What does it mean to chase something bigger, even when the storm’s brewing? Kings of Leon and Zach Bryan answer with their electrifying new single, We’re Onto Something, a teaser from Bryan’s unreleased 2026 album With Heaven On Top. This track blends Kings of Leon’s gritty Southern rock—think Sex on Fire’s raw energy—with Bryan’s heartland country storytelling, reminiscent of Something in the Orange. Their second collaboration after the soulful Bowery, this song pulses with themes of restlessness, hope, and defiance, capturing a narrator torn between staying put and chasing dreams.
Performed live at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on August 15, 2025, We’re Onto Something joins other album teasers like Bowery and Streets of London, which share a rugged, introspective vibe. Lyrics like “I think we’re on to something / You just like to let yourself down” hint at a journey through struggle and self-discovery, wrapped in bluesy riffs and Bryan’s harmonica flourishes. Fans are buzzing about its raw emotion, with Caleb Followill calling it “vibey, good times” on Instagram. Ready to unpack its meaning? Dive into We’re Onto Something lyrics below, and feel the pulse of this country-rock storm.
| Lead Vocals | Caleb Followill & Zach Bryan |
| Songwriter | Jared Followill, Nathan Followill, Caleb Followill & Matthew Followill |
| Music Producer | Kid Harpoon |
| Label | LoveTap Records & Capitol Records |
| Release Date | August 22, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | LoveTap Records, Capitol Records & Universal Music Group |
Lyrics of We’re Onto Something by Kings of Leon & Zach Bryan
[Verse 1: Caleb Followill]
You Say Every Other Day,
You Wanna Get Away, You Wanna See The Country
I Know This Is Just A Phase, You Ain’t Going Anywhere
Same Same, Isn’t It A Shame?
We Ain’t Gonna Change, We Ain’t Gonna Listen
Somewhere In The Open Air There Is Something Missing
The Old Man, He Wants To Sell The Land,
Buy Himself A Land And See Other People
I Can Kinda Understand It
[Chorus: Zach Bryan & Caleb Followill]
I Think We’re On To Something
Hit Me Up When You’re Around
You Don’t Own My Nothing
You Just Like To Let Yourself Down
You Just Like To Let Yourself Down
[Verse 2: Zach Bryan, Caleb Followill & Zach Bryan]
Be One The Day That I Was Born,
I Was Fully Formed, I Was On A Mansion
But That Name’s Too Hard To Mention
It’d Be Nice If I Could Get A Slice,
Have It Oustide, Take A Big Ol’ Bite
Paradise, It Seems Alright
[Chorus: Caleb Followill & Zach Bryan]
I Think We’re On To Something
Hit Me Up When You’re Around
You Don’t Own My Nothing
You Just Like To Let Yourself Down
You Just Like To Let Yourself Down
[Bridge: Caleb Followill & Zach Bryan]
I Get To Rambling Talking About The Animals
Flipping Around The Channels, Living In My New Flannel Pajamas
Until The Weather Is Warm
We’re Still Here So Something Is Clearly Working
I’m Certain The Birds Are Chirping, I’m Certain We Will Be Hurting
If We Make It Through The Eye Of The Storm
[Chorus: Caleb Followill, Zach Bryan & Both]
I Think We’re On To Something
Hit Me Up When You’re Around
You Don’t Own My Nothing
You Just Like To Let Yourself Down
You Just Like To Let Yourself Down
I Think You’ll Like It
You Just Like To Let Yourself Down
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