“Best I Can” is Jack’s first official single following his appearance on NBC’s hit songwriting competition “Songland”. Contrary to popular belief, the single is about leaving his tumultuous history working in boy-bands as a teen.
[Verse 1]
My back is tired
From carrying the weight of us
And my arms are giving out
From holding us up
The city's on fire
It started with the two of us
So I’m packing it up, and I'm getting out
While I still can
[PRE-Chorus]
Hey
We had a good long run, didn't we?
We should quit while we still play nice
We had some real good times, didn’t we?
Didn't we?
[Chorus]
When it ends tonight, I bet I'll sleep just fine
Knowing I did the best I can
Might hurt a little now, but come the morning light
Maybe then you will understand
I'm your light, I'm your favorite song
You won't know this until I'm gone
When it ends tonight I know I'll be alright
’Cause I did the best I can
[Verse 2]
Bent over backwards
Guess you never saw (All I did, all I’ve done)
The time and attention
I swear I gave it all (And what'd I get? I got none)
[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t get self righteous
But my body can't take another day
But hey, we had some real good fun, didn't we?
Didn't we?
[Chorus]
When it ends tonight, I bet I’ll sleep just fine
Knowing I did the best I can
Might hurt a little now, but come the morning light
Maybe then you will understand
I'm your light, I'm your favorite song
You won't know this until I'm gone
When it ends tonight I know I'll be alright
'Cause I did the best I can
[Post-Chorus]
(Ooh) I did the best I can, the best I can
(Ooh) I did the best I can
[Bridge]
Hold me tighter
Make it last forever
Amidst the fire
Hold it all together
[Chorus]
When it ends tonight, I bet I'll sleep just fine
Knowing I did the best I can
Might hurt a little now, but come the morning light
Maybe then you will understand
I'm your light, I'm your favorite song
You won't know this until I'm gone
When it ends tonight I know I'll be alright
'Cause I did the best I can
[Post-Chorus]
(Ooh) I did the best I can, yeah, I did the best I can
(Ooh) I did the best I can
Best I Can was written by Dan Gleyzer & Jack Newsome.
Best I Can was produced by Jack Newsome & Dan Gleyzer.
Jack Newsome released Best I Can on Fri Jul 19 2019.