The Best In Me
The Smooth Jazz All Stars Lyrics
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Someone that turns your heart around
And next thing you know you're closing down the town
Wake up and it's still with you
Even though you left her way across town
Wondering to yourself, "Hey, what've I found?"
When you get caught between the Moon and New York City
If you get caught between the Moon and New York City
The best that you can do
The best that you can do is fall in love
Arthur he does as he pleases
All of his life, he's mastered choice
Deep in his heart, he's just, he's just a boy
Living his life one day at a time
And showing himself a really good time
Laughing about the way they want him to be
When you get caught between the Moon and New York City
I know it's crazy, but it's true
If you get caught between the Moon and New York City
The best that you can do,
The best that you can do is fall in love
When you get caught between the Moon and New York City
I know it's crazy, but it's true
If you get caught between the Moon and New York City
The best that you can do,
The best that you can do is fall in love
"The Best In Me" by The Smooth Jazz All Stars is a song about the power of love and the way it can make us feel alive despite our circumstances. The opening verse talks about finding someone who turns our heart around and how, even when we are physically apart, their presence lingers with us. The line "closing down the town" suggests that this love is all-consuming, and we are willing to stay up all night just to be with our beloved. The chorus then switches to a more universal message about being caught between the Moon and New York City, which could be interpreted as being caught between our dreams and the reality of our lives. However, the message remains the same - the best we can do is fall in love, even when it seems like the odds are against us.
The second verse shifts focus to a character named Arthur who lives life on his own terms, which could be seen as a contrast to the message of the chorus. However, the line "Deep in his heart, he's just, he's just a boy" suggests that even those who appear to be in control of their lives and decisions are still vulnerable in matters of the heart. The chorus is then repeated twice, driving home the idea that falling in love is the best we can do, no matter what challenges we face.
Overall, "The Best In Me" is a romantic and hopeful song that speaks to the universal experience of falling in love and the ways in which it can transform our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in your life you find her
There's someone who comes into your life that changes everything
Someone that turns your heart around
They have the power to completely change how you feel
And next thing you know you're closing down the town
You'll do anything just to be with them
Wake up and it's still with you
They're constantly on your mind
Even though you left her way across town
Distance doesn't matter when you care about someone
Wondering to yourself, 'Hey, what've I found?'
You're in awe of how amazing they are and how lucky you are to have them
Arthur he does as he pleases
A reference to someone who lives life on their own terms
All of his life, he's mastered choice
They make their own decisions and take control of their life
Deep in his heart, he's just, he's just a boy
But at their core, they're still just human with feelings and emotions
Living his life one day at a time
Taking each day as it comes and not worrying too much about the future
And showing himself a really good time
Enjoying life to the fullest
Laughing about the way they want him to be
Not caring about societal expectations and being true to themselves
The best that you can do is fall in love
No matter what life throws your way, love is always the best option
When you get caught between the Moon and New York City
A metaphor for feeling stuck between two different worlds or choices
I know it's crazy, but it's true
It may seem crazy, but these feelings are real and valid
If you get caught between the Moon and New York City
Repeating the metaphor to emphasize the importance of making the right choice
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Aaron W. Lindsey, Marvin L. Sapp
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