Best Friend
Jason Aaron Coons Lyrics

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In time,
it's such a precious thing,
and it comes and it goes and it never slows,
never faulters.
And it never shows
I want to feel this,
I want to feel this empty space.
Feel the rush running through my spine.

Pumping through my chest. And running through my veins.
'Cuz you're my best friend.
That I could ever have.
We could turn this world inside out and drink it with our mouths
open wide. I want to live with you
for the rest of my days.
And they can bury us side by side,
spread our ashes down into the wind,
'cuz you're my best friend.
In time,
you go without a trace.
Counting each and every grain of salt
as the hour glass
marks my every turn.
And I miss you,
your absence leaves me bare.
Control my heart, control my mind, and read my every thought.
Invade my every space.
Invade my restless soul,
'Cuz you're my best friend.
That I could ever have.
We could turn this world inside out,
drink it through our mouths
open wide.
I want to live with you
for the rest of my days.
And they could bury us side by side,
spread our ashes down into the wind.
'Cuz you're my best friend.
You're my best friend.
You're my best friend.
You're my best friend.
'Cuz you're my by best friend
that I could ever have.
We could drink this world inside out.
Drink it with our mouths
open wide.
I want to live with you
for the rest of my days.
And they could bury us side by side,

spread our ashes down into the wind.
'Cuz you're my best friend.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jason Aaron Coons's song Best Friend are primarily about the priceless value of time and the unbreakable bond that the singer shares with his best friend. He begins by acknowledging the precious nature of time, which he describes as an unstoppable and unyielding force. He also highlights how time can be fleeting and how it can never be regained once it passes. The singer then goes on to express his admiration for his best friend, who he describes as his beloved soulmate. He wants to feel the emptiness in his heart and soul, which can only be filled by his best friend's love and companionship. He wants to live his life together with his best friend for eternity, even after death.

The second verse talks about the loneliness and the absence that the singer feels when his best friend is not around. He wants his best friend to conquer his heart and mind and be with him even in his thoughts. He wants his friend to invade every aspect of his life and be the guiding light in his soul. The chorus reiterates the fact that his best friend is the most precious and valuable thing he has. He wants to stay with him until death and even after that. The song then ends on a hopeful note with the singer looking forward to an eternity of friendship and love.

Line by Line Meaning

In time,
As time passes

it's such a precious thing,
Time is valuable

and it comes and it goes and it never slows,
Time keeps moving forward without waiting

never faulters.
Time doesn't stop or make mistakes

And it never shows
Time doesn't demonstrate or display itself

I want to feel this,
I desire to experience this

I want to feel this empty space.
I want to experience the feeling of emptiness

Feel the rush running through my spine.
Feel the excitement and energy coursing through my body

Pumping through my chest. And running through my veins.
The energy is flowing and circulating through my entire body

'Cuz you're my best friend.
Because you are my closest and dearest friend

That I could ever have.
You are the best friend that anyone could ever ask for

We could turn this world inside out and drink it with our mouths open wide.
We can explore and experience everything the world has to offer together

I want to live with you for the rest of my days.
I want to spend the rest of my life with you as my companion and friend

And they can bury us side by side, spread our ashes down into the wind, 'cuz you're my best friend.
Even after death, we will be together forever as close friends

In time, you go without a trace.
As time passes, things and people come and go without leaving a trace

Counting each and every grain of salt as the hour glass marks my every turn.
Every moment counts and the hourglass represents the fleetingness of time

And I miss you, your absence leaves me bare.
Your absence hurts me emotionally and leaves me vulnerable

Control my heart, control my mind, and read my every thought.
You have a deep emotional and psychological influence on me

Invade my every space. Invade my restless soul,
You are present in every aspect of my life, including my thoughts and emotions

'Cuz you're my best friend.
Because you are my closest and dearest friend

You're my best friend.
You are the person I trust and care about the most

You're my best friend.
You are the person who is always there for me

You're my best friend.
You are the person I want to experience life with

You're my best friend. 'Cuz you're my best friend that I could ever have.
You are my closest and dearest friend, and there is no one else who could replace you

We could drink this world inside out. Drink it with our mouths open wide.
We can enjoy and experience everything the world has to offer together

And they could bury us side by side, spread our ashes down into the wind.
Even after death, we will be together forever, inseparable as close friends

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