Hope again
Zach Bryan Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Softness in your voice, it reminds me of back home
Sing you all the songs that I wrote when I was alone
And now I go out drinking with all my shameless friends
I've been having trouble just finding hope again

I love it when you're laughing, sprawled out on a picnic chair
Restless in my mind, dies out when you're right here
Finally made it over that damn four-year drought

I'll thank you and you alone for draggin' my ass out

Well, the love that you got
Is the love that I need
It's in the air of these hills
And the blood that I bleed
And the love that you gave
For the awful shape I'm in
Led me through the day
So I can find my hope again

And I hope we make it out of all these younger years alive
Sittin' under sundowns in about ten years time
And I'm just there grinnin' over the shit that I've been through
Saying I've made it over 'cause the hope I've found in you

Well, the love that you got
Is the love that I need
It's in the air of these hills
And the blood that I bleed
And the love that you gave
For the awful shape I'm in
Led me through the day
So I can find my hope again

Well, the love that you got
Is the love that I need
It's in the air of these hills
And the blood that I bleed
And the love that you gave
For the awful shape I'm in

Led me through the day
So I could find my hope again

Overall Meaning

In "Hope Again," Zach Bryan reflects on the love and support of someone special in his life who has helped him through difficult times. The softness in their voice reminds him of home, and he sings them all the songs he wrote when he was alone. Despite going out drinking with his shameless friends and feeling lost, the person's love gave him the hope he needed to keep going. He treasures the moments of laughter and relaxation with them, and credits them with dragging him out of a four-year drought. The love they have for each other is what sustains him, and he hopes they can make it through the challenges of their younger years and still be sitting together enjoying the sunsets in ten years' time.

The lyrics are honest and emotional, conveying a deep appreciation for the person who has been a source of light in dark times. The imagery of the hills and the blood he bleeds echoes the idea that their love is not just a feeling but tangible and life-sustaining. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the importance of this love in his life, and the hope it gives him to keep pushing forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Softness in your voice, it reminds me of back home
Your voice is comforting and brings back memories of home

Sing you all the songs that I wrote when I was alone
I trust you with my deepest emotions, and will share with you all the music I created during my lonely times

And now I go out drinking with all my shameless friends
I have been distracted and falling into bad habits with my wild friends

I've been having trouble just finding hope again
I have been struggling to find optimism and positivity in my life

I love it when you're laughing, sprawled out on a picnic chair
I enjoy seeing you carefree and happy, lounging on a picnic chair

Restless in my mind, dies out when you're right here
My anxiety fades away when you are by my side

Finally made it over that damn four-year drought
I have finally broken free from a difficult four-year period

I'll thank you and you alone for draggin' my ass out
I am grateful to you for being the one who helped me get through the tough times

Well, the love that you got
The affection and care that you possess

Is the love that I need
That is the type of love that I require to thrive

It's in the air of these hills
This love is ever-present and can be felt in the surrounding landscape

And the blood that I bleed
This love is ingrained in me and is a part of who I am

And the love that you gave
The affection that you have shown me

For the awful shape I'm in
Despite my current state of disarray and distress

Led me through the day
Your love has guided and supported me through each day

So I can find my hope again
As a result, I have been able to rediscover a sense of hope and positivity

And I hope we make it out of all these younger years alive
I look forward to a future with you and hope we can both survive these early years

Sittin' under sundowns in about ten years time
In a decade, we will reminisce while watching the sunset

And I'm just there grinnin' over the shit that I've been through
I will be smiling, thinking about the tough times we endured and overcame together

Saying I've made it over 'cause the hope I've found in you
I will celebrate our love for helping me overcome obstacles and regain hope

Writer(s): Zachary Bryan

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