Mr. Stokes has been president of The Actors' Fund of America since 2004.
The Best Is Yet To Come
Brian Stokes Mitchell Lyrics
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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
A-wait till the warm-up's underway
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
A-wait till you're locked in my embrace
Wait till I draw you near
A-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
The opening lines of the Brian Stokes Mitchell's song 'The Best Is Yet To Come' suggest an unexpected find. The lyrics "Out of the tree of life I just picked a plum" have a reference to the biblical story of Adam and Eve's fall from grace. A plum is a symbol of knowledge, and by picking the plum, Mitchell suggests that he has chosen to learn something new. The next line, "You came along, and everything's startin' to hum," suggests that the singer has met someone special who has transformed his life for the better.
The repeated phrase "best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?" emphasizes the theme of hope that runs through the song. The song suggests that the singer's life has improved due to meeting someone special, but the best is still to come, and he implies that this future awaits him once he is with his lover. The lyrics "Wait till the warm-up's underway, Wait till our lips have met" build anticipation for what is to follow. The song centers around the belief that true happiness exists beyond the horizon, and the satisfaction of this quest lies in the hands of his lover.
In summary, the song 'The Best Is Yet To Come' is about believing that a better future is on the horizon, waiting for the perfect moment, and that the singer's happiness is intertwined with his lover's realization. Mitchell's voice, combined with the lyrics, provides an excellent expression of hope, inspiration, and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
I just found something great out of everything that life has to offer
You came along and everything's startin' to hum
Since you arrived, everything has been working well and is now a success
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
However, I am convinced that the best is still yet to come
Best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
It will be great when the best comes, don't you think?
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
You might have seen great things, but you have not experienced the best of it yet
A-wait till the warm-up's underway
Just you wait until the real fun and excitement picks up
Wait till our lips have met
Wait until we share an intimate moment together
And wait till you see that sunshine day
You have no idea of the great things that are yet to happen
You ain't seen nothin' yet
What you have seen so far is just the beginning - there is much more to come
Come the day you're mine
The day you become mine
I'm gonna teach you to fly
I will help you grow and explore new things
We've only tasted the wine
We have only experienced a glimpse of the great things that are yet to come
We're gonna drain the cup dry
We are going to take full advantage of everything that life has in store for us
Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
Wait until the time is right for us to embrace and surround each other with love
You think you've flown before, but baby, you ain't left the ground
You might have experienced some good things, but there are much greater things that you are yet to experience
A-wait till you're locked in my embrace
Just wait until we are in each other's arms
Wait till I draw you near
Wait until I pull you closer to me
A-wait till you see that sunshine place
Just wait until you experience the best that life has to offer
Ain't nothin' like it here
There is nothing else like this - it is unique and amazing
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
When the best comes, it will be amazing, won't it?
Come the day you're mine
On the day that you become mine
And you're gonna be mine
You will belong to me
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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