We can all guess how hard it is to 'blow up' in the music industry. For those of you who love country music, you're in for a treat. Many of you know that some of the best music goes unheard. If it's not someone that is hot at the time, then you're probably not going to hear their music. I was lucky to stumble across one of the best talents that I have ever heard. While scrolling through twitter one day, one of my friends retweeted a video of a guy singing and playing guitar. I gave it a listen and was instantly hooked! Zach Bryan will soon be on top of the charts, mark my words. Most of his music isn't available on anything but YouTube. If you have a minute and are curious, I highly suggest you give these songs a listen.
From A Lovers Point Of View
This song is from his girlfriend's, Rose, point of view. She knows he had gotten the short end of the stick many times throughout his life, but she won't let that be an excuse for his behavior. In a little over three minutes, this song displays the true commitment and love that Rose has for Zach. No matter what he does, she says that she is never leaving. I can connect to this song on so many levels. When you finally find someone who is going to love you, for you, regardless, it truly is the greatest feeling in the world. My favorite line in the song, "cause a lover doesn't leave when times like this get dark, I'll be there to watch the sunrise when we reclaim your heart", gives me hope in my relationship.
Don't Give Up On Me
Just as the title says, he doesn't want her to give up on him. The bond that they have made is stronger than ever, and the way he feels about her is only second to the way I feel about my girlfriend. My favorite line in the song, "you're a sight of utmost beauty, utmost strength, and utmost loyalty", perfectly describes the way I feel.
Shivers Down Spines
We have all had that feeling of shivers going down our spine. This song is purely about the way Rose makes him feel. I've only met one person who does this to me. I can't even really describe what stimulus creates the "shivers" that you experience. Once you meet the person who does this to you, you're going to be hooked. The phrase, "I would do anything for you", will definitely come to light. This song is one of my favorites because you can actually put yourself in his shoes. The lyrics are so pure and from the heart. My two favorite lines in the song, "I pray that you know all my dreams and my hopes have you holding me the day that I die" and "cause beauty that holy and a heart so kind deserves a place it can fly", hit me right at home.
Snow
This song brings me to tears. I have never in my life connected to a song so perfectly. If you find someone who feels this way about you, be thankful because you are one lucky person. If your significant other doesn't push you to become a better you, I would take that into consideration. I absolutely love this song, and I think you will too. My favorite line in the song, "I bet the angels are jealous of a girl I know, she takes my stain and makes me white as snow", reminds me so much of my girlfriend. She is the first one to correct my mishaps, and she isn't afraid to call me out on anything. She literally takes my stain and makes me white as snow.
God Speed
This song was the first ever song by Zach Bryan that I heard. I immediately played it for my roommate, and we both were hooked. This is perfect for an opening song on a drive to set the mood. I'm pretty sure I have listened to this song over 500 times. I feel like this song describes what most men feel, moving at God Speed. No one knows how we feel about things because we like to stay closed off. I'm not trying to speak for all men, but I know most of us are protective of our feelings because we don't want to seem "soft". I was just like this before, but now, I could really care less what picture others paint of me. I know who I am, what I want to be, and who I want to be with; no one's opinion of me is going to change what I want. My favorite line in the song, "and I wanna love a girl who doesn't worry about the pictures when we kiss, wake up one day and not be so hit and miss", came to life. Being in a healthy relationship where the energy is matched is a blessing.
I hope anyone who took the time to read this decides to check out Zach's music. He is a very talented individual with an amazing story. I promise that you will be able to connect to so many of his songs.
