The Meaning Behind Colder Weather by Zac Brown Band EXPLAINED by the Guys Who Wrote It

From an idea sparked by a snowstorm in Green Bay to #1, "Colder Weather" by the Zac Brown Band was the first song we (Levi Lowrey and Wyatt Durrette) ever wrote together.
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Lyrics:
She'd trade Colorado if he'd take her with him
Closes the door before the winter lets the cold in,
And wonders if her love is strong enough to make him stay
She's answered by the tail lights
Shining through the window pane
He said I wanna see you again
But I'm stuck in colder weather
Maybe tomorrow will be better
Can I call you then
She said you're ramblin' man
You ain't ever gonna change
You gotta gypsy soul to blame
And you were born for leavin'
At a truck stop diner just outside of Lincoln,
The night is black as the coffee he was drinkin',
And in the waitress' eyes he sees the same 'ol light shinin'
He thinks of Colorado
And the girl he left behind
He said I wanna see you again
But I'm stuck in colder weather
Maybe tomorrow will be better
Can I call you then
She said you're ramblin' man
You ain't ever gonna change
You gotta gypsy soul to blame
And you were born for leavin'
Born for leavin'
Well it's a winding road
When your in the lost and found
You're a lover I'm a runner
We go 'round 'n 'round
And I love you but I leave you
I don't want you but I need you
You know it's you who calls me back here
Oh I wanna see you again
But I'm stuck in colder weather
Maybe tomorrow will be better
Can I call you then
'Cause I'm a ramblin' man
I ain't ever gonna change
I gotta gypsy soul
And I was born for leavin' (born for leavin')
When I close my eyes I see you
No matter where I am
I can smell your perfume through these whispering pines
I'm with your ghost again
It's a shame about the weather
But I know soon we'll be together
And I can't wait 'til then
I can't wait 'til then
Songwriters: Coy Bowles / Levi Lowrey / Wyatt Durrette / Zachary Brown
Colder Weather lyrics © Reach Music Publishing, Blackstone Entertainment

[@truckingham3233]

As trucker, this song really resonates with me.

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thanks man 🙌

[@vickimarino2731]

2 extremely talented men

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thank you Vicki!

[@shunniethompson4057]

I love this song. It's so bitter sweet.

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

@shunnie 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎤🎤🌹

[@P-nut71]

I'm a line haul towboat captain on the Mississippi River and it's tributaries. It's so much more than a job, this is a way of life and it takes a special woman to love a man like me. To me and my wife this song is about the weeks I spend on a boat all in northern states while she patiently waits my return in deep south Mississippi.

[@bundles987]

This song really hits home for me as a truck driver. Ask any driver and they will tell you the hardest part of the job isn’t the miles or the hours or the backing. It’s leaving home and telling your family that you won’t be home for awhile.

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

That sounds just like being on the road with the band. Leaving home is the hardest part.

[@Claire_Loves_Music]

Yup, my dad had to often leave for long periods of time for work when I was a kid. It was always hard.

[@fuzzybutkus3951]

Got it easy now with social media when I started in 80’ You were lucky to talk once or twice a week,Hanging on some nastypayphone in a pickle park at 3:00 when rates were cheapest. Retired now would all over again no problem

[@ricksaunders8074]

Song writing amazes me It can mean different things to different people

[@KimberlyBrass-s1j]

Existing not living yatt easier for me ty to be polite

[@tyetsitty7733]

I worked in colorado, far from home. This song hits hard. Love you guys

[@johndillinger2170]

To find out that they wrote that song, really make me appreciate their talent even more than I have.

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thank you John. Appreciate it! Check out our playlists called "Songs We Wrote" to see what else we've been a part of.

[@jimmyjones2426]

Thank you for writing this song. It’s power has reached far and wide. It’s my 3 year old’s favourite song. Every night before bed we sing either “gambler” or “coldin weather.” The only two songs he cares about. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thank you so much for sharing this. For us, it's all about the song and what that song can do for or to someone. So glad its made a positive impact on y'all.

[@steamygiant9737]

I grew up on this song, my mom played it every night as we slept, i remember we slept in her bed because we didnt have enough to support for more, she played that song every night until my dad came home.. she recently explained her meaning behind the song.

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!

[@jon-ue6rf]

As a ramblin man (I dont tend to stay in one place long) and a string of lovers, this song resonates so much, I'm pretty sure I'm a runner, they were lovers! And the gyspy soul is within me, I just need to find my gypsy lady who likes to run with me!

[@huhu1511]

I love behind the song stories. This is seriously my favorite country song!!!

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Appreciate it Megan!

[@cirukoinange9583]

You look like brothers!!

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

We are brothers in music 😉

[@brentrice2626]

There’s one thing I love most about this interview - and it the raw honesty. I’ve been a HUGE fan of the ZBB, but somehow this is the first time I’ve actually analyzed this song. I was left by the mother of my child out of nowhere, randomly, and as a singer myself, it’s amazing how healing someone else’s words regarding a similar topic can be. Thank you for creating this masterpiece. It’s. I’d 5:30am and I’m learning how to play in on guitar 😂🙏❤️

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thanks for listening and sharing your story brother. The best stories are about real life and this one certainly came from a similar experience.

[@ThisTheBreaks]

Back in the days when this song came out a long distance girlfriend said this song is me. I took it as a compliment lol. Now i understand! thanks alot. And guess what? I moved to Colorado 7 years ago. Wild

[@tanyapearcy2524]

one of my favorites. so wonderful :)

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Glad you like it! We really appreciate you listening to our story :)

[@chrispaterno4382]

Incredible story!

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

thank you brother!

[@emtread62]

To me the song 🎶 reminds me of my dad growing up till he passed away. Nov 2021 .. I always wanted more attention n affection from my father n even after having my kids I thou he’d come around more , not just for holidays or birthdays.. but more 😔 when I tried one Christmas asking what he’d be over ; he spat at me on the phone ., like how dare I ask what time he be over.. my kids had other relatives to see of course .. n he never showed up for them or me that Christmas 🎄 at all. It hurt so much being a single parent w kids n knowing he put he ego n attitude first over his own grandchildren. That was 3 yrs ago .. n he can’t take that memory or the hurt away .. I don’t even know if he ever truly loved me or not after how I was treated as a kid myself n adult.. so that song hits hard for me . A daughter should never question her worth to a parent ever!! Nov will never be the same .. now he’s in colder weather 😔

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thanks for sharing your story lisamarie. I hope music helps you heal, especially when people don't have the words.

[@bravewarrior8977]

Thank you for this song, i just loved this the first time I heard it. I’m lover but he’s a runner He’s a ramblin man And has a gypsy soul, these described him and makes me sad maybe I’m not going to expect that we will have happy ending 🙂

[@gailenefuller8330]

Fell in love with Amos

[@twofromfive1280]

This song is BRILLIANT. The opening lyrics paint such a vivid picture and hearing how it was created is a gift. Thanks guys!

[@scottfederoff353]

Just an incredible song. I live in Indiana and am an avid skier so this always reminds me of my trips out west - I can close my eyes and see the mountains. I always thought it was Lincoln, Nebraska - so cool it is Montana. I am headed there on Sunday for my last ski week this season. Well done gents and thanks for the song.

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thank you for listening Scott. Hope you have a great trip to Montana, brother!

[@gailenefuller8330]

Me too.i have a brother in Lincoln n

[@gailenefuller8330]

Adorable

[@glmaguire]

Thanks for telling us the story of how you created this masterpiece. Come play in Australia 🇦🇺 some time

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

That would be cool! We would love that. Thank you for listening to our story :)

[@michaelpatti8497]

My mom really loves this kinda music so its really cool to see this :D

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thank you man. Music brings people together!

[@michaelpatti8497]

Im a girl this is my dads account lol

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

@@michaelpatti8497 Sorry about that!

[@candyeilers4577]

Thanks for sharing!

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@evanosburn718]

I really like this because it isn't the self-indulgent oh look at what a genius I am An all too common trait in today's musicians I like that it's about the song

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Its always about the song - nothing else should matter! Thanks for the support Evan.

[@austinwyman1979]

I already loved this song, got chills nearly every time I heard it. Then one night I got to the line “with your ghost again” and it occurred to me, oh God, she’s dead. He’s pining after a girl he used to see when he came through town and now she’s not there. It was an epiphany that changed the entire meaning for me. And then of course, once you’re seeing it that way, then you get to “…and I know soon we’ll be together, and I can’t wait til then” and you wonder if he’s so broken up that she’s gone, he’s considering the unthinkable, just to be with her again. The video shows this wasn’t the idea behind it but wow, layers, man. Like ogres and onions.

[@TristanandIsolt]

That's not the meaning that Wyatt and Levi intended. The words you're referring to were added by Zac if I understand correctly. I 100% get the same idea as you based on the video.

[@sergioherrejon9998]

I listen to this song on repeat almost ever night hit so hard feel like this is my life in a song. I sorta live in Az any girl I tried to date lives there but for the past 7 years have been everywhere except there. Mostly Wyoming and North Dakota and Colorado. Love this song

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thanks Sergio 🙌

[@dk-zn5fl]

AWESOME‼️Love this song 💥🤙🏾aloha from Big Island Hawaii 🌺🌈🌴🌋♥️

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

ALOHA!!

[@davidrounds8912]

Loved this, I wish you could do more on stories behind other songs. I love the story telling feel to it.

[@mordecaialivanallenoshea7532]

Y'all are amazing artists and amazing songwriters. My favorite ZBB tracks all have your names attached to them. I'm so happy you had nothing to do with Zac's most wonderful track "Swayze" as I think I'd lose my ever-lovin' mind if you did.

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Appreciate it Chris

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Welp, time to stop giving shoutouts to Nebraska when I sing that live…

[@MG-hv9gd]

It.aleways fits simebody i was in Colorado and my truck.driver bf in Lincoln ne and i.caught a ride in a snow storm.to.a truck stop in Lincoln to see him still best friends forty.years after our divorce

[@uride290]

So who was the girl, and what does she think about the song?

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Now that part of the story we're going to keep to ourselves 😂😂

[@TristanandIsolt]

The song certainly started out as a break up song for Wyatt, but the video absolutely implies suicide. I'm with your ghost again. It's a shame about the weather. I know soon we'll be together and I can't wait til then.

[@pipoarroba789]

I don’t know why I’ve always thought this was about a father leaving his daughter. Maybe someone said that to me once…. I think I’m gonna stick to that version….

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

That's the beautiful thing about music - it can mean whatever you want it to mean - there are no wrong answers. Thanks for listening!

[@cynicalmonk870]

Lincoln Montana is where Ted Kaczynski is from… Just saying

[@lucasbrown3085]

U of M grad.... Go Blue!!

[@greatnitz]

Kind of wish Levi would sing the lead, he has a much better voice.

[@yesterdayswineofficial]

Thanks Darren, I won't tell Wyatt 😉

[@DanRodriguezMusic]

Thanks for posting! If you have a second, I've been recording some original acoustic songs. As a fellow music fan, I'd love if you'd check it out. It's on my page. Hope you enjoy.

[@jckozzie2010]

That Budweiser song is my favorite!!! 👍

[@katieg1763]

🤢Dint mix Colorado with other states.