thought about when you were gone
And so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older
But we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Jumping to conclusions
Made me fall away from you
I'm so glad that the truth
Has brought back together me and you
We're sitting on the ground and we whisper
"Say what you're thinking out loud"
Tell me what you thought about when you were gone
And so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older
But we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Turn our music down
And we whisper
We're sitting on the ground
And we whisper
We turn our music down
We're sitting on the ground
The next time I'm in town
We will kiss girl
We will kiss girl
Tell me what you thought about when you were gone
And so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older
But we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't
Feeling that we can't
We're not ready to give up
We got older, but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
@lifegoeson676
2024, is anyone here,,,, plz raise your hand.
@abbiescott3819
🙋♀️
@brantisonfire
I’m gonna call the fkn cops!
@bon2yan88
is this a classroom?
@lifegoeson676
hahah
@xsorrowfulxazraelx
meeeeeee
@mantistoboggan6540
I’m 40 years old and an airline captain. I still listen to this song as much as I did 20 years ago. Don’t ever grow up.
@MattEvans529
43 here and I can't agree more. Stay safe up there, bro.
@SafeGerm
@@MattEvans529 29 about to turn 30. "We got older but we're still young" resonates man lol
@ashleydamm7683
This!!