One, two, one two three four
Lonely, lonely troubadour, I know that you’ve been here before
But there ain’t no cure for a restless man
If you came to run from your bad reputation
Of sleeping wherever you land
What state you in tonight, and did you get into a fight?
Are you more drunk than you were last week?
When I call you on the phone, you are never alone
And your jaws don’t close when you speak
She said, “Run down the road, go where you need to go
But I need you to understand
There ain’t no home and there is no cure
For a no-good rambling man”
Lonely, lonely troubadour, you ain’t the boy you were before
This world has truly thickened your skin
‘Cause everyone you talk to acts like they walked through
Hell with you way back when
Who are you to say I can’t live this way?
I was born to be a man of the night
Twelve-foot tall and I’m living proof
That highway boys don’t die
She said, “Run down the road, go where you need to go
But I need you to understand
There ain’t no home and there is no cure
For a no-good rambling man”
She said, “Run down the road, go where you need to go
But I need you to understand
There ain’t no home and there is no cure
For a no-good rambling man”
The Restless Spirit of the Troubadour
“No Cure” by Zach Bryan captures the soul of the wandering musician, painting a vivid picture of a man destined for the open road. The lyrics explore themes of loneliness, restlessness, and the search for belonging, all wrapped in a bittersweet acceptance that some hearts are simply born to roam. The narrator’s journey is marked by a history of fleeting connections and an inability to settle down, despite the longing for home and stability expressed by those around him. Through heartfelt storytelling, Bryan gives voice to the internal conflict between the desire for freedom and the yearning for roots, ultimately embracing the identity of the ‘no-good rambling man’ who finds solace only in movement.
Song Credits
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Songwriters: Zach Bryan
- Release Year: 2024