There was a time when Philip Zach thought he’d never sing again.

He … Read Full Bio ↴There was a time when Philip Zach thought he’d never sing again.

He had spent a decade creating music with his brothers in Remedy Drive. He’d toured the world, won tens of thousands of fans, seen his dream come true and, in the process, built up thick lines of dull, white scars along his vocal chords.

Surgery was imperative. Full recovery was doubtful. His future, uncertain. The doctors told him that his only chance of ever singing again was to spend the 3 months following the surgery in total silence. No singing. No talking. No communication at all. It wasn’t a guarantee but, with absolute silence and a small miracle, he had a shot. For Philip, it was a shot worth taking.

He resigned himself to total silence. He shut up entirely. He didn’t talk to his family. He didn’t catch up with his friends. He didn’t answer the phone, order at restaurants, or respond to friendly “hello’s” on the street. When his fiancé told him she loved him, he could only mouth the words in return.

He became an observer, a tagalong. He followed conversations instead of joining them. He listened to people and watched how they reacted to the things around them. He learned that being quiet was almost like being invisible. It gave him a chance to look at people, relationships, and the world in a new way.

And as he did, he started learning how to speak without saying anything.

Music isn’t just what you sing. It’s a quality. It’s an intangible something that gets in your ear and pulls you, prompts you, spins you around and pins you down. It’s a movement and an impulse – a magic spell and a catapult. You have no more power over what it does to your heart than a kite has power over which way it blows.

Philip found that he didn’t need to sing to make music that moved people. Sounds are arrows enough. And it was out of this that a new album took shape.

Eventually, Philip did speak again, and he can even sing again. But he learned something important in the silence. He sings on Arrows & Sound, but he doesn’t rely on himself. Instead, he trusts your own ears to do the heavy lifting.

All he has to do is give you the sounds to point you in the right direction.

Those sounds, right now, are all dependent on getting enough money to actually record the music. Making Arrows & Sound a reality won’t take much. There are even some special thank-you’s involved. How special? This special:

Check out the rewards page and get familiar with what is being offered. You could be a part of the record in very tangible ways. You could even have Philip come to your house to record part of it in your space. You could end up with the bass that tracked most of the record. You could even have Philip produce a song that YOU wrote and have it for your own use. Make sure to check those things out.

So, give what you can. Or get a group of friends together and you can all give what you can. Take part in a special musical experience that, just a year ago, didn’t even seem possible. Philip spent enough time in silence to feel like he has something to say. The only question is, are you ready to listen?

Don't Let Go
Arrows and Sound Lyrics

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Let's have a little church up in here
How ya doin', this is Kirk Franklin
Sharin' with my sisters Cheryl, Sandi, and De De
With Sounds of Blackness
Everybody talkin' about keeping it real, huh
Well I got the real for ya
One time for your holy mind
Come on, hold on, yes

[Chorus]
Hold on, don't let go (Rock on)
My God and don't you know (Be strong)
You got the power if you look deep inside (The flow y'all)
Just let God be your light (Rock on)
And He'll make it alright (Be strong)
Don't let go, don't let go (Keep on, uh, yeah, keep it flowin' y'all)

You struggle through your days, workin' then you out
If God ain't in charge, that's all it be about
No doubt, oh yeah, listen to this here
If he got my back then whom shall I fear
Forgive, forget, the tears and the sorrow
Keep your head up, because there's always tomorrow
Put the Lord first, be strong, you can't go wrong
Love is on the way if you just pray, and hold on

[Chorus]

Met jealous people, prayed (Tell it) I wouldn't make it
But opportunity knocked (Ha), I had to take it
Never fake it, 'cause I be down with the King
He's running everything (So I sing), like the family
When you feel the pressure (Goin' on) and you stressed
Your life is in a mess, this is just a test
God is with you, so people be strong
You can take the whole world on (Now keep it moving)

[Chorus]

I ain't trippin' over nothin' (That's right), I count my blessings
Studyin' my words (Uh-huh), steady tryin' to learn my lesson (Yeah)
There's madness in this world, check me out, I ain't stressin' (Word)
Knowledge is the key, joy and peace, the essence (True that)
Do unto others, don't disrespect your mothers
Lend a helping hand to your sisters and your brothers
Trust God, uh, that's all you gotta do
He'll take care of you, now all praises due

All praises due to the Most High (To the Most Hight)
To the Most High heed your prayer to the sky
(You gotta keep your head up to the sky)

So you want to know why
Praise the Lord everyday, that's how I get high
I, uh, just get by
Can't do me nothin' 'cause God is on my side

All praises due to the Most High (To the Most Hight)
To the Most High heed your prayer to the sky
(You gotta keep your head up to the sky)

Said you gotta keep your head
I said you gotta keep your head up to the sky

Oh, come on, have a little church with me
Come on

[Chorus]

He brought me through some hard times, it was mad, rough (No doubt)
I thought I couldn't handle it, uh, I had enough
But all praises due to the Most High
You kept me alive when I could have died (Come on)
My God, I think I got to say, Halleluia
You still loved me, when I never even knew ya
Here's to the Man, clap your hands to the song
Sounds of Blackness, Salt and Pepa say, Peace y'all
And hold on

[Chorus: x3]

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Let Go" by Arrows and Sound ft. Kirk Franklin, Cheryl "Salt" James, Sandra "Pepa" Denton, and Sounds of Blackness is a message of power and strength through faith in God. Kirk Franklin starts off the song by introducing himself and the other artists who are featured in the song. The chorus is a message of hope and encouragement to hold on and not give up, even when life is tough. The verses talk about the struggles of life and how faith in God can bring strength and hope through these trials. Through the lyrics, the artists encourage the listeners to remain strong in their faith and trust that God will take care of them. The song concludes with a message of praise and thanks to God for being there through the trials and struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's have a little church up in here
Let's focus on the spiritual side of things and come together in faith

How ya doin', this is Kirk Franklin
Featuring Kirk Franklin as a known gospel singer and leader in the church

Sharin' with my sisters Cheryl, Sandi, and De De
Collaboration between Kirk Franklin and the group Sounds of Blackness, along with vocalists Cheryl, Sandi, and De De

Everybody talkin' about keeping it real, huh
People claim to be authentic and true to themselves

Well I got the real for ya
Kirk Franklin has a more spiritual perspective on what it means to be real

One time for your holy mind
A shoutout to spiritually-minded individuals

Come on, hold on, yes
Encouraging listeners to hold on to their faith and stay strong

Hold on, don't let go (Rock on)
Encouragement to maintain faith and perseverance

My God and don't you know (Be strong)
Having faith in God and knowing that it will provide strength

You got the power if you look deep inside (The flow y'all)
Self-empowerment and finding inner strength

Just let God be your light (Rock on)
Letting faith guide and illuminate the path forward

And He'll make it alright (Be strong)
Believing that with God, everything will work out

Don't let go, don't let go (Keep on, uh, yeah, keep it flowin' y'all)
Encouraging listeners to keep their faith and perseverance going strong

You struggle through your days, workin' then you out
Acknowledging the difficulties of life, especially with work

If God ain't in charge, that's all it be about
Without faith, life can feel meaningless

No doubt, oh yeah, listen to this here
Asserting the truth of the following message

If he got my back then whom shall I fear
Faith in God means lack of fear

Forgive, forget, the tears and the sorrow
Advising to let go of negativity and focus on the positive

Keep your head up, because there's always tomorrow
Remaining optimistic about the future

Put the Lord first, be strong, you can't go wrong
Prioritizing faith and strength to live a successful life

Love is on the way if you just pray, and hold on
Believing that with faith and perseverance, God will provide love and happiness

Met jealous people, prayed (Tell it) I wouldn't make it
Encountering jealousy and criticism, but using prayer to overcome it

But opportunity knocked (Ha), I had to take it
Seizing opportunities that come despite adversity

Never fake it, 'cause I be down with the King
Remaining true and authentic to one's faith

He's running everything (So I sing), like the family
God is in control of all things, like a loving family

When you feel the pressure (Goin' on) and you stressed
Acknowledging stress and difficulties in life

Your life is in a mess, this is just a test
Viewing trials as a test of faith

God is with you, so people be strong
Having faith in God provides strength and comfort

You can take the whole world on (Now keep it moving)
Staying motivated and persevering

I ain't trippin' over nothin' (That's right), I count my blessings
Acknowledging positive aspects of life despite challenges

Studyin' my words (Uh-huh), steady tryin' to learn my lesson (Yeah)
Continuing to learn and grow spiritually

There's madness in this world, check me out, I ain't stressin' (Word)
Remaining calm and grounded despite worldly chaos

Knowledge is the key, joy and peace, the essence (True that)
Believing that knowledge, joy, and peace are important aspects of life

Do unto others, don't disrespect your mothers
Encouraging kindness and respect for others and one's mother

Lend a helping hand to your sisters and your brothers
Helping others in need, especially family

Trust God, uh, that's all you gotta do
The key to a happy life is faith in God

He'll take care of you, now all praises due
God will provide and deserves praise for it

All praises due to the Most High (To the Most Hight)
Praising and recognizing God's greatness

To the Most High heed your prayer to the sky
Directing prayers to God

(You gotta keep your head up to the sky)
Encouraging a spiritual outlook

So you want to know why
Pondering the reason for faith and praise

Praise the Lord everyday, that's how I get high
Finding spiritual fulfillment and joy through faith and praise

I, uh, just get by
Believing that faith is enough to get by each day

Can't do me nothin' 'cause God is on my side
Having faith in God provides protection and support

He brought me through some hard times, it was mad, rough (No doubt)
Acknowledging difficult times in life that were overcome with faith

I thought I couldn't handle it, uh, I had enough
Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless at times

But all praises due to the Most High
Giving credit and praise to God for helping through tough times

You kept me alive when I could have died (Come on)
Believing that faith and God's protection saved one's life

My God, I think I got to say, Halleluia
Feeling overwhelming joy and gratitude for God's support

You still loved me, when I never even knew ya
Acknowledging God's love and support, even when it is not recognized

Here's to the Man, clap your hands to the song
Celebrating and praising God

Sounds of Blackness, Salt and Pepa say, Peace y'all
Closing message of peace and unity

And hold on
Encouragement to hold on to faith and perseverance

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIM JAMES, MIKE MORE, ARNIE ROMAN, JODIE WILSON

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