Every time you come to town, we wind up doin’ the same thing
Gettin’ high and runnin’ around, blame you tend on placing
I remember wakin’ up with you, I wish you’d leave me layin’
Prayin’ God’ll get us through the bills we ain’t been payin’
I hear a lot of people talk about you, I can’t hear what they’re sayin’
You’re not used to stickin’ around, grown accustomed to the stayin’
Every time you come to town, we wind up doin’ the same thing
Gettin’ high and runnin’ around, the blame you tend on placin’
And are you happy now Anita now that you’re finally free
When you said that you were leavin’ and only comin’ back for me
Cheap booze and codeine pills ain’t worth all the losin’
Nothin’ can come between us, damn a life worth choosin’
Cheap booze and codeine pills ain’t worth all the losin’
Nothin’ can come between us, damn a life worth choosin’
Daddy said I’ve lost mind and my momma she’d be grievin’
Your face down in a bathroom stall with vices planned on keepin’
Are you happy now Anita now that you’re finally free
When you said that you were leavin’ and only comin’ back for me
Cheap booze and codeine pills ain’t worth all the losin’
‘Cause nothin’ can come between us, damn a life worth choosin’
Cheap booze and codeine pills ain’t worth all the losin’
Nothin’ can come between us, damn a life worth choosin’
Every time you come to town, we wind up doin’ the same thing
Gettin’ high and running around, blame you tend on placin’
Haunting Cycles of Love and Addiction
“Codeine Pills (Part One)” by Zach Bryan delves deep into the destructive patterns that can define a relationship caught in the throes of addiction. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two people trapped in a repetitive cycle—returning to old habits every time they reunite. Through candid lines about getting high, running around, and the pain of separation, Bryan captures the struggle of trying to break free from both substance dependency and an emotionally turbulent partnership. The mention of Anita, cheap booze, and codeine pills underscores a longing for something more meaningful, while grappling with the reality of loss and regret.
Reflection and Heartache
The song’s raw storytelling is further amplified by references to family disappointment and the toll addiction takes on loved ones. Bryan’s poignant delivery asks whether freedom from the relationship truly brings happiness or simply leaves more emptiness in its wake. Ultimately, “Codeine Pills (Part One)” is a moving meditation on love, vice, and the hard choices that define us.
Song Credits
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Songwriters: Zach Bryan