“We set out to do this,” says Kris. “We write our songs, play and sing; it’s what we’ve done, it’s what we’ll do. We want to create something that will stand the test of time, like Seger or the Eagles. We don’t really have a standard genre. If people want to call us country, let them. But with Bring Up the Sun, you’ll get a really good sense of what we’re doing in our style of country music, and it’s got ‘70s classic rock sounds, with a little pop, rock, and bluegrass.”
Sundy Best began as a high energy Lexington, Kentucky bar act. As kids coming up together in Eastern Kentucky, they played music in church and formed their own band in high school.
“Growing up, my earliest memories are of my dad playing and singing, and listening to records with him,” says Kris. He played drums along with Dad, and the cajon remains his instrument – part of what gives Sundy Best its distinctive sound. All songs on Bring Up The Sun were recorded using cajon, no drums or cymbals.
Nick recalls his mom playing piano. By first grade, he took piano lessons too, though practicing wasn’t his thing. “I remember my whole family played bluegrass at the holidays. I was shy growing up; I didn’t try to sing much.” Eventually, guitar became his love.
Both athletes, Nick headed to Pikeville College for football, while Kris played basketball at Centre College in Danville.
English major Kris read Twain and Melville when not on the basketball court; Nick started strumming guitar in bars. When his favorite football coach, a fellow musician, left the school, he gave Nick a parting gift – a real passion for live music.
“He introduced me to the bar and pool hall scene in Johnson City. The musicians I met inspired me, I found myself writing music. My life took a new direction.” He’d play football on a Saturday afternoon, then head to an off-campus bar and play for four more hours.
After college, Nick contacted his old friend Kris about buying some drums. He didn’t have any to sell, but Kris offered to come play drums with Nick and another musician. They jammed all night, revived a friendship and drank a few cold ones; the next evening they played their first gig.
In August 2010, Nick moved to Lexington with Kris. The pair played patios while working for the cable company.
November brought a life-changing performance at Redmon’s, the Lexington live music bar venue. There they coined the name “Sundy Best,” honed their performance skills and wrote music, as their incredibly enthusiastic fan base began to materialize.
In the three years since, they’ve grown powerfully, defining their sound with solid lyrics and the powerful beats of throwback ‘70s rock influence. Now Sundy Best has a dedicated grassroots following from Lexington to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and beyond.
They take pride in their original material. “I think we’re going to make the best music we possibly can, genuine music from where the heart is, and see where we go from there,” says Kris. “We’re childhood friends, we grew up together making music, we still do it, and, you know, we’re pretty down to earth.”
“Everything we’ve written is a true story,” adds Nick. “We are who we say we are. Our music is the real thing; it’s autobiography. We’re not trying to fit into a category or write the generic pickups-and-sweet-tea songs. Our music is real, it’s honest, and we’re trying to make something that’s relevant and influence others. “
Thunder
Sundy Best Lyrics
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And any thought of leaving ain't ran across my mind
Ain't had a hard life, just had a few hard times
And I never thought the day would come, when I called you mine
All of my life I've wandered
Looking to slow down
But a lot of crooked roads
You came along
Sang your song
Put my heartache in the ground
You shook me like thunder
I'll be damned if I'm leaving now
I couldn't have fought you even if I tried
With a thousand soldier army and a pistol by my side
You said hello and i said goodbye
To hurt too deep measure and scars two cars wide
You're all I hoped for you're all that I've dreamed
You took away my lonely you made my heart bleed
The lyrics to Sundy Best's song Thunder tell a story of a person who has had a rough time in life but finds solace with someone they love. The singer begins by stating that they have been through some tough times but they have never felt as whole as they do now that they are with this person. They never thought they would be with someone like this and the idea of leaving has never crossed their mind. The singer then goes on to describe how they have been searching for a way to slow down in life but they have only found crooked roads until they met the person who is the subject of the song. The person came into their life, sang their song and put all of their heartache in the ground. They compare this feeling to being shaken like thunder and they refuse to leave the person now.
The second verse of the song tells us a bit more about the relationship between the singer and the subject of the song. The singer implies that they were not looking for love and that they could not have fought it even if they had tried. They describe the hurt they have been through as being so deep that it is two cars wide. The subject of the song has taken away their loneliness and made their heart bleed in the best possible way. The lyrics to Thunder are beautifully written and the imagery is powerful. The song speaks to anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak and found love in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't shot to pieces for the very first time
I have experienced tough situations before, but I have never felt deeply wounded or shattered
And any thought of leaving ain't ran across my mind
I have no intention to leave you, I am fully committed to this relationship
Ain't had a hard life, just had a few hard times
I haven't faced many difficulties in my life, but there have been a few tough moments
And I never thought the day would come, when I called you mine
I never expected to find someone like you, but now that you are mine, I am grateful for it
All of my life I've wandered
Throughout my whole life, I have been searching for something
Looking to slow down
I am hoping to find some stability and peace in my life
But a lot of crooked roads
I have faced many challenges and obstacles along my journey
Are the only thing I've found
Despite my efforts, I haven't found what I was looking for
You came along
Then you appeared in my life
Sang your song
You brought joy and happiness to my life
Put my heartache in the ground
You made me forget about my past pains and heartaches
You shook me like thunder
You had a profound impact on me, like a lightning strike
I'll be damned if I'm leaving now
I am so committed to you that even if something terrible happens, I won't leave you
I couldn't have fought you even if I tried
I was powerless against the strong feelings I developed for you, even if I wanted to resist them
With a thousand soldier army and a pistol by my side
Even with a massive army and a weapon, I wouldn't be able to fight my attraction to you
You said hello and I said goodbye
When we first met, I was ready to leave, but you changed my mind with your kindness and love
To hurt too deep measure and scars two cars wide
I was hurt and emotionally scarred, to the point that it felt like two cars had collided
You're all I hoped for you're all that I've dreamed
You are everything I have ever wished for, and everything I have ever dreamed of having
You took away my lonely you made my heart bleed
You chased away my loneliness, but at the same time, you made me feel deeply and passionately
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@texaspete31
Love this song.
@natasharayburn3365
so beautiful ❤
@joshuagoodman6503
love it! ❤❤
@fredvarney7364
Love it Nick... you guys keep up the good work brother
@brittanykeeton3367
❤️
@curtis1105nsc
Love it. Where can I download it?
@popstease1
<3
@milespuckett392
A convicted felon and have no second amendment rights for life, nonviolent and 30 years ago but no reprieve I am the un forgiven. Honorably discharged veteran.
@rwjonesy127
Miles Puckett - I feel ya man, same here. I do think it’s an issue that’s overlooked by almost everyone and most will never understand this until they realize there’s no way to protect themselves and their families from home invasions and all other sorts of evil the world offers now days. I do respect the law and try my best to abide by it now. Prison changed my life, but all I can say is this to any of those that would consider running up into my place and taking my stuff or harming my family! They say my next gun charge if convicted carries 10 years? You shoot and kill me or my loved ones that’s a life sentence on our end. I’ll take my chances and I’ll say this to any that would want try me. Don’t!!! I’ll do another 10 any day to keep my family safe, law or no law, I’ll take my chances! Otherwise we may not be able to bounce back. It’s a horrible law that needs attention in the worst of ways. It forces people to consider breaking the law even more just to protect their people at home!!! Which I would think anybody would do? Sorry for the rant man but your reply is right on point!!!!
@brenthuff9079
Same here guys smdh.