"The Way Back" is a new English song by Zach Bryan, featured on the album "The Great American Bar Scene." Written by Zach Bryan, Bryan Adams, and Jim Vallance, the song is produced by Jacquire King and Zach Bryan, and… Read More
The Way Back Lyrics
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[Verse 1]
Well, I saw you in my dreams last night
You had a vandal grin framed by a suit and tie
You were sayin' you were outta here
With your breath framed by cocaine and beer
Who'da thought she would ruin you
And leave your whole damn family in shambles too?
I got a call from your mom months back
Sayin', "I wish he didn't leave town like that
I wish he didn’t go out like that”
[Chorus]
But love’s gonna bring you home
Even God didn't see it comin'
But no matter where you're at
We'll always find the way back
We'll always find the way back
We’ll always find the way back
[Verse 2]
Tokin' poison to some Killers song
Your old man's Trans-Am in Kodachrome
Bumper sticker to the back right
State champs '83 through '85
She's smokin' cigarettes in the kitchen
Tom and Jerry's on the front room television
She always sat under the oak tree
Sayin', "God, I miss the old me"
God, I miss the old me
[Chorus]
But love's gonna bring you home
Even God didn't see it comin'
But no matter where you're at
We'll always find the way back
We'll always find the way back
We’ll always find the way back
[Bridge]
Baseball in the fall with a worn glove
The leaves might change, but the roots stuck
Them shoes still hang on the top wire
I’d say "I don't miss you," but I hate a liar
[Outro]
Saw you in my dreams last night
You had a vandal grin framed by a suit and tie
Tokin' poison to some Killers song
Your old man's Trans-Am in Kodachrome
Your old man's Trans-Am in Kodachrome
Your old man's Trans-Am in Kodachrome
[Verse 1]
The first verse sets a melancholic tone, depicting the aftermath of someone's downfall due to substance abuse and the havoc it wreaks on their family. The narrator reflects on receiving a call from the person's mother, expressing regret over how things unfolded. This section explores themes of loss, familial bonds, and the ripple effects of personal choices.
[Chorus]
The chorus introduces a theme of redemption and hope, emphasizing that love transcends even the most challenging circumstances. It suggests that despite the unpredictability of life ("Even God didn't see it comin'"), love provides a guiding force that can lead individuals back to each other. This refrain anchors the song's message of resilience and the enduring nature of emotional ties.
[Bridge]
The bridge evokes nostalgia through imagery of shared memories and familiar places, such as playing baseball in the fall or seeing shoes hanging on a wire. It reflects on the constancy of roots amid changing seasons ("The leaves might change, but the roots stuck"), juxtaposing past innocence with present realities. The bridge deepens the song's exploration of nostalgia and the longing for simpler times amidst life's complexities.
[Outro]
The outro revisits the dream imagery from the beginning, reinforcing the cyclical nature of memory and reflection. The mention of a Trans-Am in Kodachrome and nostalgic references like Tom and Jerry on television further accentuate the theme of reminiscence and the passage of time. The repetition of these images underscores their significance in the narrator's recollection of the past, highlighting the song's overarching theme of finding one's way back to cherished memories and emotional connections.
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"The Way Back" is a new English song by Zach Bryan, featured on the album "The Great American Bar Scene." Written by Zach Bryan, Bryan Adams, and Jim Vallance, the song is produced by Jacquire King and Zach Bryan, and was released on March 2, 2024, under Bryan's YouTube channel name. It's a poignant exploration of nostalgia, regret, and the enduring power of love amidst personal turmoil and the passage of time.
The lyrics of "The Way Back" delve into themes of loss, reminiscence, and the complexities of relationships. The song begins with a vivid dream sequence where the narrator encounters someone from their past, evoking memories tainted by regret and the destructive influence of addiction ("breath framed by cocaine and beer"). The chorus serves as a hopeful refrain, asserting that love has the ability to bring people back together, despite the hardships and unexpected turns life may bring. The recurring motif of finding "the way back" underscores the resilience and enduring nature of emotional connections, even in the face of adversity.
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The "The Way Back" song is sung by Zach Bryan.
The "The Way Back" song by Zach Bryan lyrics was written by Zach Bryan, Bryan Adams & Jim Vallance.
The "The Way Back" song by Zach Bryan was produced by Jacquire King & Zach Bryan.
Zach Bryan released "The Way Back" song on Mar 2, 2024.
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