Vertical Horizon’s song “Best I Ever Had” is a popular ballad released in 2000. Written by lead singer Matt Scannell, the lyrics express the bittersweet emotions of a relationship that has ended.
The song begins with the narrator reminiscing about the good times he shared with his former lover, describing her as the “best I ever had.” However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship was not perfect. The narrator reveals that his lover had “secrets” and that they were “never meant to be.”