Pink Skies Lyrics - Zach Bryan

Pink Skies by Zach Bryan is a poignant song about loss and the enduring legacy of a loved one. The lyrics paint a picture of a family gathering for a funeral, likely the speaker's parent. 

[Intro]
The kids are in town for a funeral
So pack the car and dry your eyes
I know they got plenty of young blood left in 'em
And plenty nights under pink skies you taught 'em to enjoy

Explanation of Intro:
The song opens with the reason for the gathering - a funeral. The narrator encourages someone (presumably a sibling) to pack and dry their tears. They assure them that despite the sadness, there's still plenty of life left to be lived, referencing the beautiful "pink skies" the deceased taught them to appreciate.

[Verse 1]
So clean the house, clear the drawers, mop the floors, stand tall
Like no one's ever been here before or at all
And don't you mention all the inches that are scraped on the doorframe
We all know you tiptoed up to 4'1" back in '08

Explanation of  Verse 1:
 These lyrics focus on preparing the house for the funeral. There's a sense of both practicality ("clean the house") and respect for the deceased ("stand tall"). The speaker also mentions unspoken memories, alluding to the parent's tiptoeing around a child's height mark on the doorframe.

[Chorus]
If you could see 'em now, you'd be proud
But you'd think they's yuppiеs
Your funeral was beautiful
I bet God hеard you comin'

Explanation of  Chorus:
 The central theme of the song is expressed here. The speaker believes the deceased would be proud of their children's success ("yuppies") but might also find their lifestyle unfamiliar. The funeral itself is described as beautiful, and the speaker expresses a belief that God noticed their loved one's arrival in heaven.

[Verse 2]
The kids are in town for a funeral
And the grass all smells the same as the day you broke your arm swingin'
On that kid out on the river
You bailed him out, never said a thing about Jesus or the way he's livin'

Explanation of Verse 2:
 The focus returns to the gathering and the enduring influence of the deceased parent. The shared memory of a broken arm and the parent's unconditional love is described. The parent never judged the person who caused the injury, highlighting their kind and accepting nature.

[Chorus]
If you could see 'em now, you'd be proud
But you'd think they's yuppies
Your funeral was beautiful
I bet God heard you comin'
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[Instrumental Interlude]

Explanation of Chorus:
The central theme of the song is expressed here. The speaker believes the deceased would be proud of their children's success ("yuppies") but might also find their lifestyle unfamiliar. The funeral itself is described as beautiful, and the speaker expresses a belief that God noticed their loved one's arrival in heaven.

[Chorus]
If you could see 'em now, you'd be proud
But you'd think they's yuppies
Your funeral was beautiful
I bet God heard you comin'

Explanation of Chorus:
The central theme of the song is expressed here. The speaker believes the deceased would be proud of their children's success ("yuppies") but might also find their lifestyle unfamiliar. The funeral itself is described as beautiful, and the speaker expresses a belief that God noticed their loved one's arrival in heaven.

[Outro]
The kids are in town for a funeral
So pack the car and dry your eyes
I know they got plenty of young blood left in 'em
And plenty nights under pink skies you taught 'em to enjoy

Explanation of Outro:
 The song ends by reprising the opening lines, emphasizing the reason for the gathering and the bittersweet emotions surrounding it. The final line circles back to the "pink skies," a lasting symbol of the positive influence the deceased had on their children's lives.

OVERALL
Pink Skies by Zach Bryan is a heartfelt eulogy for a lost loved one. The narrator reflects on the bittersweet emotions of a family gathering for the funeral. Despite the sadness, the song celebrates the positive influence of the deceased, who instilled a love of life's simple beauties ("pink skies") and unconditional love in their children. The lyrics paint a picture of a strong family bond and a future filled with both success and the enduring memory of their parent.