You're the Best Thing Yet
Anita Baker/Anita Baker Lyrics


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Chorus: You're the best thing yet, to ever come into my life
An understanding hand, when the world calls me grand
You protect my heart, right from the start
Sensitive vibes are strong and true
The very best I've always shared with you
And if I should fall, or if I'm standing tall
I can see you standing there, always willing to share
Each and every part of me
You see things I never, never see
(Repeat chorus twice)
Deep down in my mind, I wonder at the blessing that I could find
Someone as loving as you
Could bring into my life this feeling so right
And so true
Like the flowing waters of a silver stream
And like the misty vision in a midnight dream
Such a wonder of life to me
So rare is found such a reason to be

(Repeat chorus twice)
Like the flowing waters of a silver stream
And like the misty vision in a midnight dream
Such a wonder of life to me
So rare is found such a reason to be

(Repeat chorus twice)
Vamp: You're so wonderful
You're so beautiful
You're the best thing yet
To ever come into my life





(Repeat vamp)

Overall Meaning

In the song You're the Best Thing Yet, Anita Baker expresses immense gratitude and admiration towards her significant other for being a constant source of love, support, and understanding in her life. The lyrics in the chorus, "You're the best thing yet, to ever come into my life," convey her belief that her partner is the greatest blessing she has ever received. She speaks of his tender and sensitive nature, which is always protective of her heart from the very beginning of their relationship. She notes that they share the very best of their lives with each other and that she takes comfort in knowing that he will always be there for her, no matter the circumstance.


In the second verse, Baker reflects on the rarity of their relationship, likening it to the flowing waters of a silver stream or the misty vision in a midnight dream. She acknowledges that finding someone as loving and understanding as her partner is a blessing she is truly grateful for, and she revels in the feeling of being loved so truly and deeply. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a final affirmation of her partner's wonderful and beautiful presence in her life.


Line by Line Meaning

Chorus: You're the best thing yet, to ever come into my life
You are the greatest blessing I have ever received and have made the biggest positive impact on my life.


An understanding hand, when the world calls me grand
You are always there to offer me understanding and comfort when the rest of the world demands too much of me.


You protect my heart, right from the start
You have guarded my heart and emotions from the beginning of our relationship.


Sensitive vibes are strong and true
Your intuition and emotional awareness are powerful and genuine.


The very best I've always shared with you
I have always shared my best self with you because you deserve nothing less.


And if I should fall, or if I'm standing tall I can see you standing there, always willing to share Each and every part of me
No matter my state of being, you are always there for me, always willing to share in everything.


You see things I never, never see
You provide me with a new perspective on things I believed I understood fully.


Deep down in my mind, I wonder at the blessing that I could find Someone as loving as you Could bring into my life this feeling so right And so true
I am continuously amazed at how someone as loving and kind as you could have entered my life, bringing me feelings so perfect and genuine.


Like the flowing waters of a silver stream And like the misty vision in a midnight dream Such a wonder of life to me So rare is found such a reason to be
Your love and presence in my life is like something out of a dream, a rare and wondrous experience that makes my life worth living.


Vamp: You're so wonderful You're so beautiful You're the best thing yet To ever come into my life (Repeat vamp)
You are amazing in every way, beautiful both inside and out, and the greatest thing to ever enter my life.




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Written by: TURNER, PATRICK MOTEN

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Terrance Martindale

Can we please acknowledge the musicality of this. She ripped it. The band. My goodness. It's so magic. The ending Loop. They showed out. Anita was like I'm not done yet....you're so wonderful, you're so beautiful.... Over and over again. A love song

Stephanie McNeil

I totally agree 👍

Kim Thornton

@Tamika Stewart-Kline this came out in the early 80s and she met Walter in the early ninetys 🤔🤔🤔

imnina4eva

Literally my FAVORITE part of the song.

Jake Davis

@Terrance Martindale yes sir u are still right 5 years later.

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Lakia Barr

I absolutely love Anita Baker! Nobody sings like this anymore!

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That's when it had soul

Carla Linton

Carla Linton. Lakia Barr. I love ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Anita Baker too. Nobody don't sing like this anymore. Except for My Black Hip Hop Soul Sista Mary J Blige. Both of them are absolutely talented and legends. I love ❤️❤️❤️ Good singers like Anita Baker and My Black Hip Hop Soul Sista Mary J Blige.

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