Best Of Me
Bored & Gorgeous Lyrics

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So goodnight all my friends

You got the best of me

This nightmare never ends

You got the rest of me

Is there any hope to see?

You got the best of me

And i hear the barbwire screech

"You got the best of me"

And i hope it all goes away

Define the best of me

Will you please come out and play?

Just come with me

Any other hopeful seed

would grow the best me of me

And i hate when the barbwire screeched

and it got the best of me

The best of me

You got the best of me

the best of me (na na na na)

You got the best of me (na na na na)

oh, you got the best of me(na na na na)

yea, the best mof me (na na na na)

Overall Meaning

In "Best of Me," Bored & Gorgeous reflects on feeling drained and exhausted by interpersonal relationships. The repeated line, "You got the best of me," implies that the singer's friends and loved ones have taken so much of their time and energy that there's nothing left. The nightmare that never ends could be a reference to feeling trapped in these relationships or feeling like they can't escape the stress that comes with them. Despite the frustration and exhaustion, the singer is still holding out hope that things will get better and that they'll be able to retain some sense of self ("Any other hopeful seed would grow the best me of me").

The repeated reference to "barbwire" is interesting because it suggests a sense of entrapment or danger. The sound of it screeching is uncomfortable and painful, emphasizing the negative impact these relationships are having. However, the singer is still holding onto some hope that things will improve, which is what they seem to be asking for when they say, "Will you please come out and play? Just come with me."

Overall, this song is a reflection on the struggle to maintain a sense of self and autonomy in the midst of demanding relationships. It acknowledges the difficulties that come with giving so much of yourself to others while still holding onto the hope that things can get better.

Line by Line Meaning

So goodnight all my friends
Saying goodbye to friends

You got the best of me
Other people have taken the best parts of me

This nightmare never ends
Being stuck in a bad situation

You got the rest of me
Other people still have some parts of me left

Is there any hope to see?
Asking if there's any way out

You got the best of me
Reiterating that others have taken the best parts of me

And i hear the barbwire screech
Feeling trapped or in pain

"You got the best of me"
Continuing to acknowledge what others have taken from me

And i hope it all goes away
Wanting to escape from the current situation

Define the best of me
Asking what exactly the best parts of myself are

Will you please come out and play?
Asking someone to help me better understand and find the best parts of myself