Brett Young – “This”: A Gentle Reminder That Everything Happens for a Reason
There’s a quiet kind of wisdom in “This” by Brett Young — the kind that only comes after living, loving, and losing a few times along the way. It’s not just another love song. It’s a reflection, a conversation with fate, and a tender acknowledgment that every heartbreak, every wrong turn, every lonely night somehow led us exactly where we were meant to be.
Brett Young has built his career on sincerity, and “This” might be one of his most genuine moments yet. The song feels like a warm conversation with an old friend — the kind you have over a cup of coffee when you finally realize why life didn’t go as planned. He sings about the mistakes that once broke him, the relationships that didn’t last, and how all those twists and turns finally brought him to this — to the love, peace, and understanding he has now.
Older listeners will especially feel the weight of this song. It speaks to everyone who’s lived long enough to look back and say, “Now I understand.” “This” reminds us that life’s detours are often blessings in disguise. The jobs we didn’t get, the people who walked away, the dreams that didn’t come true — all of them were quietly steering us toward something better.
Musically, the song is classic Brett Young — soft, heartfelt, and beautifully restrained. His soulful voice carries both gratitude and melancholy, perfectly capturing that bittersweet feeling of hindsight. It’s not flashy; it’s real. And that’s what makes it unforgettable.
“This” is more than a song; it’s a moment of reflection. It tells us that no matter how broken the road has been, every step mattered. For anyone who’s ever questioned why things happened the way they did, Brett Young’s “This” is a gentle reminder that life, in all its imperfections, still has a beautiful plan — one that only makes sense when you finally stop, breathe, and look back.
