"This World's a Giant" is a song by American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan, released on November 7, 2024 alongside his song "High Road". It is the lead single from his upcoming sixth studio album.
| "This World's a Giant" | ||||
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| Single by Zach Bryan | ||||
| Released | November 7, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Zach Bryan | |||
| Producer(s) | Bryan | |||
| Zach Bryan singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editZach Bryan initially teased the song on X in January 2024.[1][2] In in July 2024, he shared a video snippet of himself performing an acoustic version of the song.[3][4]
Composition and lyrics
editThe instrumental consists of piano, acoustic guitars and horns[5] that appear to be influenced by the music of Bon Iver and jazz.[4][5][6] Zach Bryan sings about looking for peaceful, quiet and solitude moments away from the outside world[1][3] where there are other pressures he must confront,[4] describing the ideal place that is his room in the first verse: "There's guitars ringin' now from the top floor of this house / That I've learned to rest my soul inside / Be still, be quiet, this world's a giant / That I don't feel like facing tonight". He depicts himself as having a girlfriend who disapproves certain aspects of his lifestyle and hoping to improve himself in order to set a good example for their children,[5] additionally reminding himself of their responsibility to take care of their children.[7] He also apologizes to God for his shortcomings that prevent him from becoming the person he wants to be, and asks for forgiveness.[2][8] In the final verse, Bryan recounts the events from the beginning verse but finishes in a more optimistic, auspicious tone.[5] Heaven Schmitt, leader of the New York indie band Grumpy, sings backup harmonies in the song.[3][6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 41 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 160 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 32 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 3 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 73 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 49 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[15] | 12 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[16] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ a b Kreps, Daniel (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Seeks to Quiet the Noise on New Single 'This World's a Giant'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b Jones, Ross (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Releases New Song 'This World's A Giant'". Holler. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Breihan, Tom (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Shares "This World's A Giant," Allegedly Tries To Get Dave Portnoy's Diss Track Taken Down". Stereogum. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Rossignol, Derrick (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Unveils The Lush And Introspective Single 'This World's A Giant'". Uproxx. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d Partridge, Ken (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Looks For Something To Save On New Song "This World's A Giant"". Genius. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b Lapierre, Megan (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Shares New Single Amid Barstool Sports Diss Track Debacle". Exclaim!. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Crabtree, Mary Claire (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Releases New Single, "This World's A Giant," Says Another One Is Dropping Tomorrow". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Piner, Chris (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Releases New Song "This World's a Giant" as He Teases Another New Song on the Way". American Songwriter. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Zach Bryan". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2024.