Runny Eggs
| "Runny Eggs" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Zach Bryan | |
| from the album With Heaven on Top | |
| Released | January 9, 2026 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:52 |
| Label |
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| Songwriter | Zach Bryan |
| Producer | Bryan |
"Runny Eggs" is a song by American singer Zach Bryan from his sixth studio album With Heaven on Top (2026). Prior to its release, he first shared an acoustic rendition of the song in December 2024.[1]
Composition and lyrics
The song opens with a voice note of Zach Bryan participating in the Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona, Spain. It features a sparse acoustic guitar riff throughout, occasionally accompanied by harmonica.[1][2] In the lyrics, Bryan sings from the perspective of a younger version of himself, as he lists off his personal hopes and ambitions for the future.[1] These include going on a road trip to California, running with the bulls at the aforementioned festival, successful concerts in the snowy Colorado mountains and Brooklyn, and watching his friend break his ankle after drinking too many beers, as well as more simpler moments such as eating "runny eggs", spending time with family and talking to God in church.[1][2] One particular line finds Bryan looking back on these experiences in the present ("Wish I had known the good times back when I had them"). He concludes the song with the feeling of needing to apologize to God for his behavior, and hopes "Maybe I'll find Jesus when the morning comes".[1]
Critical reception
Matt Mitchell of Paste commented that he was "particularly taken aback" by the song's line "I'll sing the wrong damn song in the wrong damn key / But no matter where I go, I pray to always find home".[3]
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[4] | 30 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 46 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 18 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] | 10 |
References
- ^ a b c d e Mower, Maxim (January 9, 2026). "'Runny Eggs' by Zach Bryan – Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ a b Dolan, Jon (January 9, 2026). "Zach Bryan Swings Bigger Than Ever on 'With Heaven on Top'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Mitchell, Matt (January 15, 2026). "Zach Bryan's sixth album is compelling, frustrating, and too damn long". Paste. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2026.