You don’t have to drink tonight why don’t we just get some sleep
‘Cause I’m tired of cryin’ in driveways as you slur the words you speak
I know growin’ up has been an evil thing to you
Makes you awful hard to love from a lover’s point of view
And I’ll never understand how you wound up in the shape your in
But I’ll always be the fool who fell for you in your burnin’ skin
I’ll be prayin’ for you and pinin’ for you and hopin’ you get some rest
But from a lover’s point of view it’s all been hard to watch at best
‘Cause from where I’m standin’ you got a long climb ahead
I’ll be there to wipe the vomit when you cannot lift your head
‘Cause a lover doesn’t leave when times like these get dark
I’ll be there to watch the sunrise when we reclaim your heart
And I’ll pick you up downtown when you’re grinnin’ with a busted lip
‘Cause you’re not known for backin’ down and those boys are known for talkin’ shit
But now’s about the time, look, you really got to decide
Are you gonna be a good man to me or die the way you’re mother died
‘Cause from where I’m standin’ you got a long climb ahead
I’ll be there to wipe the vomit when you cannot lift your head
‘Cause a lover doesn’t leave when times like these get dark
I’ll be there to watch the sunrise when we reclaim your heart
You don’t have to drink tonight why don’t we just get some sleep
‘Cause I’m tired of cryin’ in driveways as you slur the words you speak
Love Through the Lens of Pain and Hope
“From A Lover’s Point Of View” by Zach Bryan is a heartfelt and raw exploration of loving someone through their struggles with self-destruction. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a partner offering unwavering support to someone battling their own demons, particularly with alcohol and the scars of a troubled past. The recurring themes of exhaustion, loyalty, and hope highlight the emotional toll such love takes, while also showcasing the resilience that true care demands. Bryan’s storytelling is honest and vulnerable, inviting listeners to empathize with the complexities of loving someone who is difficult to save but impossible to abandon.
Song Credits
Artist: Zach Bryan
Songwriters: Zach Bryan
Release Year: 2021