The Best Of Me
Echoes of Love Lost: Jason Aldean's Emotional Journey in 'The Best Of Me'
Lyrics
I found a box of memories
I discovered a box filled with memories.
Read a letter dropped a tear where you signed your name
I read a letter and shed a tear where you signed your name.
And turnin the page smearing the ink and the love always
Turning the page, smearing the ink, reflecting on the enduring love.
Girl I always start this way
I consistently begin this way.
Then I end up in a bottle screaming out your name
Eventually, I end up in a state of intoxication, shouting your name.
And punching the walls, carrying on like I've gone insane
Engaging in destructive behavior, expressing insanity.
In the mirror I can see the man that just shook his head with no remorse
Observing the regretful reflection in the mirror.
Watched an angel crying tears packing all her things as she walked out the door
Witnessing an angel crying, packing belongings, and leaving.
Cause there ain't nothing like a memory
Memories are powerful, especially when overwhelming like a hurricane.
When it's coming on strong like a hurricane
Describing the intensity of impactful memories.
How can love like that just up and walk away
Expressing disbelief at the sudden departure of a strong love.
It's killing me baby
The pain of lost love is deeply affecting.
It's got me pouring up another drink
Seeking solace in alcohol, pouring another drink.
Bourbons hittin me hard like a freight train
Strong liquor hits hard, resembling a powerful force like a freight train.
With my back against a wall or on my knees
Feeling cornered, either with my back against the wall or on my knees.
When the worst of your memory gets the best of me
Struggling when the most painful memories resurface.
I remember it all too well
Recalling specific memories, like traveling on route 441 to Milledgeville.
Riding 441 down to Milledgeville
Highlighting a journey down a particular road.
Crossing the bridge as the sun set on lake Sinclair
Describing a picturesque moment at Lake Sinclair.
I couldn't wait to see your smile but all I saw was tears in your pretty eyes
Anticipating joy but seeing tears in your eyes, signaling trouble.
That said it all, it was all down hill from there
Recognizing a turning point for the worse.
And I remember you saying baby please don't give up on me
Remembering a plea not to give up on the relationship.
All but baby this stubborn man is gonna line the bed he made
Despite the plea, acknowledging the consequences of one's actions.
Cause there ain't nothing like a memory
Reiterating the power of impactful memories.
When it's coming on strong like a hurricane
Comparing memories to a forceful hurricane.
How can love like that just up and walk away
Expressing disbelief at the abrupt end of a strong love.
It's killing me baby
The emotional pain is overwhelming.
It's got me pouring up another drink
Seeking comfort in alcohol, pouring another drink.
Bourbons hittin me hard like a freight train
Strong liquor hits hard, resembling a powerful force like a freight train.
With my back against a wall or on my knees
Feeling cornered, either with my back against the wall or on my knees.
When the worst of your memory gets the best of me
Struggling when the most painful memories resurface.
Cause there ain't nothing like a memory
Reiterating the power of impactful memories.
When it's coming on strong like a hurricane
Comparing memories to a forceful hurricane.
How can love like that just up and walk away
Expressing disbelief at the abrupt end of a strong love.
It's killing me baby
The emotional pain is overwhelming.
It's got me pouring up another drink
Seeking comfort in alcohol, pouring another drink.
Bourbons hittin me hard like a freight train
Strong liquor hits hard, resembling a powerful force like a freight train.
With my back against a wall or on my knees
Feeling cornered, either with my back against the wall or on my knees.
When the worst of your memory gets the best of me
Struggling when the most painful memories resurface.
Whoooaaaa gets the best of me
Expressing the overwhelming impact of memories on the speaker.
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