One two three
Dark-haired girl, too much Jack Daniels
I’ll be honest, right now I am too drunk to handle
Dark brown eyes and a neck tattoo
I am next to you when I’m a thousand miles away
Wildflowers, picked on a hillside
You just let die, that’s where I learned decay
People come then they stay and they go
Someone please let me know when growing up grew so old
‘Cause the sober side of sorry ain’t a safe place to be
There’s a cigarette rolling through the tips of clenched teeth
I don’t need much, just somewhere to sleep
Someone please remind me who the hell I used to be
The sober side of sorry ain’t a safe place to sleep
The sober side of sorry ain’t a safe place to be
Dark-haired girl, summertime crop top
In a ’89 drop-top, rolling eyes at me
Is it love, is it lust or leaving?
Am I awake or dreaming, the woman I need
Wildflowers and a neck tattoo
I am next to you and I ain’t ever gonna stay
I remember a time I was sober
But those days are over, I need a beer to celebrate
‘Cause the sober side of sorry ain’t a safe place to be
There’s a cigarette rolling through the tips of my teeth
I don’t need much, just somewhere to sleep
Someone please remind me who the hell I used to be
The sober side of sorry ain’t a safe place to sleep
The sober side of sorry ain’t a safe place to be
‘Cause the sober side of sorry ain’t a safe place to sleep
There’s a cigarette rolling through the tips of my teeth
I don’t need much, just somewhere to sleep
Someone please remind me who the hell I used to be
The sober side of sorry ain’t a safe place to sleep
The sober side of sorry ain’t a safe place to be
Everything I had
That was everything I had
Haunted by Heartache: Exploring Emotional Turmoil
“Sober Side Of Sorry” by Zach Bryan delves into the aftermath of heartbreak and the struggle to find solace. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of late-night regret, blurred memories, and the search for meaning in fleeting connections. The recurring mentions of wildflowers, tattoos, and whiskey-soaked nights symbolize both cherished moments and the pain of letting go. The phrase “the sober side of sorry” captures the uneasy clarity that comes with facing one’s mistakes without the haze of intoxication—it’s a place of vulnerability and self-doubt, where the narrator grapples with lost love and a fading sense of self.
Song Credits
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Songwriters: Zach Bryan