Best Of Me
♥Sum 41 Lyrics
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To say that
I'm sorry
I'll make everything all right
All these things
That I've done
Now what have
I don't need to hurt just to put you first
I won't tell you lies
I will stand accused with my hand on my heart
I'm just trying to say...
I'm sorry
It's all that I can say
You mean so much, and I'd fix all that I've done
If I could start again
I'd throw it all away
To the shadows of regrets, and you would have the best of me
I know that
I can't take
Back all of
The mistakes but I will try
Although it's
Not easy
I know you
Believe me 'cause I would not lie
Don't believe their lies told through jealous aisles
They don't understand
I won't break your heart; I won't bring you down
But I will have to say...
I'm sorry
It's all that I can say
You mean so much, and I'd fix all that I've done
If I could start again
I'd throw it all away
To the shadows of regrets, and you would have the best of me
I'm sorry
It's all that I can say
You mean so much, and I'd fix all that I've done
If I could start again
I'd throw it all away
To the shadows of regrets, and you would have the best of me
The song "Best Of Me" by Sum 41 is about apologizing to someone for mistakes made in a relationship. The first verse acknowledges the difficulty in admitting fault and asking for forgiveness. The line "I'll make everything alright" suggests a desire to make amends and salvage the relationship.
The second verse highlights the remorse felt about the mistakes made and questions where things went wrong. The line "I don't need to hurt just to put you first" suggests a realization that the actions taken in the relationship may have caused undue pain to the other person. The chorus repeats the apology and desire to fix things if given the opportunity.
The bridge asserts the singer's commitment to the relationship and a refusal to be swayed by outside influences or rumors. The line "But I will have to say" suggests that even though the lyrics express a sincere apology, there may be a limit to what the singer can do to make things right.
Overall, "Best Of Me" is a vulnerable and heartfelt apology that acknowledges the mistakes made while still hoping for a chance to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so hard
Admitting fault is difficult
To say that
To verbalize
I'm sorry
Apologizing
I'll make everything all right
Promising to fix the situation
All these things
Referring to past mistakes
That I've done
Actions taken in the past
Now what have
Asking about the current state of being
I become, and where'd I go wrong?
Questioning how past actions have changed the present and identifying mistakes
I don't need to hurt just to put you first
Prioritizing someone's well-being should not require causing harm to oneself
I won't tell you lies
Refusing to deceive
I will stand accused with my hand on my heart
Taking responsibility for one's actions
I'm just trying to say...
Beginning to express remorse
I'm sorry
Apologizing
It's all that I can say
Acknowledging limited ability to rectify the situation
You mean so much, and I'd fix all that I've done
The person being apologized to holds great importance and the apologizer desires to correct mistakes
If I could start again
Desire to redo past actions
I'd throw it all away
Discard negative past actions
To the shadows of regrets, and you would have the best of me
Forgiving oneself for past mistakes and offering the best version of oneself moving forward
I know that
Having self-awareness
I can't take
Unable to reverse past events
Back all of
Undoing everything
The mistakes but I will try
Stating intention to make amends
Although it's
Despite the difficulty
Not easy
A difficult situation
I know you
Having understanding
Believe me 'cause I would not lie
Requesting trust in one's honesty
Don't believe their lies told through jealous aisles
Warning against falsehoods spread by others
They don't understand
Others lack understanding
I won't break your heart; I won't bring you down
Promising not to cause harm to the person being apologized to
But I will have to say...
Desire to express regret
I'm sorry
Apologizing
It's all that I can say
Acknowledging limited ability to rectify the situation
You mean so much, and I'd fix all that I've done
The person being apologized to holds great importance and the apologizer desires to correct mistakes
If I could start again
Desire to redo past actions
I'd throw it all away
Discard negative past actions
To the shadows of regrets, and you would have the best of me
Forgiving oneself for past mistakes and offering the best version of oneself moving forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DERYCK WHIBLEY, DERYCK JASON WHIBLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Swick
I love this song
Adrian Gonzalez-Rubio
awesome ! respect sum 41 !
Dylan R. Cerezo
I was hearing snippets of this song in my head but couldn't place the name. So glad I found it XD.
Michael Swick
Dylan R. Cerezo same
Jester Helquin
Same happened to me!
Förstner Aurél
Heni... Tudom hogy ezt sosem fogod elolvasni... De el kell mondanom.. Sajnálom hogy így alakultak a dolgok.. tiszta szívböl sajnálom.... Tudd hogy szeretlek.. Ez mindig így volt, és nap mint nap gondolok rád.. Szeretlek.. </3
Timothé Fohrer
un mot : excellent !
McChevis
One and half of year, every day, full album is playing minimally 10 times a day. Sum 41 till death.
Tony Armijo
I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell, so goodbye, farewell.
Hernan Andueza
Great...just great