Lyrical Breakdown of Best Thing I Never Had - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Best Thing I Never Had" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Beyoncé weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Best Thing I Never Had" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Beyoncé employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Beyoncé's narrative.

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What goes around, comes back around, hey (my baby)

What goes around, comes back around, (my) hey (my baby)

I say, what goes around, comes back around, hey (my baby)

What goes around, comes back around

There was a time

I thought that you did everything right

No lies, no wrong

Boy, I must've been out of my mind

So when I think of the time that I almost loved you

You showed your ass and I, I saw the real you

Thank God, you blew it

I thank God, I dodged the bullet

I'm so over you

So, baby, good lookin' out

I wanted you bad

I'm so through with that

'Cause honestly, you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)

You turned out to be the (best thing I never had)

And I'm gon' always be the (best thing you never had)

Oh, yeah, I bet it sucks to be you right now

So sad, you're hurt

Boohoo, oh, did you expect me to care?

You don't deserve my tears

I guess that's why they ain't there

When I think that there was a time that I almost loved you

You showed your ass and baby, yes, I saw the real you

Thank God, you blew it

I thank God, I dodged the bullet

I'm so over you

Baby, good lookin' out

I wanted you bad

I'm so through with that

'Cause honestly, you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)

I said, you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)

Mm, and I'll never be the (best thing you never had)

Oh, baby, I bet it sucks to be you right now

I know you want me back

It's time to face the facts that I'm the one that's got away

Lord knows that it would take another place, another time

Another world, another life

Thank God, I found the good in goodbye

I used to want you so bad

I'm so through with that

'Cause honestly, you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)

Oh, you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)

And I will always be the (best thing you never had)

Ooh, best thing you never had

I used to want you so bad

I'm so through with that

'Cause honestly, you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)

Oh, you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)

Ooh, I will never be the (best thing you never had)

Oh, baby, I bet it sucks to be you right now

(What goes around, comes back around)

(What goes around, comes back around)

Bet it sucks to be you right now

(What goes around, comes back around)

I bet it sucks to be you right now

(What goes around, comes back around)

I bet it sucks to be you right now (ooh)