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?
Legacy
Arrows and Sound Lyrics
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Just tryna find the time, right
And I been waiting for my spot up in the limelight
I'm waiting till it's my turn
And niggas saying that I'm fire, I got something to burn
Put my pain in the past, leave that shit in the urn
I keep getting my heart broke, when the fuck I'm gone learn
I don't got nothing to lose, so instead I just earn
I don't want no company, so nigga mind ya business
I been tryna stack my bread until it touch the ceiling
And I got in my bag and got out my feelings
Cuz fuck emotions, they don't do shit but just make you feel weak
And I been deep inside the trenches tryna get to the peak
I wanna inspire every person that my music will reach
And I been up for 3 days, I don't know shit about sleep
I don't know shit bout inspiration, it ain't really there
My girl want me to talk but I don't really share
I could lose my life up in these streets, and it ain't really fair
I ain't really with the shits, but they don't even care
Cuz they don't really give a fuck if I was gifted
COVID or a bullet, man, I'm still a statistic, I wish it was different
What's worse, I'm just a young black man, if I get shot up on the block
They gone assume I'm just another nigga selling rocks
But that's not what I am, that's not who I wanna be
I got a whole life to live, dammit I better see
Cuz when it's all said and done, no matter how much shit you do
You can't even write your legacy
What's a legacy?
It's what they see when you go down
If you was loud with your voice or you didn't make a sound
But I don't give a fuck, y'all gone see me as a king, and
Heavy is the Head That Wears the Crown
The lyrics of Arrows and Sound's song "Legacy" convey a sense of struggle, determination, and the desire to leave a lasting impact on the world. The singer begins by expressing their sleeplessness, indicating their restless mind and dedication to pursuing their goals. They are waiting for their moment in the spotlight, believing in their own talent and potential. The mention of being "fire" and "something to burn" suggests that they have a burning passion and drive to prove themselves.
The lyrics also touch on themes of pain and heartbreak, with the singer acknowledging their past hurts but determined to leave them behind. They prioritize earning and building for themselves, distancing themselves from unnecessary distractions and focusing on their journey. The mention of social distance and not wanting company indicates a sense of independence and self-reliance.
The song also delves into the struggle and potential dangers of the singer's environment. They highlight the unfair assumptions and dangers faced by a young black man, where they could be mistaken for a criminal or victim of violence due to societal stereotypes. Despite these challenges, they refuse to be defined by these perceptions and aim to rise above them. The mention of being a king and the weight of wearing the crown signifies the singer's aspirations for greatness and the understanding that achieving their goals may come with its own difficulties.
Overall, "Legacy" is a song that captures the artist's determination to overcome obstacles, leave a lasting impact, and defy societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't slept in days I'm just tryna get my mind right
I have been sleep deprived for days as I strive to achieve mental clarity and stability.
Just tryna find the time, right
I am in search of the right moment or opportunity.
And I been waiting for my spot up in the limelight
I have been patiently anticipating my chance to shine in the spotlight.
I'm waiting till it's my turn
I am patiently biding my time until it is my moment to shine.
And niggas saying that I'm fire, I got something to burn
People are recognizing and praising my talent, and I am determined to unleash it fully.
Put my pain in the past, leave that shit in the urn
I am choosing to let go of my past pain and leave it behind me, symbolically burying it.
I keep getting my heart broke, when the fuck I'm gone learn
I repeatedly experience heartbreak, and I question when I will finally learn to protect myself.
I don't got nothing to lose, so instead I just earn
I have nothing to lose, so I channel my energy into working hard and earning success.
And I been keeping to myself, king of social distance
I have chosen to isolate myself and maintain distance from others, embracing solitude like a king.
I don't want no company, so nigga mind ya business
I prefer solitude and do not desire companionship, so others should focus on their own affairs.
I been tryna stack my bread until it touch the ceiling
I have been striving to accumulate wealth until it reaches new heights.
And I got in my bag and got out my feelings
I immersed myself in my craft and detached myself from emotional vulnerability.
Cuz fuck emotions, they don't do shit but just make you feel weak
I reject the negative impact of emotions, as they only serve to weaken a person.
And I been deep inside the trenches tryna get to the peak
I have been navigating through challenging circumstances, aiming to reach the pinnacle of success.
I wanna inspire every person that my music will reach
I aspire to motivate and uplift anyone who listens to my music.
And I been up for 3 days, I don't know shit about sleep
I have been awake and working relentlessly for three days straight, prioritizing productivity over rest.
I don't know shit bout inspiration, it ain't really there
I lack knowledge or understanding of inspiration, as it doesn't seem readily available to me.
My girl want me to talk but I don't really share
Although my partner desires communication, I struggle to open up and share my thoughts and feelings.
I could lose my life up in these streets, and it ain't really fair
There is a risk of me losing my life in the dangerous streets, and this reality feels unjust.
I ain't really with the shits, but they don't even care
I am not involved in or interested in the dangerous activities, but others disregard my stance.
Cuz they don't really give a fuck if I was gifted
Others do not truly care or value my natural talents and abilities.
COVID or a bullet, man, I'm still a statistic, I wish it was different
Whether it's the COVID-19 pandemic or violence, I am susceptible to becoming a mere statistic, and I yearn for a different reality.
What's worse, I'm just a young black man, if I get shot up on the block
To compound matters, as a young black man, if I were to be shot on the neighborhood street,
They gone assume I'm just another nigga selling rocks
People would automatically assume that I am just another African American involved in drug dealing.
But that's not what I am, that's not who I wanna be
However, I am not defined by that stereotype, and it does not align with who I aspire to become.
I got a whole life to live, dammit I better see
I have an entire life ahead of me, and I am determined to witness and experience its possibilities.
Cuz when it's all said and done, no matter how much shit you do
In the end, regardless of one's actions or achievements,
You can't even write your legacy
Your legacy cannot be scripted or controlled by your actions alone.
What's a legacy?
What truly constitutes a legacy?
It's what they see when you go down
A legacy is what remains and how you are remembered after you pass away.
If you was loud with your voice or you didn't make a sound
Whether you spoke up loudly or remained silent, it influences how your legacy is perceived.
But I don't give a fuck, y'all gone see me as a king, and
I don't care about others' perceptions, as they will ultimately view me as a powerful and influential figure.
Heavy is the Head That Wears the Crown
The burden and responsibility are great for the individual who holds power and authority.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Keith Edwards
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