Best of Me
Mya f/Jadakiss Lyrics

Uh, huh
Jadakiss opens the song with a casual sound indicating confidence and readiness to unveil his side of the story.

I don't want to get the best of you, ha-ha (whoa)
Jadakiss affirms his intention not to cheat or take advantage of Mya, following his opening phrase.

You put me on
Mya acknowledges that Jadakiss had introduced her to her current lover and thanks him for it.

I can't let, (nah, yeah) let him go no
Mya regrets being considered an option to hook up with Jadakiss or any other man, but acknowledging that she can't break the loyalty she pledged to her current man.

(I just want to get what's left of you, ha)
Mya further laments on the desire of men to take advantage of her, irrespective of the fact she is taken, and brags about wanting any leftover attention left.

Can't let you get, oh no (Yo, yo)
Mya continues to resist any attempt by men to lure her away from her current man, telling Jadakiss she can't allow him to tempt her.

He has a little game that he plays
Mya describes a man she is being courted by, sharing how manipulative he can be.

Clever little ways and a hot boy style
Mya continues to describe how cunning the man can be, while appearing to be charming and attractive.

Brags about the dough that he makes
Mya's love interest brags about how much wealth he has, further trying to entice her.

Flash a little cash most girls wild out
Mya is aware of the way men can easily lure women into their charm, and acknowledges how money can play a strong role in that.

Lately he's been checking for me
Mya's love interest has been consistent in trying to woo her away from her current man.

Telling me how much he wants to be
Mya's love interest is making it clear that he wants to be with Mya.

Wants to be the one to replace
Mya's love interest doesn't just want to be with her; he wants to replace her current man.

Replace the man that waits at home for me
Mya discloses that she has a man who is loyal and committed to her, who she comes home to.

But oh no I can't let you
Mya resists the temptation to cheat even though there is a strong urge to give in to temptation.

Get the best of me
Mya doesn't want to be led on by the allure of cheating and being with another man.

Even though deep inside
Mya is conflicted and has a strong internal battle within herself regarding being tempted to cheat.

Something's dying to see
A part of Mya wants to test the waters of what it would be like to cheat.

How you flow out them clothes
Mya is enticed by how attractive Jadakiss looks and acknowledges that he fits a particular physical criteria she likes.

Then you put it on me
Mya is permeating the thoughts of Jadakiss, who she is tempted to cheat with.

Feelings coming on strong
Mya is conflicted, and her emotions are running high regarding wanting to cheat.

I know that it's wrong
Mya understands that cheating is morally wrong.

You just stay pretty while I'm running the city
Jadakiss compliments Mya but affirms that he wants to lead in their hypothetical relationship.

Vacation cost a hundred and fifty we living it up
Jadakiss is depicting the luxury lifestyle he can afford and offers to share with Mya.

I put it on your ass if you giving up
Jadakiss offers to initiate sex with Mya if she gives in to temptation.

And if you feel bad then you can call him later
Jadakiss offers Mya an out if cheating will lead to regret and remorse.

And tell him you all Jada's
Jadakiss encourages Mya to declare that she is his.

You ain't gonna get to me
Mya affirms that Jadakiss won't be able to lure her away from her loyal man.

Oh yeah, oh...
The song ends with a melodic closing, indicative of the emotional conflict within Mya regarding wanting to cheat.