Mm
Mm (Ooh)
Wake me up when the season’s gone
‘Cause I’ve wasted all my dawns on you
So what do I do?
Oh, what I do?
I get fucked up just ’cause I’m scared
Love’s just another drug I have grown a victim to
So what do I do?
Oh, what do I do?
All is fair in love and war
So what the hell are we even fightin’ for?
I’m on your front porch beggin’ for my dawns back
Give my goddamn records and my clothes back
‘Cause I’m through
Oh, how I’m through
And by the time she wakes
I’ll be halfway to my mama’s home
It just dawned on me
Life is as fleeting as the passin’ dawn
And it was my mistake
‘Cause she never said a thing about Jesus
I miss my mother’s southern drawl
And her prayin’ through the walls in the evening
Give me my dawns back
Everything that dies makes its way back
I lost her last July in a heart attack
I need one small victory (Mm)
Give me my dawns back
‘Cause everything that dies makes its way on back
I lost her last July in a heart attack
I need one small victory
Ooh
Ooh
Wake me up when the season’s gone
‘Cause I’ve wasted all my dawns on you
So what do I do?
Oh, what I do?
And by the time he wakes
I’ll be halfway to my best friend’s home
It just dawned on me
Life is as fleetin’ as the passin’ dawn
And I shoulda told him twice
I believe in somethin’ bigger than both of us
I miss goin’ out to bars, shootin’ stars
Not worryin’ ’bout what’s left of us, mm
Mm, give me my dawns back
Everything that dies makes its way on back
I lost her last July in a heart attack
I need one small victory (Mm)
Give me my dawns back
Everything that dies makes its way on back
I lost her last July in a heart attack
I need one small victory
Ooh (Mm)
Ooh (Ooh)
I got fucked up just ’cause I’m scared
Love’s just another drug I have grown a victim to
What do I do?
Oh, what do I do?
Finding Light Amid Heartbreak
“Dawns” by Zach Bryan is a poignant exploration of loss, regret, and the fleeting nature of love and life. The lyrics weave a narrative of dawns wasted on a relationship that has ended, with the recurring plea for the return of lost mornings symbolizing a longing for time, innocence, and hope that feels irretrievable. The song’s confessional tone, raw vulnerability, and vivid imagery—like begging on a front porch or missing a mother’s southern drawl—allow listeners to feel the ache of separation and the search for meaning after heartbreak.
The Struggle for Closure
Bryan’s lyrics delve into coping mechanisms and the struggle to move on. References to getting “fucked up” out of fear and equating love to a drug highlight both escapism and the addictive pull of past affection. The refrain, “Everything that dies makes its way back,” hints at the cyclical nature of grief and healing, suggesting that even in endings, there is the possibility of renewal or small victories. The subtle religious undertones and reflections on family and faith add layers of depth, making the song relatable to anyone navigating the complexities of loss and longing.
Song Credits
Songwriter: Zach Bryan
Release Year: 2023