The Best Is Yet to Come
Unveiling Tomorrow's Joy: Shirley Horn's 'The Best Is Yet to Come'
Lyrics
Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
Expressing the discovery of something wonderful in life.
You came along and everything's startin' to hum
Highlighting the positive impact of the partner on life, bringing joy.
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
Despite current happiness, there's a belief that greater joy awaits in the future.
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
Anticipating a splendid future and expressing excitement about it.
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
Comparing previous experiences to a limited view of happiness, implying deeper joy ahead.
Wait 'til the warm-up's underway
Encouraging patience until a positive change or event occurs.
Wait 'til our lips have met
Delaying gratification until a romantic moment when lips meet.
Wait 'til you see that sunshine day
Anticipation of a bright and happy future day.
Ain't nothing like it yet
Emphasizing the uniqueness and incomparability of the awaited experience.
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
Reiterating the belief that the best is yet to come, expressing enthusiasm.
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Looking forward to a future day when the partner belongs to the speaker.
Come the day you're mine
Repetition for emphasis on the awaited moment of union.
I'm gonna teach you to fly
Symbolic expression of teaching and guiding the partner towards new experiences.
We've only tasted the wine
Indicating that they have only begun to explore the richness of life.
We're gonna drain the cup dry
Planning to savor life to the fullest extent.
Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
Waiting for the right moment when the partner's charms are perfect for an embrace.
You think you've flown before, but you ain't left the ground
Comparing past experiences to a limited understanding of love.
Wait 'til you're locked in my embrace
Emphasizing the anticipation of an intimate moment in an embrace.
Wait 'til I draw you near
Expressing the longing to draw the partner near during the awaited moment.
Wait 'til you've seen that sunshine place
Anticipating the experience of a joyful and sunny place in the future.
Ain't nothin' like it here
Comparing the future happiness to any previous experiences.
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
Reiteration of the belief that the best is yet to come, expressing excitement.
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Looking forward to the future day when the partner becomes the speaker's.
Come the day you're mine
Repetition for emphasis on the anticipated day of union.
Come the day you're mine
-The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
Closing statement expressing enthusiasm for the anticipated positive future.
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