Best Of Me
Mýa feat. JAY Z Lyrics


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I'm focused man
Tell Stout to holla at me man
Uh, young Hova, you heard
Trackmasters you heard

Yo, yes y'all, Jigga man be ballin'
Leave chicks pigeon-toed, some of them be crawlin'
Get the best of you whenever I put my all in
Have mamis callin, for the Lord, darlin'
Jigga in call and ass drop
Coupes with half the top, dispose half my knot
N**** mad when I brag about the cash I got
But I'm used to not havin' a lot
I'm from the gutter and uh
I ain't the type to ever chase your boss
I'm the type to interior decorate the watch
I'm the type to sling heavy weight on the block
In every state and block, word, Jigga's the hurt holla

Your lips are telling me yes, while you're kissin' on my neck
Makin' me feel so, should I stay, should I go, I don't know
Your hot boy style drives me wild
But in the back of mind I know

Even though I wanna see
How you put that thang on me
I can't let you get
The best of me

Even though I wanna see
How you put that thang on me
I can't let you get
The best of me

The best of me
The best of me

Conversation ain't what, big thighs got you stuck
Feelings startin' to show, should I stay, should I go, I don't know
You're drivin' me crazy, I wanna be your lady
But I got a man at home

Even though I wanna see
How you put that thang on me
I can't let you get
The best of me

Even though I wanna see
How you put that thang on me
I can't let you get
The best of me

The best of me
The best of me, oh oh

5-4-3-2-1
Carolina blue kicks, hottest n**** on the block
Used to Willie bicycle since I was 6, uh
High school crossover, wave to wave picks
Music ain't the same shit, gave away hits
So ma get it together or forget it forever
When I go at you hard I can get it through leather
You act like Jigga can't get at whoever
Talkin' you got a man, okay ma and
That's high school, makin' me chase you 'round for months
Have an affair, act like an adult for once
Plus my hand is up your skirt, god**** you flirt
What's a little me on top gon' hurt, maybe a little but
Pain is pleasure and pressure bust pipes
And you look like the "I-Like-It-Rough" type
We can crush tonight, tell me what you like
I got a yellow bottle on a bucket of ice, get right (Young Hova)

Even though I wanna see
How you put that thang on me
I can't let you get
The best of me

Even though I wanna see
How you put that thang on me
I can't let you get
The best of me

Make it hot, make it hot, make it hot




Trackmaster
Mister Tone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mýa feat. JAY Z's song Best of Me revolve around Jay Z's portrayal of himself as an accomplished rapper who is desirable to many women, despite having come from humble beginnings. He describes his confidence and skill at making women fall for him but also confronts the challenge of cheating on his partner. The chorus sung by Mýa refers to her struggle to resist Jay Z's advances and not let him get the best of her.


Jay Z's verses are filled with boasting about his success and achievements, which he contrasts with his experience growing up in a difficult environment. He also addresses the common criticism that he focuses too much on material wealth and flaunts his riches, arguing that he worked hard for his money and is proud to show it off. Despite his arrogance, he admits that he is not the type to chase after women and instead prefers to decorate his watch or sell drugs on the streets. However, when he meets someone he desires, he does not hesitate to pursue them recklessly, even if it means jeopardizing his current relationship.


Throughout the song, Jay Z and Mýa share their conflicting desires and feelings, creating a dynamic of attraction and tension. The lyrics are full of vivid metaphors and slang that showcase the artists' unique vocal styles and musical backgrounds.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm focused man
I am completely focused


Tell Stout to holla at me man
Tell Stout to contact me


Uh, young Hova, you heard
This is Young Hova speaking


Trackmasters you heard
Trackmasters are involved in this song


Yo, yes y'all, Jigga man be ballin'
Hey, everyone, Jigga man is enjoying financial success


Leave chicks pigeon-toed, some of them be crawlin'
Women are impressed and attracted to Jigga man. Some are so enamored that they are crawling towards him.


Get the best of you whenever I put my all in
Jigga man will give his best effort, and he will come out successful, making others envious.


Have mamis callin', for the Lord, darlin'
Women are calling out to Jigga man, calling him 'Lord.'


Jigga in call and ass drop
Jigga man is driving around in a car with a lowered rear end


Coupes with half the top, dispose half my knot
Jigga man has cars with removable tops, and he is quick to spend money


N**** mad when I brag about the cash I got
People get upset when Jigga man brags about his wealth.


But I'm used to not havin' a lot
Jigga man is used to poverty.


I'm from the gutter and uh
Jigga man grew up in a rough neighborhood.


I ain't the type to ever chase your boss
Jigga man won't beg for someone's attention.


I'm the type to interior decorate the watch
Jigga man will make even his watch look incredible.


I'm the type to sling heavy weight on the block
Jigga man will sell large amounts of drugs in the streets.


In every state and block, word, Jigga's the hurt holla
In every state and city, people are calling out to Jigga man.


Your lips are telling me yes, while you're kissin' on my neck
Your actions are telling me yes, while you're kissing on my neck.


Makin' me feel so, should I stay, should I go, I don't know
I'm feeling unsure about whether to stay or leave.


Your hot boy style drives me wild
I am very attracted to your style.


But in the back of my mind I know
I am aware that you might not be good for me.


Conversation ain't what, big thighs got you stuck
Our conversation isn't interesting, but you are attracted to my thighs.


Feelings startin' to show, should I stay, should I go, I don't know
My emotions are starting to show, and I am once again unsure about my decision.


You're drivin' me crazy, I wanna be your lady
You are making me feel out of control, and I want to be in a relationship with you.


But I got a man at home
I am already in a committed relationship.


5-4-3-2-1
Counting down


Carolina blue kicks, hottest n**** on the block
Jigga man is wearing blue sneakers and is the most popular person in the neighborhood.


Used to Willie bicycle since I was 6, uh
Jigga man has been riding a Willie bicycle since he was six years old.


High school crossover, wave to wave picks
Jigga man was great at basketball in high school.


Music ain't the same shit, gave away hits
The music industry has changed, and Jigga man has given away many song hits.


So ma get it together or forget it forever
Get yourself together, or our relationship will be over permanently.


When I go at you hard I can get it through leather
I can convince you even when you are being stubborn.


You act like Jigga can't get at whoever
You act like I can't get anyone I want.


Talkin' you got a man, okay ma and
You mention that you have a boyfriend, but it doesn't matter.


That's high school, makin' me chase you 'round for months
That's childish behavior. I won't pursue you for months like in high school.


Have an affair, act like an adult for once
Let's have an affair, and start acting like adults.


Plus my hand is up your skirt, god**** you flirt
I have my hand under your skirt, and you are flirting with me.


What's a little me on top gon' hurt, maybe a little but
Me being on top might hurt a little, but it'll be worth it.


Pain is pleasure and pressure bust pipes
Pain can be pleasurable, and pressure can cause problems.


And you look like the "I-Like-It-Rough" type
You appear to be the type that enjoys rough sex.


We can crush tonight, tell me what you like
We can have sex tonight, just tell me what you want.


I got a yellow bottle on a bucket of ice, get right (Young Hova)
I have a bottle of alcohol on ice, let's enjoy ourselves. (Young Hova)


Make it hot, make it hot, make it hot
Let's make things exciting.


Trackmaster
Trackmasters are involved in this song.


Mister Tone
Mister Tone is involved in this song.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, LARRY GATES, MAQBOOL AHMED SABRI, MYA MARIE HARRISON, SAMUEL J BARNES, SHAWN C CARTER, TERON O BEAL

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