The Finest
SOS Band ft. Alexander O'Neal Lyrics
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You learn to hold on
You learn to appreciate
The finer things in life, the finest
If I had a chance
I'd always choose love
Up or down, good or bad, I don't mind
My friends say I'm lucky
To have someone as good as you
My love's understanding
Understanding how to hold on to you
After all that we've been through
Time won't change the way I feel about you
Out of all the loves before
You're the finest I'll ever know (finest I ever)
If I had to choose
I'd be by myself
I want to be in love
But with nobody else, uh
Time flies when you're with me
Goes so slow whenever you're away
Make up my mind and I'm positive (a better love)
A better love will never come my way
After all that we've been through (mm, hm)
Time won't change the way I feel about you (mm, mm)
Out of all the loves before (mm, hm, hm)
You're the finest I'll ever know (finest I ever)
After all that we've been through (that we've been through)
Time won't change the way I feel about you
Out of all the loves before
You're the finest I'll ever know (finest I ever)
Know (know)
You keep me in love (you keep me in love)
I'm lost (you're lost)
Just call me, I'll come (just call me and I'll come)
No other love before (no other love)
Could do what you do (could do what you do)
A little so much (oh)
So much more from you (much more)
No one else will do (no one else will do)
There's no substitute
Your love's the finest love I've ever know, oh, oh, oh.
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest I've seen
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest one for me
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest I've seen
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest one for me
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest I've seen
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest one for me (oh)
After all (oh) that we've been through (that we've been through)
Time won't change (change) the way I feel about you (no, no, no, no)
Out of all (hm) the loves before (the finest love)
You're the finest (uh huh) I'll ever know (finest I ever)
After all (oh) that we've been through (that we've been through)
Time won't change the way I feel about you
Out of all the loves before (out of all the loves I had before)
You're the finest (yes, you are) I'll ever know (finest I ever)
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest I've seen
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest one for me
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest I've seen
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The SOS Band ft. Alexander O'Neal's song The Finest is a classic R&B track that celebrates the power of love and the joy of appreciating the finer things in life. The lyrics speak to a deep emotional bond between two people who have been through a lot together, and are still committed to staying in love. The opening lines "As life goes on, you learn to hold on" suggest that the song is a reflection on the ups and downs of life, and the importance of having someone to rely on during tough times. The chorus "Out of all the loves before, you're the finest I'll ever know" emphasizes the idea that love is the most important thing in life, and that finding the right person to share it with is a precious gift.
The second verse reinforces the message of the song and acknowledges that love is not always easy, but it is always worth it. The lines "If I had to choose, I'd be by myself, I want to be in love, but with nobody else" suggest that the singer has been through some difficulties and heartbreak in the past, but is still optimistic about finding true love. The bridge "No other love before, could do what you do, a little so much, so much more from you, no one else will do, there's no substitute" reinforces the idea that the partner is unique and special, and that their love is irreplaceable.
Overall, The Finest is a romantic and uplifting ode to the power of love and the joy of finding someone special. The lyrics showcase a deep emotional connection between two people who have been through thick and thin together, and are still committed to staying in love. The song's catchy melody, infectious beat, and soulful vocals make it a classic R&B track that remains popular to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
As life goes on
As time passes by
You learn to hold on
You learn to persevere through tough times
You learn to appreciate
You start to have a greater understanding and recognition of
The finer things in life, the finest
The best and most valuable things in life
If I had a chance
If I ever had an opportunity
I'd always choose love
Love is the most important thing to me
Up or down, good or bad, I don't mind
No matter the circumstances or challenges, I am willing to endure it with love
Just as long as it's real
As long as the love is genuine and authentic
My friends say I'm lucky
My friends think I am fortunate
To have someone as good as you
To have someone as wonderful as you in my life
My love's understanding
My love is empathetic and patient
Understanding how to hold on to you
Knowing how to keep you close and never let you go
After all that we've been through
Despite all the challenges we've faced
Time won't change the way I feel about you
My love for you is unwavering and enduring
Out of all the loves before
Compared to all the previous loves I've had
You're the finest I'll ever know (finest I ever)
You are the best I've ever had and nothing can compare
If I had to choose
If I had to make a decision
I'd be by myself
I would rather be alone
I want to be in love
But I still desire to have love in my life
But with nobody else, uh
But I only want to love you and no one else
Time flies when you're with me
The time we spend together goes by quickly
Goes so slow whenever you're away
The time apart feels like it's dragging on forever
Make up my mind and I'm positive (a better love)
I have made a decision and I am confident that there is no better love than what we have
A better love will never come my way
There is no love that can compare to what we share
You keep me in love
You are the reason why I am constantly in love
I'm lost
I feel disoriented without you
Just call me, I'll come
Just reach out to me and I will be there
No other love before
No previous love that I've had
Could do what you do
None of them could match what you bring to the table
A little so much (oh)
A little of what you give goes such a long way
So much more from you (much more)
You bring so much more than what I could have ever asked for
No one else will do
I don't want anyone else
There's no substitute
No one can replace what you mean to me
Your love's the finest love I've ever know, oh, oh, oh.
The way you love me is the best I have ever experienced
Oh, baby, you're the finest
You, my love, are the absolute best
The finest I've seen
Nothing can compare to how wonderful you are
The finest one for me
You are the best person for me
Lyrics Ā© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS
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@MarcG7424
Alexander O'Neal had one of those unmistakable crooner voices you know it anywhere
@user-vb7gi7ct3v
Yes he did I was ten I think that I was ten when this song came out or 12 I can not remember what year that it came out
@rodneylittlejr.2018
The S.O.S. Band was one of the most unappreciated bands in the 1980s. You have EWF....you have Kool & The Gang....but this group was right there with those other superbands.
@theloverswineverytime1625
Word. SOS was FA REAL.
@tbee1575
Say it again!!! Saw them in concert and almost passed out!! š
@nickj3513
Rodney Little Jr don't forget about Midnight Star, Atlantic Star, Gap Band and Phil Collins and Genius!!
@anthonybaker7014
But that wasn't Alexander O'Neil face
@IRON5
I'll throw Slave in there too as being an underrated band of the 80s as well...
@islandsurveyor
Wow! Never seen Alexander O'Neal at this age before today. Still sounding good in 2023.
@StacyDaFunkBoogie
Sheās one of the best vocalist ever, smooth as silk!