Best Thing I Never Had
Beyoncé Lyrics
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What goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
What goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
What goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
There was a time
I thought, that you did everything right
No lies, no wrong
So when I think of the time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass and I, I saw the real you
Thank God you blew it
Thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you
So baby good lookin' out
[Chorus:]
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
Cuz honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
You turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'm gon' always be the best thing you never had
I bet it sucks to be you right now
So sad, you're hurt
Boo hoo, oh, did you expect me to care?
You don't deserve my tears
I guess that's why they ain't there
To think that there was a time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass and baby yes I saw the real you
Thank God you blew it
Thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you
Baby good lookin' out
[Chorus:]
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
Cuz honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
I said, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'll never be the best thing you never had
Oh baby I bet sucks to be you right now
I know you want me back
It's time to face the facts
That I'm the one that's got away
Lord knows that it would take another place, another time, another world, another life
Thank God I found the good in goodbye
[Chorus:]
I used to want you so bad
I'm so through that
Cuz honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
You turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I will always be the, best thing you never had.
Best thing you never had!
I used to want you so bad
I'm so through it that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh I will never be the best thing you never had
Oh baby, I bet it sucks to be you right now
Goes around, comes back around
Goes around, comes back around
Bet it sucks to be you right now
Goes around, comes back around
Bet it sucks to be you right now
Goes around, comes back around
Bet it sucks to be you right now
In "Best Thing I Never Had," Beyonce sings about an ex-lover who did not treat her well. She reflects on how she used to think he was perfect and did everything right, but eventually realized his true colors. She thanks him for showing her his flaws and for being the best thing she never had, as she has moved on and is better off without him. Despite him now wanting her back, she knows she made the right decision and is glad she found the good in saying goodbye.
Throughout the song, Beyonce showcases her strength and empowerment as a woman who has moved on from a toxic relationship. She is unapologetic in her decision to leave behind someone who did not treat her with the love and respect she deserved. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment, as she declares that he turned out to be the best thing she never had and that she will always be the best thing he never had.
Overall, "Best Thing I Never Had" is a powerful anthem that celebrates the resilience of women who have learned to value themselves and move on from relationships that do not serve them.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
The universe gives back what you put out into it.
There was a time
I thought, that you did everything right
No lies, no wrong
Boy I, must've been outta my mind
So when I think of the time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass and I, I saw the real you
I used to think you were perfect, but now I see your true colors.
Thank God you blew it
Thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you
So baby good lookin' out
I'm glad we're not together anymore and that I didn't waste any more time with you.
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
Cuz honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
You turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'm gon' always be the best thing you never had
I bet it sucks to be you right now
I used to want you so much, but now I'm over you because I realize you weren't good for me. I'm the best thing you never had and you regret it now.
So sad, you're hurt
Boo hoo, oh, did you expect me to care?
You don't deserve my tears
I guess that's why they ain't there
To think that there was a time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass and baby yes I saw the real you
I don't feel sorry for you now that you're hurt. I almost loved you, but I'm glad I didn't waste my emotions on you.
I know you want me back
It's time to face the facts
That I'm the one that's got away
Lord knows that it would take another place, another time, another world, another life
Thank God I found the good in goodbye
You want me back, but you need to realize that I'm the one who got away. It would take a completely different reality for us to make it work, and I'm glad I ended things when I did.
I used to want you so bad
I'm so through that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh I will never be the best thing you never had
Oh baby, I bet it sucks to be you right now
I used to want you so much, but I'm completely over you now. You turned out to be the best thing I never had, and I know I'm not the best thing you never had. You regret losing me.
Goes around, comes back around
Goes around, comes back around
Bet it sucks to be you right now
Goes around, comes back around
Bet it sucks to be you right now
Goes around, comes back around
Bet it sucks to be you right now
What goes around comes back around, and now you're feeling the consequences of your actions. It sucks to be you right now.
Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Imalostboy
What goes around, comes back around (hey, my baby)
What goes around, comes back around (my, my, my baby)
I say what goes around, comes back around (hey, my baby)
What goes around, comes back around
There was a time I thought
That you did everything right
No lies, no wrong
Boy, I must've been out of my mind
So when I think of the time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass and I, I saw the real you
Thank God you blew it
I thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you, so, baby, good looking out
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
'Cause, honestly, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
You turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'm gon' always be the best thing you never had
Oh, I bet it sucks to be you right now
So sad, you're hurt
Boohoo, oh, did you expect me to care?
You don't deserve my tears
I guess that's why they ain't there
To think that there was a time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass, and, baby, yes, I saw the real you
Thank God you blew it
I thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you, baby, good looking out
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
'Cause, honestly, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
I said you turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'll never be the best thing you never had
Oh, baby, I bet it sucks to be you right now
I know you want me back
It's time to face the facts that I'm the one that's got away
Lord knows that it would take another place, another time
Another world, another life
Thank God I found the good in goodbye
I used to want you so bad
I'm so through with that
'Cause, honestly, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I will always be the best thing you never had
Oh, best thing you never had
I used to want you so bad
I'm so through with that
'Cause, honestly, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh, I will never be the best thing you never had
Oh, baby, I bet it sucks to be you right now
(What goes around, comes back around)
(What goes around, comes back around) I bet it sucks to be you right now
(What goes around, comes back around) I bet it sucks to be you right now
(What goes around, comes back around) I bet it sucks to be you right now
@lady56725
Never regret losing a boyfriend, fiancé or husband through a breakup. You will get better.
@syedabegum884
lillianne dere factz 100%
@bertjanspeedfight2
Never regret losing a girlfriend, fiancee or wife through a breakup. You'll get better... right?
@marleymaccall9613
Pof
@natashacutiepie6074
And do better. He was just in Mr Right way.
@aleezarahman3764
lillianne dere it’s soo hard Noo lie
@debbiethephoenix6451
2024 and still listening to this banger🙃
@kiraspain2710
Ik add it to this year's playlist
@CodySullivan-hf1xp
Oww hell yea an I hope every woman that has had a shit show is listing to this haha 😂😂
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Yeaaaa