I miss the time you loved me when you actually did
When I was just a wild haired messed up kid
You told me that I smell like Pabst and spirits
You’d give anything at all to be anywhere near it
You grow so fond of things meant to be free
What if letting go is what’s killing me
I’ve never felt this beat down before
Soon as I’m back up I’m coming back for more
And I hope you find, whatever it is you need
Leave it behind, the wreckage of you and me
And I pray you go, back to Oklahoma
So I can head back home and be the
Man that’s never known ya
Well, I’d have move the mountains roped every damn star
To have the slightest idea who you actually are
One more moment of you laying right here
I wrote you songs that you’ll never hear
Started out feeling like a damn rebirth
Till the laughing stops and you lose your worth
You question it all when you lie in your bed
Cause you can’t take back any love you give
And I hope you find, whatever it is you need
Leave it behind, the wreckage of you and me
And I pray you go, back to Oklahoma
So I can head back home and be the
Man that’s never known ya
Well, I hope you find, whatever it is you need
Leave it behind, the wreckage of you and me
And I pray you go, back to Oklahoma
So I can head back home and be the
Man that’s never known ya
Unraveling the Heartbreak in “Man That’s Never Known You”
Zach Bryan’s “Man That’s Never Known You” is a poignant reflection on lost love and the aching process of letting go. The lyrics delve into the emotional aftermath of a relationship that once burned brightly but has since faded into regret and yearning. Bryan captures the raw vulnerability of someone grappling with memories, haunted by the past, and wishing for the ability to erase the pain entirely. The repeated hope that the other person finds what they need—paired with the longing to return to a version of oneself untouched by heartbreak—paints a vivid picture of regret and self-discovery. The song’s references to familiar places and small details, like the scent of Pabst and spirits, root the story in authenticity and nostalgia, making the listener feel every word.
Song Credits
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Songwriter: Zach Bryan