Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) was an American jazz singer and pianist.

… Read Full Bio ↴Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) was an American jazz singer and pianist.

Born on 28th April 1924 in East Durham, New York, of mixed Scottish and Norwegian ancestry, Dearie began her career in vocal groups in New York. In the early 1950s she moved to Paris, forming her own vocal group, The Blue Stars, later to become the Swingle Singers.

After signing to Verve, Dearie returned to the U.S. where, despite developing a successful career and achieving international fame, by 1974 the lack of interest from major labels led her to start her own label, Daffodil Records. She continued performing into her eighties.

Blossom Dearie died on 7th February 2009, at her apartment in Greenwich Village, New York City

The Best Is Yet to Come
Blossom Dearie Lyrics

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Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
You came along and everything's startin' to hum
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
Best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
Wait till the warm-up's underway
Wait till our lips have met
And wait till you see that sunshine day

You ain't seen nothin' yet
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
Best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Come the day you're mine
I'm gonna teach you to fly
We've only tasted the wine
We're gonna drain the cup dry
Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
You think you've flown before, but baby, you ain't left the ground
Wait till you're locked in my embrace
Wait till I draw you near
Wait till you see that sunshine place
Ain't nothin' like it here
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine

Come the day you're mine
And you're gonna be mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blossom Dearie's song "The Best Is Yet to Come" speak to the idea that life is full of possibilities and that the best is still to come. The singer describes feeling like they just plucked a plum from the "tree of life" before a special someone came along and brought new energy and excitement into their life. Even with this newfound happiness, the singer insists that there is still so much more to come and that nothing compares to the joy that they will experience in the future.

The lyrics then go on to suggest the singer's eagerness to share their life with this special someone, to teach them to fly and to experience all of the pleasures of life together. The singer seems to be confident that the best is yet to come, until the day when they will finally be together and can experience all of the riches that life has to offer.

The song's optimistic message and playful, upbeat tune make it a classic that has endured for decades. Its themes of love and hope continue to resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. Through the story of a blossoming romance, "The Best Is Yet to Come" encourages listeners to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead and to look forward to the future with excitement and optimism.

Line by Line Meaning

Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
I have just found something wonderful in life

You came along and everything's startin' to hum
You have made my life feel alive and vibrant

Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
Even though my life is great now, I am confident that things will get even better in the future

Best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
It will be wonderful when the best finally arrives

You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
You may have experienced happiness before, but it doesn't compare to what is to come

Wait till the warm-up's underway
Just wait until everything is in motion

Wait till our lips have met
Wait until we kiss

And wait till you see that sunshine day
And wait until you experience a perfect day

You ain't seen nothin' yet
You haven't experienced the best yet

The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
It will be wonderful when the best finally arrives

Best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
The best will arrive when we are finally together

I'm gonna teach you to fly
I am going to help you experience freedom and new heights

We've only tasted the wine
We have only experienced a small part of what life has to offer

We're gonna drain the cup dry
We are going to experience everything that life has to offer

Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
Wait until you are ready for my embrace

You think you've flown before, but baby, you ain't left the ground
You may have experienced excitement before, but you haven't experienced true euphoria yet

Wait till you're locked in my embrace
Wait until you feel the safety and love of my embrace

Wait till I draw you near
Wait until I pull you close

Wait till you see that sunshine place
Wait until you experience true happiness

Ain't nothin' like it here
Happiness like this cannot be found elsewhere

The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
It will be wonderful when the best finally arrives

The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
The best will arrive when we are finally together

And you're gonna be mine
And we will finally be together

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman

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