Currently, the group comprises singer and harmonica player John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, drummer Brendan Hill, bassist Tad Kinchla and keyboardist Ben Wilson. Tad Kinchla and Ben Wilson joined the band following the death of original bassist Bobby Sheehan in 1999.
While Blues Traveler is best known among fans for their improvisational live shows, the general public is most familiar with the group from their Top 40 singles "Run-Around" and "Hook". They gained mainstream popularity after their fourth studio album four, released in 1994. Sheehan's death and Popper's struggle with obesity put a damper on the group's success, and A&M dropped the band in 2002.
The Best Part
Blues Traveler Lyrics
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Been a long time I can't remember when
Well I wrote another one and guess who it's for
Don't mind if I'm embarrassed I can't take it anymore
You know I travel the world but I don't go no place
And I got you to blame and the smile on your face
You know I look in your eyes I see a part of me there
So excuse my directness, but I just don't care
What I think I'm talking about is a last ditch chance
Don't care about the likelihood or circumstance
It seems I am still here and I am waiting for you
And I've no reason no time and an excellent view
Of your eyes in my head and it's killing me
But the possibilities are thrilling me
So I guess I'll sit right here with nothing better to do
And to top it all of you know the best part is...
That I love you
I'm singing I love you
Please, make it the best part
Make it the best part
I'm gonna let you on in on a big surprise
My heart is where the eagle flies
Yeah I'm the master of my destiny
That's why I need you right here with me
You see I've come to learn that without you around
I might as well be standing on the ground
And with you with me and with me with you
There's not a goddamn thing that we could not do
I'm not talking about us never being alone
I'm just suggesting we make the world our home
You've got to fly free and so do I
And this way we'd never need to say good-bye
But instead things like "see you soon"
And "explore and play"
And "the one you love is not far away
But safe in your heart to see you through"
And to top it all of you know the best part is that I
Love you
I'm singing I love you
Please, make it the best part
Make it the best part
I'm gonna take you take you by the hand
You know even General Custer had to make a stand
I'll drop in from the skies or I'll move in slow
But there's so damn much that I want you to know
So take a look around you tell me what do you see?
Then take those eyes and take a look at me
You know you see things that others don't
So if you think I'll go away, I won't
You see my engine's blown and it is time to punt
And there's an element of danger pulling off this stunt
But the survey says that I don't seem to mind
And you're the adventure I'm trying to find
There's a whole lot of things that other people have said
But I don't care if I'm correct or if it's all in my head
So damn the torpedoes and cock a doodle-doo!
And to top it all of you know the best part is...
That I love you
I'm singing I love you
Please, I'm down on my knees
In the north and the south and the east and the west
Make it the very, very, very
best best part best part
The Blues Traveler’s song “Best Part” is a love song with lyrics that express a deep and profound adoration for someone else. The singer speaks to someone they love, expressing how the person fills the singer’s life with purpose and how much they need them in their life. The lyrics describe the singer’s willingness to do almost anything to be with the person they love, even if it means taking risks and facing danger. The song also contains a message of hope and optimism, as the singer feels that their love can conquer any obstacle.
The lyrics are very personal and emotional, and they show a sense of vulnerability that is often overlooked in love songs. The singer is willing to bare their soul in order to express their love and devotion to the other person, and the sincerity of the lyrics is palpable. The song also has a strong sense of energy and excitement, which is reflected in the fast-paced rhythm and upbeat melody.
Overall, the lyrics to “Best Part” are about the joys and struggles of love, and how it can change one’s life in so many ways. It is a song for anyone who has ever felt those deep emotions of love and longing, and it is a song that speaks to the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Well what do you know here we are again
I am surprised and pleased to be here with you again
Been a long time I can't remember when
It has been a while since we last met and spent time together
Well I wrote another one and guess who it's for
I have written a new song and of course it's for you
Don't mind if I'm embarrassed I can't take it anymore
I am feeling a little shy, but I can't hold back my feelings anymore
You know I travel the world but I don't go no place
I travel around the world, but I feel most fulfilled with you
And I got you to blame and the smile on your face
Your presence and the joy you bring always make me want to stay
You know I look in your eyes I see a part of me there
I feel that I share a deep connection with you
So excuse my directness, but I just don't care
Please forgive me if I am being too forward, but I cannot help expressing my feelings
What I think I'm talking about is a last ditch chance
I am taking a risk by expressing my love for you now
Don't care about the likelihood or circumstance
I am not worried about the odds of us being together or our current situation
It seems I am still here and I am waiting for you
I am patiently waiting for our chance to be together
And I've no reason no time and an excellent view
I have no reason to delay telling you how I feel, and a clear sight of what we could have together
Of your eyes in my head and it's killing me
I can't stop thinking about you and it's driving me crazy
But the possibilities are thrilling me
The thought of us together is incredibly exciting to me
So I guess I'll sit right here with nothing better to do
I have no other plan or purpose than to wait here for you
And to top it all of you know the best part is...
And the best part of all this is...
That I love you
That I am head over heels in love with you
I'm singing I love you
I cannot contain my love for you and the urge to express it
Please, make it the best part
Please let our love be the most significant and fulfilling part of our lives
I'm gonna let you on in on a big surprise
I have a big secret to reveal to you
My heart is where the eagle flies
I feel elated and free just like an eagle when I'm with you
Yeah I'm the master of my destiny
I believe that I have control over my life and where I am headed
That's why I need you right here with me
That's why I need you to be a part of my journey
You see I've come to learn that without you around
I have come to realize that without you, something is missing in my life
I might as well be standing on the ground
I feel stagnant and not making progress without you
And with you with me and with me with you
By being together, we can achieve anything we desire
There's not a goddamn thing that we could not do
Together, we can overcome any obstacle or challenge that may come our way
I'm not talking about us never being alone
I am not suggesting that we should never be apart
I'm just suggesting we make the world our home
I am proposing that we explore and travel the world together
You've got to fly free and so do I
We both need to have our own autonomy, freedom, and independence
And this way we'd never need to say good-bye
By being together on this journey, we will never have to part ways
But instead things like "see you soon"
Instead we can say "see you soon" whenever we part ways temporarily
And "explore and play"
We can go out and explore new places and have fun together
And "the one you love is not far away
No matter where we go, we can feel each other's love and presence
But safe in your heart to see you through"
We can rely on the love we have for each other to keep us going
And to top it all of you know the best part is that I
And the most fantastic part of it all is that I
Love you
Love you passionately and completely
Please, I'm down on my knees
Please understand how deeply I feel for you
In the north and the south and the east and the west
Wherever you go, whatever you do, my love for you is never-ending
Make it the very, very, very
Let our love be the most essential and significant part of our lives
best best part best part
The most fulfilling and best part of everything we do and experience
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN C. POPPER
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