The Best
Daylight Lyrics


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I took time to think.
The time it took, took time away from me.
And I'll never get it back.
If you say you disagree.
You can't 'cause you said those things to me.

And let's just say, we both got our heads on straight.
We're thinking clearer now, but we both agree.
This isn't for the best.
It's ripping us apart.
It's tearing us to shreds.

My Mistake to make.
My own risk to take.
And everybody hates me.
I'm just in your way.
And everything is gray.
And everybody hates you.





I hate myself.

Overall Meaning

"The Best" by Daylight is a song that speaks to the internal conflict of finding oneself lost in a relationship that may not be the best for them. The lyrics revolve around the idea of misplaced time and how one can never get it back. The singer speaks about taking the time to think, but realizes that the more they thought, the more time was taken away from them. The lyrics also touch on the idea of regret and how sometimes decisions made in the past can haunt us forever. The line, "My mistake to make, my own risk to take," further emphasizes the theme of regret and owning up to one's decisions.


As the song progresses, the singer realizes that the relationship they are in may not be the best for them and could be causing harm. The lyrics speak about the internal conflict between the two people involved, and how they both know that the relationship is "ripping [them] apart" and "tearing [them] to shreds". The line, "And everybody hates me, I'm just in your way, and everything is gray, and everybody hates you," speaks to the feeling of hopelessness and the internal struggle of trying to make a relationship work even when it's not meant to be.


Overall, "The Best" is a song that hits home for many people who have been in a toxic relationship. The lyrics speak to the struggle of trying to make something work even when it's not meant to be, and how sometimes the best decision is to walk away.


Line by Line Meaning

I took time to think.
I spent some time pondering about something.


The time it took, took time away from me.
The process of contemplation consumed a significant part of my time.


And I'll never get it back.
I regret wasting my time and now I can't undo it.


If you say you disagree.
There is no room for disagreement as it is obvious.


You can't 'cause you said those things to me.
You can't deny your own previous assertions.


And let's just say, we both got our heads on straight.
Both parties have gained clarity of thought and perspective.


We're thinking clearer now, but we both agree.
Both parties have achieved a better understanding of the situation and are in agreement.


This isn't for the best.
The current situation is not ideal.


It's ripping us apart.
The situation is causing harm to both parties.


It's tearing us to shreds.
The situation is destroying our relationship.


My Mistake to make.
The mistake that has been made is mine to take responsibility for.


My own risk to take.
The consequences of the mistake are mine to bear.


And everybody hates me.
I feel disliked by everyone around me due to my actions.


I'm just in your way.
I realize that I am an obstacle in your path.


And everything is gray.
Everything around me feels dull and lackluster.


And everybody hates you.
You are also feeling disliked or unsupported by those around you.


I hate myself.
I feel a strong sense of self-loathing and regret for my actions.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Roshaud Groomes

No whip, Imma catch him waiting at the bus stop,
He wait on the bus for rides,
Imma waiting til the bus stop,
Waiting til the bus arrive,
Spray one in the bus top,
Leave him on the bus stop,
Laid with a Bussed Top!!

This was so Hard to me! Tricky wording but perfectly executed!!
Daylyt is Goated.



All comments from YouTube:

gee_ruiz

Rock Paper Scissors will always be one of everyone’s favorite lines ever.

The Al Johnson Show

#FACTS

niki!

it was so simple yet fucking disgusting

ChickenScratchComedy

Top 5 all time

Astralmind NY

Yeah that's my shit, but that Sonic shit is fire too. The rock paper scissors joint is more catchy, and it was delivered flawlessly, but that Sonic joint took some creativity.

The Renaissance

Agreed

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Udo Ibeleme

The "Keep It Going" versus Charlie Clips is legendary, and gave us a brand new style in battle rap as a whole.
The "Rock Paper Scissors" versus Chilla Jones is also legendary, and gave Daylyt a great finishing move. I think he sort of ruined it versus Cortez, but the nursery rhyme/child game finishers are the absolute best.
The whole battle versus Rich Dolarz is legendary Daylyt, and introduced us to the ski mask.

WM_ 96

I been searching for this lil boy all night, we are cougars

Tydaphoenix

Focused Daylyt + black ski mask = Unbeatable.

Johnny 2 Times

correct

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