I went looking at pictures I didn’t wanna see, they brought back memories
You look happy, I guess, got the life that you wanted but it ain’t with me
You would think by now that I wouldn’t care, it’s been a couple years and yeah, I’ve had my share
Of other broken-up hearts but I only shed real tears over ours
And now I’m in this cold bright light
And this don’t even feel like life
‘Cause I don’t have the only woman who believed in me
Religiously (Religiously)
And now I’m in the back of the church
Praying just to stop the hurt
‘Cause I don’t have the only woman who was there for me
Religiously (Religiously)
Remember watchin’ you play me our song on guitar, I thought I’d marry you
Act like I’m happier now but all of my friends know that ain’t the truth
And lately life’s been good to me
Mama’s healthy and I’m helpin’ out the whole family
Lot of people know my name, I made a little change
But that don’t mean nothin’
‘Cause now I’m in this cold bright light
And this don’t even feel like life
‘Cause I don’t have the only woman who believed in me
Religiously (Religiously)
And now I’m in the back of the church
Praying hard just to stop the hurt
‘Cause I don’t have the only woman who was there for me
Religiously (Religiously)
You brought me to God and I put you through Hell
You were all about us, I was all about myself
What kind of man would lose a woman like that?
If my soul could be forgiven, I would give it all back
Now I’m in this cold bright light
And this don’t even feel like life
‘Cause I don’t have the only woman who believed in me
Religiously
And now I’m in the back of the church
Begging God just to stop the hurt
‘Cause I don’t have the only woman who believed in me
Religiously (Religiously)
I ain’t got the only woman who was there for me
Religiously
Heartbreak and Faith: Exploring “Religiously” by Bailey Zimmerman
Bailey Zimmerman’s “Religiously” is a raw, emotional journey through heartbreak, regret, and longing. The song captures the pain of seeing a former love move on while grappling with the void left behind. Zimmerman uses religious imagery to highlight the depth of his devotion and loss, comparing the unwavering support of his past partner to faith itself. The lyrics reveal vulnerability, as he admits to missing the only woman who truly believed in him and confesses to his own mistakes. The chorus, set in the solemn backdrop of a church, underscores the spiritual emptiness he feels without her, making the song resonate with anyone who has experienced love and loss on a profound level.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bailey Zimmerman
- Songwriters: Bailey Zimmerman, Austin Shawn, Michael Tyler, Casey Brown
- Release Year: 2023
- Label: Elektra Records