Best For Last
Adele - FLAC Lyrics
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It's been there for days on end and
It's been waiting for you to open up
Yours too baby, come on now
I'm trying to tell you just how
I'd like to hear the words roll out of your mouth finally
Say that it's always been me
And I'm all you need and that you never want more
Then you'd say all of the right things without a clue
But you'd save the best for last
Like I'm the one for you
You should know that you're just a temporary fix
This is not rooted with you it don't mean that much to me
Oh just a filler in the space that happened to be free
How dare you think you'd get away with trying to play me
Why is it every time I think I've tried my hardest
It turns out it ain't enough
You're still not mentioning love
What am I supposed to do to make you want me properly?
I'm taking these chances and getting nowhere
And though I'm trying my hardest you go back to her
And I think that I know things may never change
I'm still hoping one day I might hear you say
I make you feel the way you've never felt before
And I'm all you need and that you never want more
Then you'd say all of the right things without a clue
But you'd save the best for last
Like I'm the one for you
You should know that you're just a temporary fix
This is not rooted with you it don't mean that much to me
Oh just a filler in the space that happened to be free
How dare you think you'd get away with trying to play me
But, despite the truth that I know
I find it hard to let go and give up on you
Seems I love the things you do
Like the meaner you treat me the more eager I am
To persist with this heartbreak and running around
And I will do until I'm finding myself you
And make you feel a way you've never felt before
And be all you need so that you never want more
And you'll say all of the right things without a clue
And you'll be the one for me and me the one for you
The song "Best For Last" by Adele is a poignant depiction of unrequited love. The first verse describes the singer's vulnerability, as she wears her heart on her sleeve and has been waiting for the person she loves to reciprocate her feelings. She pleads with him to open up and express his feelings for her, hoping that he will finally say that she has always been his one true love.
However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the object of her affections sees her as nothing more than a temporary fix, a filler in an empty space that he happens to be using at the moment. The singer is devastated by his lack of commitment, but she can't seem to let go. She loves him despite his mistreatment of her, and will continue to pursue him until he finally realizes that she is the one for him.
The song portrays the complexity of unrequited love, the pain it causes, and the hope it inspires. It resonates with anyone who has ever loved someone who didn't love them back, and it speaks to the universal longing for connection and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait, do you see my heart on my sleeve?
I am making it obvious that I have strong feelings for you.
It's been there for days on end and
I have been expressing my feelings for you consistently.
It's been waiting for you to open up
I am hoping that you will reciprocate my feelings.
Yours too baby, come on now
I want you to show me that you feel the same way.
I'm trying to tell you just how
I want to express my feelings clearly to you.
I'd like to hear the words roll out of your mouth finally
I want you to tell me that you love me.
Say that it's always been me
Admit that you have always had feelings for me.
That's made you feel the way you've never felt before
I have brought new emotions and experiences to your life.
And I'm all you need and that you never want more
I am enough for you and you don't need anyone else.
Then you'd say all of the right things without a clue
You would happily share words of love without understanding their impact.
But you'd save the best for last
You would keep the most meaningful words until the end.
Like I'm the one for you
I am your ideal partner.
You should know that you're just a temporary fix
You are not a permanent solution to my emotional needs.
This is not rooted with you it don't mean that much to me
My feelings for you are not deep-rooted and my love for you is not that strong.
Oh just a filler in the space that happened to be free
I am only with you because I don't have anyone else.
How dare you think you'd get away with trying to play me
You can't manipulate me into thinking you love me.
But, despite the truth that I know
Even though I know the reality of our situation,
I find it hard to let go and give up on you
I still struggle to move on and stop loving you.
Seems I love the things you do
I am drawn to your actions and behaviors.
Like the meaner you treat me the more eager I am
I am willing to endure mistreatment from you just to be with you.
To persist with this heartbreak and running around
I am willing to endure heartache and keep chasing after you.
And I will do until I'm finding myself you
I will keep hoping that you will finally realize that we are meant to be together.
And make you feel a way you've never felt before
I am hoping to bring new experiences and emotions to your life.
And be all you need so that you never want more
I want to be enough for you and fulfill all your emotional needs.
And you'll say all of the right things without a clue
You will express words of love without fully understanding their impact.
And you'll be the one for me and me the one for you
We are meant to be together and fulfill each other's emotional needs.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
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