"The Best" is one of Turner's most successful and popular singles worldwide. It peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and made it to the top five in the UK, peaking at number 5 and Germany, reaching number 4. Certain editions of Turner's single also included the non-album track "Bold and Reckless", produced by Rupert Hine.
The song is the unofficial club anthem of the Scottish football club Rangers FC, and was played before important matches. "The Best" became even more popular in the UK than in the US, becoming the theme song of the legendary British world champion boxer Chris Eubank. It also became the theme song for the also legendary Brazilian Formula One racer Ayrton Senna.
A version recorded in 1992 as a duet with Jimmy Barnes, titled "Simply the Best", was a Top 40 hit single in Australia, where it was used in a campaign for the New South Wales Rugby League.
Turner's version of this song appears on SingStar 80's on the PS2, and it was also used during the ceremonies the Pittsburgh Penguins held as they retired, un-retired, and re-retired number 66 for Mario Lemieux, and it's also ironic that Lemieux's surname means "the best" in French.
The song was played over the PA system at Madison Square Garden when Mark Messier was presented with the Stanley Cup after the New York Rangers' victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals. The Rangers listened to it before the game.
Tyler's version of the song was used in a tribute video for WWE wrestler Edge that aired on the July 20, 2007 edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
Additionally, Senator Joe Biden used Turner's recording as the theme song for his 2008 campaign for the presidency.
Celine Dion has performed the song live in concert.
The Best
Tina Turner Lyrics
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You come to me, come to me wild and wired
Oh, you come to me, give me everything I need
Give me a life time of promises and a world of dreams
Speak the language of love like you know what it means
Mm, and it can't be wrong, take my heart and make it strong, babe
You're simply the best, better than all the rest
I'm stuck on your heart, I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart, baby, I would rather be dead
In your heart I see the start of every night and every day
In your eyes I get lost, I get washed away
Just as long here in your arms I could be in no better place
You're simply the best, better than all the rest
Better than anyone, anyone I ever met
I'm stuck on your heart, I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart, baby, I would rather be dead
Each time you leave me I start losing control
You're walking away with my heart and my soul
I can feel you even when I'm alone
Oh, baby, don't let go
You're the best, better than all the rest
Better than anyone, anyone I ever met
I'm stuck on your heart
I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart
Baby I would rather be dead
Oh you're the best
The song "The Best" by Tina Turner is a timeless classic that has been covered by countless artists over the years. The lyrics tell the story of a passionate love affair between two people who can't live without each other. The first verse sets the tone as the singer sings about how their heart is on fire and how their lover comes to them "wild and wired." The chorus then proclaims that the lover is "simply the best, better than all the rest, better than anyone I ever met," highlighting the strength and intensity of their relationship.
The second verse continues the theme of the lovers' intense connection, describing how the singer sees the start of every night and day in their lover's heart, and gets washed away in their eyes. The bridge is a passionate plea not to let go of this perfect love, proclaiming that the lover is "walking away with my heart and my soul" and that the singer would rather be dead than tear them apart.
The power and emotion of "The Best" make it an anthem for anyone who has ever experienced the intensity of true love. Its status as a classic has only grown over the years, as it has been used in countless movies, TV shows, and commercials. Tina Turner's incredible vocal performance and the song's memorable chorus have made it a staple of classic rock radio and a beloved song around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I call you when I need you, my heart's on fire
I reach out to you when I need your help because I have intense feelings of love.
You come to me, come to me wild and wired
You rush straight to me when I call, full of energy and urgency.
Oh, you come to me, give me everything I need
You provide me with all the support that I need and more.
Give me a life time of promises and a world of dreams
Promise me that you will always be there for me and make my dreams come true.
Speak the language of love like you know what it means
Communicate with me in the language of love, showing me that you truly understand its meaning.
Mm, and it can't be wrong, take my heart and make it strong, babe
This relationship cannot be bad for me. Instead, please take my heart and make it stronger.
You're simply the best, better than all the rest
You are the best person I have ever known, superior to anyone else.
Better than anyone, anyone I ever met
You are better than anyone else that I have ever encountered in my life.
I'm stuck on your heart, I hang on every word you say
I am deeply connected to your heart, and I pay careful attention to everything you say.
Tear us apart, baby, I would rather be dead
Even the thought of separating from you is unbearable to me.
In your heart I see the start of every night and every day
I can sense the love that you have inside you at all times, shaping every night and every day.
In your eyes I get lost, I get washed away
I lose myself in the beauty of your eyes, feeling swept away by their power.
Just as long here in your arms I could be in no better place
As long as I stay in your loving embrace, I am in the best possible location.
Each time you leave me I start losing control
Whenever you go away from me, I feel like I am losing my grip on things.
You're walking away with my heart and my soul
As you leave, you take a piece of my heart and soul with you.
I can feel you even when I'm alone
Even when I am by myself, I can feel your presence near me.
Oh, baby, don't let go
Please don't leave me, I need you too much.
You're the best, better than all the rest
You truly are the best person in the world, better than anyone else.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Michael Donald Chapman, Holly Knight
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jamesmeek754
RIP TINA TURNER . You’ll always be a legend 🙏🙌
@chrisstyles4630
As she sang it Simply The Best 😔💔
@sorincaiushaller7602
RIP wonderfull big girl
@kaiameteixeira9817
😢
@deborahgautreau8596
@@chrisstyles4630 la meilleure
@KoldingDenmark
R.I.P. Always loved You.
@loubnaunger8486
She's simply the best ❤
@matthewseller3711
My sentiments exactally
@Nick-bh4el
I will always love you
@1061610
You're simply the BEST Tina.