Overtime Zach Bryan Lyrics
by Ayisha | Updated Aug 25, 2023
Who is Zach Bryan?
Zachary Lane Bryan, born on April 2, 1996, hails from Oologah, Oklahoma, and is renowned as an American singer-songwriter. Prior to pursuing a music career, he served in the U.S. Navy. His first major-label album, "American Heartbreak," made an impressive debut on the U.S. Billboard 200, entering at the fifth position.
Early in his life, Bryan was born in Okinawa, Japan, as his family was stationed there due to his Navy background. However, he spent most of his childhood in Oologah, Oklahoma. He is the child of Dewayne Bryan and Annette DeAnn (Mullen) Bryan and has a sibling named Mackenzie.
Bryan carried on a family tradition by joining the U.S. Navy as an active-duty member when he was just 17 years old. His passion for songwriting had already begun at the age of 14, and he utilized his spare moments during his Navy service to craft music for his personal enjoyment.
Overtime Zach Bryan Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Hey there, darling, won't you love me down?
I'm fifty one miles out in interstate town
I just decided I ain't keeping quiet, and I'm free
I lost my family to a bad disease
I got a mean, mean gene in my family tree
That grows in grandfather, and his daughters, and me, you see?
[Pre-Chorus]
And I wanna stay humble, I wanna stay hungry
I wanna hear my father say that he loves me
I never gave a shit about being arrogant anyway
[Chorus]
So hold on tight
'Cause I'll be working overtime
They told me that I couldn't, and I shouldn't even try
Ever since I was child, been workin' for a while, ovеrtime
[Verse 2]
They said I's a wanna-be cowboy from a cut throat town
With tattooеd skin and nobody around
"Your songs sound the same, you'll never make a name for yourself"
But I been scrapin' by my whole damn life
And granddaddy worked a double 'til the day he died
Said, "Never let this worlds earthly pride get you down"
[Pre-Chorus]
No matter who you know, no matter what you do
I'll become what I deserve when it's all through
And you'll be there asking yourself why
[Chorus]
So hold on tight
'Cause I'll be working overtime
They told me that I couldn't, and I shouldn't even try
Ever since I was child, been workin' for a while, overtime
Zach Bryan Songs
Zach Bryan Career
Zachary Lane Bryan embarked on his musical journey by sharing his music on YouTube in 2017. He and his friends used an iPhone to record his performances. Among these early uploads, one song, "Heading South," caught fire and went viral. In tribute to his late mother, he released his debut album, "DeAnn," on August 24, 2019.
This album was crafted in just two months and recorded with the assistance of his friends at an Airbnb in Florida. Zach's inaugural public concert took place in Medford, Oregon, in October 2019, marking the beginning of his live music career. Subsequently, he made significant appearances, including his Ryman debut.
His second album, "Elisabeth," was unveiled on May 8, 2020. He recorded this album in a repurposed barn located behind his Washington home. Bryan's musical prowess continued to flourish, leading him to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on April 10, 2021. Shortly thereafter, he inked a deal with Warner Records to release his music, marking a pivotal moment in his career.
On October 14, 2021, Bryan shared the news that he had been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy after dedicating eight years of service. This discharge coincided with the launch of his nationwide "Ain't For Tamin' Tour" in the fall of 2021. He expressed his gratitude, saying, "If it were up to me, I'd never leave the world's greatest Navy, but here I am, and they graciously granted me an honorable discharge to pursue my musical aspirations."
The trajectory of his career reached new heights on January 25, 2022, when he revealed plans for his major-label debut, a triple album titled "American Heartbreak," set to be released on May 20, 2022. This album made an impressive debut, landing at number five on the US Billboard 200 and accumulating over 70,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. Notably, it marked the most substantial first-week performance for a country album in 2022.
Throughout 2022, Bryan continued to captivate audiences with the release of singles like "Starved," "Fifth of May," and "The Greatest Day of My Life." To wrap up the year, on Christmas Day in 2022, he treated fans to a live album titled "All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster," recorded at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Looking ahead, on August 25, 2023, Bryan took the music world by storm once again with the release of his self-titled fourth album.
Overtime Zach Bryan Lyrics - FAQs
Zach Bryan is an American singer-songwriter born in 1996 in Oologah, Oklahoma, known for his music career and U.S. Navy service.
Zach Bryan's major-label debut album is "American Heartbreak," which entered the U.S. Billboard 200 at number five.
Zach Bryan was born in Okinawa, Japan, but he grew up primarily in Oologah, Oklahoma.
Zach Bryan's parents are Dewayne Bryan and Annette DeAnn (Mullen) Bryan, and he has a sibling named Mackenzie.
Zach Bryan began writing songs at the age of 14, developing his passion for music early in life.