Lyric discussion by Pryncess33 

Cover art for Best of Me lyrics by Chrisette Michele

To me, this song is about maturing and growing as a result of a relationship that has ended. Instead of dwelling on the past, she has decided to look deep inside, find her beauty and self-worth and just be happy. (When you look for the best of your self, you're always guaranteed to feel good).... I love how she acknowledges that what they had was lovely, but it didn't last and now it's time to move on... No hatred, no bad blood, no wishing him any ill will... instead she's going to move forward and open her eyes to a whole new world that's full of possibilities :)

I agree, I also like the bit where she realises how blind she was to have not seen the qualities that he loved about her for herself and how she needs to know for herself such as how beautiful and wonderful she is. No longer needing that validation form him but coming to that asseptance for herself