Even When/The Best Part
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics


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I think of you in the window
Every night, I've been counting the days
I see your face almost every night
'Cause I just wanna be there when you wake
Sure, maybe, Salt Lake is not close
Denver always seems so far away
But I'm still breathing you in deep
But I hope you know that we're still close

Because
The best part is knowing there's something in my dreams that always make me smile, it's you
Even when you and I are worlds apart, I hold you in my heart
The best part is knowing there's someone in my life that makes it all worthwhile
Even when I'm a thousand miles away, I wish that I could stay with you
It's you

When I don't know what to do, no I'm
I shouldn't fear, 'cause I'm
Never givin' up, never givin' up on you, baby
I wish that you were here
There's no need to be blue

Because
The best part is knowing there's something in my dreams that always make me smile, it's you
Even when you and I are worlds apart, I hold you in my heart
The best part is knowing there's someone in my life that makes it all worthwhile
Even when I'm a thousand miles away, I wish that I could stay with you
It's you

You, you, with you
You, you, it's you, with you




I wish that I could stay with you
It's you

Overall Meaning

In Olivia Rodrigo's song Even When/The Best Part, the singer expresses the overwhelming feeling of missing someone and wanting to be close to them even when they are far apart. The lyrics reveal the singer's heartfelt longing for physical proximity to the person they love. Despite living a thousand miles away, the singer holds onto the memories and the hope that they are still connected. The line "I see your face almost every night, 'cause I just wanna be there when you wake" demonstrates the singer's intense desire to be with their loved one regardless of the distance.


The lyrics also highlight the fact that the singer finds solace in the thought of their loved one, knowing that they are always present in their dreams, they provide a source of comfort and happiness even in their absence. The line "the best part is knowing there's someone in my life that makes it all worthwhile" is especially poignant as it signifies the power of love to transform lives and give meaning to everything else.


Overall, Even When/The Best Part is a touching love song that depicts the intricacies of being in love and how two people can be miles apart from each other, but still hold each other in their hearts.


Line by Line Meaning

I think of you in the window
Every night, I visualize you as if you are standing in my window


Every night, I've been counting the days
Every night I count the days that have passed and hope that we get closer


I see your face almost every night
I vividly see your face almost every night


'Cause I just wanna be there when you wake
I always want to be with you when you wake up


Sure, maybe, Salt Lake is not close
Maybe, Salt Lake City is not close to us


Denver always seems so far away
Even Denver seems far away from us


But I'm still breathing you in deep
I keep your thoughts in me always


But I hope you know that we're still close
Even though we are not together, you are still close to my heart


The best part is knowing there's something in my dreams that always make me smile, it's you
Every night, I dream of you and waking up with the thought of you makes me happy


Even when you and I are worlds apart, I hold you in my heart
No matter how far apart we are from each other, you are always with me


The best part is knowing there's someone in my life that makes it all worthwhile
I am happy knowing that you are a part of my life


Even when I'm a thousand miles away, I wish that I could stay with you
Even if I am far away, I always want to be with you


When I don't know what to do, no I'm
When I am lost, I am still with you


I shouldn't fear, 'cause I'm
I should not fear about anything because you are with me


Never givin' up, never givin' up on you, baby
I will never give up on you, my love


I wish that you were here
I wish you were physically here with me


There's no need to be blue
There is no need to be sad


You, you, with you
You, with you


You, you, it's you, with you
You, it's you always with you


I wish that I could stay with you
I wish I could always stay with you


It's you
It's always you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michelle Renee Zarlenga, Chantry Grant Johnson, Mitchell Allan Scherr

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@kendallolivo5394

@@ryansingletary3935 We dont know yet, but the context of the song (Spoilers below)












is that for valentines day they both go decide to see the other and switch places. So they just sing to each other on the phone instead.



@TheGroovyGuitarDude

For anyone who wants to play this on ukulele, here's how :)

- Standard Tuning - No Capo -

- Structure of the Song -
Verse, Chorus 1, Chorus 2

- Verse & Chorus 2 Chords & Strum Pattern -
C, G, Am, F

For each chord, strum: ↓↓↑ ↑↓↑ (x2)

- Chorus 1 Chords & Strum Patterns -
C, G, Am, F (x2)
Dm, G, C*, G*, Am
Dm, G(↓)

For each chord, strum: ↓↓↑ ↑↓↑ (x2; *x1)

Hope this helps out! If you get stuck or need a little extra help, I just posted a video lesson for this on my channel :)



@shayla5010

[Verse 1: Olivia Rodrigo & Joshua Bassett]
I think of you when the wind blows
Every night, I've been countin' the days
I see your face almost everywhere
'Cause I just wanna be there when you wake
Sure, maybe Salt Lake is not close
Denver always seems so far away
But I'm still breathin' you in the air (But I hope you know that we're still close)

[Chorus: Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett & Both]
Because
The best part is knowin' there's somethin' in my dreams that always makes me smile, it's you (Even when you and I are worlds apart, I hold you in my heart)
The best part is knowin' there's someone in my life that makes it all worthwhile (Even when I'm a thousand miles away, I wish that I could stay with you)
It's you

[Verse 2: Olivia Rodrigo & Joshua Bassett]
When I don't know what to do (I shouldn't fear)
Know I'm never givin' up, never givin' up on you, baby ('Cause I'm never givin' up, never givin' up on us, baby)
I wish you were here (There's no need to be blue)

[Chorus: Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett & Both]
Because
The best part is knowin' there's somethin' in my dreams that always makes me smile, it's you (Even when you and I are worlds apart, I hold you in my heart)
The best part is knowin' there's someone in my life that makes it all worthwhile (Even when I'm a thousand miles away, I wish that I could stay with you)
It's you



All comments from YouTube:

@akshayaathila9818

THEIR VOICES ARE SO MESMERIZING

@andyfro6907

Meg Donelly - just like you

@aarohisudanofficial1543

*Their

@albertcayanan1832

Ricky Voice is amazing cause
His dad is troy bolton

And nini's mom is
Gabriella

@salatalar8343

No they are not... random voices.

@salatalar8343

@Jasmine L. why?

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@gnanan9812

It’s the fact that they’re singing like two different songs but the way they blend in together is just so beautiful

@BeingBhumika

yeah! props to the composer!

@coles9

Wait is this from season 2? Or is it Josh and Olivia. If it is from season 2 though, why is Ricky near a bunch of packed boxes ? 🤔

@gnanan9812

@@coles9 it’s season two but we’re thinking since his parents got a divorce he probably moved into a different house

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