The Best Is Yet to Come
Embracing Tomorrow's Joy: The Hidden Message in Nancy Wilson's Song
Lyrics
Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
Expressing the joy of finding something valuable in life, like picking a plum from the tree of life.
You came along and everything's startin' to hum
The arrival of someone special has brought a positive change, making everything come alive.
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
Despite the current goodness, there is confidence that even better times are ahead.
Best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
Anticipation of a wonderful future, emphasizing the optimism about what lies ahead.
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
Comparing past experiences to a dimly seen sun, with the promise of a brighter, more intense future.
Wait till the warm-up's underway
Encouragement to wait for the warm-up, implying that better things will come with time.
Wait till our lips have met
Highlighting the anticipation of a romantic encounter, suggesting a positive change in the relationship.
And wait till you see that sunshine day
Expectation of a bright and happy future, symbolized by a "sunshine day" when everything is going well.
You ain't seen nothin' yet
Assurance that the best is yet to come, emphasizing that current experiences are just a glimpse.
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
Reiterating the belief that the future holds something even more beautiful and fulfilling.
Best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Expressing the idea that the best is yet to come on the day when the person becomes "mine" (in a romantic sense).
Come the day you're mine
Repetition emphasizing the anticipated day when the speaker claims the person as their own.
I'm gonna teach you to fly
Metaphorically promising to teach the person to "fly," suggesting personal growth and shared experiences.
We've only tasted the wine
Comparing past experiences to tasting wine, indicating there's more depth and richness to be explored in the future.
We're gonna drain the cup dry
Expressing the intention to fully experience life together, implying the best is yet to come.
Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
Encouraging patience until the right moment when the person's charms align with the speaker's affections.
You think you've flown before, but baby, you ain't left the ground
Suggesting that previous experiences, though thought to be significant, were just a prelude to something more profound.
Wait till you're locked in my embrace
Anticipating a future moment of closeness and emotional connection, symbolized by being "locked in my embrace."
Wait till I draw you near
Expressing the desire to draw the person nearer, emphasizing the intimacy that is yet to be fully realized.
Wait till you see that sunshine place
Expectation of a bright and joyful future, comparing it to a "sunshine place" that holds unmatched happiness.
Ain't nothin' like it here
Emphasizing the uniqueness and incomparability of the anticipated positive experiences in the future.
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
Reiteration of the belief that the best is yet to come, underscoring the anticipated greatness of future moments.
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Repeating the idea that the best is yet to come, particularly on the day when the person becomes romantically involved.
Come the day you're mine
Repeating the emphasis on the anticipated day when the speaker claims the person as their own.
And you're gonna be mine
Concluding with the assertion that the person will belong to the speaker in the future.
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