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]
SNOWMAN
Arizona Zervas Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Skrr, skrr, ayy
(94 don't need no brakes, yeah)
Hey
I just got some ice, I feel like Gretzky (Gretzky)
Diamonds on me, now you wanna check me (check me)
I've been steady focused on the commas (commas)
My heart is cold, I blame that on the trauma
Snowman
Bitch, you know that I'm frozen, yeah, yeah
Snowman
Bitch, you know that I'm frozen, yeah, yeah
Last night, I ate lobster in a Bimmer (ayy)
Diamonds on me lookin' like a freezer (hey)
Brand new money just in like I'm Bieber (ayy)
Now they starin' at me, Mona Lisa (hey)
Let me paint the picture, on my art shit (art)
I'm ballin' on these haters like it's March, bitch (true)
I just put some ice on where my heart is (brr)
Lil' shorty say I'm cold just like the Arctic
But don't blame me, baby, girl, blame it on the two-seater
Gold chain, iceberg, but I'm still ridin' with a heater
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I just got some ice, I feel like Gretzky (Gretzky)
Diamonds on me, now you wanna check me (check me)
I've been steady focused on the commas (commas)
My heart is cold, I blame that on the trauma
Snowman
Bitch, you know that I'm frozen, yeah, yeah
Snowman
Bitch, you know that I'm frozen, yeah, yeah
Whoa, whoa, ho, ho, diamonds look like snowglobe, yeah (snow), yeah
Rose gold, tall hoe, stuntin' like I'm Stone Cold, yeah (Steve)
Ooh, and I just think it's funny
How it's sunny but their nose is always runny, yeah
VV's jumpin' like a bunny (woo)
Now she say she love me but I'm married to the money (ayy)
I'm sorry, honey
But don't blame me, baby, girl, blame it on the two-seater
Gold chain, iceberg, but I'm still ridin' with a heater
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I just got some ice, I feel like Gretzky (ice)
Diamonds on me, now you wanna check me (ooh)
I've been steady focused on the commas (commas, yeah)
My heart is cold, I blame that on the trauma
Snowman
Bitch, you know that I'm frozen, yeah, yeah
Snowman
Bitch, you know that I'm frozen, yeah, yeah
In the song "Snowman" by Arizona Zervas, the lyrics depict the artist's luxurious and confident lifestyle. The opening lines, "I just got some ice, I feel like Gretzky," refer to Zervas's recent acquisition of expensive jewelry, comparing himself to ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. He mentions that the diamonds he now possesses make others want to check him out. The next line, "I've been steady focused on the commas," suggests that Zervas has been focused on accumulating wealth and financial success. The line, "My heart is cold, I blame that on the trauma," is a metaphorical expression, suggesting that Zervas may have become emotionally detached due to past experiences or hardships.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Snowman," emphasizing that Zervas feels frozen or untouchable, possibly in the sense of being unbothered by others' opinions or the pressures of society. He is asserting his confidence and self-assuredness.
The next verse further elaborates on Zervas's opulent lifestyle. He mentions eating lobster in a luxury car (Bimmer) and compares his extravagant jewelry to a freezer. Zervas likens himself to Justin Bieber, who is also known for his wealth and success, suggesting that he has attained a similar level of fame and fortune. The line "Now they starin' at me, Mona Lisa" implies that Zervas has become a subject of admiration and scrutiny, just like the famous painting.
Zervas includes the line "I'm ballin' on these haters like it's March, bitch," which means he is surpassing and showing off his success to those who doubted him. The following line, "I just put some ice on where my heart is," again indicates a metaphorical disconnection from emotions. Zervas's exudes confidence, with the lyric "Lil' shorty say I'm cold just like the Arctic," suggesting that he is perceived as cool or distant, like the icy Arctic region.
Overall, "Snowman" showcases Arizona Zervas's self-empowerment, confidence, and the defiance of societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
(Snowman)
Introduction to the song
Yeah, yeah
Expression of agreement or enthusiasm
Skrr, skrr, ayy
Sound effect and exclamation
(94 don't need no brakes, yeah)
Reference to being unstoppable or determined
Hey
Informal greeting
I just got some ice, I feel like Gretzky (Gretzky)
Having acquired expensive jewelry, feeling successful like the ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky
Diamonds on me, now you wanna check me (check me)
After obtaining diamonds, attracting attention and envy from others
I've been steady focused on the commas (commas)
Consistently prioritizing financial gains and accumulating wealth
My heart is cold, I blame that on the trauma
Emotional detachment due to past experiences or hardships
Snowman
Metaphorical comparison of the artist being cold and unfeeling like a snowman
Bitch, you know that I'm frozen, yeah, yeah
Asserting that others are aware of the artist's emotional distance and toughness
Last night, I ate lobster in a Bimmer (ayy)
Describing a luxurious experience of dining in a high-end car
Diamonds on me lookin' like a freezer (hey)
The artist's diamond jewelry glistening and resembling a cold storage appliance
Brand new money just in like I'm Bieber (ayy)
Receiving fresh wealth rapidly, drawing a comparison to Justin Bieber's success
Now they starin' at me, Mona Lisa (hey)
Attracting significant attention similar to the famous artwork
Let me paint the picture, on my art shit (art)
Using figurative language to further emphasize the artist's ability to create a vivid image
I'm ballin' on these haters like it's March, bitch (true)
Showing off success and dominance over detractors, comparing it to basketball
I just put some ice on where my heart is (brr)
Investing in expensive jewelry, covering the emotional void with material wealth
Lil' shorty say I'm cold just like the Arctic
A young woman acknowledging the artist's emotional detachment and comparing it to the extreme cold of the Arctic
But don't blame me, baby, girl, blame it on the two-seater
Encouraging someone not to attribute the artist's coldness to his personality but rather the fast, luxurious car he rides
Gold chain, iceberg, but I'm still ridin' with a heater
Despite wearing expensive jewelry and appearing cold, the artist is armed for protection
Whoa, whoa, ho, ho, diamonds look like snowglobe, yeah (snow), yeah
Diamonds sparkling and resembling a snow globe, emphasizing their brilliance
Rose gold, tall hoe, stuntin' like I'm Stone Cold, yeah (Steve)
Having expensive, high-quality items and boasting like the professional wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin
Ooh, and I just think it's funny
Expressing amusement or irony
How it's sunny but their nose is always runny, yeah
Observing the contradiction of a sunny environment while someone frequently has a runny nose, possibly indicating drug use
VV's jumpin' like a bunny (woo)
Describing the movement of the artist's high-quality diamonds or jewelry, comparing it to a jumping bunny
Now she say she love me but I'm married to the money (ayy)
Acknowledging someone's declaration of love, but the artist prioritizes money over romantic relationships
I'm sorry, honey
An apologetic statement to a romantic partner
I just got some ice, I feel like Gretzky (ice)
Obtaining more expensive jewelry and feeling as successful as Wayne Gretzky again
Diamonds on me, now you wanna check me (ooh)
Eliciting curiosity and attention from others after obtaining diamonds
I've been steady focused on the commas (commas, yeah)
Consistently concentrating on financial gains and making money
My heart is cold, I blame that on the trauma
Explaining the emotional detachment as a result of past negative experiences
Snowman
Metaphorically referring to the artist's emotional and mental state, being cold and distant
Bitch, you know that I'm frozen, yeah, yeah
Asserting that others are aware of the artist's emotional distance and toughness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arizona Zervas, Jace Jennings, Jacob Greenspan
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