The Best Is Yet To Come
Anneke van Giersbergen Lyrics


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I don’t wanna be polite,
I just wanna hold you tight and
Squeeze the truth
Out of you.
Before you walk away,
Let me remind you, Ray, that
You’re amazing,
You just have no clue, so shy.
Stop running away.

‘Cause the best is yet to come,
You will never be like the other ones.
Your life has just begun,
You don’t have to hide where you’re coming from.

Stand up and stretch out your arms,
This life won’t do you no harm ‘cause
I’m the one
You can always count on.
Before you walk away,
Let me remind you, Ray, that
I will be your friend
Until the bitter end.
Don’t hide, don’t throw this away.

‘Cause the best is yet to come,
You will never be like the other ones.
Your life has just begun,
You don’t have to hide where you’re coming from.

But it’s just another day,
And you don’t have to wait
For the rain to wash away
Your dusty frame of mind.
And it’s just another way,
You have to play that game:
Don’t fall behind.

The best is yet to come,
You will never be like the other ones.
Your life has just begun,
You don’t have to hide where you’re coming from.

You are not alone:
Don’t be scared,
Don’t you dare give up, ooh.




You are not alone,
I’ll be there.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anneke van Giersbergen’s song, “The Best Is Yet To Come” speaks to a person, presumably named Ray, who is struggling with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy. The first stanza urges Ray not to be polite and to embrace the moment of being held tightly. The second line urges Ray to disclose the truth because he/she’s amazing, yet so shy. The chorus speaks openly and optimistically about the future with the phrase, ‘the best is yet to come’. Anneke then highlights that Ray is unlike anyone else and has just begun his/her life’s journey. The third stanza describes the singer’s willingness to be the friend that Ray needs to push through the difficult times.


The fourth stanza provides the uplifting message of hope to Ray, who is struggling with his/her current state of mind. The final chorus of the song reminds Ray that he/she is not alone, urging him/her not to give up, and reminding him/her that the singer will always be there as a friend. The message of the song is one of hope, friendship, and support, urging the listener not to give up on themselves during trying times.


Line by Line Meaning

I don’t wanna be polite,
I want to be honest with you and not hold back my true feelings.


I just wanna hold you tight and
I want to physically connect with you in a meaningful way.


Squeeze the truth
I want to extract the truth from you by any means necessary.


Out of you.
I want to know the real you and not just a facade.


Before you walk away,
I want you to stop and listen to what I have to say before you leave.


Let me remind you, Ray, that
I want to bring to your attention that you are worth more than you realize, Ray.


You’re amazing,
You have qualities that make you exceptional and special.


You just have no clue, so shy.
You are not aware of your true worth and tend to hide your talents and abilities.


Stop running away.
I want you to face your fears and confront the issues that are holding you back.


‘Cause the best is yet to come,
There is still so much potential for greatness and happiness in your future.


You will never be like the other ones.
You are unique and no one can ever replace you or be the same as you.


Your life has just begun,
You still have countless opportunities ahead of you to make the most of your life.


You don’t have to hide where you’re coming from.
You should be proud of where you come from and who you are.


Stand up and stretch out your arms,
Take control of your life and be open to new experiences.


This life won’t do you no harm ‘cause
The challenges you face will only make you stronger and better equipped for the future.


I’m the one
I am someone you can rely on and trust.


You can always count on.
I will always be there for you, no matter what happens.


I will be your friend
I value our friendship and will always support you.


Until the bitter end.
I will remain by your side, even when things get tough.


Don’t hide, don’t throw this away.
Don't hide who you truly are and don't let go of what is important to you.


But it’s just another day,
Every day is a new opportunity to make positive changes and grow as a person.


And you don’t have to wait
You don't have to wait for a specific moment or event to start making positive changes in your life.


For the rain to wash away
You don't need a drastic change to occur to bring you closer to your goals.


Your dusty frame of mind.
Your negative mindset and pessimistic attitude can be overcome with time and effort.


And it’s just another way,
You have different options and paths you can take to achieve happiness and fulfillment in life.


You have to play that game:
You have to take action and make an effort to reach your goals.


Don’t fall behind.
Don't give up or let obstacles bring you down or hold you back.


You are not alone:
You have people in your life who care about you and want you to succeed.


Don’t be scared,
Don't let fear prevent you from taking risks, making changes, or pursuing your dreams.


Don’t you dare give up, ooh.
Don't let setbacks or failures discourage you from pursuing your goals and achieving success.


I’ll be there.
I will support you and be there for you, no matter what happens.




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giovanifm1984

Very energetic with a positive vibe and optimistic message. I love it! =D

adoricials

her voice always makes me feel good!

PEWINE

<3 a perfect song to get some energy!! Anneke...You RULE!!!!! :)))

Maicom Rigo

Just Amazing! Anneke <3

Lucas Aguirre

amazing!

diego perez

Anneke, la mejor.

Rafael Bettamio

Anneke being Anneke! Fantastic! =D

Rafael Bettamio

Anneke being Anneke! Fantastic! =D

Rafael Bettamio

Anneke being Anneke! Fantastic! =D

Padrigg89

Cool!

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