This World's a Giant

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"This World's a Giant"
Single by Zach Bryan
ReleasedNovember 7, 2024
Genre Country
Length3:36
Label
Songwriter(s) Zach Bryan
Producer(s) Bryan
Zach Bryan singles chronology
"Pink Skies"
(2024)		"This World's a Giant"
(2024)		"High Road"
(2024)

"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.[ citation needed ]

Contents

Background

Zach 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

The 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

Chart performance for "This World's a Giant"
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

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. 1 2 Jones, Ross (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Releases New Song 'This World's A Giant'". Holler. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 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.
  4. 1 2 3 Rossignol, Derrick (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Unveils The Lush And Introspective Single 'This World's A Giant'". Uproxx . Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 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.
  6. 1 2 Lapierre, Megan (November 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan Shares New Single Amid Barstool Sports Diss Track Debacle". Exclaim! . Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Zach Bryan". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  12. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
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