Best of Me
Mya F/ Jay-Z Lyrics
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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
Jigga in call and ass drop
Coupes with half the top, dispose half my knot
Niggas 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 nigga 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, goddamn 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
The song "Best of Me" by Mya featuring Jay-Z is about an intense sexual attraction between two people, even though one of them is in a committed relationship. It talks about the desire to give in to temptation but ultimately deciding to resist and not let the other person get the best of them. The chorus repeats this sentiment several times, emphasizing the internal struggle of the singer.
Jay-Z's verse adds another layer to the song, with the rapper boasting about his wealth and success while acknowledging his humble beginnings. He also hits on the woman's insecurities and tries to convince her to cheat on her significant other by playing into her desires and portraying himself as the better option.
Overall, "Best of Me" is a complex and provocative song about the temptations of desire and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm focused man
I am determined and concentrated
Tell Stout to holla at me man
Ask Stout to contact me
Uh, young Hova, you heard
Hey, I am Jay-Z, and you have probably heard of me
Trackmasters you heard
The producers Trackmasters are also involved in this song
Yo, yes y'all, Jigga man be ballin'
Hey everybody, Jay-Z is living extravagantly
Leave chicks pigeon-toed, some of them be crawlin'
Jay-Z's sexual prowess renders some women speechless and crawling on the floor
Get the best of you whenever I put my all in
Jay-Z will give his all and bring out the best in you
Have mamis callin', for the Lord, darlin'
Jay-Z is desirable, and women are calling out to him
Jigga in call and ass drop
Jay-Z is in control and can make women drop their backsides
Coupes with half the top, dispose half my knot
Jay-Z will buy cars with the top half missing and spend half of his money
Niggas mad when I brag about the cash I got
Jay-Z's rivals are envious when he boasts about his wealth
But I'm used to not havin' a lot
Jay-Z comes from poverty and is accustomed to having little
I'm from the gutter and uh
Jay-Z is from the streets, in poverty
I ain't the type to ever chase your boss
Jay-Z will not pursue women who are unavailable or unattainable
I'm the type to interior decorate the watch
Jay-Z likes to customize his watches to his liking
I'm the type to sling heavy weight on the block
Jay-Z used to sell drugs in high volume on the streets
In every state and block, word, Jigga's the hurt holla
In every part of the country, Jay-Z is the talk of the hood.
Your lips are telling me yes, while you're kissin' on my neck
Your body language suggests agreement, even as you kiss me
Makin' me feel so, should I stay, should I go, I don't know
I am unsure whether to continue this relationship or end it
Your hot boy style drives me wild
Your flashy and flamboyant demeanor is exciting me
But in the back of mind I know
However, I still have doubts
Conversation ain't what, big thighs got you stuck
Our communication is lacking, but your physical attractiveness has me entranced
Feelings startin' to show, should I stay, should I go, I don't know
Emotions are surfacing, and I am still unsure whether to continue this relationship or not
You're drivin' me crazy, I wanna be your lady
You are making me lose my mind, and I want to be in a committed relationship with you
But I got a man at home
However, I am already in a relationship
5-4-3-2-1
Countdown to the next verse
Carolina blue kicks, hottest nigga on the block
Jay-Z is the trendiest person in his neighborhood, with Carolina-blue sneakers
Used to Willie bicycle since I was 6, uh
Jay-Z has been riding a Willie bicycle since six years of age
High school crossover, wave to wave picks
Jay-Z played basketball and was skilled at cross-overs and in catching rebounds
Music ain't the same shit, gave away hits
Jay-Z has created an evolutionary sound that broke new ground and gave away his music
So ma get it together or forget it forever
Get your life together or forget about me completely
When I go at you hard I can get it through leather
Jay-Z is capable of going hard and deep
You act like Jigga can't get at whoever
You act as though Jay-Z cannot get anyone he wants
Talkin' you got a man, okay ma and
You mention you are involved with someone else, but Jay-Z is unfazed
That's high school, makin' me chase you 'round for months
Acting like a teenager, making Jay-Z pursue you for months
Have an affair, act like an adult for once
Engage in an extramarital relationship, and demonstrate adult behavior
Plus my hand is up your skirt, goddamn you flirt
Jay-Z is sexually aroused by you, and you are playing games with him
What's a little me on top gon' hurt, maybe a little but
Sex with Jay-Z on top might cause some pain, but just a little
Pain is pleasure and pressure bust pipes
Pain is enjoyable, and too much pressure can cause damage
And you look like the "I-Like-It-Rough" type
You appear to be the type of person who enjoys rough sexual encounters
We can crush tonight, tell me what you like
We can have sex tonight, and Jay-Z wants to know your preferences
I got a yellow bottle on a bucket of ice, get right (Young Hova)
Jay-Z has expensive champagne and is ready to party
Make it hot, make it hot, make it hot
Make the song and the room temperature hot
Trackmaster
Acknowledging the producers once again.
Mister Tone
Jay-Z gives a shout-out to Mister Tone
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jean Claude Oliver, Larry Gates, Marcel Theo Hall, Marlon Lu'ree Williams, Mya Marie Harrison, Samuel J. Barnes, Shawn C. Carter, Teron O. Bryant Beal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Cooliganify
Miss the days where remixes were whole moments. New song, new video, new everything. Ugh, take me back π©
@theonehaiti
Take me back I wanna go right rats song with Mya in it
@kurtisward1322
Facts
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@alishajordan1522
Ugh I'm sorry bye bye the best on
@Panickedpanda82
I was 17 when this song came out. Iβm 37 now. Still bumping it in 2019. I miss good music the stuff thatβs out today is trash. π€¦π½ββοΈ
@archiedollars1975
Call me 2674561795
@Ric419
Same here, I almost cried because I miss times likes this
@grahamgedge2185
Some idiot has used this beat for a recent song. Just heard my daughter playing it. Sacrilege