Zach Bryan - East Side of Sorrow

East Side of Sorrow
18 years old full of hate, they shipped me off in a motorcade
They said boy you’re going to fight a war
You don’t even know what you’re fighting for
I lost friends in the august heat
At night it was god I’d always meet
I said lord won’t you bring me home
I’ve got women in the west I wanna hold
And I lost you in a waiting room after sleeping there for a week or two
Doctor said he did all he could you were the last thing I had that was good
So I walked miles on the tulsa streets
Light started beaming in from the east
6am and fucked up again asking god where the hell he’d been
He said the sun’s going to rise tomorrow
Somewhere on the east side of sorrow
You better pack your bags west stick out your chest and then hit the road
The suns going to rise tomorrow somewhere on the east side of sorrow
Don’t give it a reason to follow
let it be and then let it go
Let it be and then let it go
Heard your brother lost his mind in the city last fall
Was it his blood or his conscious or the alcohol
Did the navy do him well or did he wind up sick
Like every other brave boy from these run down sticks
Do you ever get tired of singing songs
like all your pain is just another fucking sing along
If you ever get the time come on home
I heard turnpikes back together and they’re writing songs
He said the sun’s going to rise tomorrow
Somewhere on the east side of sorrow
You better pack your bags west stick out your chest and then hit the road
the sun’s going to rise tomorrow
Somewhere on the east side of sorrow
Don’t give it a reason to follow
Let it be then let it go
Let it be then let it go

[@mckayc9070]

I’m staying awake by my dad’s bedside tonight to give him medicine every couple hours. Mom needs the rest. He’s got tonight and maybe tomorrow. Zach and everyone else commenting on this song, thank you. These stories are helping. The sun’s gonna rise tomorrow.

[@Matthe.w]

[@aaronp.888]

Keep that head up brother. Sending love

[@davida6557]

Never been suicidal but having a hard night, hope youre doing well friend. We will rise no matter what

[@rickhopkins9456]

Love from idaho brotherrrr. God and Zach got your back.......

[@rickhopkins9456]

​@@davida6557 love from idaho. God and Zach got your back.........(and me) tonight I'll burden your load brotherrrrrrr

[@sambarclay2593]

After my cancer diagnosis and recovery things have never been the same. Im in pain almost constantly. It has strained my marriage to the point of divorce. She has not has interest in intimacy in 3-4 years. I have been jobless for a couple years now but currently in a internship (Im about to graduate with bachelor's degree). My kids are depressed because they can see everything going on. My brother died a year ago. My dad currently has cancer, my mother is in bad health and they live in poverty. I have lynch syndrome and probably won't live to see 65. Everyday is hard but I keep going.

[@patriaciasmith3499]

Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in November. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

[@gergbernes2817]

Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again again but it’s just so hard to source out of there.

[@JamesTaylor-ff4dp]

@@gergbernes2817Yes, bergwilly11_

[@JamesTaylor-ff4dp]

I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of university stress. Not until I came across bergwilly11_, a very intelligent mycologist.He saved my life honestly

[@markaxel9799]

A lot of people have testified about this and I really want to give it a shot. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels

[@alexanderarnold4757]

This song is emotional for me. 5 tours with a family in the west that i wanted to come home and hold. I lost several friends in various months. Im happy to be alive and wake up every morning on the East Side of Sorrow.

[@huntinfishingandeverything2578]

Thank you for your service. welcome home soldier

[@benglowack477]

Thank you for serving. Glad you came home!

[@urbanarcher3535]

Well said! Same brother

[@gil80yahoo]

Thank you for your service, sir!

[@Das-ct5oo]

Thank you for your service may God guide you 🙏

[@MicheleLejawa]

I’m not a vet; or a man; and I avoid alcohol … but I know death, pain, sorrow, hope, disappointment …anyone can relate to this if they are a human. this song makes me legit cry every time I hear it- my daughter introduced me to Zach Bryan and we can’t wait to see his first show in Chicago next year.

[@jareddietzel8375]

I'm a vet recovering drug addict used to escape all my pain and reality. Lost my best friend who was also a vet. To a drug addiction

[@jareddietzel8375]

Also wanna add my friend that passed due to the overdose we joined the military together and we deployed together

[@jareddietzel8375]

This song and get out alive play with my emotions so bad

[@MicheleLejawa]

I am sorry for your losses ❤ celebrate your victories

[@DeagleGamesTV]

@@jareddietzel8375 Navy vet here, lost a few good friends to drug abuse. Hang in there man.

[@zebmartin995]

This is a true gem. It has hurt and pain. It has determination and maybe hope. I frickin' love it. I love the trumpet. Thank the Lord for Zach Bryan.

[@justaveryyy1]

i went to his concert on 3/23/24🤍

[@justaveryyy1]

zach bryan’s music is so relatable

[@tyronjohn9848]

I lost my grandmother this past year and that second verse hit so fucking hard. This is why Zach is absolutely for the boys. He’s one of the only artist that captures what pain for guys actually feels like. As melancholic as this song is, it’s also hopeful def my favorite song of the album. We’ll get through this together boys….cheers.

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

The man is already a legend. I never heard someone like him. His lyrics everything hits home or life in some sort of way. The man has no bad songs.

[@samvoor496]

same brother, i lost my grandma this last year , i miss her so much and this song helps me grief

[@jessehaines6948]

In 2021 my dad, dog and grandma all died within a couple months of each other. The day I heard Turnpike was back was the first time I was happy in months. Good country Music is life!

[@braytonnathaniel123]

What an amazing song. I lost my daughter at 6 months old, she spent the first 3 months of her life in the NICU 1.5 hours away and I was AD military so I couldn’t spend nearly as much time with her as I wanted. I felt alone and singled out. Felt like nobody knew how I felt. This song makes me feel so much less alone. Wish I could have a conversation with Zach and thank him

[@WhosClouse]

Keep your head up brother. Thank you for your service

[@ryanriggin938]

Still counting the number of times I’ve replayed this song. Beautiful song and you can feel the pain. His mother is so proud!

[@Nobodyjanky]

Same. This man deserves it. I’m sure his mother is happy in heaven.

[@landonbennight9443]

I lost 5 of my guys in Kabul 2 years ago, one being my good buddy maxton. I am bawling my eyes out driving to the store to have drinks for the ones I’ve lost. Come have a beer with me brother, I live in Checotah by Muskogee.

[@Emadrat58]

Everyone else might get a different message from this song but for me I feel like it’s saying that life moves on and the sun will always rise and that you need to move on from your sorrows and troubles. After looking at other comments my troubles are very minor compared to others but I’ve been struggling with it for almost a year now. I’ve now decided I just need to move on and two lines from this song that kind of represent my decision are “don’t give it a reason to follow” and “let it be and let it go” and that’s what I’m doing, I’m gonna let my problem go and don’t give it a reason to follow me anymore

[@jachzohnson]

Exactly! Live in the moment and learn and practice forgiveness for yourself, your past mistakes, people that hurt you and betrayed you! Let it go, it's not your burden to carry but the Lord. Don't worry about tomorrow because the troubles of today are sufficient! The windshield is much larger than the rear view mirror for a reason and how will we stay safe on lifes twisted roads if we don't look straight ahead? Stay on the straight and narrow path and do what God intended you and your strengths for! We were all made with different talents and abilities, but you will live your best life and help those whom have helped and loved you! You are, I am sure, in a unique position to make a difference in helping provide your time, talents skills etc. to help your family and friends around you. So you can always take of of others, but first, we must take care of ourselves. Empty the pot, fill the pot, empty the pot. Sometimes, you have to exam if there are cracks in your pot where water is leaking out or people are drawing from and robbing you of your emotional and spiritual energy in which case you might need to put some space between you and the person. But another thing I remember seeing on a sign was "No rain, No rainbow" and that really stuck with me. How we feel on one day or within one week can be drastically different with our stress and mentality sometimes but we can't take ourselves too serious and expect too much or put too much energy in perfection or what others think of us, dance like no one is watching! And keep on keeping on!!! You got this!💪🤜🤛✌️

[@kgetz3]

“Turnpike’s [Troubadours] back together and they’re writing songs…” Damn right! Their album released same day as this and it’s 🔥

[@Jockington26]

This song brought back memories of a buddy i lost last December, I started crying so hard in the gym while listening for the first time, and I’m not even ashamed, The lord will save us all, no matter how hard it seems pray, he always listens

[@nicholasgus]

i feel so blessed to be able to listen to Zach with all of you guys. He and we created such a positive community. I can't describe how much this music means to me, it just make me go trough it all. Hope you guys are doing well!

[@bdeezy2962]

Love your comment ❤ I feel the same man ,God bless you and everyone's ears that hear this magic we so desperately need in these crazy times

[@rickhopkins9456]

Back at you from idaho brotherrrrr.

[@zlovas1129]

“He said the sun's gonna rise tomorrow Somewhere on the east side of sorrow You better pack your bags west Stick out your chest And then hit the road” Swear to god, after my parents pass away, I’m outta Pittsburgh. Moving to Texas. These lyrics hit too hard.

[@gavinivagsanow9859]

My dad died suddenly two weeks ago. We were very close, and I now have to live with the reality that my kids will never know him and that there will come a day that he will have been gone for more of my life than he was here for. I miss him so much. I've cried every night. This song brought me a small measure of peace. Thank you.

[@mykul2754]

We never knew what was gonna happen that morning what you need to do is let your cry out..long and hard and I know it’s very difficult but think of as many memories both good and bad. You’re going to thank me a year down the road. Those memories are everything

[@TA-tg1cf]

I SWEAR God speaks to me through this man. It's unbelievable

[@lucaspate1217]

Waited all day and into the night to listen to this album I gotta be up in 3 hours but I know its going to be worth it love your music man!

[@OIL710ERROR]

Lucas to Lucas hell yeah brother

[@OIL710ERROR]

My name is Lucas as well

[@KevinBarry-gn7mk]

Thank you for your music Zach, I love road trips and vibing to your songs. Thank you for your service brother 🇺🇸

[@ztx-fps9340]

I lost my mother due to cancer on August 9th this year and two weeks later on August 23rd a brother I served with in the army ended his life. This song hits home hard, thank you for making music that connects with your audience man.

[@jackm6328]

I’m with you brother we will prevail that’s what are mothers want do good for them shine thru them

[@Zn569]

You ever need an ear to vent man I got you. We’re all in this together

[@user-rw2om1bj5j]

I’m so sorry

[@BradyMiller186]

I lost my mother to cancer. It’s been 4 years and I’ll miss her forever. I’ll feel your pain man.❤

[@kevinmulvey8759]

Yeah this grieving really makes me score my own report card ?? Sorry for your hurt & thank you for your service !!

[@Bigdaddynikko]

Praise the lord for this song after a dirtbike accident and surgery I’m still recovering doc said I’ll be fine but it will take some time

[@MartinSheckelstorm]

Sir you are in your own league of amazingly good Country 👏👏👏🇺🇸

[@BlueMountainStudiosPhotography]

Best artist of our century. Sticking by it.

[@godisafujoshi]

This song plays in my dreams

[@adalyn_ashbell]

This song has probably the strongest lyrics I’ve heard. “Dr said he did all he could you were the last thing I had that was good” “6 AM f*cked up again asking god where the hell he’s been” “like all your pains just another f*cking sing along” Like woah

[@eajmiller]

Zach Brian’s song are so amazing me and my whole family love him❤❤ Whenever I’m having a bad day I listen to his songs❤❤❤

[@Patriottone12]

Was in Afghanistan in 2011. Song hits every time.

[@sidjones9896]

“I lost friends in the August heat.” That line hit hard. I remember in August of 2021, seeing the news, and having to wait it see if any of the 13 we lost was a name I recognized.

[@Chris-pt3it]

Till fuckin valhalla.

[@Cobloco.]

@@Chris-pt3ithell yeah

[@evan9759]

Thanks biden

[@petew.7870]

@@evan9759🤮🤮 #StolenElectionsALWAYSHaveConsequences

[@b0sswalker489]

I may not have personally known them but ever since then I have gotten to know them…. and their stories. and it sucks. but imma keep telling everyone they were heroes until i die. (i served in the same time period usmc)

[@OliviaMorganHolt]

i hope my boy is looking down laughing and grinning how we used to with each-other while you played in the back.

[@brailynhignite3364]

I promise you he is man much love🙌🏼🫶🏼

[@jsuttles26]

❤ hope so

[@fatbrat86]

i will never recover

[@Runthetable91]

Hope you do

[@hayden1442]

felt

[@wyattwaller3462]

I hope you do I thought I wouldn’t but I somehow did just try to find what makes you happy it helps trust me

[@dizzystosh701]

It’s up to you

[@johnoppongjr8639]

By God’s grace i hope you can

[@Isabella-iu1me]

im in tears actually. makes me feel so at home. from sapulpua Oklahoma moved to New Jersey not by choice and this made me feel so at home.

[@ChristopherEricYT]

Hi, I'm from Tulsa Oklahoma, and I CANT WAIT for his concert here this december.!!!

[@FactsAboutAnimals0]

These sad songs are amplifying your thoughts and feelings

[@afterschool88]

This album will win a Grammy in 2024!

[@urbanarcher3535]

As a Vet this one hits extremely hard! Thanks brother

[@jordangoon1920]

Im joining the army. U bring me peace and ur music has kept me from doing countless stupid things. Thanks for your music. Its saved me and brought me closer to the above GodSpeed brother. Im 19 years old with a mind full of hate but a heart full of love.

[@LPFan33]

imagine risking your life for ZOG

[@MikeLit2]

Congratulations bro! You’re gonna do great things🤘🇺🇸

[@LPFan33]

@@MikeLit2 dying for Israel is not great

[@MikeLit2]

@@LPFan33 you’re a clown🤡 atleast someone’s doing something with their life and even better for other people.. remember freedom don’t come free lil bro.

[@MikeLit2]

@@LPFan33 if everyone had your mindset we wouldn’t live in a free country..

[@savagemaenner3180]

Prolly willl never meet this man but war fucked me up and dudes been nothing but healing.

[@stephennichols90]

Stay strong for those that can’t

[@someone12104]

My cousin lost her baby earlier this week and i loved that litte man so much. My brother is also gone for the army and this song and album has been getting me through these hard days. Much love for all you do man❤

[@squishybread6915]

Your music saved my life, it says all I can’t, it expresses everything I don’t know how to express, it gives me hope

[@kristipohly789]

Let it be, then let it go-oh these lyrics are so pertinent to sooooo many aspects of life! God Bless you Zach Bryan for your music!

[@carsoncobb9869]

he has done it AGAIN! my daugter is 12 and the first time i played this she cried of happiness.

[@918_andrea3]

If ever there was a song I couldn't relate to more, is definitely this one! My brother was in the the navy, desert storm not by choice it was a jail sentence or join he chose the Navy, then when he got back he had heart issues heart valve replacement, i was fleeing a marriage to the Westside of Tulsa wooh, he's passed, I lost him in a waiting room, we both did alot of drugs on the East side of Tulsa , and my ex husband he passed, my kids dad. Now livin east of Tulsa been through alot, If it wasn't for the Bible, the drugs, I don't think I would of made it.

[@roarkeford2157]

Love the men and women of 23 BEB. Essayons sappers. Keep on pushing.

[@Jansenmcole]

I will never be able to thank Zach Bryan enough for helping me get right with god

[@jayden12242]

That’s awesome brother

[@LilaPearl506]

My grandmother passed away a couple hours ago and Ive rlly been needing this song

[@churchhimself4405]

Finally released literally the day I got out of basic combat training hell yeah

[@willywally8851]

“Turnpikes back together and they’re writing songs.” Come on son keep spitting

[@Ian00003]

Best song on the Album

[@planttheseed3296]

Jesus loves, Jesus saves. When you are down, he will lift you up. When you are up, plant the seed.

[@Jockington26]

Amen brother praise the lord

[@gilbertsandoval3617]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@johnathanbeats]

Lost my best friend in August that wasn’t just a friend, he was a singer a writer, a father, and now a memory.

[@danielle2180]

😢🙏🏻

[@donnievert]

Already my favorite album of the decade. First vinyl pre-order I have ever done too.

[@willsikes9552]

Your music helps me more than you know

[@mollyelmore390]

Started screaming and hit play right at midnight and I’m not going to bed until I’ve played the whole album I’ve went to sleep to your music for a month waiting for this night

[@joesandbank3645]

Wow, another instant classic from a great singer songwriter.

[@BigStiffWilly]

Skreets is hungry and Zach pulls up in the versace food truck with this one. #Jheeze #DamnFam #BladeBrown

[@colbs2969]

Never seen a more positive comment section in my life. Shout out to the lads going through it. We got this shit

[@jacobrackley8162]

“I heard Turnpike’s back together, and they’re writing songs”

[@AmberButler-px9fy]

Everyone one of his damn songs makes me cry so ugly. I just love him so much.

[@brailynhignite3364]

I still believe Zach is underrated he’s the best artist to live in my opinion and that’s a fact🙌🏼🙏🏻

[@tonyacochran777]

Have you been to one of his concerts? Our family has been twice. For both album tours. And believe me he's not under rated. The stadiums are sold out ❤ And everyone sings his music🥰 Best concerts for sure❣️

[@ComedyBros5]

He's far from underrated. While there's still plenty out there that don't fully appreciate his incredible talent and gift, he's highly raved about by mostly anyone who listens to his stuff!

[@JohnnyOFarrell]

Hand Jesus your 😢 pain. Let him in. Please let em in!!

[@matthewmennel2394]

Going thru hard times. Heart break. ...trying to get thru it. Got this album on repeat plus revival

[@don.dada1004]

Shout out to us in Tulsa bro really giving us motivation out here to see he made it from a small town like us much respect

[@jacobhouseholder-lq7jb]

Have been playing this and every other song on the album basically nonstop. Can't wait to see you in concert in May next year Semper Fi Brother

[@Ezrasghost]

I love you zach! God bless you!🙏🏽✝️🇺🇸🦅

[@quinnnewman9538]

god the trumpet on this song is ascendent

[@xystere]

"i lost friends in the august heat" that hits hard.

[@coleblackburn9016]

Another banger!! Keep speaking truth, never sell out to Nashville my brother

[@bcreed9348]

Beautiful. A poet. Thank God for a real heart.

[@SweetMelissa867]

I needed this song so bad right now 💔 Thank you!

[@nygisgod]

I fucking love how this song mutually makes all men miss their grandpa.

[@hokeywolf8434]

Love this song. Wish it was just you and your guitar. Thanks for the music.

[@ComedyBros5]

Yes. I love the production on all this album other than the backing band on this one and Overtime. Otherwise, I love it all!

[@CombatC]

From cristii ; Thank you for being a foundation for men we love you

[@connorallgood0922]

I love the fact Zach mentioned the Turnpike Troubadours, and he released his album the SAME TIME as they did.

[@bhproductions6684]

This made the summer

[@godsm3dic577]

I have listened to this song so many times I lost count. I’ve never connected more to a song than this one

[@ethanarmstrong2271]

Zach this song made me cry this song Zach I love you I’ve been such a big fan and I’m just a kid from Virginia and love to see this in a concert man thank you for everything been going through a lot mom just got Covid and your music just gets me through my day man thank you to Zachary lane Bryan

[@user-vy3mf9eo2v]

Thank the lord for Zach Bryan! All his music is so great

[@rebeccawillett7836]

This man has me in tears his voice Just gets me. It’s so beautiful

[@stonewalljackson3163]

Most anticipated song from the album so much better than the leak

[@michaeljaks5720]

This f'ing guy is soulful!!! Amazing

[@LeeHanyoPhoto]

And I lost you in a waiting room After sleepin' there for a week or two Doctor said he did all he could You were the last thing I had that was good So I walked miles on the Tulsa streets Light started beamin' in from the east 6 AM and fucked up again Askin' God where the hell he'd been He said the sun's gonna rise tomorrow Somewhere on the east side of sorrow You better pack your bags west Stick out your chest And then hit the road The sun's gonna rise tomorrow Somewhere on the east side of sorrow Don't give it a reason to follow Let it be, then let it go Let it be, then let it go sheeeeeeeeesh

[@user-kk2gn3ux7w]

I heard Turnpikes back together and they're writing songs!

[@dmitrikrosikio2684]

turnpike is indeed back together and writin songs. pretty meta lyric

[@ameliagurley1478]

This song is truly inspiring

[@unitedzone6445]

Best song of the album

[@Washington_lilac]

I feel guilty when I sing "like all ur pains just another fuckin sing along" 😭

[@BeingxLegit]

Lost my mom when I was 17. Love you mom.

[@athenapeterson6510]

this hits the soul

[@ooVIDAR]

Those opening verses hit hard...Semper Fi brothers.

[@delulubabydoll]

I love this song bc it just sounds so good and has amazing lyrics ❤

[@anon007_]

pure talent. zach you are so gifted.

[@jac6484]

The trumpet is such an amazing touch. Pls keep making the beutiful music you do ❤❤❤

[@Bjenki24]

This album a W this song is a even bigger W💪🏽

[@Ziggy2lit]

Zach I’m black and I love you keep it up

[@benoncarsten396]

This record has been making me kind of emotional. Not sure what chord this one struck exactly but my cheeks are getting wet yet again.

[@taylorswiftie.taylorsversion]

This is such a good message. Its hard to do that sometimes but this is a good way to think about it.

[@NickJsWendy]

This song is such a true song. I absolutely love this, it’s like the words of redemption and pain and strength.

[@jimbodice2672]

Hell yeah he gave a shout out to Turnpike Troubadours. Real recognize real.

[@zeezee3145]

This is gonna be a classic I can tell