Best Part of Me
Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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My lungs are black, my heart is pure
My hands are scarred from nights before
And my hair is thin and fallin' out of all the wrong places
I am a little insecure

My eyes are crossed, but they're still blue
I bite my nails and tell the truth
I go from thin to overweight day-to-day it fluctuates
My skin is inked, but faded, too

But she loves me, she loves me
Why the hell she love me
When she could have anyone else?
Oh, you love me, you love me
Why the hell d'you love me?
'Cause I don't even love myself

Baby, the best part of me is you
Lately, everything's makin' sense, too
Oh, baby, I'm so in love with you

I overthink and still forgive
I lose my phone and place my bets
And I never catch the train on time, always thirty minutes behind
Your worries ain't seen nothin' yet

But you love me, you love me
Why the hell you love me so
When you could have anyone else?
Yeah, yeah
He loves me, he loves me
And I bet he never lets me go
And shows me how to love myself

'Cause, baby, the best part of me is you
Whoa, lately, everything's makin' sense, too
Baby, I'm so in love with you
With you

Baby, the best part of me is you
Whoa, lately, everything's making sense, too
Oh, baby, I'm so in love with you, oh




Baby, I'm so in love with you, yeah, yeah
Oh, baby, I'm so in love with you

Overall Meaning

The song โ€˜Best Part of Meโ€™ by Ed Sheeran conveys the lyrics about insecurity and how the singer feels about himself. Ed Sheeran admits about his physical and emotional flaws; his black lungs, scarred hands, and thin hair. He is insecure and vulnerable about his looks, but he accepts himself for who he is. He confesses about his weaknesses and how he overthinks, always comes late, and is forgetful.


However, the song garners its main theme from the chorus, which denotes the love of his partner despite his shortcomings. The singer asks his partner why she loves him when she could have anyone else. He gets answered that the best part of him is his partner. She assists him in making sense of everything, and she loves him enough to teach him to love himself.


The songโ€™s chorus conveys the idea that the singerโ€™s partner is the best part of his life. The song is a sincere confession that amidst his insecurities, the singer found someone who loves him unconditionally. The song is a recognition that despite his insecurities, the singer hopes to work on himself and learn to love himself.


Line by Line Meaning

My lungs are black, my heart is pure
Despite the damage I have inflicted on my body, I have a good heart.


My hands are scarred from nights before
My past has left physical marks that serve as reminders of my struggles.


And my hair is thin and fallin' out of all the wrong places
My appearance is not perfect and often feels out of my control.


I am a little insecure
I have some self-doubt that sometimes affects my confidence.


My eyes are crossed, but they're still blue
I may have some physical oddities, but I still have some attractive features.


I bite my nails and tell the truth
I have some nervous habits, but I always strive to be honest.


I go from thin to overweight day-to-day it fluctuates
My weight fluctuates and is not always easy to control.


My skin is inked, but faded, too
I have made permanent decisions in my past, but they are fading with time.


But she loves me, she loves me
Despite my imperfections, this person loves me deeply.


Why the hell she love me
I cannot fully understand why this person has such deep affection for me.


When she could have anyone else?
This person has many options, but still chooses to be with me.


Oh, you love me, you love me
This person's love for me is confirmed and undeniable.


Why the hell d'you love me?
I am struggling to comprehend why this person loves me so much.


'Cause I don't even love myself
I have a hard time loving and accepting myself, making this person's love all the more valuable.


Baby, the best part of me is you
This person brings out the best in me and helps me become a better version of myself.


Lately, everything's makin' sense, too
My life has been feeling more complete and meaningful since being with this person.


I overthink and still forgive
I tend to overthink things, but I am still capable of forgiveness.


I lose my phone and place my bets
I am not perfect and make mistakes, but I am still willing to take risks.


And I never catch the train on time, always thirty minutes behind
I struggle with punctuality and am often running late.


Your worries ain't seen nothin' yet
Despite my flaws, this person has yet to experience the full extent of my worries and concerns.


But you love me, you love me
This person loves me deeply despite my imperfections.


Why the hell you love me so
I am still in awe of the depth of this person's love for me.


He loves me, he loves me
The gender pronoun shifts to indicate that the singer is addressing their partner (a male).


And I bet he never lets me go
The artist trusts that their partner will never abandon them, despite their flaws.


And shows me how to love myself
This person's love has helped the singer learn to appreciate and love themselves.


Oh, baby, I'm so in love with you
The singer expresses their deep love and affection for their partner.


Baby, the best part of me is you
This person brings out the best in the singer and is an integral part of their life.


Whoa, lately, everything's making sense, too
Since being with this person, the artist's life has felt more ordered and understandable.


Oh, baby, I'm so in love with you, oh
The artist continues to express their strong love for their partner.


Baby, I'm so in love with you, yeah, yeah
The singer repeats their deep love for their partner, reinforcing the sentiment.


Oh, baby, I'm so in love with you
The singer once again emphasizes their deep love and affection for their partner.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Abbey Smith, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Edward Christopher Sheeran

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Comments from YouTube:

@MrsStrong95

I'm not crying, I just want to say that Ed's wife is a lucky woman!

@emmanuellatendem6258

You're right

@chris-mc9uu

He's married?

@MrsStrong95

@@chris-mc9uu Yes, he is ๐Ÿ˜Š

@ianne1981

MrsStrong95 to whom?

@JarodWilliam

๐Ÿ”ฅ I just did a fingerstyle guitar cover of this, I'd love if you could tell me if this or my Perfect cover is better! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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@cjmsa

When Ed Sheeran sang

โ€œWhy the hell do you love me? Cause I donโ€™t even love myselfโ€
I felt that

@amieshahrimie4739

same!

@priciify

Made my cry and gave me goose bumps. Currently waiting for my man to call so I can share this song with him. โค๏ธโค๏ธ

@aquarius6506

@@amieshahrimie4739 q+qqq+

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