Best I Ever Had

Vertical Horizon

About Best I Ever Had

"Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)" is a song recorded by American alternative rock band Vertical Horizon on their fourth album Everything You Want, which was released in 1999. It was released as a single in 2001. It served as the band's fourth overall single, and their third consecutive Top Ten hit on the Billboard Adult Top 40 charts. Gary Allan's remake of the song hit #7 on the Billboard Country Singles chart in 2005.


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1999
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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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Vertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon is an American alternative rock band formed at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 1991. The band is best known for a string of hits in 1999 and early 2000s, including "You're a God", "Everything You Want", and "Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)". Their most recent album, Burning the Days, was released in late 2009. "Save Me From Myself” was the first single. more »

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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 Origin
The song "Best I Ever Had" is part of Vertical Horizon's third studio album, "Everything You Want" which was released in 1999.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Genre
This song falls into the genre 'Alternative Rock' and has been considered a standout track of Vertical Horizon owing to its strong emotional impact.
Popularity
"Best I Ever Had" is Vertical Horizon's second most recognizable and popular song, after "Everything You Want".
Cover Versions
Country musician Gary Allan covered the song in 2005, taking it to No. 7 on the Billboard Country Charts.
Lyrics
The 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.
Songwriting
The song was primarily written by lead vocalist Matt Scannell, known for his introspective lyrics and emotive songwriting style.
Recognition
The song was highly praised for its lyrical content, and it contributed to the band winning the Billboard "Best New Duo/Group" award in 2000.
Music Videos
"Best I Ever Had" also had a very popular music video, featuring the band performing in a variety of picturesque settings.
Longevity
Despite being more than two decades old, the song continues to be popular and frequently played on radio stations, showing its lasting appeal.
Influence
The song has been referred to as influential by several younger artists who have praised its thoughtful lyrics and emotive delivery.
Acoustic Versions
Vertical 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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