Best Of Me
Paul and The Patients Lyrics


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Precious flower in my hand
I wanted love always at my command
But in you saw a freedom light
That I could smother if I hold on tight

So say what you want
Do what you can
But save the best for me

You're my home you're my resting place
The shadow where I hide this face
You have opened up the freedom door
I know you well but I'm wanting more

So be who you are
Do what you will
But save the best for me

I feel your love washing over me
You're here with me
Healing water wash over me
You're here with me

So say what you want
And be who you are
Do what you will




But save the best for me
I'll save the best for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paul and The Patients’ "Best of Me" talks about a precious flower that Paul holds in his hand, which symbolizes his desire for love to always be under his control, but he realizes that he cannot smother it by holding on too tight. He values the freedom he found in this person and doesn't want to lose it. The person who he is with represents his home and his resting place. However, he yearns for more than just being with them. He understands that people should be themselves, but he asks them to save the best for him, and he promises to do the same. The song is a reflection on the balance between freedom and love.


The philosopher Hegel believed that love involves both attraction and repulsion, and this is what the song represents. There is a sense of balance in the song between the idea of embracing love and the freedom of choice. The song relays the idea of needing to find a balance between holding on and letting go to truly discover the best version of oneself. It speaks to the idea that love is not about controlling someone; it's about accepting them for who they are.


Line by Line Meaning

Precious flower in my hand
I have something beautiful and delicate in my possession.


I wanted love always at my command
I desired to have control over love, to have it on my terms.


But in you saw a freedom light
But in you, I saw the potential for freedom and independence.


That I could smother if I hold on tight
However, if I cling too tightly to you, I might suffocate that freedom.


So say what you want
Express yourself honestly,


Do what you can
Achieve all that you're capable of.


But save the best for me
But save the most special parts of yourself for me.


You're my home you're my resting place
You provide me with comfort and security, and feel like a sanctuary.


The shadow where I hide this face
I can be vulnerable around you, and reveal aspects of myself I normally conceal.


You have opened up the freedom door
You have empowered and liberated me to be myself.


I know you well but I'm wanting more
I'm familiar with who you are, but I'm eager to discover more about you.


So be who you are
Remain true to yourself.


Do what you will
Pursue your dreams and do what makes you happy.


But save the best for me
But keep some of your best qualities and experiences for me to share with you.


I feel your love washing over me
I am deeply moved by the intensity of your love.


You're here with me
Your presence is comforting and reassuring.


Healing water wash over me
Your love and support has the power to heal and rejuvenate me.


So say what you want
Speak your truth and express yourself honestly.


And be who you are
Be true to yourself.


Do what you will
Pursue your dreams and do what makes you happy.


But save the best for me
But keep some of your best qualities and experiences for me to share with you.


I'll save the best for you
I promise to give you my very best in return.




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@malutz1

Honestly, this might be one of the healthiest relationships portrayed on this show

@WalterLiddy

Surely not. He enables her narcissism.

@malutz1

@@WalterLiddy But, have you seen the other relationships?

@anatormality5629

What about Liz and Criss

@mightyobserver12

@@WalterLiddy true enabLeR

@leif1075

@@WalterLiddy not really not a lot at least i dont think..

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@amcdo224

"You're being another woman behind my back?!" - what even was this show.

@mreyes5974

Withextrabacon Absolute genius

@larapalma3744

Hilarious

@kkibela

This is the kind of crack that a new generation will be raised on.. God help us lol.. Def no need for drugs at that point..

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