Welshly Arms owes its unique sound to the collective influences of rhythm and soul, rock and roll, and a hint of classic jazz/blues. From Jimi Hendrix to The Temptations; from Otis Redding to Howlin’ Wolf, the band’s love affair with retro and contemporary work brings a new sound with songs like “Two Seconds Too Late” and “The Touch”.
The band’s musical origins can be traced as far back as early childhood. Sam’s father, a music enthusiast and drummer, had a guitar in Sam’s hands by the age of 6. By the time he was 14, Sam was headlining clubs in the Cleveland Blues circuit and opening for acts like “Peter Green” of Fleetwood Mac and “Mick Taylor” of the Rolling Stones. At about the same time, Jimmy was playing with the Cleveland Youth Orchestra and guitar/bass in various rock bands. “Mikey” was honing his chops in local rock and punk groups, as well as his high school marching band while Brett spent his time mastering his quickly growing repertoire of classic jazz.
“In high school, when I discovered and truly understood jazz, I realized there was a whole different way to play the piano, and that all the rules I learned as an early player didn’t apply,” commented Brett about his early playing.
Eventually, Sam, Mikey, and Brett would meet each other through their local church and began playing Sunday services together. After a few years, the three of them decided to pursue their own creative path. Their individual stories would overlap as Sam, Jimmy, and Mikey played together as part of the Cleveland rock band, Cactus 12. Brett, Sam, and Jimmy then toured the country with various renowned singer/songwriters over the next five years.
Their paths crossed again in the summer of 2011. One afternoon, Sam Getz invited Jimmy, Mikey, and Brett over for what was initially an opportunity to catch up. A few friendly gathering turned into hours of jamming and writing. These jams would help form the foundation for what would become “Welshly Arms
Welshly Arms’ other love is their hometown – Cleveland, OH. The town’s rich musical history is full of great artists who have inspired them, like “the Ojays,” “the James Gang,” and “the Black Keys.” Being home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesn’t hurt either. With a varied culture that spans from the Westside to the Eastside of the city, Weshly Arms pays respect to its hometown by writing, producing, and recording all of their material in Cleveland.
When asked what best describes their musical approach, Brett had this to say:
“There is both a human element and spontaneity that we attempt to portray in our music. Listen to many current artists and attend their live shows and much of it can’t be translated. There is a need for it (what we do).”
Legendary
Welshly Arms Lyrics
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Taking pages from a magazine
Been looking for the answers
Ever since we were seventeen
You know the truth can be a weapon
To fight this world of ill intentions
A new answer to the same question
How many times will you learn the same lesson?
I think they got it all wrong
We just gotta hold on
And on, and on, and on
'Cause we're gonna be legends
Gonna get their attention
What we're doing here ain't just scary
It's about to be legendary
Yeah, we're gonna be legends
Gonna teach 'em all a lesson
Got this feeling in our souls we carry
It's about to be legendary
This is what we came for
And we couldn't want it anymore
We could never turn back now
Got to leave it all on the floor
Been dreaming of the payoff
Through the struggles and the trade-offs
Fighting tooth and nail on the way up
Tell them the truth but they think it's just made up
And I think they got it all wrong
We just gotta hold on
And on, and on, and on
'Cause we're gonna be legends
Gonna get their attention
What we're doing here ain't just scary
It's about to be legendary
Yeah, we're gonna be legends
Gonna teach 'em all a lesson
Got this feeling in our souls we carry
It's about to be legendary
Eventually they're gonna know who's right
To make a stand, you've got to win the fight
Can't stand the heat then just stay out the light
For you might never make it out alive
You gotta live without a compromise
Let everybody hear your battle cry
Yeah, we're gonna be legends
Gonna get their attention
What we're doing here ain't just scary
It's about to be legendary
Yeah, we're gonna be legends
Gonna teach 'em all a lesson
Got this feeling in our souls we carry
It's about to be legendary
Yeah
(Legends) oh, oh
(Legends) ooh, legends
The lyrics to Welshly Arms' song Legendary speaks to the idea of creating a legacy that is lasting, powerful and meaningful. The song is about pushing forward in the face of adversity and fighting for one’s dreams no matter the obstacle. The singer draws inspiration from the power of being legendary, and he encourages his audience, presumably young and ambitious, to embrace the truth and make their voices heard, to truly leave their mark on the world.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the opening line, "we're gonna be legends" several times, expanding upon it with his declaration that they will "get their attention". He then reiterates the importance of holding on, despite whatever circumstances may arise, because ultimately, their dreams will come to fruition if they persist.
The bridge of the song stresses the importance of integrity and perseverance, even when it’s easy to compromise. The singer encourages listeners to make their battle cry heard, and to never stop striving towards greatness.
Overall, Legendary is an empowering song that speaks to anyone who has a dream and the courage to fight for their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look around me
Examining my surroundings
Taking pages from a magazine
Taking ideas from previous success stories
Been looking for the answers
Searching for solutions to problems
Ever since we were seventeen
Since we were young and ambitious
You know the truth can be a weapon
The honest information can be powerful
To fight this world of ill intentions
Against the malicious tendency of the world
A new answer to the same question
A different response to the identical issue
How many times will you learn the same lesson?
How many repetitions of the same mistake will you make?
I think they got it all wrong
My opinion is that they are mistaken
We just gotta hold on
We must remain steadfast
And on, and on, and on
We must continue to endure
'Cause we're gonna be legends
We will become famous and great figures
Gonna get their attention
We will draw their notice and cultivate interest
What we're doing here ain't just scary
Our actions aren't simply unnerving
It's about to be legendary
The event is about to be iconic
Yeah, we're gonna be legends
Certainly, we will become legendary
Gonna teach 'em all a lesson
We will instruct everyone a valuable lesson
Got this feeling in our souls we carry
We have a sensation deep within us that we carry everywhere
This is what we came for
This is what we intended to do
And we couldn't want it anymore
We couldn't desire it more
We could never turn back now
We can't reverse our decision to move forward
Got to leave it all on the floor
We have to give it our all
Been dreaming of the payoff
Contemplating the potential reward
Through the struggles and the trade-offs
Despite the difficulties and sacrifices
Fighting tooth and nail on the way up
Struggling and fighting with great effort, going up the ladder
Tell them the truth but they think it's just made up
Even after telling them the truth, they think it's false
Eventually they're gonna know who's right
At some point, they will recognize who had the correct ideas
To make a stand, you've got to win the fight
To take a position, you must conquer the battle
Can't stand the heat then just stay out the light
If you can't handle the pressure, avoid being in the spotlight
For you might never make it out alive
You might not be able to come out of it alive
You gotta live without a compromise
You must live with no concession
Let everybody hear your battle cry
Let everyone hear your declaration of war
Legends
'Legends' is an exclamation of an achievement in progress
(Legends) oh, oh
'(Legends) oh, oh' is an expression of excitement for becoming a legend
(Legends) ooh, legends
'(Legends) ooh, legends' is an amplification of the excitement and enthusiasm for legendary status
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Samuel Thomas Getz, James Weaver
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