Discover the story of the song > Best of You – Ariana Grande

The protagonist is singing about feeling hurt and confused because her ex has moved on quickly to someone new. She reflects on the past, feeling like she was caring too much in the relationship. Her ex says they're not together, but also says not to see anyone else. The protagonist is struggling to let go, feeling like she put in a lot of effort while her ex moved on easily. Despite the pain, she still wishes things were different and that they could be together.