"That small town bar scene Where small vices kill your big dreams" To anyone who hasn't grown up in these small, sub 600 resident, towns, these lyrics are incredibly true. It's so easy to be the king of a small town. All you have to do is visit us and all we talk about is the good old days. Small accomplishments that we will never stop talking about because we never accomplished much else. Some of the deepest, most intelligent and talented people never find expression in their genius because they are drowning in alcohol in a small town. Zach killed it with this one.
hit the nail on the head their brother. I might be over sharing, but I remember leaving my small town to go on and pursue a career out of town. When I came back I visited the very bar I had left, and was eager to share my experiences and success. When I walked in, the exact same people were sat drinking the exact drinks talking about the exact same stories, the same they had made 15 years ago. It was a bitter pill I had to swallow. No one cared as to what I had done, infact I would say they were jealous, as someone had actually tried to better themselves and be more than what tradition had to offer. Others wont understand what thats like, but its something I have to now live with, feeling like an outsider when I come home to the place I grew up. Music like this helps, and although I may have left the town to start life elsewhere, the town never really left me, and I will continue to hold that flame inside no matter what I do.
@@dragonsofthunder disrespectfully i see the need to throat punch a lot of people commenting. a lot of people commenting have no common sense. very sad times we live in.
Yea every song I go back to my first real love it’s funny now because it was a long distance relationship now we can laugh at how dumb we were back then
He is an awesome song writer. If he holds it together he will have a place at the top. What an awesome young man. Looks like he's got some pickers that can grow along with him. That's part of there MAGIC...!
Bryd, she was so smart and beautiful, could've have left that trailer park we lived in behind for bigger and better things but she had shit taste in men. Haven't heard from her in over 2 decades, I just have to hope she finally found a someone to lift her up instead of drag her down. Not a "one that got away", just a dear friend. I had a crush on her sister though.
As a girl from Oklahoma, I loved a man who was like these two men combined. The pull men like that can have on you is almost impossible to explain, but I feel like he got the nostalgic and heartbreaking emotions that go along with it. Combined with the small town, simple life it’s something that’s very hard to let go of. But you can’t fight life and you can’t keep everything that is given to you. I can’t really describe how this song/video makes me feel, but thanks Zach.
“And you can’t keep everything that is given to you”. I struggle with trying to do exactly that, I need to learn to let go. I’ve never heard it put so well, thank you for the thought provoking post.
This looks like it’s been all cut up from a movie. It’s like it tells a huge story in three and a half minutes. This hits different than anything ive ever seen or heard. Literally found Zach’s work tonight and I’m so glad I did.
@@hannahhoward1216 I guess you never been in love triangle where are you know you should be with the good guy, but you only want t the bad guy but there’s a lot more to this song than that
I don’t see how,. you’re so beautiful. I’m a pretty good actor u could just let me know when and I can play both parts for you Someday and help you figure it out. 🤠Have a good day beautiful 😊😋
Been sober 1 year and some weeks from booze now I just smoke reefer take some shrooms and think about if she's ok, or if she really did make it out of that town alive.
I accidentally stumbled upon this song… after 4 years, 6 black eyes. Almost missing a front tooth had to have emergency dental surgery to save it. A week in icu almost loosing my life. I have finally found peace in the violence. Thank you. I loved and he lost. I finally love myself and life again. I hope God let’s me shine now! 🙏
Cool bro how did you contribute? I’m just curious? I would love a job like that well it wouldn’t even be a job. If you’re having fun, I do it for free.
@@DapperDan. I was cast as one of the teens in this one, most of our scenes were cut but we’re throwing stones during the lake scene. Helped crew on the last day, which is my norm. If you want to be part of a show, just keep an ear to the ground on local productions, they almost always need a hired hand to PA. Cheers!
I told you you were gonna go far bro.. im just sorry I never got to drum with u but that one night we met at my brother's Halloween party on my cajon.. my gf and daughter know all the words to this song its my daughter's favorite 😊 Thanks for being real and staying true to yourself man and making such great music
Lol get your facts straight goober it doesn’t matter. It’s still one of my favorites and got me hooked as a fan but I’ve been loving these shorts and new videos on CZcams. Haven’t listen to one I haven’t liked especially the one about breaking down by Muskogee that shit hit home
Zach, you won't see this comment, but this story is exactly what happened with me and a girl I knew and loved. The only difference is the "Oklahoma" part. The first time I heard this song, it just brought me right back, and I didn't know what to feel. Music like this that makes you feel, really feel deep inside, is the best kind. Thank you, man.
Zach, your music came into my life at the worst (best) time of my life. Thank you for making such beautiful music that we can all relate to. You save lives!
Definitely. This is one of my favorite songs. Coming from a small town myself this hits home because I feel like it's me in a sense he's talking about. His music has saved my life as well, friend. We're glad you're still here and don't give up the good fight ❤
zach is such an amazing artist! These comments describes his work incredibly well. He is able to create a feeling on every song that most artists try a lifetime to achieve. His songs describes every feeling non of us are able to put in words. that is why his songs feels like home and it feels like an escape from reality
I just found this song two days ago, and I can't stop playing it. This song resonates with me since I grew up in small town in Oklahoma. We all know someone who could be the character in the song. Also, what really impresses me is what a talented storyteller Zach Bryan is. He sings from the heart with passion and has depth to his voice, yet his vocals has a smoothness to it also. I have not listened to country for years since I live in a different part of the country now; but I am back to being a country listener thanks to Zack Bryan. He is bringing back country to the masses.
Hey thanks 🥳 for the love, dedicated, care and support you have showed me for year I need to appreciate you all because am nothing without you all I believe you're one of my best, great and lovely fan's ❤️😘 out there ?
yes ...small towns are great...im from a small too in oklahoma well i was born and rasied in okc then moved small town of stroud and then shawnee.....but yes good ol dirt roads and lakes or ponds...
As a man who has long double braids, and being with a woman who closely resembles this woman in the video, this one hits really close to home. So much so that the hair on my arms is still standing. And that is why Zach Bryan plays though my speakers consistently. Love the music, nay, art you provide to us. It is appreciated, loved, and absorbed like no one could imagine.
I really hope he makes a music video for Tishomingo, No Cure, or ‘68 Fastback. I feel the story telling in these songs leaves an opening for a great video
Lyrics: Go on and put on that dress that all the bad boys like I know your daddy ain't home so ride with me tonight You always wind up here in a puddle of tears Them boys are out and they're angry and they're lookin' for blood In the back of a blue old pick up truck You've got nowhere to go although you're all gussied up There's so much whiskey in his Coke it'll make her nose bend But she swears that his love is a damn God send She's known God since she was a child She used to play in the yard and she would dream of one day 'Til the world came around and took her dreaming away Told her how to dress and act and smile She's an Oklahoma Smokeshow He's an asshole from back home She'll never make it out alive That small town bar scene Where small vices kill your big dreams He'd take you home but he's too drunk to drive I've been here, I've been up all night Thinkin' 'bout a life with you and I One you'll never know 'Cause you're a small town smokeshow Well, I've been here, I've been up all night Thinkin' 'bout a life with you and I One you'll never know 'Cause you're a small town smokeshow Go on and put on that dress that all the bad boys like I know your daddy ain't home so ride with me tonight You always wind up here in a puddle of tears Them boys are out and they're angry and they're looking for blood In the back of a blue old pick up truck You've got nowhere to go although you're all gussied up
The most tragic Zach Bryan song anywhere from American Heartbreak onward, perfectly capturing the deep sadness of being a few years out of high school and having seen people's dreams crushed in real time. I wish this had a seven-minute version, because it feels like the story only barely gets started in the two verses that are on here and then is abruptly cut off, but this is still easily a 9/10 for me.
He's gotta make one for Something in the Orange, Jamie, Travelling Man, Crooked Teeth, Birmingham, Cold Damn Vampires, Open the Gates, Sun to Me, Oklahoma City, and Heavy Eyes!!!
@@ComedyBros5 I actually don’t think one should be made for Jamie. I don’t want Jamie to have a face because I as well as so many others have lost someone in a similar way and I think it’s nice that we can all picture our own someone. It’s also such a difficult topic that would be real hard to watch. Open the gates would be super sick as a music video though! Also Corinthians!
@@taranicole4849 That's a really good point. Hadn't thought of Corinthians, but it'd definitely be a great one! Needless to say, a lot of Zach's music could easily make awesome videos!
She used to play in the yard and she would dream of one day 'Til the world came around and took her dreaming away Told her how to dress and act and smile Well, damn. That made me cry.
beautifully filmed and written. My favorite of his songs. Here’s my little analysis if anyone cares to read it. The girl is youthful and southern and beautiful so she feels she has the world at her fingertips and although she tries to explore it, she can’t find the pertly or the right answer because each leaves her with an emotionless facial expression. This is more when she’s really looking at each of them or when they’re having a chill moment of any kind. When she’s distracted, dancing or busy being able to be a girl and not just a dress up doll, she looks happy. I hope that smokeshow found her peace, the men too.
When I hear this song, it always makes me remember a girl I met at the tail end of training for the army. She was from Oklahoma, Christian girl, great values, sweet for no reason and yes, she absolutely was a smokeshow. We texted for hours and she'd tell me all the best things about myself I wanted to believe. There was about 8 years between us so I thought I'd let her go but I sure do think about that girl sometimes..
8 years is nothing my dude. Should’ve pursued it. You don’t find girls like that anymore, unless of course, you’re in Oklahoma. We’ve got the best ones around. Good Southern values.
@j4ckfisha yeah, but if she was 8 years younger while he was ending army training, she'd be like 13 (assuming your aren't joining after 21) the issue ain't just the number but the ratio
Beautiful man. This dudes changed my life and I’ll be forever grateful. Keep doing you Zach, me and the boys will keep belting them songs till our lungs burn. Love you man. Good work here
This song hits different and i don’t know why… it’s got a different feel than any other artist on the scene right now, I can literally play this song on repeat all day long and never get tired of it. I personally can feel this song in my soul, it puts memories in my head of awesome times in my life and I love it. Country music really does soothe the soul
small world, i was just watching your video and now i see your comment here. btw i'll be using your name in one of my videos if you don't mind, and will be misquoting you.
I play this video every day at least once. I never tire of it. Such talent in their DNA. I live near their NorCal ranch and can’t wait for them to play here. ❤ RIP Hag Your sons are a tribute to you music style. Long live classic country music.
Here the master Zac is coming to Melbourne Australia very soon, myself won't be able to go but from myself and A shit load of Bloody home grown people are wishing you all the best please feel like your home because we are very excited mate. Enjoy 👍🇦🇺🤘🇦🇺
All of his songs just make me feel some kind of way... if you're having a bad day just listen to Zach Bryan... automatic pick me up.. I just absolutely love his artistry in his music.. So dang good!
I was born in African, the furthest i have ever been is Asia i however don’t understand why I’m so connected with zach’s music and country music in general..much love from Rwandan 🇷🇼
I'm torn with Zach. On one hand I feel there is no better job a man can do than serve his country. Thank you for that Zach. You keep writing songs like this one and I will start to think this is your greater service.
@@zacharyhawkins8370 He didn't make a career out of the Navy. But he did serve. For that I'm forever grateful. He served something that's more than just him. Now he writes great songs and for that I'm grateful too. Not to hard to understand. What's your problem. The youth these days have little to no understanding what service is......what respect is...what this country is.....and why its worth serving for...........that's why we need to reinstitute the national draft.
@@warrenthomas4687 what’s your problem? I asked if you think Zach should have made a career out of the navy and you start talking about a draft? Who’s to blame for the youth these days? The people that raised them, like you. I bet I have served more time than you.
❤This video is the perfect depiction of what I saw in my head when i first heard this song! Song hit home and u drove it straight through with the video!!!❤
So, thanks to Yellowstone on Paramount for introducing me to Zach Bryan! Wow, love his songs! So down to earth, they reflect a feeling that reaches to the soul! Love it!
I’m obsessed with everything Zach’s done musically . His music is beautiful in a deep way - I feel very understood and I know my guy friends do too . Just simply, thank you Zach.
ZB is the only new popular country male musician that checks every box for me… and this is coming from a longtime metalhead. He isn’t cheesy or cringey, he’s the right amount of raspy twang. 🥹
I honestly don't know how my days would be without hearing his voice. Bc it's my ....close my eyes ...sink in ...I'm the only one in this world voice !
I don't really even like country all that much but this is legit. Reminds me of most of my childhood and watching my friends relationships... Jeez what a random bunch of memories
Bro, I listen to this every day. 100% reccomend. Greatest song ever. Zach bryan, you're an amazing singer and I would do ANYTHING to go to 1 of your concerts. Keep it up. 💯 ❤
This song always reminds me that everyone had someone they loved and had to let go. Everytime I listen to it, I remember that we all had some fucking good times at one point in our lives.
My favorite George song . I traveled around the country for several yrs towing a bass boat and chasing bass tournaments, George Was always with me , I sang along on all his songs and it helped pass the long drive times away . But this is the song I like best . Those years were special yrs .this comment was ment for a George Strait song , don't know how it ended up here , I added an explanation when I realized it . But I'm leaving it here anyway. Ps I like Zacks music also .
I can’t believe this video was partially at a college town called alpine Texas at Sul Ross state Unversity. I graduated their and it shows the town and Unversity and shows our western heritage and tradition. GO LOBOS
The video and song hit hard. Love this. It's like a fast life in a small town and the girl everyone loves for many reasons. A part of the crew and a few others, and still torn between a couple of people she can't let go of. Feels like I was watching my high school sweetheart. I don't know how he embodies rural life in America with every song, but he does. Instant favorite singer. Zach Bryan is the GOAT
dang amazing. amen
Love ya Theo
Theo you are hilarious
@theo no you
Quick q, is a comment section naturally gay or straight? I’ll hang up and listen
"There was this one guy i met..."
"That small town bar scene
Where small vices kill your big dreams"
To anyone who hasn't grown up in these small, sub 600 resident, towns, these lyrics are incredibly true. It's so easy to be the king of a small town. All you have to do is visit us and all we talk about is the good old days. Small accomplishments that we will never stop talking about because we never accomplished much else. Some of the deepest, most intelligent and talented people never find expression in their genius because they are drowning in alcohol in a small town. Zach killed it with this one.
I felt this in my soul. Very well said.
Equality, Illinois - Population 400.
Love it - but enjoy small town and big city are all devils
hit the nail on the head their brother. I might be over sharing, but I remember leaving my small town to go on and pursue a career out of town. When I came back I visited the very bar I had left, and was eager to share my experiences and success. When I walked in, the exact same people were sat drinking the exact drinks talking about the exact same stories, the same they had made 15 years ago. It was a bitter pill I had to swallow. No one cared as to what I had done, infact I would say they were jealous, as someone had actually tried to better themselves and be more than what tradition had to offer. Others wont understand what thats like, but its something I have to now live with, feeling like an outsider when I come home to the place I grew up. Music like this helps, and although I may have left the town to start life elsewhere, the town never really left me, and I will continue to hold that flame inside no matter what I do.
Joseph, OR population 1,500 this song nails it. Blessed I was raised there
Much respect for including a native actor. We are intrinsic to Oklahoman culture and I'm happy to see it represented.
❤
I agree
@therealrealmccoy86 you look Caucasian? Is your husband indigenous?
@@dragonsofthunder disrespectfully i see the need to throat punch a lot of people commenting. a lot of people commenting have no common sense. very sad times we live in.
Who cares lol
Can we talk about the artistry that went into making this video? These characters are perfection, I need a sequel!
Absolute perfection.
Yes! The first time I watched it without the sound. Amazing without the song. Stunning with it!
I've got it in my mind already that the sequel is Chris Ledoux's 'Tougher Than the Rest' where they meet up years later 😅
Bruhhh I was hopeful for this being a movie not gonna lie 😂
I also need closure from this story.
songs like this where everyone can immediately think of someone when they hear it are why he is such an amazing songwriter
Yea every song I go back to my first real love it’s funny now because it was a long distance relationship now we can laugh at how dumb we were back then
This reminds me of Springsteen by Eric Church but on steroids. It’s so much better written and performed but it gives me the same nostalgia feelings.
He is an awesome song writer. If he holds it together he will have a place at the top. What an awesome young man. Looks like he's got some pickers that can grow along with him. That's part of there MAGIC...!
I’m so
Bryd, she was so smart and beautiful, could've have left that trailer park we lived in behind for bigger and better things but she had shit taste in men. Haven't heard from her in over 2 decades, I just have to hope she finally found a someone to lift her up instead of drag her down. Not a "one that got away", just a dear friend. I had a crush on her sister though.
Zach creates a feeling that words can not describe. What he does is undeniably art
Pure art from the most rugged, raw talent that has risen the last years 👏🔥
Art in its most pure form. It's real, and you can feel it.
You took the words right out of my mouth. There's certain songs that You don't only hear you feel them and this is one of them
AMEN 🙏🏼
Facts
As a girl from Oklahoma, I loved a man who was like these two men combined. The pull men like that can have on you is almost impossible to explain, but I feel like he got the nostalgic and heartbreaking emotions that go along with it. Combined with the small town, simple life it’s something that’s very hard to let go of. But you can’t fight life and you can’t keep everything that is given to you. I can’t really describe how this song/video makes me feel, but thanks Zach.
Brilliant post. Great writing yourself!
As a small town girl from Oklahoma I also felt every word of this song in my soul.
@@danielleward1627 wow thank you!
“And you can’t keep everything that is given to you”. I struggle with trying to do exactly that, I need to learn to let go. I’ve never heard it put so well, thank you for the thought provoking post.
Okie girl born n raised n love this song
This looks like it’s been all cut up from a movie. It’s like it tells a huge story in three and a half minutes. This hits different than anything ive ever seen or heard. Literally found Zach’s work tonight and I’m so glad I did.
Well then it's time you hear the song about a boy named Sue, tells a great story 😊
@@Arthurian. thanks for the recommendation! I’ll definitely look it up!
@@isabellakrziminski2017 as an extra gun fact, the song was written by the man who wrote "where the sidewalk ends". Enjoy!
Zach, I’m so serious this better be a full movie in theaters by fall. Incredible song, even better video. Bravo ol’ son
i don’t really get the video can you explain it
@@hannahhoward1216 I guess you never been in love triangle where are you know you should be with the good guy, but you only want t the bad guy but there’s a lot more to this song than that
I don’t see how,. you’re so beautiful. I’m a pretty good actor u could just let me know when and I can play both parts for you Someday and help you figure it out. 🤠Have a good day beautiful 😊😋
@@DapperDan. gay
@@DapperDan.respect yourself
How’s everyone’s drinking going?
It's a battle
Not well, not well…
It's a struggle
Been sober 1 year and some weeks from booze now I just smoke reefer take some shrooms and think about if she's ok, or if she really did make it out of that town alive.
Hell yeah brother
The fact that she was literally a rodeo clown just adds another layer to this song, too good man 🙌🏼
If I had a nickel for every lover I’ve had who’d been some sort of clown. Amiright?
@@LilCaseysTop40 i think a lot of us would be rich lmao
Exactly.
@@LilCaseysTop40 I'd have enough to buy the next one a drink
@@tranchmaster Genius
I accidentally stumbled upon this song… after 4 years, 6 black eyes. Almost missing a front tooth had to have emergency dental surgery to save it. A week in icu almost loosing my life. I have finally found peace in the violence. Thank you. I loved and he lost. I finally love myself and life again. I hope God let’s me shine now! 🙏
Amen
Have a beautiful day
Hell yea you got it
Crap.. take care girl
❤❤❤
Was happy to play a small role in this video, been going through rough times like a lot of listeners, so it was nice to be able to be part of this.
Cool bro how did you contribute? I’m just curious? I would love a job like that well it wouldn’t even be a job. If you’re having fun, I do it for free.
What did you do if you don’t mind me asking!? Sound so awesome
Keep your head up! Glad you're still breathing
You play this and then something in the orange and then god speed it’ll make your head spin!!!
@@DapperDan. I was cast as one of the teens in this one, most of our scenes were cut but we’re throwing stones during the lake scene. Helped crew on the last day, which is my norm. If you want to be part of a show, just keep an ear to the ground on local productions, they almost always need a hired hand to PA. Cheers!
I told you you were gonna go far bro.. im just sorry I never got to drum with u but that one night we met at my brother's Halloween party on my cajon.. my gf and daughter know all the words to this song its my daughter's favorite 😊 Thanks for being real and staying true to yourself man and making such great music
this song makes me bawl every time. the small town girl innocence/ youth before you knew u were ruining your life
Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support🎸❤️
We are grieveing ourselves so long ago.
Hold her dearly 🤍 with out the dark baby you would of never of found the light 💡 🌼
ruining it ?
Story of my life but luckily I got out alive. Not sure how
Zach Bryan, the man who saved American Music. Thank you
I about had it with all these “country” singers, til I discovered Zach Bryan..
@@Martinez24sam barber is another great one 👏
American Heartbreak has gotta be the best album of the past few years, hands down.
By one of the best songwriters/artists of this generation
ABSOLUTELY agreed!!!!!
This was on Summertime Blues
but this song wasn’t on AH
Lol get your facts straight goober it doesn’t matter. It’s still one of my favorites and got me hooked as a fan but I’ve been loving these shorts and new videos on CZcams. Haven’t listen to one I haven’t liked especially the one about breaking down by Muskogee that shit hit home
I’ve heard this song 1000 times, yet the video still nearly made me cry
Same.
Make. This. A. Movie.
I don't care how long it takes as long as I'm alive to see it.
Zach, you won't see this comment, but this story is exactly what happened with me and a girl I knew and loved. The only difference is the "Oklahoma" part. The first time I heard this song, it just brought me right back, and I didn't know what to feel. Music like this that makes you feel, really feel deep inside, is the best kind. Thank you, man.
Music is magical ✨️ cheers
@@mojo7980 It’s not “music” that’s magical, it’s his music that’s magical
Some of the girls that listen and love this song don’t even understand this song.
@@shortshorts920 fr
@@shortshorts920 Couldn't have said it better myself
As a South African. The lyrics you write about and your songs. Just resonates so much. Keep doing your thing🤟🤟🤟
Zach, your music came into my life at the worst (best) time of my life. Thank you for making such beautiful music that we can all relate to. You save lives!
Real, the amount of times I sat in my truck and lost it to his songs. Best therapy around.
Glad you’re still here. It can’t rain all the time
Amen ❤️🔥
Definitely. This is one of my favorite songs. Coming from a small town myself this hits home because I feel like it's me in a sense he's talking about.
His music has saved my life as well, friend. We're glad you're still here and don't give up the good fight ❤
The small town bar scene, where small vices kill big dreams. Damn that line hit hard
Music videos were such a massive part of our lives growing up. Come home from school and just watch music videos every day. Great stuff here.
zach is such an amazing artist! These comments describes his work incredibly well. He is able to create a feeling on every song that most artists try a lifetime to achieve. His songs describes every feeling non of us are able to put in words. that is why his songs feels like home and it feels like an escape from reality
Hello Amelia..
I just found this song two days ago, and I can't stop playing it. This song resonates with me since I grew up in small town in Oklahoma. We all know someone who could be the character in the song. Also, what really impresses me is what a talented storyteller Zach Bryan is. He sings from the heart with passion and has depth to his voice, yet his vocals has a smoothness to it also. I have not listened to country for years since I live in a different part of the country now; but I am back to being a country listener thanks to Zack Bryan. He is bringing back country to the masses.
Hey thanks 🥳 for the love, dedicated, care and support you have showed me for year I need to appreciate you all because am nothing without you all I believe you're one of my best, great and lovely fan's ❤️😘 out there ?
I agree with that
@@levicowen4275 hey fan how are you
yes ...small towns are great...im from a small too in oklahoma well i was born and rasied in okc then moved small town of stroud and then shawnee.....but yes good ol dirt roads and lakes or ponds...
As a man who has long double braids, and being with a woman who closely resembles this woman in the video, this one hits really close to home. So much so that the hair on my arms is still standing. And that is why Zach Bryan plays though my speakers consistently. Love the music, nay, art you provide to us. It is appreciated, loved, and absorbed like no one could imagine.
Grew up in a small town and I can think of 20 people this song is about. This is what country music should be.
I really hope he makes a music video for Tishomingo, No Cure, or ‘68 Fastback. I feel the story telling in these songs leaves an opening for a great video
68’ Fastback please
tishomingo is such a masterpiece
You could take any one of his songs and make a great video for each of them. He's an incredible lyricist!
I’ve been dying to see a music video for Jamie 😩👀
Do you want a video to replace the images and perspective you've already created in your mind for a song you already enjoy?
Lyrics:
Go on and put on that dress that all the bad boys like
I know your daddy ain't home so ride with me tonight
You always wind up here in a puddle of tears
Them boys are out and they're angry and they're lookin' for blood
In the back of a blue old pick up truck
You've got nowhere to go although you're all gussied up
There's so much whiskey in his Coke it'll make her nose bend
But she swears that his love is a damn God send
She's known God since she was a child
She used to play in the yard and she would dream of one day
'Til the world came around and took her dreaming away
Told her how to dress and act and smile
She's an Oklahoma Smokeshow
He's an asshole from back home
She'll never make it out alive
That small town bar scene
Where small vices kill your big dreams
He'd take you home but he's too drunk to drive
I've been here, I've been up all night
Thinkin' 'bout a life with you and I
One you'll never know
'Cause you're a small town smokeshow
Well, I've been here, I've been up all night
Thinkin' 'bout a life with you and I
One you'll never know
'Cause you're a small town smokeshow
Go on and put on that dress that all the bad boys like
I know your daddy ain't home so ride with me tonight
You always wind up here in a puddle of tears
Them boys are out and they're angry and they're looking for blood
In the back of a blue old pick up truck
You've got nowhere to go although you're all gussied up
Thnks
Thxs
Being from a very small rural town, this song has always been my favorite and hit home in so many ways. Amazing work.
The most tragic Zach Bryan song anywhere from American Heartbreak onward, perfectly capturing the deep sadness of being a few years out of high school and having seen people's dreams crushed in real time. I wish this had a seven-minute version, because it feels like the story only barely gets started in the two verses that are on here and then is abruptly cut off, but this is still easily a 9/10 for me.
How good does that guitar solo hit with the video directing. Brilliant
This man is truly the most talented human of our generation
He’s pretty bad ass I give them a tie with Juice WRLD
@@DapperDan. who is juice world?
@@DapperDan. oh my goodness. 😂😂
@@DapperDan. remember, Cardi B won a Grammy. So … 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
This is so immersive. I wanna see a music video for every one of your songs now lol
He's gotta make one for Something in the Orange, Jamie, Travelling Man, Crooked Teeth, Birmingham, Cold Damn Vampires, Open the Gates, Sun to Me, Oklahoma City, and Heavy Eyes!!!
@@ComedyBros5 I actually don’t think one should be made for Jamie. I don’t want Jamie to have a face because I as well as so many others have lost someone in a similar way and I think it’s nice that we can all picture our own someone. It’s also such a difficult topic that would be real hard to watch. Open the gates would be super sick as a music video though! Also Corinthians!
@@taranicole4849 That's a really good point. Hadn't thought of Corinthians, but it'd definitely be a great one! Needless to say, a lot of Zach's music could easily make awesome videos!
@@ComedyBros5 yes, so many songs tell such relatable, yet unique stories that would be great on film.
She used to play in the yard and she would dream of one day
'Til the world came around and took her dreaming away
Told her how to dress and act and smile
Well, damn. That made me cry.
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beautifully filmed and written. My favorite of his songs. Here’s my little analysis if anyone cares to read it.
The girl is youthful and southern and beautiful so she feels she has the world at her fingertips and although she tries to explore it, she can’t find the pertly or the right answer because each leaves her with an emotionless facial expression. This is more when she’s really looking at each of them or when they’re having a chill moment of any kind. When she’s distracted, dancing or busy being able to be a girl and not just a dress up doll, she looks happy.
I hope that smokeshow found her peace, the men too.
Zach, you’ve saved me in so many ways and helped me find peace with so many things. Keep producing these bangers 🖤🖤
When I hear this song, it always makes me remember a girl I met at the tail end of training for the army. She was from Oklahoma, Christian girl, great values, sweet for no reason and yes, she absolutely was a smokeshow. We texted for hours and she'd tell me all the best things about myself I wanted to believe. There was about 8 years between us so I thought I'd let her go but I sure do think about that girl sometimes..
8 years is nothing my dude. Should’ve pursued it. You don’t find girls like that anymore, unless of course, you’re in Oklahoma. We’ve got the best ones around. Good Southern values.
Im just gonna pray she was the olderone.
My music teachers wife is 10 years younger than him 😭
@@uns33nmy music teacher is 10 years older than his wife
@j4ckfisha yeah, but if she was 8 years younger while he was ending army training, she'd be like 13 (assuming your aren't joining after 21) the issue ain't just the number but the ratio
this is film. 100/100 filmmaking plus a hell of a song
From vertical filmed videos to this beautiful cinematography. Brother, you’re amazing and it’s been a hell of a ride seeing you grow!
My favorite song by Zach! ❤
It's so refreshing to hear real country music again... I honestly thought it was dead a gone a long time ago
We sure needed a Musician like him. Hope your music helps you as much as it does our hearts. Thank you! From the bottom of my broken heart. ❤️
Beautiful man. This dudes changed my life and I’ll be forever grateful. Keep doing you Zach, me and the boys will keep belting them songs till our lungs burn. Love you man. Good work here
The song is incredible but the video adds such a layer to it! Amazing
I live in the UK and this is the best country song here!!
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Zach Bryan is a huge breath of fresh air to an old school country music fan, Spectacular song !
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
Heard this for the first time last night - it is so beautiful and captivating, refreshing and lovely. 🎉
This song hits different and i don’t know why… it’s got a different feel than any other artist on the scene right now, I can literally play this song on repeat all day long and never get tired of it. I personally can feel this song in my soul, it puts memories in my head of awesome times in my life and I love it. Country music really does soothe the soul
It took me a long time to find one that just stuck with me. Thanks Bennett for being the reason I just kept looking for one.
Heart broken by someone you never knew. Even after all the time spent together.
this music video really hit my soul. we love you Zach.
Great song
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Yea that's real folk music
small world, i was just watching your video and now i see your comment here. btw i'll be using your name in one of my videos if you don't mind, and will be misquoting you.
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This literally looks and sounds like it could be it’s whole own movie
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I play this video every day at least once. I never tire of it. Such talent in their DNA. I live near their NorCal ranch and can’t wait for them to play here. ❤ RIP Hag Your sons are a tribute to you music style. Long live classic country music.
Same at least once a day. Zach is a once in a generation talent and truth teller
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I love this song!! Love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
I wish Zambians could listen more to your songs .... so, calming. happy to have listened to your songs.
I discovered this song about a month ago, and it has been on replay on my playlist ever since. A masterpiece!
Here the master Zac is coming to Melbourne Australia very soon, myself won't be able to go but from myself and A shit load of Bloody home grown people are wishing you all the best please feel like your home because we are very excited mate. Enjoy 👍🇦🇺🤘🇦🇺
All of his songs just make me feel some kind of way... if you're having a bad day just listen to Zach Bryan... automatic pick me up.. I just absolutely love his artistry in his music.. So dang good!
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Zach Bryan never seems to disappoint me with his amazing music
Deep love from Australia!!!❤
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I love how everyone’s analysis of the same song can be so different because of how the lyrics relate to each person’s life
I bawled my eyes out when I saw him live and he sang this. Really brought to light all that I had been through
Never heard of this dude till the Joe Rogan episode. Seemed down to earth so now I’m here. Good music
Ever since my spring break ski trip with friends, I cannot get this song out of my head! Such good memories attacked to such a beautiful song!
Glad you made it back safe man
I’m a small town Oklahoma boy… that song is like a photo album
I was born in African, the furthest i have ever been is Asia i however don’t understand why I’m so connected with zach’s music and country music in general..much love from Rwandan 🇷🇼
I’m a woman born in Oklahoma, same as Zach Bryan. This song “hits home.”
I’m glad you appreciate country music from so far away!
music is for the soul..big respect code cornman of oklahoma 🙏
This song and video bring back such strong memories of growing up in Ok… thanks Zach
You’re right… hello
I’d do anything to see him in concert- or anywhere 😭 I love him so much
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I'm torn with Zach. On one hand I feel there is no better job a man can do than serve his country. Thank you for that Zach. You keep writing songs like this one and I will start to think this is your greater service.
The man did his time and got out. Do you think everyone should make a career out of it?
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Yes. This country needs the draft re-instated for so many reasons other than the defense of our country.
@@warrenthomas4687 what does a draft have to do with Zach making a career out of the Navy?
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He didn't make a career out of the Navy. But he did serve. For that I'm forever grateful. He served something that's more than just him. Now he writes great songs and for that I'm grateful too. Not to hard to understand. What's your problem. The youth these days have little to no understanding what service is......what respect is...what this country is.....and why its worth serving for...........that's why we need to reinstitute the national draft.
@@warrenthomas4687 what’s your problem? I asked if you think Zach should have made a career out of the navy and you start talking about a draft? Who’s to blame for the youth these days? The people that raised them, like you. I bet I have served more time than you.
❤This video is the perfect depiction of what I saw in my head when i first heard this song!
Song hit home and u drove it straight through with the video!!!❤
So, thanks to Yellowstone on Paramount for introducing me to Zach Bryan! Wow, love his songs! So down to earth, they reflect a feeling that reaches to the soul! Love it!
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Man there was a minute where I felt Country music was dying. This is some damn good stuff.
Zach, saw you play live a couple weeks ago in Hamburg. Incredible experience. Thank you for your music. Keep crushing it, man.
Just discovered this guy today! Now my neighbors know him too 😂.
He has so many good songs. Can relate to most of them. Keep it up Zach. Much love from Texas
His voice much like Tyler Childers are both instruments on their own these two are the top of the top of true country music …
I’m obsessed with everything Zach’s done musically . His music is beautiful in a deep way - I feel very understood and I know my guy friends do too . Just simply, thank you Zach.
The song itself is really good but with this incredible video just reached another level! 🤩
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Please make this into a movie! Omg ❤
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I was touched by your emotional beautiful song!!!
great songwriting!!! great work!!!
"Sooner Born, and Sooner Bred. And When I Die, I'll Be Sooner Dead" Thanks Zach...💯👏
ZB is the only new popular country male musician that checks every box for me… and this is coming from a longtime metalhead. He isn’t cheesy or cringey, he’s the right amount of raspy twang. 🥹
everything about this song is great and so relatable love from South -Africa
I honestly don't know how my days would be without hearing his voice. Bc it's my ....close my eyes ...sink in ...I'm the only one in this world voice !
One thing I know for sure It's that zach never disappoints. Love from brazil keep the bangers coming🤘🏻🇧🇷💕
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I don't really even like country all that much but this is legit. Reminds me of most of my childhood and watching my friends relationships... Jeez what a random bunch of memories
Bro, I listen to this every day. 100% reccomend. Greatest song ever. Zach bryan, you're an amazing singer and I would do ANYTHING to go to 1 of your concerts. Keep it up. 💯 ❤
This song always reminds me that everyone had someone they loved and had to let go. Everytime I listen to it, I remember that we all had some fucking good times at one point in our lives.
Best Talent in country right now. Pumped to see you on May 28th!!
My favorite George song . I traveled around the country for several yrs towing a bass boat and chasing bass tournaments, George Was always with me , I sang along on all his songs and it helped pass the long drive times away . But this is the song I like best . Those years were special yrs .this comment was ment for a George Strait song , don't know how it ended up here , I added an explanation when I realized it . But I'm leaving it here anyway. Ps I like Zacks music also .
This better end up on the radio EVERYWHERE otherwise I’m going to be so disappointed in the world!
EXCELLENT! Very very well put together! Props to everyone involved!
I can’t believe this video was partially at a college town called alpine Texas at Sul Ross state Unversity. I graduated their and it shows the town and Unversity and shows our western heritage and tradition. GO LOBOS
Go lobos!!!!!!
I only saw one phone out of that entire video. This is what I call living life. ❤ I love this song so much!❤
The video and song hit hard. Love this. It's like a fast life in a small town and the girl everyone loves for many reasons. A part of the crew and a few others, and still torn between a couple of people she can't let go of. Feels like I was watching my high school sweetheart. I don't know how he embodies rural life in America with every song, but he does. Instant favorite singer. Zach Bryan is the GOAT
the perfect video depiction of this song, literally perfect.
I love the video! One of my favorites 🎉❤💃😍☺️🎶
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We have all loved her one time or another