In John Grant's song "Best In Me," the lyrics talk about various species of butterflies and moths, such as Titania's fritillary, Camouflaged looper, Scarce chocolate tip, Coxcomb prominent, Northern apple sphinx, Lettuce shark, Poplar kitten, Small ranunculus, Hawk moth, Yellow spot jewel, Chryxis, Arctic, Pygmy, Hermit, Tawny prominent, and American dagger. Despite the extensive mention of these insects, the song is not literally about them. Instead, the lyrics use them as metaphors to convey a deeper meaning. The song's central theme revolves around someone or something that brings out the best in the singer and helps them function as their true self. The repeated line "You bring out the best in me" emphasizes the positive influence that this person or thing has on the singer's life. This influence is so significant that the singer expresses gratitude and acknowledges that they can now be the person they want to be. The line "So I'll be cancelling my killing spree" further adds to the metaphorical nature of the song. It suggests that whatever negative or harmful tendencies the singer may have had in the past, they are now letting go of them because of the positive influence in their life. The "killing spree" metaphorically represents destructive behaviors or thought patterns that the singer is moving away from. Overall, "Best In Me" is a song about the transformative power of positive influence. It expresses gratitude for the person or thing that brings out the singer's true potential, allowing them to shed negative habits and embrace their best self.
