If you’re online and remotely interested in drama, you’re likely aware that the internet’s disdain for Zach Bryan, and love for Brianna “Chickenfry,” is still going strong. For those just catching up, the social media personality Brianna Chickenfry and the country artist Zach Bryan were an item for over a year. Recently, their breakup drama went public, with Brianna alleging emotional abuse and claims of hush money offers. Entertaining as always, Brianna’s BFFs podcast crew, Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards, responded in classic diss track fashion, releasing spoofs like “Smallest Man,” a jab at Zach set to the tune of his song “28.” This spoof, along with online chatter, begs the question: are some of Zach Bryan’s songs actually about Brianna Chickenfry, the internet’s “Chickenfry”? Let’s dive into the lyrical tea leaves and speculate.
“28”: The Chicken Fry Breakup Anthem?
Brianna Chickenfry and Zach Bryan
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For those deep in the Chickenfry and Zach Bryan online rabbit hole, “28” is the song. The lyrics themselves offer strong clues. “You took a train to the south side of Boston / You showed me where your whole heart stayed,” Bryan sings. Brianna’s Boston roots and their shared time living in Massachusetts add weight to this line. Then comes the line: “Took twenty-eight years of blood pumpin’ through me / To feel loved on my own birthday.” Brianna has been vocal about her deep feelings for Zach, even admitting it was why she stayed in the relationship despite issues. When Zach belts out “How lucky are we” in the chorus, it now hits differently in light of the breakup. Many fans interpret this song as a reflection on their relationship, solidifying “28” as a key “Chicken Fry Song” in the Zach Bryan discography, even if unofficially.
“High Road”: Post-Chicken Fry Reflections?
“High Road” feels less direct, but released just two weeks after their breakup on November 7th, it’s hard to ignore the timing. Lyrics like “[adderall and white-lace bras]” and a mention of a woman’s jeans in his truck paint a picture that could align with Brianna’s public persona. Then, Bryan sings, “New York this time of year ain’t good for me / ’Cause all my friends lack self-control and empathy.” Brianna’s long-time residence in New York adds another layer of speculation. The line, “Everyone is tellin’ me that I need help or therapy,” also resonates with Brianna’s public statements, including directly telling Zach on the BFFs podcast, “I don’t think you need Raya. I think you need therapy.” While not explicitly named, “High Road” carries strong circumstantial evidence to be considered another “chicken fry song,” reflecting on the aftermath of their relationship.
While we await more musical chapters in the Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry saga, these tracks offer a glimpse into what might have been going on behind the scenes. Whether explicitly about her or not, these songs are now undeniably linked to the “Chickenfry” narrative in the minds of fans.
