(Poem) Zach Bryan - This Road I Know

So I love Kerouac and Steinbeck. I am a reader and I love poetry. Everyone always asks how I write such decent songs and it’s because I just write a lot in general.
I’m going out on a limb here and showing y’all some of my real writing.
You can judge it if you want or tell me how you feel about it, just know I’m happy doing it regardless.
Take it easy!
*I took it down for a little bit because I was testing the waters and seeing how people reacted. Wasn’t teasing anyone either, but it took me a lot to post something that wasn’t music.
Just a disclaimer here, the home and the girl at the end is a metaphor for family, or an old friend, or something that took you a long time to find. The dark haired character was inspired by one of Kerouac’s characters, Terry Franco in On The Road. It’s not about the person or the place but what she and it represents. A poem about going home, or going where you feel the most like yourself.*

[@LaceyBlair]

I cried to this and I'm not sure why but I know exactly why.

[@Ginzy]

me too.

[@tristanlogue3114]

Same feeling here

[@delaneysall8257]

This brings me a sense of familiarity and comfort..A home, A place to be welcomed with open arms. "I don't know where i am, But i know exactly where i am" feels like a place to finally be carefree.. A sense of belonging without worry

[@USConstitutionalRepublic]

Me too

[@huntermcintyre930]

Amen, brother.

[@another1gone]

I am 28. Someone showed me this poem while they crushed up a line of adderal for me. I cried so much i couldnt even do the line. I have been addicted to cocaine for almost 8 years. This past week has opened my eyes to how deep i am in this addiction. I feel as though i have broken through the blindness and i am ready to change. Zach Bryan will be one of the leading factors of my recovery. I am a musician and singer. My goal is to get clean, start doing acoustic sets. And ultimately tell my story. If you read this far, thank you. Please like this so i can be reminded of how i feel today.

[@independentunityreacts]

Jesus Loves you. ♥

[@mlestones5684]

proud of you

[@JD-ke7sw]

🙏🙏🙌

[@manolisliotsakis4607]

how's it going brother

[@another1gone]

@manolisliotsakis4607 still struggling. But doing better. I've been doing better at work, taking better care of myself. I still slip every once in a while. But I see things differently now. Thank you so much for commenting. This really is helping me. Bless you

[@Station7Jason]

Served some time in the Navy with this dude, always had a feeling he would go on to do something special. Keep on keepin' on, brother - J

[@_tyler365]

You are blessed to meet such a good soul brother appreciate your service 🙏

[@karliem8837]

I appreciate your service thank you for keeping our country safe god bless you

[@leese5159]

God Bless, thank you both for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ChaseJustice_Bible_Talk]

Thank you for your Service stay safe brother

[@heatherthurman3305]

Does he have address fan ?

[@BlueMoon-bu7et]

Your going to be at a music festival one day and that will be a good day for us both. *Update* Its August 12th, 2021 I’m looking at the schedule of the lineups for Bonnaroo music and arts festival. I see Zach Bryan’s name on September 2nd Thursdays lineup at 3pm sharp... I completely overlooked his name on the lineup... he’s last on the list for Thursday, but far underrated. I’ll be there early front row cheering my heart out. Last time I went to this festival Jack Harlow was in the same situation... now look how big of a superstar he has become. His time has come and I’m tearing up knowing I’ll be there to support him considering how much he helped me get through these hard confusing times this last year.

[@J_dub_________777]

I can’t wait for that day

[@BlueMoon-bu7et]

@@J_dub_________777 Beer in one hand blunt in the other cant beat live music and good friends

[@chriswood1895]

The best people, who’s names I’ve never known, I’ve all met at festivals. And I can’t wait until you are one of them. Just screaming Zach Bryan til I can’t, and being carried off cause I’m piss drunk.

[@TomahawkPursuits]

Music festival? How about a small bar. c'mon now.

[@BlueMoon-bu7et]

@@TomahawkPursuits small bar is not the same vibe my friend when you get a crowd of 5k or more people you make an awakening within that moment that words can’t explain.

[@Oriongreenwrestling]

I'm only 14 but this man ever since I started listening to him 6 months ago has changed the way I view life and whenever I listen to him I just feel content for once

[@ansleymosher7233]

U said it all fr

[@DreamWeaver24]

Same bro but I’m 15 lol

[@OuttatheNormPhotography]

Same and I’m 33 and his music just speaks to me

[@hunter6242]

Same but I’m 13

[@kodyhicks6275]

Keep the innocence you have for as long as you can.

[@elipeek7869]

Im a simple man. I see Zach Bryan, I click.

[@connerhouse1037]

Love how lines of this turned into lyrics for Something in the Orange

[@powerliftingstarwarsfan]

I noticed that too. That’s so awesome!

[@grease_monkey9044]

I bought his album. As soon as I heard this I followed it with somthing in the orange.

[@Brookesabbath]

yes

[@k1ng718]

I just really listened to this for the first time. I believe it starts with his journey to Heaven. The house is Heaven, and the woman at the door is his mother. The other people in the house are past family members. It is very deep and can be interpreted many ways I am sure. This is what came to mind when I listened.

[@billvaughn7141]

My thoughts exactly. "... there's no tomorrow to win."

[@Baby2023-7ft]

This really makes sense because when he said the woman put her head between his collar and arm he said but there was no weight or something to that affect. It's BEAUTIFUL anyway that you perceive it.

[@robinsawarynski5865]

Exactly what came to my mind too. Gorgeous. Made me love Zach even more

[@MouseTrapNRH]

Yep

[@danailtitus1378]

I like how you think…. To me, it’s a man coming home after a long journey and it’s his house, his wife and his kids..

[@h4cks0urce]

way to go, you just made a grown man cry you beautiful bastard

[@travismenchaca05]

Who else wanted to “I wanna hold you tight and Feel your pain because I’m broken and I’m lonesome and I don’t feeel liek I am whole again . “ bad ass poem tho Zach !!!!

[@toxicbutterspread143]

You're literally a gift to the world that we all need right now.

[@ComedyBros5]

Part of me wants him to blow up and get millions of fans, but another part of me (the selfish part) wants him to say where he is so I feel special for knowing such an incredible artist that not enough people know.

[@toxicbutterspread143]

@@ComedyBros5 same. I feel like him reaching the high level of fame might put pressure on him (and I don't want it to change his music) I just want him to enjoy his music.

[@ComedyBros5]

@@toxicbutterspread143 That's exactly right. While there are a select few artists out there that stay true to their roots even after blowing up, the fame always seems to get the best of most folks out there. Zach really seems to be deeply rooted in his ways, so maybe he could take going viral.

[@madoxgaudet3406]

yeah i came to know zach in late 2020 and seeing him blow up just months after i hope that he will stay small just king enough to enjoy

[@luker6766]

@@ComedyBros5 feel the exact same way and it is selfish of us but i think it’s natrual in an unnatural way

[@SpaceM3xican]

I don’t know what I feel but I know exactly what I feel.

[@thomasp692]

I don’t know of that was a joke (I’m guessing it was somewhere in between) but quite ironically I feel like that is true for a lot of us

[@xanwinters7948]

I don't know you, but I know exactly who you are.

[@WeaponX1234]

Exactly

[@Auto_hunting_fishingchannel]

At camp blue haven 2024 my councelor played this every night before bed, and I didn’t know what it ment at the time, but after camp, for about 3 weeks I still listened, and I learned more and more what it ment to me. Thank you Cade Preston for all that you did for me

[@maxlewis5441]

I just came home from Camp Cheerio exactly 3 weeks ago. They played it every night when we went out stargazing. They didn’t ever say anything about the song but they didn’t need to. I’m still wondering what the full meaning of this song is but I know that it will come with town. I have learned it and looked at it so I am still searching. It was my last year at that Camp after 9 long years. I grew up at that Camp and hearing that song as I said goodbye warmed my heart more than it ever had before. Thank you Antonio, Sam, Luke, Matt, Behrett, Coleson, Michaux, Jim, and Roark for making my life at Camp the best it could ever be. I will miss ya’ll forever and I will think about you always. It might be goodnight, but it will never go goodbye.

[@zaccarnes3870]

DO THIS MORE OFTEN! This is practically therapy for some of us and you do it so well. You have a gift man. never let anyone corrupt or influence it. Judging by your content and demeanor that will most likely never happen. Stay true man. POWER TO THE ZAC'S lol

[@jmackenziet95]

This a poem I wrote called "This Road I Know" There's this flash I get often, a fever dream or a vision of sorts Most times late at night And I haven't found out why, but I know exactly why I'm on this road, and I hear gravel underneath me, and I feel it too And I don't know where I am, but I know exactly where I am It's dark, it's really dark And the car is warm, but somehow I can feel how cold the night is I don't know where the road leads, but I know exactly where it ends You see, I keep driving, and all I see for the longest while is my headlights For an eternity it seems And everything is desolate and empty and nothing and hopeless I'm lost, but I know where I'm going I'm safe, I'm warm, I'm driving And I see this small light A dim one growing bigger and brighter and closer and stronger And the closer I get, the more I see I make out a house with light strewn across it, a porch, and cars Some frosted windshields that hadn't been touched for hours I hear a song, and it's faint And I can't make out the name, but I know every word I feel my feet first And it's cold, and they're crunching, and it's the sound of driveways And the wind takes my breath with it And then I walk up to this door, and I knock even though I feel I don't have to And I don't know where I am, but I know exactly where I am And this crack of light widens on this porch underneath me as this door opens And this brown-haired girl with the brightest smile I don't know who she is, but I know her so well And behind her, the warmest home I'd ever seen It's orange and comfortable, there's fire, and it's bulb-lit She says "Where have you been? I've been waiting on you all night We've missed you" She says to the kindest smirk I'd seen in so long Then she tapers off the sentence with the- With the peaceful sound that a lady makes She grabs me on the forearms, pulls softly into the dining room And there's people, and they're happy, and they're content for one I don't know who they are, but I know exactly who they are And we're all standing, and I'm laughing at a joke I'll never hear again I don't know where I am, but I know exactly where I am And then she tucks her head between my collar as a friend Between my collar and my jaw, and there's no weight at all And I don't know where I am, but there's no weight at all It's laughter and grins and no tomorrow to win And I don't know where I am, but I know exactly where I am I don't know where I am, but I know exactly where I am

[@AlexKabat]

You, as an artist, are just that. You make art. People listen and interpret individually, and everyone kind of takes the puzzle piece they are missing. That's what makes it so endlessly beautiful. You are so real, and that brings out the realness of the people who get lost in your words. Nothing but respect.

[@petervasquez7836]

Nice alex kabat

[@jnoh98]

You took the words I didn’t even know I wanted to say right out of my mouth

[@uncledodad]

Yes

[@byronanderson9341]

I couldn't say it better myself

[@Jaysjobsite]

We didn't know we needed this, but this is exactly what we needed.

[@Baby2023-7ft]

And we know "WHY"

[@bradengerber4550]

It’s 11:30 on a school night but you already know I clicked instantly

[@niallmccrink14]

Sometimes I listen to music and I can hear it, but I'm not listening, - usually because it's not worth listening to. I get goosebumps when I listen to Zach's music because I'm forced to listen to every word. This poem is no different. What a brilliant artist he is. If he doesn't tour the world eventually, I want to come to America to see him some day. My favourite artist, sending love from Ireland brother. Best wishes.

[@tobyvanlandingham387]

Goosebumps every time I click a new song. Or hell in this case poem. I didn’t even really like poems until now. He kills and you explain it perfectly.

[@GabeSullice]

Zach, I feel so lucky to be front row as you put your art out into the world. It's like I'm getting to see Johnny Cash before anyone knew he was a legend. But everyone knew he was a legend.

[@abigailschoeman4198]

Dearest Zach. I'm just going to trust in the universe that you'll find this when you need to. I am just compelled to reach you in some way. Now I don't know much about writing songs, or playing the guitar. But what I can tell you, is that I write poetry. Of course my poems are only shared with the pen and notebook I use to capture my chaotic thoughts- and nothing compared to the pure fucking art you practice . Zach my point is, it's not everyday you come across everything you want to say, but someone else saying it. I see what you're doing with your music. These past few months, listening to you sing, watching your music videos and just reveling in the careful construction of your art; has without a doubt saved my fucking life. I have an insane admiration for how transparent you are with your words. How I wish you could know how beautiful they are. It's quite the thought : You're singing these songs with your own story behind them, but every single person who ever sings it back to you is singing for a million different reasons. The art of being a fucking poet and a madman. Anyway. If you ever find yourself in the loveliest South Africa, do give us a call? With so much admiration, Abby.

[@thomasamster82]

Zach Bryan uploads- I know it’s automatically gonna be perfect

[@alexpletsch3942]

I first heard this song when I was going through a divorce. I never felt so alone and I just sat there and cried while listening to it. The moment he enters the house and describes how he feels and the warm environment - I wanted that so bad. I can say now that I’m in a much better place and when I listen to this, I look back fondly on my journey. Ironically, I’m now dating a brown haired girl, with the brightest smile. And it all makes sense. Thank you Zach.

[@Adam87]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@OneSaltyMedic]

Absolutely beautiful. The picking you’re doing in the background just adds so much more depth to what you’re saying. I need more of this.

[@ComedyBros5]

That's what I thought. The poem itself is amazing, but the acoustics just raise it to another level. Reminds me of the acoustics to John Denver's "Christmas for Cowboys." We definitely need to hear more of these!

[@shanecaruthers2515]

Spot on!

[@Baby2023-7ft]

It sure does!!!

[@ExplodingCow49]

This poem unlocks a feeling in you that doesn't yet have a name

[@ComedyBros5]

It blows me away how wise beyond his years Zach is. I've never seen someone deserve the spotlight more than this guy. He's incredible with painting such vivid pictures with his words!

[@Baby2023-7ft]

AMEN!!!!

[@cadejohnson913]

I just lost both of my grandparents 2 days apart. This poem reminds me of heaven, I just wanna give up and go. Thank you Zach for all the music, from one okie to another.

[@maxwest1123]

I’ve listened to this so many times and I get goosebumps and it just reminds me of going somewhere that you know where all your friends are, and even if you don’t know everyone there, we’re all friends and family through and through.

[@winstonhorton1455]

This is so profoundly beautiful. This is the day I reach life's end of the road and I get to see my daughter again.

[@luker6766]

This is exactly what I got out of it I thought if god can forgive me this is what I’ll see when it’s all over especially my brown hair girl that I don’t know but know but I know so well will be there

[@robbydebello9795]

This is too good, am I the only one on replay

[@Andre-hp4od]

YOU GOTTA LOVE IT. But fr tho keep this up I liked the poetry you should release more if you are comfortable with sharing more of it hes removed this video about two or three times now i got so happy when i saw it again

[@Slipsaver]

@UCoC1K2YgDz_Ff7SVTktRUDw for real bro it scared me because I love this piece so much already I've listened to it like 4 times

[@meloncholy4924]

Yea, he seems to delete things after uploading it. I hope he realizes we love just about everything he does.

[@paigeschroeder9962]

People can relate to you. Chills when they hear something that is so real and raw. It is a feeling like no other. The words I have been struggling so hard to find are perfectly written by a stanger but to me no stranger at all.

[@heatherthurman-gulia7651]

Most definitely agree ,the struggles are real, and his words so surreal,priceless poem

[@LarryBill233]

Hello Paige how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??

[@thenextchrislawrence]

Johnny Cash wrote a lot of poetry too mate, you’ve got a gift. Keep on Expressin’ & Headin’ south 💯

[@ComedyBros5]

Zach is like our modern Man in Black.

[@smithnstuff]

Man, I would love to have this on canvas on my wall.

[@sarawhite3360]

I want to too, I can't find a place that will do it though. I just got a tattoo of this because it brings me so much peace to listen to.

[@chrissweet8266]

@@sarawhite3360 can I see a pic for ideas

[@brandonbradburn4441]

This poem reminds me of the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15). Even though I may feel lost in this world at times, I know exactly where I am and where I can go for comfort. Absolutely amazing and this is what makes your music and songwriting so special to me.

[@zachdishman8120]

even a poem this man makes art, i don’t even know what good poetry is but i can tell ya, this is gold

[@christopherdillon7419]

This sounds like day we leave this earth. It's the walk to what your heaven is. It's beautiful.

[@whitneymcquiston3309]

I’ve listened to this an embarrassing amount of times at this point - Zach Bryan is an league of his own 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@1kboomernba712]

i dont know what it is but as the bad times keep coming in my life this guy always seem to give me hope to drag my ass up and outta the dirt.. so much more than just a artist to so many of us

[@jacedean1525]

Todays the day. For well over the last year I’ve practiced this poem. Revised and revised my intro. I’ve spent so much time thinking about this poem because it means something to me. It means something so deep. I’m doing this for forensics. It’s district today. If i make it through today then i make it to state. This poem means so much to me.

[@shelbyorem69]

Did you make it!

[@jacedean1525]

@@shelbyorem69 yes i did! I have state April 9th

[@shelbyorem69]

@@jacedean1525 great to hear! Congratulations!

[@leahwylie4018]

I listened to this this morning and cried. I spent an hour looking for it this afternoon but couldn't find it so I thought it was just a really good dream. Now it's back:)

[@ssddr2602]

Thank you for sharing Zach. My father passed away last month; he would have been 59 on Sunday. He struggled with addiction and it's ultimately what cut his life short (poor health from using). He had a smile that I will forever see. He loved fishing and camping. I don't know where he is know, but I know exactly where he is.

[@jacobcortez7487]

Some men long to have the family they never did, this poem hits me so hard because I know exactly what he’s describing. That family we all long for, that serenity and peace the all of us are missing. I’d trade my life to have someone miss me for once. Thank you Zach Bryan for making music for those of us who are lost but romanticize a good future

[@Adam87]

To me he's talking about going to Heaven.

[@maxbutler6649]

Boys it’s only ups from here, the words are only getting better and meaning that much more, mans going from strength to strength, a real artist amidst us.

[@cASSeole]

I was in a very dark place, Being shown had made me not want to see. For a while i was in a hole, a hole with no ladder and it was starting to fill up. I couldn’t help but to ignore the outside world and just rot in this place I thought was my grave. Until one day light ascended Into the sky and I started to see light again. I wasn’t out of the darkness as it still tried to pull me down back into she shallow grave i called home. Trying to climb out of this Hold was very difficult, the water had made the walls fragile and start to concave, til this woman. The savior of my existence crafted me hope. Through that hope made a ladder, a ladder I chose to commit too and climb out of the place I once called my grave, everyday I open my eyes, rested from sleep, I realized all I could’ve missed out on if i would’ve stayed in that hole

[@lsadkfjdkjfl]

Thank you for personal risk you took. I’m not much for writing and when I do it’s just for me, I can’t imagine sharing the things I’ve written. What I can do is appreciate the bravery it took for you to share yours. Also it’s pretty damn good if you ask me and I’d love to hear more.

[@heatherthurman3305]

Awesome realness

[@toxicflicks1928]

I can’t paint an image and feel the feelings every time he describes something in this poem

[@carterkirkpatrick5325]

I haven’t cried since my dog died in 2018 over 4years ago, but this did it. Much love Zach!!!

[@colbycarranza2601]

Thanks man. I felt this deep inside. My dad just passed and I’ve been struggling. Bad. I’ve found a comfort in playing guitar especially your songs. This made me smile and gave me that faint light that I still sometimes can’t see. Thank you -C.C.

[@elibravo8351]

I don’t think Zach has made one bad record. I love every song but this has to be my favorite piece of art he’s released. I hope to hear more poems like this!

[@dylanlorenzo1319]

Zach, I really want to thank you for this poem. I was in a dark place back in April when a friend of mind decided to leave us (🕊️), and hearing this poem on your album American Heartbreak really brought me back. Although you have probably heard this a million times, I just want to say that I think you really saved me and a lot of my friends that had to go through that struggle.

[@austinlahr8598]

After you've listened to it 35 times on normal speed loop, 75% speed simply ELEVATES the experience .

[@connorbear800]

Thank you for this wonderful tip! It’s amazing

[@viktor9101]

Some parts it sounds like forrest gump lmao

[@idlehands6980]

Love it!

[@jakerobinson6885]

Zach- this speaks numbers, to me, and I know many others. Your art allows so many to understand and control their feelings, needs, emotions, etc. thank you for your art. Keep up the killer work. “I don’t know where I am, but I know exactly where I am”

[@km96712]

Words don’t explain how familiar this poem is to my soul. I loved every moment of this.

[@CalebHembree]

There's something to poetry that lights a smile, It gives a sense of a journey, but you haven't walked a mile You weep and you think, and you ponder and wonder it's the poems about life that make you grow fonder of a songwriter's dream to make people happier. So we thank the singers and writers and thinkers for their passion in writing and their joy in its impact cause people are meant to have joy and laughter so thank you Zach Bryan for this poem and I pray that you will be blessed forever after.

[@trivergent8252]

This brought me peace when all I felt was chaos. I didn’t know where my road was leading until I saw that small light that grew bigger, and found the girl with the biggest smile staring right back at me. This helped me to find who I used to be, someone I didn’t know but knew so well at the same time. Thank you.

[@tommyjohnson9035]

This man has never written a bad piece in his life...man this hits

[@TheLordReverend]

I have lost so much working on the road and across the world. Only recently gotten closer to a candle in the dark and how bright it is. Thank you for this poem like so much of your work it truly resonates with me. Keep it up brother... for all of us.

[@briargeorge1054]

This poem speaks to me more than any other poem and it's just as good as his music

[@DylanRowland-nx8hz]

I'm a simple man; I don't need much. Just some simple songs by Zach Bryan. And then I find this and I'm hooked

[@flyflyaway1371]

Literally, everything you post is a banger. God bless Zach

[@jacquelineparr8585]

Thank you for writing and sharing this. I love how the metaphor allows the reader/listener to make their own meaning, which may be different to what you intended but still so powerful. When I first listened, it reminded me of my Dad, who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. There are days when he doesn't know who I am anymore. It's heart breaking and I can't imagine the feeling of uncertainty he has in hearing I'm his daughter, and then listening to me introduce myself. In saying that, I know I'm familiar to him, and I know he loves me - his behaviour is different than if I were a true stranger. I imagine he feels a lot like the narrator of this poem. I read a quote about Alzheimer's that said love exceeds memory. This poem brings me comfort and for that I am so grateful. I hope you share more.

[@Baby2023-7ft]

Oh this breaks my heart but happy for you this helped you. I've personally never have had to deal with anyone having Alzheimers but my Sister worked in a nursing home and she would talk to me about some of her Patients and even though I didn't know them it still would just break my heart and we would both be crying. She done that job 40 + years and just retired in May. She loved her Patients and their Families and they loved her dearly. ❤️ Praying for your Mom, you and your Family. God Bless!

[@melanieandstuff]

I lost my grandma last year. She wrote poetry her whole life this poem resonates with me on such a deep level. Driving to her house knowing I was always welcome. The bright warm home that always had a fire going. The sweetest smile and hug I wish I could go back. But now I have this to help me remember so thank you Zach

[@devildog3088]

Your songs and poetry know exactly how to hit me right in my feelings. I am grateful that a human being like you exists

[@shelbyorem69]

I cant stop listening to this. I don't know where I am but I know exactly where I am speaks so much true emotion. All the true struggle that we face in life and you put them in words and i cant thank you enough. Much love and appreciation from Indiana! 🤘

[@zaneshredz]

it is said men find something of their mothers in their wives... it's a pure love they know and the love they know they want for their children. these thoughts circle the drain in my mind when I heard these beautiful words.

[@kadet3324]

My grandpa passed away yesterday and I have had a particularly hard time with it as he was one of the people I looked up to most in life. For some reason though, when I struggle with that thought I think back to this very poem and I imagine this story as what it is like “seeing the light”. Being so lost and confused, but yet so understanding. A journey that feels so spontaneous but is so orchestrated. The reunion of family and friends and weight of stresses lifted. so much emptiness but yet so full of comfort and peace. I find my own comfort and peace in the thought of this and I hope one day I too will travel my own road that leads me back to him.

[@rickysneaks7424]

Well, I've listened to this every now and then, and I always imagine Heaven. It's been in my head for awhile, I just couldn't shake it. This is how I can imagine coming HOME. It is my 12 yo son's favorite poem. I thought it was pretty deep for him, but he digs it. Brings me great joy. Thanks, Zach.

[@jimmyhamm459]

This poem made the day a little better this man has words needed to be heard

[@mrforgettable05]

I listen to him every night as I fall asleep.. his voice is just so comforting

[@benmirka3648]

If you close your eyes and really really listen to this, it creates the most awesome little movie. It gave me the strongest feeling that I've never seen the movie but I knew everything that was about to happen.

[@mabelfancymarie5418]

I wish this could be put on Spotify too. I listen this way to much honestly.

[@kylarhunt6812]

It's going to be the outro of the new album

[@powerliftingstarwarsfan]

@@kylarhunt6812 fr?

[@Truey96]

@@kylarhunt6812 good call haha this new album is legendary

[@dustinburris4042]

I haven’t cried that hard in years. Most of the time I don’t know what the heck I’m doing, but I know I want to go home. This poem shook me to the core. Thank you for that.

[@shanek291]

I don't comment on things. This hit me close. This could totally be metaphorically heard as the road from death to the afterlife. Take that in for a minute as you listen.

[@zachbryan1067]

Someone gets it

[@savozi]

Ahhhh, I got a completely different meaning but I suppose that is the great thing about art. I felt he was talking about being lost in life, but coming home to his constant, his family or some close friends, and they keep him going and giving direction. Obviously Zach has commented saying it is about the road to the afterlife. But I love the depth of feelings it provokes. Perhaps there’s something in both meanings combined. Having a loving family and a constant is the closest to heaven on earth!

[@zachbryan1067]

It meant ALL of these things to me!

[@savozi]

@@zachbryan1067 thanks for replying it means a lot. Going through a though time at the moment and your music manages to put my feelings into words, often when I can’t do it myself. Messed up kid helped me explain my emotions to my fiancé to let her know how much I love her, even when I don’t always show it. Please please come to the U.K. 🇬🇧 when all the covid stuff is done. You will be well looked after!

[@OuttatheNormPhotography]

@@savoziI agree with you I feel it’s about finding yourself in life. But that’s the thing about art everyone’s going to interpret it differently, and that’s the best thing in my opinion. I am so happy I stumbled upon this guy. His music is amazing.

[@kyletyler5675]

Is this what getting to heaven is like?

[@user-wv1sg4gz4h]

I think it is

[@ryandoll3684]

That’s what I was gonna say 🙏❤️

[@shanecaruthers2515]

That was my guess as well!

[@RobnMansions]

I pictured in my mind every second of this. It’s winter, I see a cabin in the woods with a nice driveway, warm light shining through the windows of the cabin. Inside of the cabin, that warm cozy wood look, a seasonal but also year round vibe for a cabin. Maybe a Christmas party, or just a gathering of friends during the winter. People wearing jeans and nice shirts. Tv is on but the volume is so low nobody can hear it over the laughter. Food is sitting there waiting to be eaten, but everyone is busy socializing and enjoying the moment. Black and red plaid blanket draped over a beige couch. A couple of forest green chairs and a wooden coffee table. There’s a dog, a white Labrador, he’s just laying there resting. Sometimes raising his eyes to see what that sudden loud sound was. It’s laughter and people saying welcome. Zach walks through the door, he looks confused but comfortable. He knows everyone there, even though he knows nobody there. He’s been gone for a while with the Navy. He remembers their names and faces, but they’ve all grown and turned into people he no longer knows. They all sit down to eat and reminisce. My vision starts to blur on the sides as the view changes. It’s like I’m a camera, I start going backwards and out the door. The door closes slowly and I’m still going backwards, into the driveway. Down to the road that leads down a mountain. Warm light from the windows fade. The story ends.

[@connorbear800]

I have been coming back again & again to this video for the past year. It brings me comfort that I can’t explain.

[@heatherthurman8711]

❤me too

[@Josh-cn7ur]

I preordered American Heartbreak and just found this gem. Every time I listened to it I kept going back and forth on the meaning you had behind this. I leaned towards you talking about home but I kept feeling the Lord tugging at my heart. To me this is almost a perfect metaphor of us walking through this life to find heaven at the end.

[@HellfireDiarrhea]

I don’t know where home is; but I sure do know how it feels to be there.

[@bradenmeyers6334]

please do poems like this more often, we all love it

[@Jett1873]

Reminds me of late 80s early 90s Johnny Cash. Really comforting for some reason.

[@ComedyBros5]

That's the vibe I've always gotten from Zach's stuff. He's like our modern Man in Black!

[@christopherjohn4264]

Zach you are my drug. I need more , your stuff hits my soul like the eyes of my newborn.

[@jacehirst3299]

My father in law was my best friend. He just passed a couple days ago and he said he’s never related to anything more than this poem. I will always cherish this. Thank you

[@kylerenk1]

2k likes and 0 dislikes of that tells u anything. Zach Bryan is a legend

[@slavic6989]

Everything he makes hits deep on a personal level for everyone

[@lovanmayo4926]

I cried to this. Zach writes beautifully and is an incredible artist.

[@dylanthompson3325]

This is beautiful, it’s wise, it’s kind yet somewhat sad, but it’s amazing. And getting to hear him read it makes it so much better. You can hear his feelings and every word that he says. I only wish that I was lucky enough to know him before he started to get famous. I just don’t come across too many real people with the real heart and real conscience and feelings in this world anymore. I was beginning to think that I would never meet another one like that or learn of another one like that. Such an old soul. I like to think that I’m a good person and that I love and like to help and feel and give, and I do that all to the best of my ability but I am not perfect and I believe this man would far surpass me if someone were to compare us. I like to think that I have a huge heart and that I brighten peoples lives, but this man has so gotten me beat. It makes me want to strive to be an even better person. I cannot wait to get to hear him in St. Louis with my daughter there beside me before she leaves for the Marines on her birthday. It’s like it was meant to be that way, as well as many other things happening in my life right now before she leaves which leads me to say thank you for your service Zach Bryan, and enjoy where you’re headed you deserve it in so many ways I’m sure. One of these days hopefully we will get to meet you but if not we already know you through your music and you are amazing and I hope that you enjoy every second of all of this that comes toward you. Don’t ever let it change you Like it does so many that are going in the direction that you’re going in. I don’t feel that it will, and I don’t think it’s possible to take the good out of a person that has an old soul Like yours. Keep it up looking forward to hearing many many many more things from you.

[@user-dt9qe8wo6u]

This poem gave me the biggest sense of relief that I definitely needed. thank you Zach

[@dewyroadkill]

This hit home. Big time. The emotion he puts into it... I don’t know why I had goosebumps but I know exactly why.

[@Doakley_42]

The way that this poem paints clear pictures in my mind, the girl and the family of my dreams, the warm inviting house I'm coming home to. this is amazing.

[@nottoday3386]

I wish ud sing this.....I listen to this on repeat and just weep like a small child

[@kylefawcett24]

I heard this for the first time this morning. I was working on a project and only half listening but something made me look up so I restarted the song and immediately looked up the lyrics. The next thing I know I'm bawling my eyes out. Never have I heard or read something that so perfectly describes where I currently am or where I wish to be in life.

[@gilberttrevino2601]

I love your music you have helped me with my depression that I can’t get rid of your music is relatable and I’m glad to see your gaining more followers thank you for ur music god bless yoy

[@ssddr2602]

Keep your head up.

[@treybacon1858]

Crazy how underappreciated this video is compared to all the others.

[@gamesofcontent]

Never have a seen a video so clearly and yet this one doesnt change.

[@thekraken4548]

This is my favorite thing you've ever posted. I've found a few pitstops along the way but I haven't found that light yet. This give me hope its around the next bend.

[@landonlavergne29]

Thank you. I couldn’t go through this deployment without your music.

[@TheRealCamelT]

I commented this a while back when I first started watching your stuff, but once coronas over PLEASE COME TO TORONTO. Every one of your songs is amazing man. I know you got fans here and I’d definitely come to your show no question

[@gunxperp]

Always come back to this when I want to clear my mind. Just sitting down a listening to this always just shuts everything else out.

[@elispence7270]

I don't know why I needed to hear this but I know exactly why.