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Brian “Head” Welch was born June 19, 1970. He grew up in Bakersfield, California. At the tender age of 11, Head picked up a guitar and found his original calling. Barely out of high school, he helped found the grunge metal band Korn. The band quickly became a Grammy® award-winning, multi-Platinum selling band, and quickly rose to the top of the music world. While with KoRn, Head received six grammy nominations, winning two, while selling some 40 million records worldwide.
In early 2005, Head rocked the music world by announcing his resignation from Korn. At the time, Head was committed to moving away from the crazy KoRn life to continue to care for his daughter Jennea, as a single father. Additionally, Head committed his life to Christ with the goal of touching people’s lives and giving back to those most desperately in need. Only months from his Korn exodus, Head traveled to India to open up his first Head Home, an orphanage that provided housing, food, and education to some 200 orphans in the most unreachable parts of India. Head also continued other philanthropic efforts in other areas in the United States.
Significantly, and perhaps most importantly, upon his resignation from KoRn, Head made clear to the music world that although he had resigned from KoRn, he had not retired from the music and entertainment industry. With his new found calling; Head is committed to changing the youth of this nation through his music and other entertainment ventures. In this regard, Head penned a biography of his life, picked up and released by HarperCollins Publishers in July 2007, entitled, "Save Me From Myself: How I Found God, Quit KoRn, Kicked Drugs, and lived to tell my story". The book quickly hit the New York Times “Best Seller’s” list (non-fiction). Harper was so impressed, it quickly exercised its option for yet a second book shortly after the release of Head’s first book. The second book, Washed by Blood, was released June 24, 2008; and is a young adult version of the Best Selling autobiography released in 2007.
Additionally, during this time, Head began producing, composing and recording his Debut Album. Significantly, Head’s entire freshman effort was written, composed and arranged by Head himself, while also playing lead guitar and singing vocals. Head employed a few renown musicians such as Josh Freese (drums—A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails) and Tony Levin (bass—Peter Gabriel, David Bowie) to assist with his effort. Nearly completed in 2007, Head spent the first quarter of 2008 editing and mixing the Debut Album, and joined forces with two other industry proven executives to create Driven Music Group. Head’s Debut Album, also entitled “Save Me From Myself,” was released on September 9, 2008 through Ryko Distribution (Warner Music Group); Word Entertainment (Christian market), and Warner Music International (ADA Global—Canada). The Debut Album opened at #13 on Billboard’s Hard Rock charts; and continues to impact the market. The album has been described as a “heavy metal epic, with a positive message.” Reviews of the Album by industry experts have repeatedly described the Album as a “pick hit,” with consistent 4+ Stars reviews.
Head embarked upon a 30 day, cd promotional tour on September 9th, to promote the Album. During that time, Head appeared at traditional retailers, as well as an entirely new market for Head—the Christian market. Head’s salvation and spirituality has been vigorously embraced by even such conservative Christian organizations such as CBN (Pat Robertson—The 700 Club) which recognize that Head has the power to reach a market heretofore untapped by traditional Christian organizations. Some of Head’s largest turnouts and most zealous supporters have come from the Christian market. Additionally, Head’s re-entry into the music world has generated substantial interest from the television media as well, where Head recently taped appearances on “L.A. Ink” and “VH-1’s Top 100 Rock Songs,” both of which are to air in November, 2008.
Of immediate importance to Head and his label, Driven Music Group, is the process of putting together a team of session musicians to meet a few obligations on several late night television appearances which are in the negotiation stage. Driven Music Group’s intent is to also work quickly to book several live appearances for Head before the end of the 2008 Calendar year. Immediately thereafter, Driven Music Group intends to announce a full U.S. tour to commence in early 2009.
Loyalty
Brian Head Welch Lyrics
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A hit
We'll be
So rich and famous
We'll have
It all
We'll be
Everyone's favorite
I won't
Sell out for more money
Kill me
I'd rather die
It took us
Ten years
To build our fan base
I quit
I can't
I won't live a lie
This is goodbye
Loyalty
Has all been thrown away
Where did all the Loyalty go?
Where did it go?
Ok
I've quit
What now?
Do I sit in Church and pray?
No way
Not me
I've got to try and change things
Without failing
I'm not crazy
I just want to help
Our gift of life we forget quick
Teenage abortion
It's so sick
We give these kids a choice to kill
Then they hate themselves because we gave them free will
But God loves them still
Please don't lie
Or kill
It's making me I'll
Please just don't LIE
Just don't KILL
Please can't you stop it's making me I'll
Isn't it
Time for us
To be real?
World love
Bring it back
Bring me love
The lyrics of the song "Loyalty" by Brian Head Welch speak about the topic of staying true to oneself and not compromising one's beliefs and values for fame or money. The song starts with the idea of making a hit to become rich and famous and being everyone's favorite. However, the artist refuses to sell out and rather die than live a life of lies. The concept of loyalty is questioned here and how people forget their values in the pursuit of success. The lyrics mention how the band has built a fan base that took ten years, but the artist quits as he doesn't want to live a lie.
The second half of the song takes a deeper look into different themes, such as religion and teenage abortion. The artist seems to be in pursuit of finding a way to change things without failing. He wants to help without being called "crazy." The lyrics speak against lying and killing, and how it is sickening the artist. The plea to bring back world love is made, calling for people to be real and bring love back into the world.
In conclusion, the song "Loyalty" by Brian Head Welch questions the often-overlooked concept of loyalty and the importance of staying true to oneself. It speaks to the human nature of pursuing worldly success, and how one can lose sight of their values and beliefs in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's make
Let's create something profitable and successful
A hit
Something that is very popular and successful
We'll be
We will achieve a certain level of status and recognition
So rich and famous
To have an immense amount of wealth and be widely known
We'll have
We will acquire and possess everything we desire
It all
Every possible material possession or achievement
We'll be
We will become something that everyone admires or looks up to
Everyone's favorite
To be generally loved and appreciated by all
No way
There is no possible chance
I won't
I refuse to do something
Sell out for more money
Trade my values or beliefs for a higher financial gain
Kill me
This is unacceptable or makes me so unhappy that I would rather suffer a severe consequence
I'd rather die
I would prefer not to exist rather than to live in this manner
It took us
We spent a long amount of time
Ten years
A decade
To build our fan base
Develop and grow our group of supporters
I quit
I am leaving this situation or giving up
I can't
I am unable to handle or tolerate this
I won't live a lie
I refuse to present myself as something I'm not or maintain a false image
This is goodbye
This is the end, and we are now parting ways
Loyalty
The quality of being faithful or committed to someone or something
Has all been thrown away
That loyalty has been completely disregarded, abandoned, or lost
Where did all the Loyalty go?
What happened to that commitment or faithfulness?
Ok
Expressing agreement or understanding
What now?
What should I do next?
Do I sit in Church and pray?
Should I take a passive approach and rely on religious intervention?
No way
This is not an acceptable option
Not me
I personally am not interested in that approach
I've got to try and change things
I must take action to improve the situation
Without failing
To accomplish this goal without any mistakes or negative outcomes
I'm not crazy
I am not irrational or insane
I just want to help
My main goal is to assist others and create positive change
Our gift of life we forget quick
As humans, we tend to overlook or take for granted the privilege of living
Teenage abortion
Ending a pregnancy at a young age
It's so sick
This is a disturbing or reprehensible concept
We give these kids a choice to kill
We offer the option to terminate a pregnancy to young people
Then they hate themselves because we gave them free will
As a result of the decision they made, they develop self-loathing
But God loves them still
Despite their actions or situation, they are still valued and loved in a spiritual context
Please don't lie
Do not be dishonest
Or kill
Choose not to take someone's life
It's making me I'll
This is causing me significant discomfort, disgust or nausea
Please just don't LIE
I request that you avoid being dishonest
Just don't KILL
I prefer that you do not end someone's life
Isn't it
Wouldn't you agree
Time for us
A suitable moment for our group
To be real?
To be honest or genuine
World love
A desire for global love and appreciation
Bring it back
Let's regain that love and establish it once more
Bring me love
I ask for love and affection
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