The Best Is Yet To Come

Embracing Tomorrow's Joy: Unveiling the Essence in Bob Dylan's 'The Best Is Yet To Come'
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Lyrics

Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum

Expressing the joy of a fortunate moment, symbolized by picking a plum from the tree of life.

You came along and everything started to hum

Referring to the arrival of someone special that brings a positive change, making everything lively.

Still it's a real good bet the best is yet to come

Despite the current happiness, the anticipation that even better times are ahead.


The best is yet to come and, babe, won't it be fine?

Emphasizing that the most wonderful moments are yet to come, expressing anticipation and optimism.

You think you've seen the sun but you ain't seen it shine

Comparing future happiness to a brighter, unseen sunshine, surpassing any past experiences.


Wait till the warm-up's underway

Encouraging patience for the positive changes to fully unfold, symbolized by a warm-up.

Wait till our lips have met

Highlighting the excitement of the first kiss, a significant moment in a romantic relationship.

And wait till you see that sunshine day

Anticipating a future day filled with sunshine and happiness, suggesting an idealized future.

You ain't seen nothin' yet!

Stating that the best experiences are yet to come, implying that what has been experienced so far is not the peak.


The best is yet to come and, babe, won't it be fine?

Reiterating the expectation of a wonderful future, expressing enthusiasm about what lies ahead.

The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine

Highlighting that the best moments will arrive when the person becomes romantically involved ("come the day you're mine").


Come the day you're mine, I'm gonna teach you to fly

Using the metaphor of teaching someone to fly as a symbol of introducing them to new, exhilarating experiences.

We've only tasted the wine

Indicating that the pleasures of life have only been lightly experienced ("We've only tasted the wine").

We're gonna drain the cup dry

Expressing the desire to fully savor and enjoy life ("drain the cup dry").


Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround

Waiting for the right conditions to fully embrace and appreciate the charms of the person.

You think you've flown before but, baby, you ain't left the ground

Comparing past experiences to incomplete flights, suggesting that true fulfillment is yet to come.


Wait till you're locked in my embrace

Anticipating the closeness and intimacy of an embrace, creating a sense of connection.

Wait till I draw you near

Expressing the anticipation of drawing someone near, emphasizing the intimacy of the relationship.

Wait till you see that sunshine place

Referring to a future moment filled with happiness, symbolized by a place where sunshine is abundant.

Ain't nothin' like it here!

Stressing the uniqueness and incomparable nature of the future happiness.


The best is yet to come and, babe, won't it be fine

Reiterating the belief that the best is yet to come, expressing eagerness for the anticipated positive experiences.

The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine

Affirming that the most wonderful moments will arrive when the person becomes romantically involved.

Come the day you're mine

Repeating the idea that the best is yet to come when the person becomes romantically involved.

And you're gonna be mine

Emphasizing the possessive aspect, indicating a future where the speaker and the person will belong to each other.

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