Posted by Zach Bryan released his fourth, self-titled album in August 2023. As one of the most followed country singers in the United States, it immediately became an important milestone of this year’s American music. His songs are always intense, sharing unique perspectives on life, and this album is no exception. One particular track hit everyone’s heart: I Remember Everything, a song about love and life. Let’s explore together the song’s meaning. You will also find the complete lyrics and the official streaming at the end of this article.
I Remember Everything: the lyrics & meaning
I Remember Everything is a conversation about a man and a woman who loved each other in the past. In the lyrics, they both remember “everything” about how beautiful it was, confirming the authenticity of that feeling.
The first part of the lyrics in I Remember Everything belongs to Zach Bryan. He remembers the whiskey he was drinking that day at the beach and the sand in her hair. The singer also hints at some of the elements that gave birth to that love: he reminds her of her father, and she has a complicated family story, coming from her parents’ divorce.
A 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
Reading the lyrics, it becomes clear that the dreamy moments of their relationship were happening under the influence of alcohol. You can see it from the chorus when Zach Bryan remembers with pleasure the special words they exchanged while drinking, when their minds were broken, and those beautiful smiles that marked their memories.
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’
The song represents Zach Bryan’s collaboration with the country singer Kacey Musgraves, who plays the female role in this conversation. She confirms how her heart burned when they met. But she also hints at what may have caused the end of their relationship: he wasn’t the man he swore, and he wasn’t able to ease her mind, to reassure her, probably because of alcohol. However, it’s true: he really reminded her of her dad.
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
That completes the meaning of the lyrics in I Remember Everything: our love was intense, and we exchanged great moments together, while drinking. But they weren’t able to make both happy. The memories are still present in their minds, though, and they look like one of the most beautiful moments of their lives.
Read other popular song lyrics and their meaning on Auralcrave
The song’s streaming & the full lyrics
(Zach Bryan)
Rotgut whiskey’s gonna ease my mind
A 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
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
(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
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
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
