Best Friend
P.Diddy feat. Mario Winans Lyrics


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I've seen a lot of things in my life
A lot of ups and downs
Made a lot of mistakes
No matter what, you've always been by my side
You've always been my best friend

You're the love of my life
You're everything to me
You never left my side
You're my best friend
I love you so much
Yes, you are
You're my best friend

Since the beginning of time
All you did was bless men
Too young to understand but now you my best friend
How could they doubt you, never think about you
Don't they know nothing's possible without you

Faith without fear that's how they raised me
Words of man kill but never phase me
Grateful for wisdom that you gave me
But still I'm like, dear God I wonder, could you save me?

Too much sinning, gotta be more than plush living
Gotta be more than grabbing nines to buck tin in
Gotta be more than just to lust women
Gotta be more than platinum Rolexes, 600's and crushed linen

Praise your name, I know some of them hate their due
Judgment day, don't they know they can't escape your crew
I'm just trying to live right and pray you take me through
And with this song I dedicate to you, my Lord

Lord, you mean the world to me
Before I was born you chose me
You always hear me when I'm calling
Even catch me when I'm falling

You're the closest one to me
I surrender all to thee
I want the whole wide world to see
That we've always been and we'll always be
Best friends

Sometimes I reminisce and wonder how I made it this far
Because of you, I'm me, so you the real star
Your hindsight, the time's right to get my mind tight
Then give it to you and let it shine bright

My best friend, only know how to teach the truth
Plant the seeds of life and let them eat the fruit
Can't you see that He spread love for you
Shed blood for you, cry for and die for you

Willies with mac millies know how you get down
We know the drama you bring whenever you hit town
Just remember when you pray, God is love
Gracious, merciful, forgive even the hardest thugs

Life as we know it, it all begins with Him
Life as we know it, it all ends with Him
If I was you I would never try to pretend with Him
He might spaz and blow it, I'm best friends with him

Lord, you mean the world to me
Before I was born you chose me
You always hear me when I'm calling
Even catch me when I'm falling

You're the closest one to me
I surrender all to thee
I want the whole wide world to see
That we've always been and we'll always be
Best friends

Been two and a half years since my man Big passed
Been two and a half years since my world crashed
I needed help, God gave me the power
Gave me the strength to go face to face with my darkest hour

Looked me in the eyes and ask, "What you doing unhappy?"
"Don't you know why I'm here?" and started shooting at me
Back to the wall, is my faith gonna play out
Never wavered once, gave me no way out

Your time to die, don't even stress the date
You're coming with me, your soul I'm next to take
I told him, "I'm too much blessed with faith"
"And living for Christ" and then he said, "Manifest the great"

All of a sudden, what I'm remembering
Ground started to shake, everything trembling
The power of the truth was shooting through my Timberlands
Here was my Lord Jesus Christ, my best friend again, come on

Lord, you mean the world to me
Before I was born you chose me
You always hear me when I'm calling
Even catch me when I'm falling

You're the closest one to me
I surrender all to thee
I want the whole wide world to see
That we've always been and we'll always be
Best friends

Lord, you mean the world to me
Before I was born you chose me
You always hear me when I'm calling
Even catch me when I'm falling

You're the closest one to me
I surrender all to thee
I want the whole wide world to see
That we've always been and we'll always be
Best friends

Lord, you mean the world to me
Before I was born you chose me
You always hear me when I'm calling
Even catch me when I'm falling

You're the closest one to me
I surrender all to thee
I want the whole wide world to see
That we've always been and we'll always be
Best friends

I love you Jesus
Thank you, forgive me for my trespasses




As I forgive those who trespass against me
Thank you

Overall Meaning

The song "Best Friend" by P.Diddy featuring Mario Winans is a tribute to God and how He has been a constant source of support and love for the singer. The lyrics talk about the ups and downs that the singer has faced in life, the mistakes that were made, and how God has never left his side throughout it all. The singer also acknowledges that God is the love of his life, and he surrenders everything to Him.


The song talks about the importance of faith and how it has helped the singer through difficult times. The lyrics highlight that without faith, nothing is possible, and it is only through God's grace that we can get through life. The singer also talks about how he has been blessed with wisdom and knowledge from God, and how he wants to live right and be taken through life by Him.


The chorus of the song is a testament to the friendship that the singer shares with God. He acknowledges that God means the world to him, and he wants everyone to know that they have always been best friends. The lyrics are an affirmation of how God has been there for the singer through thick and thin, and how he will always be there for him.


Line by Line Meaning

I've seen a lot of things in my life
I have experienced many things and had many ups and downs.


A lot of ups and downs
Many highs and lows.


Made a lot of mistakes
I have committed many errors.


No matter what, you've always been by my side
You have always been there for me.


You've always been my best friend
You have always been my closest companion.


You're the love of my life
You are the one I love most.


You're everything to me
You are my everything.


You never left my side
You have always been there for me.


You're my best friend
You are my closest companion.


I love you so much
I have a deep affection and devotion towards you.


Yes, you are
You truly are.


Since the beginning of time
From the start of the world.


All you did was bless men
You have continuously and endlessly bestowed blessings on humans.


Too young to understand but now you my best friend
In my youth, I did not comprehend your significance, but now I recognize you as my closest companion.


How could they doubt you, never think about you
How could anyone question or disregard your existence and importance.


Don't they know nothing's possible without you
Don't they realize that nothing can be achieved without you.


Faith without fear that's how they raised me
My upbringing instilled in me a fearless faith.


Words of man kill but never phase me
Human words can hurt, but they do not affect me.


Grateful for wisdom that you gave me
I am appreciative of the wisdom you have bestowed upon me.


But still I'm like, dear God I wonder, could you save me?
Despite all this, I sometimes question if you can rescue me.


Too much sinning, gotta be more than plush living
I have committed many sins and know that there must be more to life than material wealth.


Gotta be more than grabbing nines to buck tin in
There must be a greater purpose than resorting to violence and weapons.


Gotta be more than just to lust women
There must be more to love and relationships than just lust and desire.


Gotta be more than platinum Rolexes, 600's and crushed linen
Material possessions such as luxury watches and expensive cars cannot be the sole purpose of life.


Praise your name, I know some of them hate their due
I give you praise and recognize that those who do not honor you will face their consequences eventually.


Judgment day, don't they know they can't escape your crew
On the day of judgment, they will realize that they cannot elude your wrath.


I'm just trying to live right and pray you take me through
I am simply attempting to live a virtuous life and hope that you will guide me through it.


And with this song I dedicate to you, my Lord
I offer this song as a tribute to you, my Lord.


Lord, you mean the world to me
You are of utmost importance and significance to me, Lord.


Before I was born you chose me
You selected me long before my birth.


You always hear me when I'm calling
You are always attentive to my calls and prayers.


Even catch me when I'm falling
You have caught me when I have stumbled or fallen in life.


You're the closest one to me
You are the person who is most near and dear to me.


I surrender all to thee
I relinquish everything to you.


I want the whole wide world to see
I desire for the entire world to witness and recognize your greatness.


That we've always been and we'll always be
You and I have been together always and will remain so.


Best friends
We are the closest of companions.


Sometimes I reminisce and wonder how I made it this far
At times, I reflect and ponder how I have managed to come so far.


Because of you, I'm me, so you the real star
Because of you, I am who I am, hence you are the true star.


Your hindsight, the time's right to get my mind tight
Your insight has illuminated the right time to improve and sharpen my thoughts.


Then give it to you and let it shine bright
I will give it all to you and allow it to radiate brightly.


My best friend, only know how to teach the truth
My closest companion is adept at instructing only the truth.


Plant the seeds of life and let them eat the fruit
He sows the seeds of life and allows them to yield fruit.


Can't you see that He spread love for you
Can't you see that he disseminates love and compassion for you.


Shed blood for you, cry for and die for you
He has shed blood, shed tears, and died for you.


Willies with mac millies know how you get down
Those familiar with violence and weaponry are acquainted with your power.


We know the drama you bring whenever you hit town
We are aware of the commotion and action that inevitably transpires when you arrive.


Just remember when you pray, God is love
Remember that when you pray, God embodies love.


Gracious, merciful, forgive even the hardest thugs
He is benevolent, merciful, and forgives even the most formidable criminals.


Life as we know it, it all begins with Him
Life, as we comprehend it, originates from Him.


Life as we know it, it all ends with Him
Life, as we understand it, terminates with Him.


If I was you I would never try to pretend with Him
If I were you, I would never attempt to deceive Him.


He might spaz and blow it, I'm best friends with him
He may get enraged and react strongly, but I am his closest accomplice.


Been two and a half years since my man Big passed
It has been two and a half years since my friend Big died.


Been two and a half years since my world crashed
It has been two and a half years since my whole world came crumbling down.


I needed help, God gave me the power
I required assistance, and God bestowed upon me his might.


Gave me the strength to go face to face with my darkest hour
He endowed me with the fortitude to confront my most challenging moments.


Looked me in the eyes and asked, "What you doing unhappy?"
He gazed into my soul and inquired, "What is making you unhappy?"


"Don't you know why I'm here?" and started shooting at me
"Don't you understand my purpose?" and commenced firing at me.


Back to the wall, is my faith gonna play out
My faith will be tested in a seemingly impossible situation.


Never wavered once, gave me no way out
I remained steadfast and unwavering without an escape plan.


Your time to die, don't even stress the date
Death will take you when it is your time, and need not worry about the exact date.


You're coming with me, your soul I'm next to take
You will accompany me, and I will take your soul next.


I told him, "I'm too much blessed with faith"
I informed him that I am blessed with an unbreakable faith.


"And living for Christ" and then he said, "Manifest the great"
"And living a life of Christ" and afterward he uttered, "Demonstrate great things."


All of a sudden, what I'm remembering
Suddenly, I recollect something.


Ground started to shake, everything trembling
The ground began to vibrate, and everything began shaking.


The power of the truth was shooting through my Timberlands
The energy of the truth was pulsing through my feet as I wore my Timberland shoes.


Here was my Lord Jesus Christ, my best friend again, come on
I saw my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, my best friend, once again, and rejoiced.


I love you Jesus
I adore you, Jesus.


Thank you, forgive me for my trespasses
Thank you, and please forgive me for my transgressions.


As I forgive those who trespass against me
Just as I pardon those who wrong me.


Thank you
Thank you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: PHILIP LAWRENCE, PHILLIP LAWRENCE, BRUNO MARS, MARIO WINANS, MARIO MENDELL WINANS

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@xgodblesx

I dedicate this to my mum who passed away last week, I'm not on great terms with my family but I love you all no matter whats happening. Love will over come one day.

@metalmark8

Much love to you brother 💙🙏

@hollyevans3716

I am so sorry

@chasefitness4kids221

Sorry for your lost Wayne God bless you bro.

@dallinscheepers4236

😢Blessings to all who have lost loved ones no how you feel awso lost my Dad n bro-in law😢😭💔😭💔!!

@eugenegregory3262

I’m sorry for your loss.

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@lelomanciya2291

This song still moves my heart! 2022♥️💯

@mariuszm168

Me too 🙏❤️

@chrisstrijbosch9318

@@mariuszm168 me too

@metalmark8

First time hearing this since 2000. Not even one minute in and omg, I missed this!

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