Best I Ever Had
Vertical Horizon
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So you sailed away Into a gray sky morning. Now I'm here to stay, Love can be so boring. Nothing quite the same now, I just say your name now. But its not so bad, You're only the best I ever had. You don't want me back. You're just the best I ever had. So you stole my world, Now I'm just a phony. Remembering the girl Leaves me down and lonely. Sending in the weather Make yourself feel better. But it's not so bad, You're only the best I ever had. You don't need me back. You're just the best I ever had. And it may take some time To patch me up inside. But I can't take it So I run away and hide. And I may find in time That you were always right. You're always right. So you sailed away, Into a gray sky morning. Now I'm here to stay, Love can be so boring. What was it you wanted? Could it be you're haunted? But its not so bad, You're only the best I ever had. I don't want you back. You're just the best I ever had. The best I ever had. Best I ever had.
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Written by: MATT SCANNELL, MATTHEW B. SCANNELL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album OriginThe song "Best I Ever Had" is part of Vertical Horizon's third studio album, "Everything You Want" which was released in 1999.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did not initially make it to the Billboard Hot 100 during its release, but it later gained popularity and peaked at No. 58 on the chart.
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GenreThis song falls into the genre 'Alternative Rock' and has been considered a standout track of Vertical Horizon owing to its strong emotional impact.
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Popularity"Best I Ever Had" is Vertical Horizon's second most recognizable and popular song, after "Everything You Want".
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Cover VersionsCountry musician Gary Allan covered the song in 2005, taking it to No. 7 on the Billboard Country Charts.
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LyricsThe lyrics touch on the theme of heartbreak and loss, where the speaker recognizes that his former lover was the "best" he ever had, but he's now lost her.
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SongwritingThe song was primarily written by lead vocalist Matt Scannell, known for his introspective lyrics and emotive songwriting style.
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RecognitionThe song was highly praised for its lyrical content, and it contributed to the band winning the Billboard "Best New Duo/Group" award in 2000.
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Music Videos"Best I Ever Had" also had a very popular music video, featuring the band performing in a variety of picturesque settings.
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LongevityDespite being more than two decades old, the song continues to be popular and frequently played on radio stations, showing its lasting appeal.
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InfluenceThe song has been referred to as influential by several younger artists who have praised its thoughtful lyrics and emotive delivery.
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Acoustic VersionsVertical Horizon has also performed acoustic versions of "Best I Ever Had" during their unplugged sets, highlighting the raw emotional intensity of the song.
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