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"This World's a Giant" is a song by American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan, released on November 7, 2024 alongside his song "High Road". It is the lead single from his upcoming sixth studio album.

Background

Zach Bryan initially teased the song on X in January 2024. In in July 2024, he shared a video snippet of himself performing an acoustic version of the song.

Composition and lyrics

The instrumental consists of piano, acoustic guitars and horns that appear to be influenced by the music of Bon Iver and jazz. Zach Bryan sings about looking for peaceful, quiet and solitude moments away from the outside world where there are other pressures he must confront, describing the ideal place that is his room in the first verse: "There's guitars ringin' now from the top floor of this house / That I've learned to rest my soul inside / Be still, be quiet, this world's a giant / That I don't feel like facing tonight". He depicts himself as having a girlfriend who disapproves certain aspects of his lifestyle and hoping to improve himself in order to set a good example for their children, additionally reminding himself of their responsibility to take care of their children. He also apologizes to God for his shortcomings that prevent him from becoming the person he wants to be, and asks for forgiveness. In the final verse, Bryan recounts the events from the beginning verse but finishes in a more optimistic, auspicious tone. Heaven Schmitt, leader of the New York indie band Grumpy, sings backup harmonies in the song.

Charts

References

1. ^ Kreps, Daniel (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Seeks to Quiet the Noise on New Single 'This World's a Giant'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
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3. ^ Breihan, Tom (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Shares "This World's A Giant," Allegedly Tries To Get Dave Portnoy's Diss Track Taken Down". Stereogum. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
4. ^ Rossignol, Derrick (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Unveils The Lush And Introspective Single 'This World's A Giant'". Uproxx. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
5. ^ Partridge, Ken (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Looks For Something To Save On New Song "This World's A Giant"". Genius. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
6. ^ Lapierre, Megan (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Shares New Single Amid Barstool Sports Diss Track Debacle". Exclaim!. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
7. Crabtree, Mary Claire (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Releases New Single, "This World's A Giant," Says Another One Is Dropping Tomorrow". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
8. Piner, Chris (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Releases New Song "This World's a Giant" as He Teases Another New Song on the Way". American Songwriter. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
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• 2024 singles
• 2024 songs
• Zach Bryan songs
• Songs written by Zach Bryan
• Warner Records singles