The lineup consists of Zac Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy De Martini (fiddle, vocals), John Driskell Hopkins (bass guitar, guitar, baritone guitar, banjo, ukulele, upright bass, vocals), Coy Bowles (guitar, keyboards), Chris Fryar (drums), Clay Cook (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals), Matt Mangano (bass guitar), and Daniel de los Reyes (percussion).
Sweet Annie
Zac Brown Band Lyrics
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For so long I can't remember
Pretty girls and late night bars seem to be my line of work
Believe me when I say, I can't stay this high forever
This man's had all he can stand, time to lay this body down
Sweet Annie
Can I stay with you a while
Sweetheart I've been livin' in a fantasy
But one day lightning will strike
And my bark will lose its bite
But don't give up on me
Sweet (sweet) Annie
Sweet Annie
I know I promised you a life
But with an empty bed and the words I said don't carry any weight
If I could take back yesterday, find a way to start it over
I'd turn around, put that bottle down and I'd pray it's not too late
Sweet Annie
Can I stay with you a while
'Cause this road's been putting miles on my heart
Sweetheart I've been livin' in a fantasy
But one day lightning will strike
And my bark will lose its bite
But don't give up on me
What will be will be
Sweet (sweet) Annie
Turn out the lights
These hands they long to hold you
Fall all over you
All over again
Come a little closer so I can show you
My heart still beats fast for you
All over, and over again
Sweet Annie
Can I stay with you a while
'Cause this road's been putting miles on my heart
Sweetheart I've been livin' in a fantasy
But one day lightning will strike
And my bark will lose its bite
But don't give up on me
Sweet (sweet) Annie
The lyrics of Zac Brown Band's song "Sweet Annie" are a heartfelt plea from a musician who has been living life on the road for so long that he can barely recall a time when he wasn't on the move. He has been living in a fantasy, enjoying the company of pretty girls and late-night bars as part of his work, but he can feel his life reaching a breaking point. He knows that he can't sustain the high forever, and so he turns to the titular character, Sweet Annie, asking if he can stay with her for a while. He is longing for someone who can give him the stability and comfort that he needs in order to finally put his weary body down.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been burning bright
I've been living my life to the fullest
For so long I can't remember
For a long time
Pretty girls and late night bars seem to be my line of work
I've been spending a lot of time with pretty girls and drinking at bars
Believe me when I say, I can't stay this high forever
I know my lifestyle is not sustainable
This man's had all he can stand, time to lay this body down
I can't take it anymore, I need to slow down
Sweet Annie
Can I stay with you a while
'Cause this road's been putting miles on my heart
Sweetheart I've been livin' in a fantasy
But one day lightning will strike
And my bark will lose its bite
But don't give up on me
Sweet (sweet) Annie
The singer wants to spend some time with his lover because he's tired of living a hectic life. He acknowledges that he's been living in a delusion, but he hopes that he can change his ways. He's worried that he may lose his charm and energy, but he's asking his lover not to give up on him.
Sweet Annie
I know I promised you a life
But with an empty bed and the words I said don't carry any weight
If I could take back yesterday, find a way to start it over
I'd turn around, put that bottle down and I'd pray it's not too late
The singer knows he has let his lover down by not fulfilling his promise of a better life. He regrets his mistakes and wishes that he could start anew. He acknowledges that he has a drinking problem and hopes that he can fix it.
What will be will be
Sweet (sweet) Annie
The singer is acknowledging that he can't control the future, but he's hoping for the best with his lover by his side.
Turn out the lights
These hands they long to hold you
Fall all over you
All over again
Come a little closer so I can show you
My heart still beats fast for you
All over, and over again
The singer is expressing his love and desire for his lover. He wants to hold her and show her how much he loves her.
Lyrics © BLACKSTONE ENTERTAINMENT, BMG Rights Management, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Coy Bowles, John Pierce, Sonia Leigh, Wyatt Durrette, Zachry Alexander Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@genesischuks6488
I think am the only Nigerian that is addicted to country music... One of my daughters in the future will bear the name SWEET ANNIE ❤️
@carriestanley4126
You are awesome!
@ryanboyea9768
Awesome!
@patrickconachan4895
I LOVE THIS HAHA
@angelahutson6450
Are you a prince by chance? 😉
@genesischuks6488
@@angelahutson6450 No. Am not
Do I look like one?
@annnunley6099
I just played this song at my husband of 38 years funeral miss him .He was in a band when we met and every time he would hear this song he would come through the door singing it .I will always be his Sweet Annie !!!
@chikika_cree
Sorry for your loss
@tammylouisegillespiecurtis3374
so sad someone else's needs a sweet annie
@tonymiller5178
my grandfather lost his 2 or 3 years ago hes not been the same since and to think theyd been together nearly 50 years