Best Of My Time
jon-rae and the river Lyrics


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In my eyes
Lets go
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
This figure in my head got me feeling F****** lifeless, stop the fighting, let my whole entire body I can't feel righteous, when there are people around me that won't make it because of the virus, they count on me to fly safely but I'm not a pilot
Yeah
I'm on top my s**t, f*** you mean? They don't really, they don't really yeah
We have been best friends ever since the kindergarten, playground we would hit the target shooting the ball i was honest we were never gonna separate until our holy dying day, but now its come to my whole attention I am so afraid
That, you finally let me go for another person. Cant even stay in contact, I start minding my own business, but somehow I can see a vison, we have been though all the thickness, trials and tribulations how are we just now gonna finish
Next time I call you up I bet you decline (decline)
I text you leave me with no reply (reply) this has been going on now for some time (for some time) I've been tired of it since the jump I stayed polite




But in the end, when I am gone, will we still be friends, or will our souls be lost, this ain't about true shit brotherhood don't wanna get crossed, I really just don't want to sound so soft bro
They don't really f****ing know s**t

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Best Of My Time" by Jon-Rae and The River are laced with raw emotions that delve into the complexities of friendship and mortality. The song begins with the singer feeling lifeless, helpless, and disconnected from the world around them. They feel guilty for not being able to do anything to save the people who have succumbed to the virus. The song hits on one of the most significant themes of our time – isolation and separation from loved ones.


The singer then delves into their friendship, which started since kindergarten. They emphasize how they always thought they would be there for each other until their dying day but now feels afraid as if they can hear the cold hands of death approaching. The theme of mortality runs strong amidst this song. They feel that their friendship is coming to an end as they have been unable to communicate and fear eventually letting each other go. They express a deep reluctance to let the friendship end as they don't want to lose their connection in the afterlife.


The song ends with the singer reflecting on whether their friendship will survive after they are gone. It is an elegy that questions the impermanence of life and its relationships. They realize that these relationships are essential but are not necessarily eternal. Overall, "Best Of My Time" is an emotional gut-punch that speaks to the human condition, the meaning of life, and ultimately, how friendships shape us.


Line by Line Meaning

In my eyes
From my perspective


Lets go
Come with me


Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
An affirmation of enthusiasm


This figure in my head got me feeling F****** lifeless, stop the fighting, let my whole entire body I can't feel righteous, when there are people around me that won't make it because of the virus, they count on me to fly safely but I'm not a pilot
My anxiety is overwhelming and I feel paralyzed by the pandemic. I have responsibilities to others that I am not equipped to handle.


Yeah
An affirmation of confidence


I'm on top my s**t, f*** you mean? They don't really, they don't really yeah
I am successful and don't need anyone's approval.


We have been best friends ever since the kindergarten, playground we would hit the target shooting the ball i was honest we were never gonna separate until our holy dying day, but now its come to my whole attention I am so afraid
We have been close since childhood and promised to remain friends forever, but now I fear we are growing apart.


That, you finally let me go for another person. Cant even stay in contact, I start minding my own business, but somehow I can see a vison, we have been though all the thickness, trials and tribulations how are we just now gonna finish
I suspect you are moving on without me, even though we have been through so much together.


Next time I call you up I bet you decline (decline) I text you leave me with no reply (reply) this has been going on now for some time (for some time) I've been tired of it since the jump I stayed polite
You are avoiding me and it's been going on for a while. I've been patient but I'm getting frustrated.


But in the end, when I am gone, will we still be friends, or will our souls be lost, this ain't about true shit brotherhood don't wanna get crossed, I really just don't want to sound so soft bro
When we die, will we still be friends? This is important to me and I don't want to seem weak by saying so.


They don't really f****ing know s**t
Others are ignorant about my situation.




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Written by: Gregory Perry Jr.

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