Arizona Zervas released his first song in the eleventh grade.[2] His debut single "Don't Hit My Line" was released in 2016.[3] This was followed up by the release of more than 30 singles - with nearly every song totaling 1 million streams on Spotify. A debut three-song EP Living Facts was released in 2018.[3]
Zervas released his first charting song "Roxanne" on 10 October 2019. It quickly became a viral hit on the app TikTok.[3] The song reached number 1 on Spotify's United States Top 50 chart on 8 November, becoming the first track by an unsigned, fully independent artist to top the chart since the beginning of 2017.[3] The song subsequently debuted at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as debuting at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 1 in New Zealand, becoming his first number one on any national chart. The song sparked a bidding war among labels, and on 15 November 2019, it was reported that Zervas had signed with Columbia Records.[1] This marks Columbia's second major signing of a viral star in 2019 following the label's deal with Lil Nas X, thanks to his breakout hit "Old Town Road".[1]
Since the release and success of "Roxanne", the singer has gone from having just over 500,000[4] monthly Spotify listeners to nearly 15 million listeners currently.[3]
Zervas writes and engineers all of his songs himself, working with a range of producers including RedLightMuzik, J-Glad and 94skrt, who produced "Roxanne".[3] According to Billboard magazine, Zervas has performed more than 50 shows across the US, including at New York’s Webster Hall.[3]
Parted Ways
arye Lyrics
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When you packed your bags and you walked away
It would hurt less if you didn't stay
'Cause it's not the same
She said, "I think it's time we parted ways"
Fill me up
Roll the blunt
Imma let it out
Memories
Too good
Too good
To forget about
Partner in crime
Is how we get around
Now to get along with you
Is like tryna bend the ground
Sendin' rounds quick
I just downed 6
Fuck these hoes
That surround me
I want pound bricks
Girl, keep uploading all of those astound pics
Cold flow
Cold flow
Like I sound sick
I been riding through the city
With my eyes closed
Blind fold
Caught me in the same spot
What a mind blow
Side thrown
Livin' out a lie
But you can't live behind those
No
I knew there was nothing to say
When you packed your bags and you walked away
It would hurt less if you didn't stay
'Cause it's not the same
She said, "I think it's time we parted ways"
Yeah, we parted ways
What a season
I'm not searching for love for no reason
Just for it to go to waste
I would rather drown and wrap a bag around my face
Aye
Keep my mind straight
No phone on vibrate
Annihilate
Any bullshit thrown up in my way
I remember when we used to chill at my place
Thought you were the one
Now I'm looking at you sideways
Goddamn
Man, it's funny how things changed
Back then I would of boughten you a wedding ring
Now it just seems strange
But I still feel the pain
I knew there was nothing to say
When you packed your bags and you walked away
It would hurt less if you didn't stay
'Cause it's not the same
She said, "I think it's time we parted ways"
The lyrics of arye's song "Parted Ways" encapsulate the pain and aftermath of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer expresses a sense of resignation and acceptance that there is nothing left to say, acknowledging the hurt that comes with the departure of a loved one. The line "It would hurt less if you didn't stay" reflects the conflicting emotions of wanting the other person to leave to ease the pain, while also lamenting the fact that things will never be the same. The chorus, with the repeated line "She said, 'I think it's time we parted ways,'" emphasizes the finality of the situation and the mutual agreement that the relationship has run its course.
In the verses, the singer delves into memories of their past, reflecting on the bond they once had as partners in crime. However, they now find it difficult to coexist, comparing it to an impossible task like "tryna bend the ground." The verses also touch upon fleeting moments of pleasure and temporary distractions from the pain, such as filling up and rolling a blunt and indulging in various experiences. The singer acknowledges that they are living a lie, unable to escape the haunting memories and emotions associated with the end of their relationship.
Overall, "Parted Ways" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of heartbreak and the conflicting emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The lyrics capture a sense of acceptance, pain, and longing for what once was.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew there was nothing to say
I was aware that there was no point in trying to communicate
When you packed your bags and you walked away
You leaving with your belongings indicated the end of our relationship
It would hurt less if you didn't stay
The pain would have been less if you didn't prolong the departure
'Cause it's not the same
The situation has changed and it's not as it used to be
She said, "I think it's time we parted ways"
She expressed her belief that it is the appropriate moment to end our relationship
Fill me up
Bring me satisfaction or fulfillment
Roll the blunt
Prepare a marijuana cigarette
Imma let it out
I am going to express my thoughts or emotions openly
Memories
Recollections of past experiences
Too good
Extremely enjoyable or positive
To forget about
In order to not remember or think about anymore
Partner in crime
Someone with whom I engage in unlawful activities together
Is how we get around
This is how we navigate or solve problems
Now to get along with you
Currently, it is difficult for me to have a harmonious relationship with you
Is like tryna bend the ground
It feels as impossible as attempting to physically alter the shape of the earth
Sendin' rounds quick
Sending messages or shots rapidly
I just downed 6
I have recently consumed six drinks quickly
Fuck these hoes
I have a negative opinion about these promiscuous women
That surround me
Referring to the women who are present in my environment
I want pound bricks
I desire to possess or deal drugs in large quantities
Girl, keep uploading all of those astound pics
Continuously share your impressive pictures on social media, girl
Cold flow
My rap style is detached and unemotional
Cold flow
My rap style is detached and unemotional
Like I sound sick
Similar to how someone who is ill would sound
I been riding through the city
I have been traveling around the city
With my eyes closed
Without paying attention or being aware of my surroundings
Blind fold
A piece of cloth covering my eyes, symbolizing ignorance or unawareness
Caught me in the same spot
You found me in the same situation or place
What a mind blow
It was extremely surprising or shocking
Side thrown
Being betrayed or deceived by someone close
Livin' out a lie
Existing while pretending or concealing the truth
But you can't live behind those
You cannot continue to hide or deny the truth forever
No
An expression signifying refusal or disagreement
Yeah, we parted ways
Indeed, we have separated or ended our relationship
What a season
What a phase or period of time
I'm not searching for love for no reason
I am not seeking love without purpose or motivation
Just for it to go to waste
Only for it to end up unfulfilling or futile
I would rather drown and wrap a bag around my face
I prefer to suffocate and asphyxiate myself rather than endure this
Aye
An exclamation often used to grab attention or express agreement
Keep my mind straight
Maintain my mental clarity or focus
No phone on vibrate
The phone is not set to silent mode
Annihilate
Completely eliminate or destroy
Any bullshit thrown up in my way
All the unnecessary or false obstacles that are presented to me
I remember when we used to chill at my place
I recall the past times when we would relax together at my home
Thought you were the one
I believed you were the perfect and ideal partner for me
Now I'm looking at you sideways
Now I am suspicious or skeptical of you
Goddamn
An expression often used to convey surprise, frustration, or anger
Man, it's funny how things changed
It is interesting or ironic how circumstances have altered
Back then I would of boughten you a wedding ring
In the past, I would have purchased an engagement ring for you
Now it just seems strange
Now it appears unfamiliar or out of place
But I still feel the pain
However, the emotional distress still affects me
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Austin LaFalcia-Ryan
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