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Best I Can

This version of Best I Can was released by Rush in 1975.

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I’ve got a livin’ that’s rough, a future that’s tough
You know what I mean
Blankers and boasters, all the bluffers and posers
I’m not into that scene

You can tell me that I got no class
Look around, you’ll see who’s laughin’ last
Don’t give me speeches ’cause they’re oh so droll
Leave me alone, let me rock and roll

Got an itchin’ to rock, a hate for small talk
I’m funny that way
Got my sights on the stars, won’t get that far
But I’ll try anyway

I just like to please, I don’t like to tease
I’m easy like that
Don’t like long rests, I must confess
I’m an impatient cat

I do the best that I can
I’m just what I am
I do the best I can
Well, I know what I am

Rock and rollin’s a scream, makin’ millions my dream
Well, I do that a lot
I’ll just give it a try, won’t let good times pass me by
They’re all I’ve got

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The lyrics to Best I Can are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Rush in 1975. Elements of the lyrics to Best I Can are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Rush and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for Best I Can back when it was created.

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