There’s delays on the planes out of Eastern Montana
Where you told me you were leaving from
You’ve been stabbed in your back and the rest of your body
Won’t you tell me where you’re bleeding from
If you need a tourniquet or if you want to turn and quit
Know that I’ll be by your side
You bled your whole soul into things you can’t control
In a world you’ll never satisfy
I bandage up your body and your bones and your bad days too
Take care of the blood that your love runs through
I know all the damage that some days in this dark world does
You were laughing last week at something I dreamed of
When you finally feel the blood you spill into everybody else
A tourniquet you tossed to the ground
Pull you in and hold you tight love you through the heart of night
Spring your kind ass into town
You’ve been playing your guitar from arenas to the bars
Since you were old enough to rhyme a word
But your face is getting thinner
And you’re praying for the winter
And I heard you fucked it up with her
I bandage up your body and your bones and your bad days too
Take care of the blood that your love runs through
I know all the damage that some days in this dark world does
You were laughing last evening at something I dreamed of
I bandage up your body and your bones and your bad days too
Take care of the blood that your love runs through
I know all the damage that some days in this dark world does
But you were laughing last evening at something I dreamed of
There’s delays on the planes out of Eastern Montana
Where you told me you were leaving from
You’ve been stabbed in your back and the rest of your body
Won’t you tell me where you’re bleeding from
Finding Healing in Vulnerability
Zach Bryan’s “Tourniquet” delves deep into the emotional wounds we carry and the quiet devotion of those who help us heal. The song crafts a raw narrative of someone battered by life’s hardships, both physical and emotional, and the steadfast presence of a loved one offering comfort. Bryan’s lyrics use powerful imagery—blood, bandages, and a tourniquet—to symbolize the process of tending to someone’s pain, even when the scars are invisible. The repetition of caring, patching up wounds, and acknowledging damage reflects a profound empathy and love, while the references to laughter hint at moments of hope and lightness amidst the darkness. At its core, “Tourniquet” is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the healing power of connection.
Song Credits
Songwriter: Zach Bryan
Release year: 2024