There is concrete below me and a sky above so blue
I’m finally leaving Austin and I wish it was with you
I am just a sickness and you seem to be the cure
How much can a southern girl honestly endure?
Remember northwest mountains, that were snow-capped in June
You were napping on my arms on a Sunday afternoon
But babe, I’ve gotta heal myself from the things I’ve never felt
Repression is my heaven but I’d rather go through hell
It’s ’bout time that I left Austin
‘Bout time you settled down
With a man who doesn’t move as quick
As the trains rolling through town
‘Bout time that I face
The hard times I’ve let go
If love is just an ocean
I would drown before I float
Do you remember getting drunk on the outskirts of this town
When I gave you all I had but it still let you down?
Everyone I ever loved has either left or died
Wish I was born with concrete shoes but I’m leaving tonight
It’s ’bout time that I left Austin
‘Bout time you settled down
With a man who doesn’t move as quick
As the trains rolling through town
‘Bout time that I face
The hard times I’ve let go
If love is just an ocean
I would drown before I float
Float
Float
There’s concrete below me and a sky above so blue
People ruin people, I don’t wanna ruin you
I am just a sickness and you seem to be the cure
How much can a southern girl honestly endure?
And I’m finally gone from Austin
You finally settled down
With a man who didn’t move as quick
As the trains rolled through town
I finally had to face
The hard times I’ve let go
If loving you’s an ocean
I’d have drowned so you could float
Leaving and Letting Go: The Emotional Journey of “From Austin”
In “From Austin,” Zach Bryan crafts a deeply personal narrative about heartbreak, self-discovery, and the pain of moving on. The song’s imagery of concrete and blue sky sets a vivid emotional landscape, symbolizing the weight of departure and the hope for something better. Bryan’s lyrics explore the struggle of leaving behind a significant relationship, acknowledging both his own flaws and the resilience of his former partner. The repeated motif of drowning versus floating in love highlights the vulnerability inherent in letting oneself feel and heal. Through raw storytelling, Bryan captures the bittersweet reality of growth: sometimes, leaving is the only way to protect someone you love and to confront your own hardships.
Song Credits
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Songwriter: Zach Bryan
- Release Year: 2022