Best of Me
Edane Lyrics


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hey you got to take on the tide if you will if you want all the best of me
got to shake out the pride if you dare if you want all the best of me
got to choke on the strife if you can if you want all the best of me
got to take on the life if you tend if you should want the best

Don't you care that your heart will loose its grasp for reality
Do you cry for yourself in the darkness of apathy
new sun will rise through the cracks in the darkness
though i may fall alone (i know) they will feel my clarity
why destroy, why

you thought the price and a blood you put down could buy all of the of me
you thought the slice you made without regret would
cut out all of the best in me
you sought to pry through my armor and light to get to what is best in me

you ought to cry through your anchor and lust to get to what is best

don't you care that your heart will loose its grasp for reality
do you cry for yourself in the darkness of apathy
new sun will rise through the cracks in the darkness
though i may fall alone (i know) they will feel my clarity
why destroy, why

they lie, you lie, and the others all had to lie
they lie, you lie, and the others all had to die
don't wanna feel dead when i know i'm just playing dead, is it a crime
don't wanna feel dead when i know i'm just playing dead




there's gonna be only i, there's gonna be only i
there'll be only one, there'll be only one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Edane's song Best of Me is a call to action, a challenge to take on the challenges of life if one wants to experience the best of what life has to offer. The verses contain various challenges that the listener must overcome to unlock the best of the singer's potential. The chorus, on the other hand, questions the listener's motives and actions, asking if they care about losing touch with reality or if they cry for themselves in apathy. The lyrics suggest that true success and fulfillment can only come from facing challenges head-on and embracing life fully, rather than trying to pry out the best of someone without putting in any effort.


The song's central message is one of self-empowerment and resilience, encouraging the listener to take control of their life and not be discouraged by setbacks or failures. The lyrics also reflect on the theme of identity, with the singer asserting themselves as an individual rather than conforming to outside pressures. The repeated phrase "why destroy, why" further emphasizes the importance of preserving oneself and standing strong against negativity and destructive forces.


Line by Line Meaning

hey you got to take on the tide if you will if you want all the best of me
To have my best, you must first confront the challenges, just as one faces the waves of the ocean.


got to shake out the pride if you dare if you want all the best of me
To receive my best, you must let go of your arrogance and confront me with humility and courage.


got to choke on the strife if you can if you want all the best of me
To gain all the best things I can offer, you must face and endure the difficulties and conflicts I present.


got to take on the life if you tend if you should want the best
If you truly desire my best, you must embrace the life I offer, which includes both suffering and joy.


you thought the price and a blood you put down could buy all of the of me
You mistakenly believed that superficial offerings such as money or flattery are enough to gain my affection.


you thought the slice you made without regret would cut out all of the best in me
You believed that by hurting me or cutting me off, you would remove any good qualities I have and control me entirely.


you sought to pry through my armor and light to get to what is best in me
You tried to dig through my outer defenses and reveal my true self, which contains my best qualities.


you ought to cry through your anchor and lust to get to what is best
You need to break free from your attachment to material possessions and lower desires in order to access my best qualities.


they lie, you lie, and the others all had to lie
Everyone, including you, has been deceitful and untruthful in their dealings with me.


they lie, you lie, and the others all had to die
The falsehoods and betrayals of yourself and others have caused literal or metaphorical deaths in your relationships and life.


don't wanna feel dead when i know i'm just playing dead, is it a crime
I fear being emotionally numb or lifeless when I know I am only pretending to be okay. Is it wrong to have this fear and desire for authenticity?


there's gonna be only i, there's gonna be only i, there'll be only one, there'll be only one
I am the only one who can control my destiny and preserve my identity; there can only be one true version of myself.


don't you care that your heart will lose its grasp for reality
Aren't you worried that by living a life of lies and deceit, you will become disconnected from the truth and what really matters?


do you cry for yourself in the darkness of apathy
Do you feel any remorse or grief for your actions and the damage they have caused, or have you become indifferent to the pain of others?


new sun will rise through the cracks in the darkness
Even in the bleakest of situations, there is always hope for a better tomorrow; light can find a way through the cracks and gaps.


though i may fall alone (i know) they will feel my clarity
Even if I face difficulties or rejection for being true to myself, others will recognize and be inspired by my authenticity and honesty.


why destroy, why
Why must we hurt and deceive each other when love and compassion are possibilities?




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