In 2007 he toured with saxophonist Dave Koz.
Trivia: Phil Perry composed and wrote a few songs for the anime OVA Riding Bean.
The Best Of Me
Phil Perry Lyrics
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How did I ever let my heart believe
In one who never gave enough to me?
And so many years gone, love that was so wrong
And I can't forget the way it used to be
And how you change the taste of love for me
You were the one romance I've always known in my mind
No one will ever touch me more and I only hope that in return
I might've saved the best of me for you
And we'll have no ending, no, no, if we can hold on
An I think I've come this far because of you
Could be no other love but ours will do
You were my one more chance I never thought I'd find
You were the one romance I've always known in my mind
No one will ever touch me more and I only hope that in return
I might've saved the best of me for you
No one will ever touch me more and I only hope that in return
No matter how much we have to learn
I've saved the best of me for you
The song "The Best Of Me" by Phil Perry is a contemplative ballad that centers on the notion of love and what it means to save the best of oneself for someone special. The introductory lines of the song convey a sense of timelessness, indicating that so many years have passed, yet the singer remembers every aspect of the past love story. The lines "How did I ever let my heart believe/In one who never gave enough to me?" reflect on how the singer once trusted someone who could not reciprocate their love. This part of the song is relatable to most people who have experienced heartbreak, where they look back on the past and wonder how they could have invested so much in someone who did not value them.
Later, the song takes a more hopeful turn, as the singer talks about finding someone who made them believe in the power of love once again. The lyrics "You were my one more chance I never thought I'd find/You were the one romance I've always known in my mind" suggest that the singer had lost faith in love and never thought they would find it again, but they did. The lines "No one will ever touch me more and I only hope that in return/I might've saved the best of me for you" express the idea of giving the best of oneself to someone who values it. The song ends with the sentiment that true love is eternal and never-ending, and that even though there is always something to learn about love, the singer has saved the best of themselves for this new love.
Line by Line Meaning
So many years gone still I remember
Despite the passage of time, I still have vivid memories of the past.
How did I ever let my heart believe
I question my own judgment in trusting someone who didn't deserve it.
In one who never gave enough to me?
I realize that the person I loved didn't reciprocate my feelings.
And so many years gone, love that was so wrong
It's been a long time since we parted ways, but the relationship was never healthy.
And I can't forget the way it used to be
Even though it's over, the memories still linger and affect me.
And how you change the taste of love for me
You had a profound influence on my perception of love and relationships.
You were my one more chance I never thought I'd find
I didn't think I would find someone like you, who gave me another chance at love.
You were the one romance I've always known in my mind
I always imagined a love like ours, and you made it a reality.
No one will ever touch me more and I only hope that in return
I doubt anyone will have as profound an impact on me as you did, and I hope I gave you something equally valuable.
I might've saved the best of me for you
I believe I gave you the best of me, the parts of myself that were worth sharing.
And we'll have no ending, no, no, if we can hold on
As long as we can manage to hold our love together, it will never truly end.
An I think I've come this far because of you
You played a significant role in my journey thus far, and I'm grateful for it.
Could be no other love but ours will do
I don't think I could ever find love like ours again, it was truly unique.
No matter how much we have to learn
Even though we will continue to grow and change, our love can withstand it.
I've saved the best of me for you
I know that the best parts of myself were given to you, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeremy Lubbock, Richard Marx, David Foster
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