No Cure
Zach Bryan Lyrics

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Lonely, longin' troubadour, I know that you've been here before
But there ain't no cure for a restless man
If you came to run from your bad reputation
Of sleeping wherever you land
What state you in tonight and did you get into a fight?
Are you more drunk than you were last week?

When I call you on the phone, you are never alone
And your jaw's sewn closed when you speak

She said, "Run down the road, go where you need to go
But I need you to understand"
There ain't no home and there is no cure
For a no good rambling man

Lonely, longin' troubadour, you ain't the boy you were before
This world has truly thickened your skin
'Cause everyone you talk to acts like they walked through
Hell with you way back when
Who are you to say I can't live this way?
I was born to be a man of the night
Twelve foot tall and I'm living proof
That highway boys don't die

She said, "Run down the road, go where you need to go
But I need you to understand"
There ain't no home and there is no cure
For a no good rambling man

She said, "Run down the road, go where you need to go
But I need you to understand"

There ain't no home and there is no cure
For a no good rambling man

Overall Meaning

In Zach Bryan's song "No Cure," the lyrics depict the lamentations and struggles of a restless, wandering troubadour. The singer, who has likely experienced this lifestyle numerous times before, understands that there is no remedy for his restlessness. He finds temporary solace in running away from his bad reputation and sleeping wherever he lands. The song delves into the state of mind of someone constantly on the move, highlighting their tendency to get into fights and drown their sorrows in alcohol.

The troubadour's partner acknowledges his need to roam and explore, but also expresses the need for him to comprehend that there is no true home for him and no cure for his perpetual wandering. Although he may have changed and grown from his experiences on the road, others only see him through the lens of his troubled past. The troubadour questions those who criticize his chosen lifestyle, proclaiming that he is meant to be a nocturnal figure, living a life that defies societal norms. He sees himself as a living testament that wanderers like him do not meet their end on the highway.

The repeated chorus emphasizes the plea from the troubadour's partner, asking him to understand that there is no place to call home and no solution to ease his restless nature. The song serves as a reflection on the challenges faced by those who live a nomadic existence, highlighting the search for belonging and acceptance, and the choice to embrace a life of constant movement despite societal pressures.

Line by Line Meaning

Lonely, longin' troubadour, I know that you've been here before
You're a solitary and longing musician, and it seems like you've experienced this situation before

But there ain't no cure for a restless man
However, there is no remedy for a man who can't stay still

If you came to run from your bad reputation
If you're running away from your negative image

Of sleeping wherever you land
Of sleeping wherever you find yourself

What state you in tonight and did you get into a fight?
What's your current condition tonight? Did you engage in a fight?

Are you more drunk than you were last week?
Are you more intoxicated compared to last week?

When I call you on the phone, you are never alone
Whenever I call you, you never seem to be alone

And your jaw's sewn closed when you speak
And it feels like you're unable to speak freely

She said, "Run down the road, go where you need to go
She advised, 'Travel down the road, go wherever you must'

But I need you to understand"
However, I need you to comprehend

There ain't no home and there is no cure
There is no place to call home, and there is no solution

For a no good rambling man
For a worthless wandering man

You ain't the boy you were before
You're no longer the young boy you used to be

This world has truly thickened your skin
This world has indeed toughened you up

'Cause everyone you talk to acts like they walked through
Because everyone you converse with pretends like they went through

Hell with you way back when
Hellish experiences alongside you in the past

Who are you to say I can't live this way?
Who are you to claim that I can't live this lifestyle?

I was born to be a man of the night
I was destined to be a man who embraces the darkness

Twelve foot tall and I'm living proof
Symbolizing great strength and resilience

That highway boys don't die
That those who live a nomadic lifestyle persist

She said, "Run down the road, go where you need to go
She advised, 'Travel down the road, go wherever you must'

But I need you to understand"
However, I need you to comprehend

There ain't no home and there is no cure
There is no place to call home, and there is no solution

For a no good rambling man
For a worthless wandering man

She said, "Run down the road, go where you need to go
She advised, 'Travel down the road, go wherever you must'

But I need you to understand"
However, I need you to comprehend

There ain't no home and there is no cure
There is no place to call home, and there is no solution

For a no good rambling man
For a worthless wandering man

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Zachary Lane Bryan

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