Appetite Zach Bryan lyrics
Original Lyrics
English
[Verse 1]
I've been out and I’ve been drinking, why am I always thinking
'Bout thing that really matter, like twin towers and satellites?
Everyone I know got older, told my drunk ass to get sober
Settle down and have some kids, be content with all of it
[Pre-Chorus]
What if I don't want children to grow up like their father?
Willing to stir shit up and start a fight, give themself up an appetite
[Chorus]
Why am I in Northwest Arkansas?
Playing shows to those who don’t care at all
With my money bloody, and my belt so tight
I work myself up an appetite
[Verse 2]
I've been out and I've been drinking, cutting up my life in sections
I say I gotta act my age, shut the fuck up and get on stage
Together I pack my bags quickly, toothbrush, combs, and my dogs with me
Strong enough to handle this, fame and other corny shit
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause what if I don't want children to grow up like their father?
Willing to stir shit up and start a fight, give themself up an appetite
[Chorus]
Why am I in Northwest Arkansas?
Playing shows to those who don't care at all
With my money bloody, and my belt so tight
I work myself up an appetite
Now, I work myself up an appetite
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
What if I don't want children to grow up like their father?
Willing to stir shit up and start a fight, give themself up an appetite
I've been out and I’ve been drinking, why am I always thinking
'Bout thing that really matter, like twin towers and satellites?
Everyone I know got older, told my drunk ass to get sober
Settle down and have some kids, be content with all of it
[Pre-Chorus]
What if I don't want children to grow up like their father?
Willing to stir shit up and start a fight, give themself up an appetite
[Chorus]
Why am I in Northwest Arkansas?
Playing shows to those who don’t care at all
With my money bloody, and my belt so tight
I work myself up an appetite
[Verse 2]
I've been out and I've been drinking, cutting up my life in sections
I say I gotta act my age, shut the fuck up and get on stage
Together I pack my bags quickly, toothbrush, combs, and my dogs with me
Strong enough to handle this, fame and other corny shit
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause what if I don't want children to grow up like their father?
Willing to stir shit up and start a fight, give themself up an appetite
[Chorus]
Why am I in Northwest Arkansas?
Playing shows to those who don't care at all
With my money bloody, and my belt so tight
I work myself up an appetite
Now, I work myself up an appetite
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
What if I don't want children to grow up like their father?
Willing to stir shit up and start a fight, give themself up an appetite
Translation
Normal
[Verso 1]
He estado fuera y he estado bebiendo, ¿por qué siempre estoy pensando
En cosas que realmente importan, como torres gemelas y satélites?
Todos los que conozco envejecieron, le dijeron a mi borracho que me pusiera sobrio
Que me estableciera y tuviera hijos, que me conformara con todo eso
[Pre-Coro]
¿Y si no quiero que los hijos crezcan como su padre?
Dispuesto a revolver mierda y empezar una pelea, darse un apetito
[Coro]
¿Por qué estoy en el noroeste de Arkansas?
Actuando para gente que no le importa nada
Con mi dinero ensangrentado y mi cinturón tan ajustado
Me trabajo un apetito
[Verso 2]
He estado fuera y he estado bebiendo, dividiendo mi vida en secciones
Digo que debo actuar según mi edad, callarme la boca y subir al escenario
Junto mis maletas rápidamente, cepillo de dientes, peines y mis perros conmigo
Lo suficientemente fuerte para manejar esto, la fama y otras tonterías
[Outro]
¿Y si no quiero que los hijos crezcan como su padre?
Dispuesto a revolver mierda y empezar una pelea, darse un apetito
He estado fuera y he estado bebiendo, ¿por qué siempre estoy pensando
En cosas que realmente importan, como torres gemelas y satélites?
Todos los que conozco envejecieron, le dijeron a mi borracho que me pusiera sobrio
Que me estableciera y tuviera hijos, que me conformara con todo eso
[Pre-Coro]
¿Y si no quiero que los hijos crezcan como su padre?
Dispuesto a revolver mierda y empezar una pelea, darse un apetito
[Coro]
¿Por qué estoy en el noroeste de Arkansas?
Actuando para gente que no le importa nada
Con mi dinero ensangrentado y mi cinturón tan ajustado
Me trabajo un apetito
[Verso 2]
He estado fuera y he estado bebiendo, dividiendo mi vida en secciones
Digo que debo actuar según mi edad, callarme la boca y subir al escenario
Junto mis maletas rápidamente, cepillo de dientes, peines y mis perros conmigo
Lo suficientemente fuerte para manejar esto, la fama y otras tonterías
[Outro]
¿Y si no quiero que los hijos crezcan como su padre?
Dispuesto a revolver mierda y empezar una pelea, darse un apetito
Meaning & Explanation
Zach Bryan's 'Appetite' is a raw confessional exploring the tension between personal demons and public expectations. The song's central metaphor of 'working up an appetite' represents both self-destructive tendencies and creative hunger. Through references to drinking, touring (Northwest Arkansas shows), and existential questions about fatherhood, Bryan paints a portrait of an artist struggling with authenticity in the face of growing fame. The twin towers/satellites imagery contrasts grounded tragedy with distant technology, mirroring his internal conflict between raw emotion and detached observation. The repeated pre-chorus about children not growing up 'like their father' reveals deep generational fears, suggesting cycles of behavior the narrator wants to break but feels powerless against. Musical rawness enhances the lyrical vulnerability, with tight belt imagery conveying both physical restraint and emotional constriction. This resonates particularly with listeners facing similar tensions between responsibility and rebellion, making it an anthem for those who feel trapped by their own appetites. The Spanish translation maintains the urgent, conversational tone while adapting cultural references for emotional equivalence.
[Note: This explanation provides key insights into the song's themes and emotions.]
[Note: This explanation provides key insights into the song's themes and emotions.]
