The Best
Tina Turner Lyrics


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I call you when I need you, my heart's on fire
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
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

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

Overall Meaning

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

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