Song of the Moment: “Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)”, by Vertical Horizon
OK, before we get into lyrics, let me just point out that this doesn’t pertain to any one specific person. In fact, it’s more of a dedication to all the girls I’ve loved before. You know, how when you’re in the whole relationship thing, that other person is the best thing since sliced bread? Then, in hindsight, once the dust has settled, you really start to wonder how true that was….after all, how can each one be the best thing you’ve ever had? I mean, there is the possibility that life’s just getting better and better for you as it goes on, but is that really the case? Most likely not. We’re all probably just jaded by the limerance and tingly feelings brought on by new love. So, this song speaks to a sort of amalgam of every relationship I’ve been in. Yeah, I thought each and every one of you was great at some point and time, but some of you backed that up with evidence, while others were great disappointments. I love this song because it works two different ways: to those you truly miss, it’s sincere and longing, while to those you somewhat loathe, it’s kind of cynical. As I tumble back into my annual Autumn Funk, these are the thoughts in my head:
“So you sailed away
Into a grey sky morning
Now I’m here to stay
Love can be so boring
Nothing’s quite the same now
I just say your name now
[Chorus]
But it’s 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
Send it in a letter
Make yourself feel better
[Chorus]
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 grey sky morning
Now I’m here to stay
Love can be so boring
What was it you wanted
Could it be I’m haunted
[Chorus]
But it’s 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
The best I ever”
