The kids are in town for a funeral
So pack the car and dry your eyes
I know they got plenty of young blood left in ’em
And plenty nights under pink skies
You taught ’em to enjoy
So clean the house
Clear the drawers
Mop the floors
Stand tall
Like no one’s ever been here
Before or at all
And don’t you mention all the inches
That are scraped on the doorframe
We all know you tiptoed up to 4’1 back in ’08
If you could see ’em now
You’d be proud
But you’d think they’s yuppies
Your funeral was beautiful
I bet God heard you coming
The kids are in town for a funeral
And the grass all smells the same as the day you broke your arm swinging
On that kid out on the river
You bailed him out
Never said a thing about Jesus or the way he’s living
If you could see ’em now
You’d be proud
But you’d think they’s yuppies
Your funeral was beautiful
I bet God heard you coming
If you could see ’em now
You’d be proud
But you’d think they’s yuppies
Your funeral was beautiful
I bet God heard you coming
The kids are in town for a funeral
So pack the car and dry your eyes
I know they got plenty young blood left in ’em
And plenty nights under pink skies
You taught ’em to enjoy
Bittersweet Homecomings and Lasting Legacies
“Pink Skies” by Zach Bryan is a heartfelt exploration of family, grief, and the passage of time. The song invites listeners into a moment of reunion brought on by loss, as the “kids are in town for a funeral.” Bryan’s lyrics gently recall shared memories—the scraped inches on the doorframe and the echo of childhood joys beneath pink skies. The narrative balances nostalgia with acceptance, recognizing the enduring influence of the departed. The repeated assurance that “you’d be proud” offers comfort amid sorrow, while slyly noting how much the family has changed. The song’s understated details—packing the car, cleaning the house—capture the rituals that surround both mourning and moving forward, making the story deeply relatable.
Song Credits
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Songwriter: Zach Bryan
- Release Year: 2024