Still Your Best
Giveon Lyrics


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Are you serious?
Are you kiddin' me?
What's the deal?
Oh no, no (yeah)
This the one you talking 'bout that's supposed to take my place
Damn, is this for real? (hmm, hmm)
It's almost disrespectful
That's a downgrade and you know it
Still your best, me
Still your best, me

When you wanna come back? (yeah)
I lay you back on your back and do you just like that
Missed the way that I grabbed (yeah)
Your body knows me, yes
I'm still your best, best, best

I don't want your heart (heart)
Maybe once before ('fore)
I don't want you back (back)
Just wanna let you know (know)
Say my love is bad (bad)
So you let me go (go)
But my love is more (more)
Just wanna let you know (know)

I don't want your heart (heart)
Maybe once before ('fore)
I don't want you back (back)
Just wanna let you know (know)
Say my love is bad (bad)
So you let me go (go)
But my love is more (more)
Just wanna let you know (know)

Still your best I know
Love it or hate it
It's unfair I know
That I got away
Just confess right now
Go 'head and say it (go 'head and say it)
Go 'head and say it (go 'head and say it)
Baby, it's okay

That's a downgrade and you know it
I'm still your best, oh
I'm still your best, oh, oh

When you wanna come back? (Yeah)
I lay you back on your back and do you just like that
Missed the way that I grabbed (yeah)
Your body knows me, yes
I'm still your best, best, best

I don't want your heart (heart)
Maybe once before ('fore)
I don't want you back (back)
Just wanna let you know (know)
Say my love is bad (bad)
So you let me go (go)
But my love is more (more)
Just wanna let you know (know)

I don't want your heart (heart)
Maybe once before ('fore)
I don't want you back (back)
Just wanna let you know
Say my love is bad (bad)
So you let me go (go)
But my love is more (more)
Just wanna let you know (know)

Maybe once before
Just wanna let you know




So you let me go
Just wanna let you know

Overall Meaning

In Giveon's song "Still Your Best," the singer is addressing an old flame who has moved on to someone else, but the singer is unconvinced that the new person is a worthy successor. He is skeptical and questioning as he tries to wrap his mind around it, feeling almost disrespected. He reminds his ex that he is "still your best," and that he knows they miss the way he did things to them—particularly the way he knows their body. He doesn't want to get back together, stating that he doesn't want their heart and is merely informing them that his love for them was more than what they thought, despite them letting him go.


The song is a classic R&B breakup anthem, with a bit of a modern twist. Giveon's voice is velvety and soulful, conveying the pain and uncertainty of a former lover who thought they had moved on but sees that their ex has not quite let them go. The lyrics are straightforward, even blunt, as the singer tries to convince his ex to acknowledge his value and their shared history. It's a honest exploration of the complex emotions surrounding a breakup, and the lingering feelings that can haunt both parties long after the relationship ends.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you serious?
The singer is questioning whether the situation they are currently in is genuine.


Are you kiddin' me?
The singer is stating their disbelief regarding the situation.


What's the deal?
The singer is asking for an explanation regarding the situation.


Oh no, no (yeah)
The artist is expressing their disagreement with the situation.


This the one you talking 'bout that's supposed to take my place
The artist is questioning whether the person they are speaking to has found a replacement for them.


Damn, is this for real? (hmm, hmm)
The singer is expressing their disbelief once again about the situation.


It's almost disrespectful
The singer is saying that the situation is insulting in some way.


That's a downgrade and you know it
The artist is stating that the replacement is inferior to them.


Still your best, me
The artist is asserting themselves as the better option even though they are no longer in a relationship.


When you wanna come back? (yeah)
The artist is asking when the other person wants to restart the relationship.


I lay you back on your back and do you just like that
The singer is suggesting a sexual encounter between themselves and the other person.


Missed the way that I grabbed (yeah)
The artist is expressing their desire for physical contact with the other person.


Your body knows me, yes
The singer is saying that they are familiar with the other person's body.


I'm still your best, best, best
The singer is repeating their claim that they are the better option for the other person.


I don't want your heart (heart)
The singer is saying that they do not want an emotional connection with the other person.


Maybe once before ('fore)
The artist is acknowledging that they may have wanted an emotional connection in the past.


Just wanna let you know (know)
The artist is informing the other person of their feelings and intentions.


Say my love is bad (bad)
The singer is stating that the other person believes their love is not good enough.


So you let me go (go)
The singer is acknowledging that the other person broke up with them because of their belief.


But my love is more (more)
The artist is saying that their love is stronger than the other person believes.


Still your best I know
The artist is repeating their claim that they are still the better option for the other person.


Love it or hate it
The artist is saying that people will either like or dislike their claim.


It's unfair I know
The singer is acknowledging that their claim may not seem fair to the other person.


That I got away
The artist is saying that they ended the relationship.


Just confess right now
The singer is asking the other person to admit that they still have feelings for them.


Go 'head and say it (go 'head and say it)
The singer is urging the other person to speak up.


Baby, it's okay
The singer is saying that whatever the other person admits to, it will be alright.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carlos Martin, Dominic Matthews, Giveon Evans, Rodrigo Barahona, Rupert Jr. Thomas, Schyler O'Neal

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Kellsz1359

Are you serious? Are you kiddin' me?
What's the deal?
Oh no, no (yeah)
This the one you talking 'bout that's supposed to take my place down, is this for real? (Hmm)
It's almost disrespectful
That's a downgrade and you know it
Still your best, me, still your best, me
When you wanna come back? (Yeah)
I lay you back on your back and do you just like that
Missed the way that I grabbed (yeah)
Your body knows me, yes
I'm still your best, best, best
I don't want your heart (your heart)
Maybe once before
I don't want you back (back)
Just wanna let you know (know)
Say my love is bad (bad)
So you let me go (go)
But my love is more (more)
Just wanna let you know (know)
I don't want your heart (your heart)
Maybe once before
I don't want you back (back)
Just wanna let you know (know)
Say my love is bad (bad)
So you let me go (go)
But my love is more (more)
Just wanna let you know (know)
Still your best I know, love it or hate it
It's unfair I know, that I got away
Just confess right now, go 'head and say it (go 'head and say it)
Go 'head and say it (go 'head and say it)
Baby, it's okay
That's a downgrade and you know it
I'm still your best, oh, I'm still your best, oh, oh
When you wanna come back? (Yeah)
I lay you back on your back and do you just like that
Missed the way that I grabbed (yeah)
Your body knows me, yes
I'm still your best, best, best
I don't want your heart (your heart)
Maybe once before
I don't want you back (back)
Just wanna let you know (know)
Say my love is bad (bad)
So you let me go (go)
But my love is more (more)
Just wanna let you know (know)
I don't want your heart (your heart)
Maybe once before
I don't want you back (back)
Just wanna let you know (know)
Say my love is bad (bad)
So you let me go (go)
But my love is more (more)
Just wanna let you know (know)
Maybe once before
Just wanna let you know
So you let me go
Just wanna let you know



@abigailmburu9730

Lyrics❤️❤️❤️
[Verse 1]
Are you serious? Are you kiddin' me?
What's the deal?
Oh no, no (Yeah)
This the one you talking 'bout that's supposed to take my place down, is this for real? (Hmm)
It's almost disrespectful

[Pre-Chorus]
That's a downgrade and you know it
Still your best, me, still your best, me

[Chorus]
When you wanna come back? (Yeah)
I lay you back on your back and do you just like that
Missed the way that I grabbed (Yeah)
Your body knows me, yes
I'm still your best, best, best

[Post-Chorus]
I don't want your heart (Your heart)
Maybe once before
I don't want you back (Back)
Just wanna let you know (Know)
Say my love is bad (Bad)
So you let me go (Go)
But my love is more (More)
Just wanna let you know (Know)

I don't want your heart (Your heart)
Maybe once before
I don't want you back (Back)
Just wanna let you know (Know)
Say my love is bad (Bad)
So you let me go (Go)
But my love is more (More)
Just wanna let you know (Know)

[Verse 2]
Still your best I know, love it or hate it
It's unfair I know, that I got away
Just confess right now, go ahead and say it (Go ahead and say it)
Go ahead and say it (Go ahead and say it)
Baby it's okay

[Pre-Chorus]
That's a downgrade and you know it
I'm still your best, oh, I'm still your best, oh, oh

[Chorus]
When you wanna come back? (Yeah)
I lay you back on your back and do you just like that
Missed the way that I grabbed (Yeah)
Your body knows me, yes
I'm still your best, best, best

[Post-Chorus]
I don't want your heart (Your heart)
Maybe once before
I don't want you back (Back)
Just wanna let you know (Know)
Say my love is bad (Bad)
So you let me go (Go)
But my love is more (More)
Just wanna let you know (Know)

I don't want your heart (Your heart)
Maybe once before
I don't want you back (Back)
Just wanna let you know (Know)
Say my love is bad (Bad)
So you let me go (Go)
But my love is more (More)
Just wanna let you know (Know)

[Outro]
Maybe once before
Just wanna let you know
So you let me go
Just wanna let you know



All comments from YouTube:

@semajreona1627

Giveon: “thats a downgrade and you know it”
Me:RUN THAT SHIT BACK

@cc.cd41

FRRRR

@marissa5793

RIGHTTT

@nova9697

I literally saw this comment as soon as he said that 🤠

@dodomccoy9424

STILL YOUR BEST IK😩

@preet4153

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@naov5224

I’m glad he’s getting more recognition, he deserves it 🙇🏻‍♀️

@basicallyalexx5031

EXACTLY

@chloenord6825

Definitely 🥺

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Samantha Grijalva and tiktok ruins things

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