Turn on the TV, act like you don’t see me
Tell me everything is okay
My mother is a saint and told me if I wait
Everything meant to be will stay
Well, I ain’t a believer in people pleasing neither
Fucking telephones have ruined this place
Met a man in New York City, told me humans ain’t as pretty
As a perfect day we’ll chase for all the days
I ain’t spotless, neither is you
For once in my life, I’m gonna see it through
If you want spotless, I’ll always lose
I don’t want love, lover, I want the truth
People die a thousand times to get to who they are
You were praying to the heavens on a late train car
Your heart knows deeper seasons than my eyes ever will
I’m a self-destructive landslide if you wanna be the hill
I ain’t spotless, neither is you
For once in my life, I’m gonna see it through
If you wanna leave this, that’s okay
Everything meant to be is bound to stay
Remember jumping in the pool when we was fully clothed in August
We were soaking, choking, smoking in my old shitty apartment
Then they cut off all the lights ’cause the bills were never paid
We were stealing all the power from the neighbors on vacation
I ain’t spotless, neither is you
For once in my life, I’m gonna see it through
If you want spotless, I’ll always lose
You gave me your love, lover, you gave me the truth
I was alone
You were bettin’ on a loser, you were calling my bluff
Holding one another, is it never enough?
You were right there with me
I can’t stop this, neither can you
For once in my life, I’m bound to see it through
If you want spotless, I’ll always lose
You gave me your love, lover, you gave me the truth
Confronting Imperfection: A Raw Reflection
In “Spotless,” Zach Bryan lays bare the complexities of love, self-acceptance, and the struggle for authenticity. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two imperfect people navigating their relationship without the illusion of flawlessness. Bryan’s storytelling is intimate, recalling bittersweet memories and honest confessions—like stealing power from neighbors or confronting self-destructive tendencies. Instead of chasing perfection, the song celebrates truth and vulnerability, emphasizing that real connection comes from embracing each other’s scars. The refrain, “I ain’t spotless, neither is you,” serves as a powerful reminder that love thrives not in the absence of faults, but in the acceptance of them.
Song Credits
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Songwriter: Zach Bryan
- Release Year: 2023