Joe "Bean" Esposito, known as "Bean," is a Grammy winning American singer/s… Read Full Bio ↴Joe "Bean" Esposito, known as "Bean," is a Grammy winning American singer/songwriter whose career spans from the 1970s to the present day.

He was a member of the band Brooklyn Dreams, best known for their collaboration with Donna Summer on " Heaven Knows" and "Bad Girls". Giorgio Moroder asked Esposito to be a guest vocalist on his 1982s Solitrary Men album on the "Turn To The Stone" track . In the 1980s, he's best known for his performances of the songs "Lady, Lady, Lady" from the 1983 film Flashdance". Also "You're the Best" from the 1984 film The Karate Kid. Esposito supplied backup vocals on Brenda Russell's 1988 "Piano in the Dark", as well as guesting with Laura Branigan on "Come Into My Life". Esposito released his solo debut Treated and Released in 1996.

Esposito is the father of Mike Esposito, a pitcher in the Colorado Rockies' organization.

Esposito is living in Las Vegas where he performs as a vocalist at various casino hotels. Esposito is currently writing songs for film and television. Esposito is still in demand for studio vocal work. During the early 1990s he and Eddy Hokenson (of Brooklyn Dreams) toured with Kenny Vance and the Planotones, a vocal group created for the movie, "American Hot Wax."

Youre The Best
Joe Esposito Lyrics

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Try to be best
'Cause you're only a man
And a man's gotta learn to take it

Try to believe
Though the going gets rough
That you gotta hang tough to make it

History repeats itself
Try and you'll succeed

Never doubt that you're the one
And you can have your dreams

You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down

Fight 'til the end
'Cause your life will depend
On the strength that you have inside you
Ah, gotta be proud
Standing out in the crowd
When the odds and the game defy you

Try your best to win them all
And one day time will tell
When you're the one that's standing there
You'll reach the final bell

You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
Oh-oh

Oh, You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down

Fight 'til you drop
Never stop
Can't give up
'Til you reach the top (fight)
You're the best in town (fight!
Listen to that sound
A little bit of all you got
They'll never bring you down

You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down

You're the best around
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down

Overall Meaning

The song "You're the Best" by Joe Esposito is an uplifting and motivational song that emphasizes the importance of perseverance, determination, and self-belief. The lyrics encourage listeners to strive to be the best versions of themselves, even in difficult situations, and to never give up until they achieve their goals.

The first verse urges listeners to try their best and learn to take whatever challenges life throws at them. It also emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and hanging tough when things get rough. The second verse encourages listeners to fight until the end and to be proud of themselves for standing out from the crowd. The chorus reinforces the message that nothing can ever keep them down and that they are the best around.

The song's overall message is one of positivity and encouragement, and its catchy melody and upbeat tempo make it an ideal anthem for anyone facing challenges or in need of a boost of confidence.

Line by Line Meaning

Try to be best 'Cause you're only a man And a man's gotta learn to take it
Despite being human and facing challenges, strive to be your best and learn to handle difficult situations

Try to believe Though the going gets rough That you gotta hang tough to make it
Even when things get tough, keep believing in yourself and stay strong to succeed

History repeats itself Try and you'll succeed
If you keep trying, you can learn from the past and succeed in the future

Never doubt that you're the one And you can have your dreams
Don't doubt your abilities and always know that you can achieve your dreams

You're the best around Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're incredibly capable and nothing can defeat you or bring you down

Fight 'til the end 'Cause your life will depend On the strength that you have inside you
Fight until the end, because your life depends on the strength you have within yourself

Ah, gotta be proud Standing out in the crowd When the odds and the game defy you
You must be proud of yourself and stand out even when faced with difficult odds

Try your best to win them all And one day time will tell When you're the one that's standing there You'll reach the final bell
Do your best to win every challenge and time will show that you will emerge victorious in the end

Fight 'til you drop Never stop Can't give up 'Til you reach the top (fight)
Fight until you give everything you have and never stop until you reach the top

You're the best in town (fight! Listen to that sound A little bit of all you got They'll never bring you down
You're the best in town and when you hear that sound, give it all you've got and no one can bring you down

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Allee Willis, Bill Conti

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