I’ve been overdrinking
‘Cause I’ve been overthinking
‘Cause I get so damn anxious at night
Chemicals and nicotine
Friends ask how you’ve been
You just learn to say you’re alright
Poems and closing time
Oh, sweet love of mine
I found it so hard to find truth
Poems and closing time
Oh, sweet love of mine
It’ll always just be me and you
And those bastards get richer
While the poor dig ditches
To bury their dreaming in
And labor done cheap
At five AM
Is the reason they’re sleeping in
Oh men build churches
So the kids find worth in
Something bigger than themselves
But the uncorruptible
Don’t exist
And you can’t buy your way outta hell
Closing time
I’m lost again past two
Closing time
It’ll always just be me and you
I’ve been overdrinking
‘Cause I’ve been overthinking
‘Cause I get so damn anxious at night
Chemicals and nicotine
Friends ask me how I’ve been
You just learn to say you’re alright
Poems and closing time
Oh, sweet love of mine
I found it so hard to find truth
Poems and closing time
Only true friend of mine
It’ll always just be me and you
So don’t try to pay me
And don’t try to play me
As one of your sorry fools
Poems and closing time
Oh, sweet love of mine
In a world that’s growing so cruel
Wrestling With Anxieties and Midnight Reflections
“Poems And Closing Time” by Zach Bryan is a raw and intimate exploration of late-night vulnerability. The lyrics trace the cycles of overthinking and overdrinking, capturing the restless energy that comes with anxiety and longing. Bryan’s words evoke the struggle to find honesty amid life’s chaos, whether it’s through fleeting connections at closing time or the solace found in poetry. He paints a world where societal inequities and spiritual disillusionment weigh heavily, yet moments of genuine connection shine through the darkness. The refrain of “me and you” underscores the importance of authentic relationships in a world that often feels indifferent and isolating.
Song Credits
Songwriter: Zach Bryan
Release Year: 2024