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]
NIGHTRIDER
Arizona Zervas Lyrics
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(Take-take it easy word to '94), ayy
I come alive at nighttime, I think it's the right time
Little bit of Hennessy, mix it with it with the white wine
Kiss the sun goodbye, the stars are in your eyes
We go up like balloons, now we riding through the sky
We been up for two nights, shining in the moonlight
Baby, let's get higher, I can be the driver
Straight up to the moon, you know I'm a nightrider
I'm a nightrider, nightrider
Nightrider, nightrider
Nightrider, nightrider
Nightrider, nightrider
I'm on the road, yeah, whipping on my Harley (Whip)
I'm going fast, girl, I wanna take a ride with you (You)
Left your old man, baby, let me slide in (Slide)
You got a past girl, you know I got some mileage too (Too)
New whip got me floating like Aladdin (Float)
True shit, shorty you could be my Jasmine (Whoa)
Night shift, I've been working night shifts, yeah (Work)
Flight risk when I twist the right wrist, yeah
I'm a nightrider, nightrider
Nightrider, nightrider
Nightrider, nightrider
Nightrider, nightrider
Baby, let's get higher, I can be the driver
Straight up to the moon, you know I'm a nightrider
I'm a nightrider, nightrider (I'm a nightrider)
Nightrider, nightrider
Ride with me tonight
Thought you was a rider, don't make me a liar
Slide with me tonight
I know where you reside, you can meet me outside
I'm a nightrider, nightrider (I'm a nightrider)
Nightrider, nightrider (I'm a nightrider)
Nightrider, nightrider (I'm a nightrider)
Nightrider, nightrider
Baby, let's get higher (Higher), I can be the driver (Driver)
Straight up to the moon, you know I'm a nightrider
I'm a nightrider, nightrider (I'm a nightrider)
Nightrider, nightrider
Nightrider, I'm a nightrider
Nightrider, I'm a nightrider, yeah
Arizona Zervas’s “Nightrider” is a song about his love for the night, and how it makes him come alive. The lyrics suggest that Zervas enjoys spending his nights out with a special someone, escaping reality and feeling free. The lyrics are also suggestive of a drug-infused night out, where Zervas is mixing Hennessy with white wine to get the mood right.
The chorus of “Nightrider” is a call to action, where Zervas asks his lover to come and ride with him, while he drives them straight to the moon. The lyrics hint at the possibility of driving a motorcycle, with references to a Harley and twisting the right wrist, while also suggesting that Zervas could be high on drugs due to the line “flight risk when I twist the right wrist.”
One of the most interesting aspects of this song is that it was produced in Arizona Zervas’s basement. It was a part of his Soundcloud project which he started as a hobby. Within a year, his music reached mainstream audiences, and he signed with Columbia Records. “Nightrider” is an excellent example of Zervas’s ability to create catchy hooks and melodies, that make listeners tap their feet and nod their heads along.
Line by Line Meaning
I come alive at nighttime, I think it's the right time
I feel my most alive when it's dark outside, and I think it's the perfect time for fun.
Little bit of Hennessy, mix it with it with the white wine
I like to mix Hennessy with white wine to get the party started.
Kiss the sun goodbye, the stars are in your eyes
Say goodnight to the sun and hello to the nighttime sky.
We go up like balloons, now we riding through the sky
We feel so high and carefree that it's like we're floating in the air.
We been up for two nights, shining in the moonlight
We've been partying for two nights straight and enjoying the moonlit atmosphere.
Little bit of Hennessy, just to get the mood right
We drink Hennessy to put us in the right mood for a good time.
Baby, let's get higher, I can be the driver
Let's get even higher, and I'll be the one to take us there.
Straight up to the moon, you know I'm a nightrider
I'm confident I can take us as high as the moon in my role as the nightrider.
I'm on the road, yeah, whipping on my Harley
I'm out on the open road, riding my Harley motorcycle.
I'm going fast, girl, I wanna take a ride with you
I'm going fast and want you to ride with me for an exhilarating experience.
Left your old man, baby, let me slide in
You left your ex, and I'm here to take his place.
You got a past girl, you know I got some mileage too
You've had some experiences in the past, but so have I.
New whip got me floating like Aladdin
My new car is so smooth and enjoyable to ride that I feel like I'm flying on a magic carpet like Aladdin.
True shit, shorty you could be my Jasmine
I'm being honest when I say that you could be my love interest, Jasmine.
Night shift, I've been working night shifts, yeah
I work the night shift and am used to being up and active during this time.
Flight risk when I twist the right wrist, yeah
I'm taking a big risk when I speed up while twisting the throttle on my motorcycle.
Thought you was a rider, don't make me a liar
I thought you could handle the excitement of riding with me, so don't make me look like a liar.
Slide with me tonight
Come and be with me tonight to experience something special.
I know where you reside, you can meet me outside
I know where you live, and you can come out to meet me to ride together.
Baby, let's get higher, I can be the driver
Let's get even higher, and I'll be the one to take us there.
Nightrider, nightrider
I am the nightrider - adventurous and daring.
Writer(s): Nils Noehden, Jacob Greenspan, Jace Logan Jennings, Arizona Zervas, Woody Pond
Contributed by Declan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DonnyJ
Arizona will soon be one of the biggest artists in the world. I just know it!!
@cramsoon-jt4222
ikr
@hirotokun4448
Ye
@twistedflame396
I totally agree cause 4 badass songs in a row
@tmganton4356
Twisted Flame what
@emmanuelmwangi9996
What are you some mind reader 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
@Theoatrix
Editor: "How wide do you want the video to be?"
Arizona: "Yes"
@snowok8679
LOL
@artteye
lolol i cant even see the other video suggestions
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