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 Yorkโs Webster Hall.[3]
STILL BREATHING
Arizona Zervas Lyrics
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Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Last night, I was too lit
I was actin' stupid, uh
Drink a bottle like it's two sips, yeah
I've been goin' through it
And my shorty think I'm ruthless
She Off-White like Cool Whip
But she ain't got a cool whip
I've been drinkin', you can tell (tell)
'Cause I've been goin' through some hell (hell)
If I don't make it to the party (party)
Tell my mama that I'm sorry but I'm
I'm still breathin'
I'm still breathin'
I'm still breathin'
I'm still breathin'
Lost myself and I lost my mind
Lost my watch but I still got time 'cause
I'm still breathin'
I'm still breathin'
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
I've been goin' through some things (things)
Some things I just can't explain, no
The sun is shinin' bright outside (side)
But to me it always feels like rain, yeah
And I've been drinkin', you can tell (tell)
'Cause I've been goin' through some hell (hell)
If I don't make it to the party (party)
Tell my mama that I'm sorry but I'm
I'm still breathin'
I'm still breathin'
I'm still breathin'
I'm still breathin'
Lost myself and I lost my mind
Lost my watch but I still got time 'cause
I'm still breathin'
I'm still breathin'
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
I'm still breathin'
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
I'm still breathin'
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
I'm still breathin'
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
I'm still breathin'
In the song STILL BREATHING by Arizona Zervas, the lyrics talk about the struggles of life and how they can cause a person to feel lost and disoriented. The first couple of lines of the song reveal the singer's vulnerability as they admit to an emotional outburst the previous night, saying that they were "too lit" and "acting stupid." They then describe how they drank a bottle like it was nothing, which suggests that they are trying to numb their pain. The next line "I've been going through it" implies that the singer has been facing some significant issues in their life, which could be causing them emotional distress.
The singer also mentions their girlfriend who believes that they are ruthless, which could be a hint that the singer has been treating their significant other poorly. However, the singer emphasizes that they are useless and unable to help themselves, let alone their girlfriend. The line "She Off-White like Cool Whip, but she ain't got a cool whip" is a metaphor that suggests that the singer's girlfriend looks good in expensive clothes, but they do not have the financial resources to impress her.
The repeated phrase "I'm still breathin'" emphasizes the idea of survival in the face of difficult challenges. The singer reflects on their past mistakes and possibly missed opportunities ("Lost myself and I lost my mind, Lost my watch but I still got time") but they still have hope because they are still alive. The mention of the sun shining bright outside, but how it feels like rain to the singer, shows that they are in a dark space emotionally, and their internal struggles are clouding their perception of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night, I was too lit
Last night, I got too drunk
I was actin' stupid, uh
I was behaving foolishly
Drink a bottle like it's two sips, yeah
I drank a lot of alcohol quickly
I've been goin' through it
I've been going through a tough time
And my shorty think I'm ruthless
My partner thinks I'm cold-hearted
I tried to tell her that I'm useless
I tried to tell her that I feel worthless
She Off-White like Cool Whip
She's wearing expensive Off-White clothing like Cool Whip
But she ain't got a cool whip
But she doesn't have a cool car
If I don't make it to the party (party)
If I don't make it to the gathering
I've been goin' through some things (things)
I've been going through some personal struggles
Some things I just can't explain, no
Some things I can't find the right words to describe
The sun is shinin' bright outside (side)
The weather is good outside
But to me it always feels like rain, yeah
But I always feel gloomy and down
Lost myself and I lost my mind
I'm feeling disoriented and confused
Lost my watch but I still got time 'cause
I lost track of time, but I still have some left
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Vocalization
I'm still breathin'
I'm still alive
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arizona Zervas, Jace Jennings, Jae Green, John Cunningham, Omer Fedi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@demanidurrant4676
And we as your fans are still here๐๐ฅฐ
@alexzehnmusic
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@naaveewrld7819
I'm here (og fan)
@tyronebricksyt
yes we are AZ community ๐ค
@gamesvibronicbrush8228
You deserve more likes this comment was a bit fire
@thedanielleshow5439
I feel like heโs so underrated. He doesnโt have a single mediocre song! All ๐ฅ๐ฅ I listen to more of his songs than any other artist
@jjolly1269
Thatโs good for u
@sagniktripathy4076
Hardwork will payoff...
Just wait and see... One song and he will will be all over tiktok....
Roxanne โค๏ธ
@niftylugun
Yes totally!
@Solar_Daddy
Idk this one is pretty basic with the easy rhymes not a fan of that