Meaning and Lyrics of I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves) by Zach Bryan

Song Lyrics meaning of I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves) by Zach Bryan

About Zach Bryan

Zach Bryan is a rising star in the Americana and country music scene, bursting onto the stage with his raw, authentic songwriting and gritty vocals. Born in 1996 in Oologah, Oklahoma, Bryan’s journey to musical stardom is as unconventional as his sound.

Serving in the U.S. Navy for eight years, Bryan honed his craft by writing and recording music in his spare time. His breakthrough came with the release of his debut album “DeAnn” in 2019, named after his late mother. The album’s honest, unpolished production and heart-wrenching lyrics quickly garnered attention.

Bryan’s meteoric rise continued with his major label debut “American Heartbreak” in 2022, which topped the Billboard Country Albums chart. His unique blend of folk, country, and rock, coupled with poetic lyricism, has earned him comparisons to greats like Jason Isbell and Tyler Childers.

“I Remember Everything”, featuring Kacey Musgraves, showcases Bryan’s ability to craft emotionally resonant duets. The track, with its nostalgic lyrics and haunting melody, exemplifies his knack for capturing the bittersweet nature of memories and lost love.

Despite his rapid ascent, Bryan maintains a down-to-earth approach to his art, often releasing music directly to fans and eschewing many industry norms. His authentic voice and storytelling continue to win over audiences, cementing his place as one of country music’s most exciting new talents.

Meaning of I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves) by Zach Bryan

“I Remember Everything” is a poignant and evocative song that delves into themes of nostalgia, heartbreak, and the enduring impact of past relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of bittersweet memories and the emotional weight carried by the protagonists.

In the opening verse by Zach Bryan, the imagery of rotgut whiskey and a beach towel on the drying line sets a rustic and wistful tone. The reference to a beat-up basement couch and personal stories shared amidst vulnerability speaks to a deep emotional connection between the characters. The lyrics capture a sense of longing and reminiscence for simpler times, marked by shared moments and intimate confessions.

The chorus, sung first by Zach Bryan and later joined by Kacey Musgraves, reinforces the emotional intensity of the song. The recurring motif of a cold shoulder at closing time symbolizes rejection and yearning for closeness. The contrast between the warm nostalgia of shared smiles and the harsh reality of broken hearts creates a poignant contrast that underlines the complexities of human relationships.

Kacey Musgraves’ verse introduces a new perspective, highlighting the struggle for emotional reciprocity and the pain of unmet expectations. The metaphor of concrete feet in the summer heat conveys a sense of entrapment and discomfort, reflecting the emotional burden carried by the characters. The reference to the ’88 Ford and a singing memory encapsulates a shared past tainted by unfulfilled promises and unrealized potential.

The song’s outro, replete with the imagery of rotgut whiskey and a Labrador hanging out of a car, brings the narrative full circle, reinforcing the cyclical nature of memory and longing. The repetition of familiar elements throughout the song underscores the enduring impact of the past on the present, as well as the futility of seeking solace in temporary distractions.

“I Remember Everything” captures the raw emotions and intricate dynamics of human relationships, weaving a narrative that is both heartbreaking and cathartic. Through its evocative lyrics and heartfelt performances, the song resonates with anyone who has experienced the ache of nostalgia and the longing for connection that persists long after a relationship has ended.

Lyrics of I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves) by Zach Bryan

Verse 1: Zach Bryan
Rotgut whiskey's gonna ease my mind
Beach towel rests on the dryin' line
Do I remind you of your daddy in his '88 Ford?
Labrador hangin' out the passenger door
The sand from your hair is blowin' in my eyes
Blame it on the beach, grown men don't cry
Do you remember that beat down basement couch?
I'd sing you my love songs and you'd tell me about
How your mama ran off and pawned her ring
I remember, I remember everything

Chorus: Zach Bryan
A cold shoulder at closing time
You were bеggin' me to stay 'til the sun rose
Strangе words come on out
Of a grown man's mouth when his mind's broke
Pictures and passin' time
You only smile like that when you're drinkin'
I wish I didn't, but I do
Remember every moment on the nights with you

Verse 2: Kacey Musgraves
You're drinkin' everything to ease your mind
But when the hell are you gonna ease mine?
You're like concrete feet in the summer heat
It burns like hell when two souls meet
No, you'll never be the man that you always swore
But I'll remember you singin' in that '88 Ford

Chorus: Kacey Musgraves, Both, Zach Bryan
A cold shoulder at closing time
You were beggin' me to stay 'til the sun rose
Strange words come on out
Of a grown man's mouth when his mind's broke
Pictures and passin' time
You only smile like that when you're drinkin'
I wish I didn't, but I do
Remember every moment on the nights with you
Cold shoulder at closing time
You were beggin' me to stay 'til the sun rose
Strange words come on out
Of a grown man's mouth when his mind's broke
Pictures and passin' time
You only smile like that when you're drinkin'
I wish I didn't, but I do
Remember every moment on the nights with you

Outro: Zach Bryan
Rotgut whiskey's gonna ease my mind
Beach towel rests on the dryin' line
Do I remind you of your daddy in my '88 Ford?
Labrador hangin' out the passenger door

Discography Zach Bryan

Zach Bryan

Release: 2023-08-25
Label: Warner Records
Popularity: 👏👏👏👏👏
1. Fear and Friday’s (Poem)
2. Overtime
3. Summertime’s Close
4. East Side of Sorrow
5. Hey Driver (feat. The War and Treaty)
6. Fear and Friday’s
7. Ticking
8. Holy Roller (feat. Sierra Ferrell)
9. Jake’s Piano – Long Island
10. El Dorado
11. I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)
12. Tourniquet
13. Spotless (feat. The Lumineers)
14. Tradesman
15. Smaller Acts
16. Oklahoman Son
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All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster (Live from Red Rocks)

Release: 2022-12-25
Label: Warner Records
Popularity: 👏👏👏
1. Country Roads (with Charles Wesley Godwin, Jonathan Peyton & Abigail Peyton) – Live
2. Open the Gate – Live
3. God Speed – Live
4. Highway Boys – Live
5. Condemned – Live
6. Oklahoma City – Live
7. Quittin’ Time – Live
8. No Cure – Live
9. Sweet DeAnn – Live
10. Heading South – Live
11. The Good I’ll Do – Live
12. Flying or Crying – Live
13. From Austin – Live
14. Traveling Man – Live
15. ’68 Fastback – Live
16. Snow – Live
17. Something in the Orange – Live
18. Oklahoma Smokeshow – Live
19. Billy Stay – Live
20. Jamie (with Charles Wesley Godwin) – Live
21. Heavy Eyes – Live
22. Burn, Burn, Burn – Live
23. November Air – Live
24. Revival – Live
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American Heartbreak

Release: 2022-05-20
Label: Warner Records
Popularity: 👏👏👏
1. Late July
2. Something in the Orange – Z&E’s Version
3. Heavy Eyes
4. Mine Again
5. Happy Instead
6. Right Now the Best
7. The Outskirts
8. Younger Years
9. Cold Damn Vampires
10. Tishomingo
11. She’s Alright
12. You Are My Sunshine
13. Darling
14. Ninth Cloud
15. Oklahoma City
16. Sun to Me
17. Highway Boys
18. Whiskey Fever
19. Billy Stay
20. Sober Side of Sorry
21. High Beams
22. The Good I’ll Do
23. Someday (Maggie’s)
24. Poems and Closing Time
25. From Austin
26. If She Wants a Cowboy
27. Corinthians (Proctor’s)
28. Open the Gate
29. Half Grown
30. No Cure
31. ’68 Fastback
32. Blue
33. Morning Time
34. This Road I Know
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Upcoming Events for Zach Bryan

Zach Bryan

Price Range: $25 – 449.5
Date: 2024-06-26
Location: Gillette Stadium

Zach Bryan

Price Range: $25 – 430
Date: 2024-07-17
Location: Gillette Stadium

Zach Bryan

Price Range: $20.5 – 445
Date: 2024-08-14
Location: Raymond James Stadium
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Zach Bryan

Release: 2023-08-25
Label: Warner Records
Popularity: 👏👏👏👏👏
1. Fear and Friday’s (Poem)
2. Overtime
3. Summertime’s Close
4. East Side of Sorrow
5. Hey Driver (feat. The War and Treaty)
6. Fear and Friday’s
7. Ticking
8. Holy Roller (feat. Sierra Ferrell)
9. Jake’s Piano – Long Island
10. El Dorado
11. I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)
12. Tourniquet
13. Spotless (feat. The Lumineers)
14. Tradesman
15. Smaller Acts
16. Oklahoman Son
Tracklist Collapse

All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster (Live from Red Rocks)

Release: 2022-12-25
Label: Warner Records
Popularity: 👏👏👏
1. Country Roads (with Charles Wesley Godwin, Jonathan Peyton & Abigail Peyton) – Live
2. Open the Gate – Live
3. God Speed – Live
4. Highway Boys – Live
5. Condemned – Live
6. Oklahoma City – Live
7. Quittin’ Time – Live
8. No Cure – Live
9. Sweet DeAnn – Live
10. Heading South – Live
11. The Good I’ll Do – Live
12. Flying or Crying – Live
13. From Austin – Live
14. Traveling Man – Live
15. ’68 Fastback – Live
16. Snow – Live
17. Something in the Orange – Live
18. Oklahoma Smokeshow – Live
19. Billy Stay – Live
20. Jamie (with Charles Wesley Godwin) – Live
21. Heavy Eyes – Live
22. Burn, Burn, Burn – Live
23. November Air – Live
24. Revival – Live
Tracklist Collapse

American Heartbreak

Release: 2022-05-20
Label: Warner Records
Popularity: 👏👏👏👏
1. Late July
2. Something in the Orange – Z&E’s Version
3. Heavy Eyes
4. Mine Again
5. Happy Instead
6. Right Now the Best
7. The Outskirts
8. Younger Years
9. Cold Damn Vampires
10. Tishomingo
11. She’s Alright
12. You Are My Sunshine
13. Darling
14. Ninth Cloud
15. Oklahoma City
16. Sun to Me
17. Highway Boys
18. Whiskey Fever
19. Billy Stay
20. Sober Side of Sorry
21. High Beams
22. The Good I’ll Do
23. Someday (Maggie’s)
24. Poems and Closing Time
25. From Austin
26. If She Wants a Cowboy
27. Corinthians (Proctor’s)
28. Open the Gate
29. Half Grown
30. No Cure
31. ’68 Fastback
32. Blue
33. Morning Time
34. This Road I Know
Tracklist Collapse
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