Giving You the Best That I Got
Anita Baker/Anita Baker Lyrics


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Ain't there something I can give you
In exchange for everything you give to me
Read my mind, you make me feel just fine
When I think my peace of mind is out of reach

The scales are sometimes unbalanced
And you bear the weight of all that has to be
I hope you see that you can lean on me
And together we can calm the stormy seas

We love so strong and so unselfishly
And I tell you now that I made a vow
I'm giving you the best that I got, baby
Yes, I tell you now, that I made a vow
I'm giving you the best that I got, honey

Everybody's got opinions
'Bout the way they think our story's gonna end
Some folks feel it's just a superficial thrill
Everybody's gonna have to think again

We love so strong and so unselfishly
They don't bother me, so I'm gonna keep on
Giving you the best that I've got, baby
They don't bother me, said I'm gonna keep on
Giving you the best that I got, listen, baby

Somebody understands me
Somebody gave his heart to me
I stumbled my whole life long
Always on my own, now, I'm home

And the weary mind is rested
And I feel as if my home is in your arms
My fears are all gone, I like the sound of your song
And I think I wanna sing it forever

We love so strong and so unselfishly
And I made a vow, so I tell you now
I'm giving you the best that I've got, listen, baby
I bet everything on my wedding ring
I'm (giving you the best that I got)
Givin' it to you, baby

(Giving you the best that I got)
(Giving you the best that I got)




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(Giving you the best that I got)

Overall Meaning

The song Giving You The Best That I Got by Anita Baker is a declaration of love and commitment. The lyrics are addressed to a lover who has given the singer everything, and she is searching for something to give in return. The opening lines show that the singer wants to reciprocate the love that has been showered upon her, something that can balance the scales. She feels that her partner has helped her find peace of mind, and she wants to do the same for her partner.


The verse "The scales are sometimes unbalanced, and you bear the weight of all that has to be. I hope you see that you can lean on me, and together we can calm a stormy sea" showcases the balance in a relationship where they can lean on each other and overcome any obstacles together.


The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's vow to give her lover the best she's got. The phrase "I'm giving you the best that I got" is repeated, emphasizing her commitment to the relationship, and nothing can affect their love. The verse "Everybody's got opinions about the way they think our story's gonna end. Some folks feel it's just a superficial thrill. Everybody's gonna have to think again" shows that the singer is still undeterred by what other people think about their relationship.


In conclusion, Giving You The Best That I Got is a tribute to the power of love and the commitment to a relationship, no matter what. It is a declaration that when two people love each other and can lean on each other, they can overcome any obstacle.


Line by Line Meaning

Ain't there something I can give you
Is there anything I can do for you


In exchange for everything you give to me
In return for all you do for me


Read my mind and make me feel just fine
Understand me without me saying anything and uplift me


When I think my peace of mind is out of reach
When I feel like I cannot find inner peace


The scales are sometimes unbalanced
Things are not always equal or fair


And you bear the weight of all that has to be
You carry the burden of everything that needs to be done


I hope you see that you can lean on me
I want you to know that you can rely on me


And together we can calm a stormy sea
And we can face any obstacle or challenge together


We love so strong and so unselfishly
Our love is powerful and selfless


And I tell you now that I made a vow
I promise


I'm giving you the best that I got, baby
I am giving you my all


Yes I tell you now, that I made a vow
I am reminding you that I promised


I'm giving you the best that I got, honey
I am giving you the best I have to offer


Everybody's got opinions
Everyone has their own ideas and beliefs


About the way they think our story's gonna end
About how our relationship will play out


Some folks feel it's just a superficial thrill
Some people think our love is only surface level


Everybody's gonna have to think again
They will need to reconsider their views


They don't bother me so I'm gonna keep on
I am not bothered by others' opinions


Somebody understands me
Someone really gets me


Somebody gave his heart to me
Someone has given me their heart


I stumbled my whole life long
I have struggled all my life


Always on my own, now I'm home
I always felt alone, but now I feel at home with you


My weary mind is rested
My tired mind is finally at ease


And I feel as if my home is in your arms
I feel like I truly belong with you


Fears are all gone, I like the sound of your song
My fears have vanished and I enjoy being with you


And I think I want to sing it forever
And I want to sing our love forever


And I made a vow so I tell you now
I promised you, so I am reminding you


I'm giving you the best that I got, listen baby
I am giving you everything I can, listen to me


I bet everything on my wedding ring
I am putting all my trust and love into our marriage


I'm giving you the best that I got
I am giving you my very best


I'm givin it to you baby
I am giving you all that I have, my love


Giving you the best that I got
I am giving you everything, my best effort and love


Giving you the best that I got
I am giving you all that I am capable of giving, my all


Giving you the best that I got
I am giving you everything that I have, my best self




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anita Baker, Randall Holland, Skip Scarborough

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