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Zach Bryan<\/a> surprised fans by quietly dropping the brand-new song \u201cMadeline.\u201d<\/p>\n The heartfelt track touches on distance, longing, and heartbreak, leaving listeners wondering: Who is this about?<\/p>\n “Madeline” features backing vocals from rising artist Gabriella Rose and could be part of<\/a> Bryan\u2019s anticipated EP, With Heaven on Top<\/em>, expected sometime in 2026.<\/p>\n Opening with a raw and emotional tone, Bryan sings:<\/p>\n Well, oh, Madeline, how you been? I’ve been waiting ’round to die again. The lyrics reveal<\/a> someone still deeply invested and\u00a0struggling to move past the pain.<\/p>\n Later verses hint at frustration and unresolved feelings:<\/p>\n Oh, Madeline, how you been? Are you back with that boy again? That deserves a broken jaw, does he touch you like you need him to? Come back when he call.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The song closes without a clear resolution, leaving fans to wonder \u2014 did they ever reunite?<\/p>\n Despite the name, there\u2019s no confirmed connection<\/a> to Bryan\u2019s ex-wife, Rose Madden.<\/p>\n The two married in 2020 and divorced a couple of years later before Bryan\u2019s rise to fame.<\/p>\n Their split has widely been speculated to have inspired past hits<\/a> such as\u00a0\u201cI Remember Everything\u201d and \u201cMine,\u201d but \u201cMadeline\u201d seems to tell a different story.<\/p>\n Bryan\u2019s brief, public relationship with influencer and podcast host Brianna Chickenfry ended in early 2025, resulting in a very public back-and-forth post breakup<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More:<\/strong><\/em> Zach Bryan + Brianna Chickenfry Both Post Screenshots About That Infamous NDA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n However, \u201cMadeline\u201d doesn\u2019t mention Chickenfry or seem to reference that complicated chapter.<\/p>\n While Bryan hasn\u2019t confirmed if \u201cMadeline\u201d will appear on his upcoming EP, the song\u2019s release has already sparked excitement for With Heaven on Top<\/em>, expected in 2026.<\/p>\n Details about the release date and tracklist remain under wraps, but his fans are clearly ready for whatever comes next<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More:<\/strong><\/em> 10 Most Important Country Artists of the Last 10 Years, Ranked<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Get ready \u2014 Bryan is gearing up to keep us hooked for months to come. See the full lyrics to “Madeline” below.<\/p>\n [Intro: Zach Bryan & Gabriella Rose]<\/strong> [Verse 1: Zach Bryan]<\/strong> [Verse 2: Gabriella Rose]<\/strong> [Verse 3: Zach Bryan]<\/strong> [Outro: Zach Bryan & Gabriella Rose]<\/strong> From July 2023 to October 2024, Zach Bryan was dating Barstool Sports<\/em> personality and podcaster Brianna Chickenfry. <\/p>\n For over a year, they seemed inseparable \u2014 until Bryan shocked fans by announcing that he and Chickenfry had split. <\/p>\n What followed was an onslaught of social media back-and-forth, allegations and text message screenshots in a feud that has lasted \u2014 as of summer 2025 \u2014 almost as long as their relationship. <\/p>\n Keep reading for a breakdown of everything that’s happened since the couple called it quits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Carena Liptak<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA Closer Look at Zach Bryan’s ‘Madeline’\u00a0Lyrics + Meaning<\/h3>\n
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Well, I saw all your friends and you weren’t there. And there’s a picture of us holding up a pitcher of our favorite beer. I’m tryna slow down this year, they can’t hold it like I used to.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Listen to Zach Bryan’s Song ‘Madeline’:<\/h3>\n
Probably Not About Rose Madden<\/h3>\n
What About Brianna Chickenfry?<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s Next for \u2018With Heaven on Top\u2019?<\/h3>\n
Zach Bryan’s ‘Madeline’\u00a0Lyrics (Feat. Gabriella Rose)<\/h3>\n
(Ready? Yes)<\/em><\/p>\n
Well, oh, Madeline, how you been? I’ve been waiting ’round to die again<\/em>
Well, I saw all your friends and you weren’t there<\/em>
And there’s a picture of us holding up a pitcher of our favorite beer<\/em>
I’m tryna slow down this year, they can’t hold it like I used to<\/em><\/p>\n
I ain’t never felt as lonely as I do tonight in this nice hotel<\/em>
Twelve hundred miles from that shit motel you kissed me softly in<\/em>
Well, I heard you been on the road, West Coast, just song singing<\/em>
Are you coming home again? ‘Cause I’d like to see your smile<\/em>
If you feel inclined, don’t be dying on just anyone<\/em>
‘Cause I’m the only one that gets to call you home<\/em><\/p>\n
And, oh, Madeline, how you been? I’ve been waiting ’round to die again<\/em>
If you see her, won’t you tell her I need her like a sailor needs the ocean<\/em>
Oh, Madeline, how you been? Are you back with that boy again<\/em>
That deserves a broken jaw, does he touch you like you need him to?<\/em>
Come back when he call<\/em><\/p>\n
Well, oh, Madeline, how you been? I’ve been waiting ’round to die again<\/em>
And I saw all your friends and you weren’t there<\/em><\/p>\nA Timeline of Zach Bryan + Brianna Chickenfry’s Breakup (+ Messy Aftermath)<\/h2>\n