Best I Ever Had

Gavin DeGraw

About Best I Ever Had

"Best I Ever Had" is a song by American recording artist Gavin DeGraw. It was released as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Make a Move, on October 15, 2013. The song was written by DeGraw and Martin Johnson, and produced by Johnson, Kyle Moorman, and Brandon Paddock. The song evokes the thoughts that someone has when missing a loved one. The accompanying music video shows DeGraw singing by himself with scenes of past memories of his love interest.


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2014
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Melt Antarctica, savin’ Africa
I failed algebra and I misused some times
We’re at war again, save the world again
You can all join in, but you can’t smoke inside

You said “Take me home, I can’t stand this place
‘Cause there’s too many hipsters and I just can’t relate”
You’re my neon gypsy, my desert rain
You’re my “Helter Skelter”, oh how can I explain that

You’re the best I ever had
And I’m trying not to get stuck in my head
But I read that soda kills you and Jesus saves
On the bathroom wall where I saw your name
You’re the best I ever had
I won’t be the same

Night sky full of drones, this neighborhood of clones
I’m looking at the crowd and they’re staring at their phones
They groom the coast line here, the sun will disappear (Oh God!)
And maybe once a year, I think they’ll clean my car

Caught my reflection, drop the call
I’ve been medicated with cigarettes and alcohol
I got vertigo, no I can’t see straight
I got obligations though I’m usually late but

You’re the best I ever had
And I’m trying not to get stuck in my head
But I think I dropped my wallet in Santa Fe
Lost the only picture I had of you that day and
You’re the best I ever had
I won’t be the same

Hey West Virginia, Hey North Dakota
I think I love you, but don’t even know you
Hey Massachusetts, Hey Minnesota
I think I love you, but don’t even know you
Hey Carolina, Hey Oklahoma
I think I love you, but don’t even know you
Hey Alabama, Hey California
I think I love you, but don’t even know you

You’re the best I ever had (you’re the best I ever had)
And I’m trying not to get stuck in my head (get stuck in my head)
But I passed the longest sign on the interstate
Saying “Find someone before it gets too late”
You’re the best I ever had (you’re the best I ever had)
I won’t be the same

Hey West Virginia, Hey North Dakota (Oh why, oh why)
I think I love you, but don’t even know you (I won’t be the same)
Hey Massachusetts, Hey Minnesota (you’re the best I ever had)
I think I love you, but don’t even know you (I won’t be the same)

Yeah, I won’t be the same

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Gavin DeGraw

Gavin Shane DeGraw (born February 4, 1977) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He is known for his songs "Chariot", "Follow Through", "I Don't Want to Be" (which has been featured as the theme song for the television drama series, One Tree Hill since 2003), "In Love with a Girl", "Not Over You", "Soldier, and the title track to his latest record, "Sweeter". more »

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Written by: Martin Johnson, Gavin Degraw

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Best I Ever Had" was released on June 18, 2013, as the lead single from Gavin DeGraw's fourth studio album entitled "Make a Move."
Song Composition
The track is an upbeat pop-rock song that features a combination of DeGraw's signature piano playing with contemporary pop elements.
Collaboration
For the song "Best I Ever Had," DeGraw collaborated with Martin Johnson, who is the lead vocalist and guitarist for Boys Like Girls.
Chart Success
"Best I Ever Had" charted in several countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands. In the US, it reached 28 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart.
Unique Sound
"Best I Ever Had" marks a departure from DeGraw's usual musical style, introducing a brighter and more pop-oriented sound.
Lyric Theme
The song speaks about a strong, passionate love that is unbeatable and is the best that the singer has ever had.
Song's Duration
The song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
Music Video
A music video for "Best I Ever Had" was released, in which DeGraw can be seen traveling and performing across the US.
Critical Responses
"Best I Ever Had" received generally positive reviews from music critics, praising its catchy tune and upbeat tempo.
Songwriting Process
DeGraw said in an interview that the song came quickly to him and it was a tune that just flowed out of him.

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