Best of Me
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When you were gone and so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Here we lay again
Riding phone lines
To hear that familiar voice
And pictures brought from memory
We reflect on miscomunication
And misunderstandings
And missing each other two
Much too without you, let go
We turn our music down
And we whisper
Say what your thinking right now
Tell me what you thought about
When you were gone and so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Jumping to conclusions
Made me fall away from you
I'm so glad that the truth
Has brought back together me and you
We're sitting on the ground
And we whisper
Say what your thinking outloud
Tell me what you thought about
When you were gone and so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
We turn our music down
And we whisper
We're sitting on the ground
And we whisper
We turn our music down
We're sitting on the ground
And next time I'm in town
We will kiss girl
We will kiss girl
Tell me what you thought about
When you were gone and so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't
Feeling that we can't
We're not ready to give up
We got older but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
The starting lines of the song "Best Of Me" are about longing and reflecting on past memories of a relationship that has gone awry. The lyrics hint at a sense of regret and a desire to reconnect with the person who has been absent from the singer's life. The chorus emphasizes the notion that the worst is over and that the person who has been away can now have the best of the singer. There is a sense of youthful abandon that permeates the song as the singers declare that they are still young and have not yet outgrown the feeling of not giving up.
The two people who have been separated by distance or misunderstanding connect over the phone and recall past memories. They sit down together and whisper to each other, reflecting on their past mistakes and jumpiness to conclusions. They acknowledge that their miscommunication has led them to miss each other too much without giving up. They sit on the ground together and talk about their thoughts out loud. The ending of the song suggests a hopeful reunion, as they determine to kiss the next time they're in town.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what you thought about
Asks the listener to share their thoughts and feelings while they were away and alone
When you were gone and so alone
Asks the listener to reflect on their time alone and without the singer
The worst is over
Assurance that the difficult times have passed
You can have the best of me
Offering the listener the artist's best qualities and efforts
We got older but we're still young
Acknowledging the passage of time, but still feeling youthful and alive
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Despite challenges and changes, the singer and listener remain committed to each other and their connection
Here we lay again
The singer and listener are once again in a familiar situation
On two separate beds
Physical distance between the artist and listener
Riding phone lines
Using technology to stay in touch and maintain communication
To hear that familiar voice
Seeking comfort in the sound of the other person's voice
And pictures brought from memory
Reflecting on past experiences and shared memories
We reflect on miscomunication
In retrospect, the artist and listener acknowledge past misunderstandings and lack of clear communication
And misunderstandings
The singer and listener did not always understand each other
And missing each other two
Feeling the absence of the other person
Much too without you, let go
Unable to move on from thoughts of the other person
We turn our music down
Creating a quiet, intimate space for conversation
And we whisper
Speaking softly and intimately
Jumping to conclusions
Making assumptions without all the facts
Made me fall away from you
Jumping to conclusions harmed the singer's relationship with the listener
I'm so glad that the truth
Grateful to have learned the truth
Has brought back together me and you
The truth has helped the artist and listener reconcile
We're sitting on the ground
Creating a relaxed, informal atmosphere
Say what your thinking outloud
Encourages the listener to vocalize their thoughts and feelings
Feeling that we can't
Despite challenges, the artist and listener still believe in their connection
We're not ready to give up
Despite challenges, the singer and listener remain committed to each other and their connection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Golla, Thomas Gryskiewicz, Kenneth Vasoli, Matthew Watts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jermainerucker2027
I’m 34 now so I was around 13 when this came out
I’ll always be sad that this band was never bigger
Reminds me of those years of skating all day outside than coming home to watch music videos
Before everyone had phones
When this song came out only one of my friends had a cell phone lol
Miss this days
We definitely did get older
@MESSEDUPEVERYTHING
tell me what you thought about
when you were gone and so alone
the worst is over
you can have the best of me
we got older but we're still young
we never grew out of this feeling that we wont give up
here we lay again
on two seperate beds
riding two phone lines
to hear familiar voice
and pictures brought from memory
we reflect on miscomunication
an misunderstadings
and missing each other two
much too without you, let go
we turn our music down
and we whisper
say wat your thinking right now
tell me what you thought about when you were gone and so alone
the worst is over
but you can have the best of me
we got older but we're still young
we never grew out this feeling that we wont give up
jumping to conclusions
made me fall away from you
i'm so glad that the truth
has brought back together me and you
we're sitting on the ground
and we whisper
say what your thinking outloud
tell me what you thought about when you were gone and so alone
the worst is over
but you can have the best of me
we got older but we're still young
we never grew out this feeling that we wont give up
we turn our music down
and we whisper
we're sitting on the ground
and we whisper
we turn our music own
we're sitting on the ground
and the next time im in town
we will kiss girl
we will kiss girl
tell me what you thought about when you were gone and so alone
the worst is over
but you can have the best of me
we got older but we're still young
we never grew out this feeling that we wont
feeling that we cant
we're not ready to give up
we got older but we're still yong
we never grew out of this feling that we wont give up
@bettersilence
"The Best Of Me"
Tell me what you thought about when you were gone
And so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older
But we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Here we lay again
On two separate beds
Riding phone lines
To meet a familiar voice
And pictures drawn from memory
We reflect on miscommunications
And misunderstandings
And missing each other too
Much to have had to let go
We turn our music down
And we whisper
"Say what you're thinking right now"
Tell me what you thought about when you were gone
And so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older
But we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Jumping to conclusions
Made me fall away from you
I'm so glad that the truth
Has brought back together me and you
We're sitting on the ground and we whisper
"Say what you're thinking out loud"
Tell me what you thought about when you were gone
And so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older
But we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
Turn our music down
And we whisper
We're sitting on the ground
And we whisper
We turn our music down
We're sitting on the ground
The next time I'm in town
We will kiss girl
We will kiss girl
Tell me what you thought about when you were gone
And so alone
The worst is over
You can have the best of me
We got older
But we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't
Feeling that we can't
We're not ready to give up
We got older, but we're still young
We never grew out of this feeling that we won't give up
@lifegoeson676
2024, is anyone here,,,, plz raise your hand.
@abbiescott3819
🙋♀️
@brantisonfire
I’m gonna call the fkn cops!
@bon2yan88
is this a classroom?
@lifegoeson676
hahah
@xsorrowfulxazraelx
meeeeeee
@mantistoboggan6540
I’m 40 years old and an airline captain. I still listen to this song as much as I did 20 years ago. Don’t ever grow up.
@MattEvans529
43 here and I can't agree more. Stay safe up there, bro.
@SafeGerm
@@MattEvans529 29 about to turn 30. "We got older but we're still young" resonates man lol
@ashleydamm7683
This!!