You Bring Out the Best In Me
Vanessa Bell Armstrong Lyrics


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I thought that I could make it, thought I was doing just fine.
But when my heart was breaking, you were just in time.
I never knew that I could feel this way, oh what a change your love has made.
You bring out the best in me always, I thank you!

Oh how I long to see you, there’s burning inside, ooh, ooh
Every since I met you, you’ve been first in my life (you’ve been first in my life)
You said you never go, I need your love, I want the world to know!
You bring out the best in me always;
(The best) I thank you, (you and I) yeah, yeah, yeah
You bring out the best in me always; (The best) yes you do (in me)

If it wasn’t for your love, tell me where would I be?
Never knew so much joy so amazing to me!
When all hope was gone, your love lifted me!
Turned my life around with one touch of your hand!
You bring out the best in me! (The best) Youuuuuu!
You bring out, you bring it out, bring out the best in me
You, you, you, you, you, you bring out boy! Heyyyyyy!

(You bring out the best in me) I love you, I love you, you love me (The best)
You bringing out the joy, (You and I) I got so much joy!
You bring out the best in me
You bring it out, nothing but the best, (The best)
You won’t settle for nothing less, (in me) oh yeah
(You bring out the best in me) You bring out the best in me
I’m so glad that you do, that you do, (The best)
that you do, you do, you do (You and I)
Oh you bring out the best (in me);
I didn’t know which way to go, which way to turn (The best)
You told me, you would be there (in me) always,
(You bring out the best in me)




Every day, every hour (The best) oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (You and I)
You bring out the best (in me), the best, the best

Overall Meaning

The song β€œYou Bring Out the Best in Me” by Vanessa Bell Armstrong is a powerful love song which highlights the transformative nature of love. The opening lines of the song talk about how the singer thought she was doing just fine but when her heart was breaking, the person she is in love with came in time to save her. This indicates that the powerful force of love has been instrumental in changing the character of the singer. As the song progresses, we can see that the person she is in love with has not only transformed her, but has helped her become the best version of herself. The chorus emphasizes this point – that this person brings out the best in her and she is forever grateful to him/her.


The second verse highlights the deep connection between the two lovers. The singer talks about the burning desire she has to see the person she is in love with, and how this person has been the first priority in her life ever since they met. The person assures her that he/she will never leave her and this love will always be a constant in her life. The third verse emphasizes the transformative nature of love, where the singer talks about how her lover’s love has lifted her when all hope was gone and turned her life around with one touch of his/her hand.


Overall, the song is a beautiful love song that highlights the true transformative power of love. The singer goes from a place of despair and hopelessness to a place of immense joy and gratitude, and this transformation has been made possible only by the power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought that I could make it, thought I was doing just fine.
I believed I could handle things on my own, but I was wrong and struggling.


But when my heart was breaking, you were just in time.
You came into my life when I needed you the most and helped heal my heart.


I never knew that I could feel this way, oh what a change your love has made.
I didn't realize how much love could impact me until you changed my life.


You bring out the best in me always, I thank you!
You consistently bring out my best qualities and I am grateful for you.


Oh how I long to see you, there’s burning inside, ooh, ooh
I deeply desire to be near you and my love for you is intense.


Every since I met you, you’ve been first in my life (you’ve been first in my life)
Ever since we met, you have been the most important person in my life.


You said you never go, I need your love, I want the world to know!
You promised to always be there for me and your love is essential to me, and I want everyone to know that.


You bring out the best in me always; (The best) I thank you, (you and I) yeah, yeah, yeah
You always bring out my best qualities, and I am thankful for you, always.


You bring out the best in me always; (The best) yes you do (in me)
You bring out the best in me every time, and I am grateful for your presence in my life.


If it wasn’t for your love, tell me where would I be?
I wonder where I would be in life if you had not loved me.


Never knew so much joy so amazing to me!
I have never experienced such incredible joy before; it's amazing.


When all hope was gone, your love lifted me!
Your love saved me when I had lost all hope.


Turned my life around with one touch of your hand!
Your touch changed my life completely!


You bring out the best in me! (The best) Youuuuuu!
You bring out my best qualities, and I appreciate you very much!


You bring out, you bring it out, bring out the best in me
You bring out my best qualities effortlessly, and I am grateful for that.


You, you, you, you, you, you bring out boy! Heyyyyyy!
You truly bring out the best in me, and I am glad that you are in my life.


(You bring out the best in me) I love you, I love you, you love me (The best)
I love you, and you love me too; we bring out the best in each other.


You bringing out the joy, (You and I) I got so much joy!
You bring me so much joy, and I am grateful for our relationship.


You bring out the best in me
You consistently bring out my best qualities, and I am thankful for that.


You bring it out, nothing but the best, (The best)
You bring out nothing but the best in me, and I appreciate that.


You won’t settle for nothing less, (in me) oh yeah
You only accept the best from me, and I respect that.


(You bring out the best in me) You bring out the best in me
You consistently bring out the best in me.


I’m so glad that you do, that you do, (The best)
I am happy that you bring out my best qualities.


that you do, you do, you do (You and I)
I am grateful that we bring out the best in each other.


Oh you bring out the best (in me);
You bring out my best qualities with ease.


I didn’t know which way to go, which way to turn (The best)
I was lost and didn't know what to do, but you helped me find my way.


You told me, you would be there (in me) always,
You promised to always be there for me.


Every day, every hour (The best) oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (You and I)
Every day and every hour, we bring out the best in each other.


You bring out the best (in me), the best, the best
You bring out my best qualities, and I am grateful for that.




Writer(s): Glenn Phillip Jones, Loris Holland, Cyril Loris Neil Holland

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Dee Johnson

This song brings peace πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈ to my soulπŸ‘πŸ½

mooky

That run @ 3:03 gets me everytime. Jesus! Top 5 gospel albums ever.

Doctor Williams

I agree... I first heard of Vanessa Bell Armstrong in 1987 while I was attending Alabama State University! πŸ˜ƒ

klmllgood

This song is a blessing!!

ThrowbackSoul

This is what I was listening to in 1980's. Still sounds amazing. Lets give thanks that we are still here in 2015 to enjoys this anointed voice.Β 

Marsha Oden

Amen

Sharika Grant

And in 2023πŸ’ƒπŸ½β€οΈπŸ™πŸ½

Chandra C.

This song here has me feeling so beautiful and blessed to know that God is working in and on me for The Best In Me....

stun969

She is such an extraodinary singer today that we forget how she exploded onto the R&B and gospel scene many yrs ago. I'm sure she was one of the first gospel singers to have their music to be played in steady rotation on the R&B stations. Now days they hand out Lifetime Achievement Awards to babies in the industry. Vanessa deserves one and has the history to prove it.

Firecrasher715

😲 12 years ago

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