Best Of Me
David Foster & Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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Still I remember
How did I ever let my heart believe
In one who never
Gave enough to me
And so many years gone
Love that was so wrong
It used to be
And how you changed the touch
Of love for me
[CHORUS:]
You were my one more chance
I never thought I'd find
You were the one romance
I've always known in my mind
No one will ever touch me more
And I only hope that in return
I might have saved the best of me
For you
And we'll have no ending
If we can hold on
And I think I've gone this far
Because of you
Could be no other love but ours
Will do
(repeat chorus)
No one will ever touch me more
And I only hope that in return
No matter how much we have to learn
I saved the best of me for you
The song "The Best of Me" by David Foster and Olivia Newton-John is a powerful piece about a love that was lost but never forgotten. The opening lines "So many years gone, still I remember" set the tone for the rest of the song, hinting at a love that has withstood the test of time. The singer reflects on how they trusted someone who never gave enough in return, and how they allowed themselves to be hurt by love that was so wrong. They struggle to forget the way things used to be and how their love was changed by the other person.
Then comes the chorus, where the singer reveals that the person they trusted was also their one chance at true love. They never thought they'd find another romance like the one they had with this person, and they realize that no one could ever touch them in the same way. The singer hopes that they, in turn, have saved the best of themselves for this person. They long to hold on to this love, knowing that it's the only one that will do.
The final lines "No matter how much we have to learn, I saved the best of me for you" reveal the depth of the singer's love and their unwavering commitment to this person. They are willing to learn and grow together, as long as they can hold on to the love they shared in the past.
Overall, "The Best of Me" is a poignant reminder of how love can both hurt and heal us, and how it can endure through the years. It speaks to the universal human longing for a love that is true and lasting, and the hope that we can find it if we hold on and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
So many years gone
It's been a long time since we last saw each other
Still I remember
Despite the long time, I still recall everything that has happened
How did I ever let my heart believe
I'm questioning how could I let myself fall deeply in love with you
In one who never
With someone who was never able to reciprocate my love and affection
Gave enough to me
You were never able to give me enough love and attention
And so many years gone
It has been a long time since we parted ways
Love that was so wrong
Our love was inappropriate and incorrect
And I can't forget the way
I still can't shake off the memories of our love
It used to be
The way things were before our breakup
And how you changed the touch
You have completely altered the way you used to express your affection towards me
Of love for me
You were less expressive and less caring towards me
[CHORUS:]
The chorus section of the song
You were my one more chance
You were my last hope in finding love again
I never thought I'd find
I didn't believe that I'd ever find love again
You were the one romance
You were the only person I've ever really loved deeply
I've always known in my mind
I never doubted my feelings for you
No one will ever touch me more
No one can ever touch my heart more than you did
And I only hope that in return
I only wish that I can give back the love you've given me
I might have saved the best of me
I have kept the best parts of myself and my love just for you
For you
Only for you
And we'll have no ending
Our love will never come to an end
If we can hold on
As long as we stay together and never let go
And I think I've gone this far
I've come this far in life because of you
Because of you
I owe everything to you
Could be no other love but ours
No other type of love is comparable to what we have
Will do
Nothing else will suffice
No matter how much we have to learn
Despite the challenges and lessons we have yet to face
I saved the best of me for you
I've kept the best parts of me solely for you
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeremy Lubbock, Richard Marx, David Foster
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@uwu_potato
❤ wow I used to hear this song in the 80s .I didn't know 😢 Olivia Newton John sang it with David foster 😢😢😢 makes me sad really thinking about the golden years ....
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@maryd5851
Rest in peace, Olivia. Your angelic voice will live on. One of my absolute favorite duets is this one!
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I feel the same way.✨✨
@bellazoe1
And we will have no ending, if we can hold on…
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Loved her so much!! 💗💗