Zach Bryan Sets the Record Straight on His ‘ICE’ Song: A Neutral Stance

## Zach Bryan Addresses Controversy Over New Song

In a week filled with buzz around **Zach Bryan**, the Oklahoma artist is making headlines due to his song perceived as a critique of ICE raids and law enforcement. Bryan aims to clarify his message: he believes the United States is “devastatingly divided.”

### Setting the Record Straight

Using his Instagram Stories, Bryan shared insights about his track “Bad News.” He emphasized that this isn’t a “new” song but something he penned “months ago.” While lyrics such as “ICE is gonna come bust down your door/Try to build a house no one builds no more” have sparked discussion, he asserts that the song doesn’t take a definitive stance in the ongoing political conversation.

> “When you hear the rest of the song, you will understand the full context that hits on both sides of the aisle. Everyone using this now as a weapon is only proving how devastatingly divided we all are. We need to find our way back,” he explained.

### A Message from the Heart

Bryan further shared that he had posted a snippet of the song three months ago, highlighting that it expresses his affection for the U.S. and its citizens.

> “To see how much shit it stirred up makes me not only embarrassed but kind of scared. Left wing or right wing, we’re all one bird and American,” he expressed. “To be clear, I’m on neither of these radical sides. To those disappointed in me on either side of whatever you believe in, just know I’m trying my best too, and we all say things that are misconstrued sometimes.”

### The Weight of Public Scrutiny

In a subsequent message, Bryan reflected on the intense scrutiny he has faced recently.

> “The last few months of my life I’ve been scrutinized by more people than I ever thought possible,” he noted. “Been falling off a cliff while trying to grow wings at the same time.”

As a proud U.S. Navy veteran, he concluded with a reaffirmation of his commitment to serving in a country where free speech and open conversation are valued.

How do you feel about artists navigating political discussions in their music?