Rotgut whiskey’s gonna ease my mind
Beach towel rests on the dryin’ line
Do I remind you of your daddy in his ’88 Ford?
Labrador hangin’ out the passenger door
The sand from your hair is blowin’ in my eyes
Blame it on the beach, grown men don’t cry
Do you remember that beat down basement couch?
I’d sing you my love songs and you’d tell me about
How your mama ran off and pawned her ring
I remember, I remember everything
A cold shoulder at closing time
You were begging me to stay ’til the sun rose
Strange words come on out
Of a grown man’s mouth when his mind’s broke
Pictures and passin’ time
You only smile like that when you’re drinking
I wish I didn’t, but I do
Remember every moment on the nights with you
You’re drinkin’ everything to ease your mind
But when the hell are you gonna ease mine?
You’re like concrete feet in the summer heat
That burns like hell when two souls meet
No, you’ll never be the man that you always swore
But I’ll remember you singin’ in that ’88 Ford
A cold shoulder at closing time
You were begging me to stay ’til the sun rose
Strange words come on out
Of a grown man’s mouth when his mind’s broke
Pictures and passin’ time
You only smile like that when you’re drinking
I wish I didn’t, but I do
Remember every moment on the nights with you
Cold shoulder at closing time
You were begging me to stay ’til the sun rose
Strange words come on out
Of a grown man’s mouth when his mind’s broke
Pictures and passin’ time
You only smile like that when you’re drinking
I wish I didn’t, but I do
Remember every moment on the nights with you
Rotgut whiskey’s gonna ease my mind
Beach towel rests on the dryin’ line
Do I remind you of your daddy in my ’88 Ford?
Labrador hangin’ out the passenger door
Reflections on Memory and Heartache
“I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan is a poignant journey through bittersweet memories and unhealed wounds. The lyrics capture the struggle of holding onto the past, with vivid images of whiskey, summer heat, and the familiar comfort of an old truck. Bryan explores themes of longing and vulnerability, as the narrator grapples with the pain of remembering every moment with a lost love. Details like a Labrador hanging from the truck door and sand blowing in the wind evoke nostalgia, while the refrain of “grown men don’t cry” hints at the emotional restraint often expected in heartbreak. Ultimately, the song is a deeply personal reflection on love, loss, and the indelible imprint of shared moments.
Song Credits
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Songwriters: Zach Bryan, Kacey Musgraves
- Release Year: 2023
- Label: Warner Records