If I could only read your mind
Then I could be the one you need
I'm really good at taking care of everybody else but me
Maybe if I act real nice
Maybe if I smile real big
Maybe I could change the shape of who I am 'til I fit in
I guess I lost myself
Trying to be somebody else
So I'll sing a song that only I can sing
A melody nobody knows but me
A million things I could pretend to be
But maybe best thing I can be is me
Maybe the best thing
Maybe the best thing
Maybe the best thing I can be is me
If I ever show my face
Nothing left to hide behind
Would anybody stay right here with me no matter what they find
It's easier to shut my mouth
It's easier to just agree
To put my heart inside a box, turn the lock and hide the key
I guess I lost myself
Trying to be somebody else
So I'll sing a song that only I can sing
A melody nobody knows but me
A million things I could pretend to be
Maybe best thing I can be is me
I have something to say
I can't keep it inside
The worlds needs more people
Who are truly alive
And I have a voice
And I have a name
This life is a gift
It's not a mistake
Oh I have to believe
I'm not a mistake
So I'll sing a song that only I can sing
A melody nobody knows but me
A million things I could pretend to be
Maybe best thing I can be is me
Maybe the best thing (Maybe the best thing)
Maybe the best thing
Maybe the best thing I can be is me
Maybe the best thing (Maybe the best thing)
Maybe the best thing
Maybe the best thing I can be is me
"The Best Thing" by JJ Heller is a beautiful and empowering song that speaks to the struggles many of us face in trying to be someone we're not in order to fit in or please others. With heartfelt lyrics and a catchy melody, Heller encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and find contentment in being who God created them to be.
The song begins with the realization that trying to read someone's mind or be the person they want us to be is exhausting. Heller sings, "If I could only read your mind, then I could be the one you need. I'm really good at taking care of everybody else but me." This sentiment resonates with many who find themselves constantly putting others' needs before their own, losing sight of their own identity in the process.
Heller goes on to express a desire to change herself in order to fit in and gain acceptance. She sings, "Maybe if I act real nice, maybe if I smile real big, maybe I could change the shape of who I am 'til I fit in." This vulnerability and longing for belonging is something many can relate to. We often feel the pressure to conform to societal standards or the expectations of others, losing sight of our true selves in the process.
However, as the song progresses, Heller realizes that she has lost herself in the pursuit of being someone else. She sings, "I guess I lost myself trying to be somebody else." This realization is a turning point in the song, as she begins to embrace her uniqueness and search for her true identity.
In the chorus, Heller declares, "So I'll sing a song that only I can sing, a melody nobody knows but me. A million things I could pretend to be, but maybe the best thing I can be is me." These words are a powerful reminder that each of us has a unique voice and purpose in this world. We don't need to pretend to be someone we're not or conform to societal expectations. God created us with specific gifts and talents, and it is when we embrace our true selves that we can make the greatest impact.
The message of "The Best Thing" aligns with several Scripture verses that encourage believers to embrace their identity in Christ. One such verse is Psalm 139:14, which says, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." This verse reminds us that we are intricately designed by God and that we should praise Him for who He created us to be.
Another verse that relates to the theme of the song is Ephesians 2:10, which says, "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." This verse reinforces the idea that we have a unique purpose and that we should embrace our true selves in order to fulfill the good works that God has prepared for us.
In conclusion, "The Best Thing" by JJ Heller is a heartfelt and empowering song that encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and find contentment in being who God created them to be. With relatable lyrics and a catchy melody, Heller reminds us that we don't need to conform to societal standards or the expectations of others. Instead, we should embrace our uniqueness and use our God-given gifts to make a difference in the world. This song serves as a reminder that the best thing we can be is ourselves.
