Welshly Arms owes its unique sound to the collective influences of rhythm and soul, rock and roll, and a hint of classic jazz/blues. From Jimi Hendrix to The Temptations; from Otis Redding to Howlin’ Wolf, the band’s love affair with retro and contemporary work brings a new sound with songs like “Two Seconds Too Late” and “The Touch”.
The band’s musical origins can be traced as far back as early childhood. Sam’s father, a music enthusiast and drummer, had a guitar in Sam’s hands by the age of 6. By the time he was 14, Sam was headlining clubs in the Cleveland Blues circuit and opening for acts like “Peter Green” of Fleetwood Mac and “Mick Taylor” of the Rolling Stones. At about the same time, Jimmy was playing with the Cleveland Youth Orchestra and guitar/bass in various rock bands. “Mikey” was honing his chops in local rock and punk groups, as well as his high school marching band while Brett spent his time mastering his quickly growing repertoire of classic jazz.
“In high school, when I discovered and truly understood jazz, I realized there was a whole different way to play the piano, and that all the rules I learned as an early player didn’t apply,” commented Brett about his early playing.
Eventually, Sam, Mikey, and Brett would meet each other through their local church and began playing Sunday services together. After a few years, the three of them decided to pursue their own creative path. Their individual stories would overlap as Sam, Jimmy, and Mikey played together as part of the Cleveland rock band, Cactus 12. Brett, Sam, and Jimmy then toured the country with various renowned singer/songwriters over the next five years.
Their paths crossed again in the summer of 2011. One afternoon, Sam Getz invited Jimmy, Mikey, and Brett over for what was initially an opportunity to catch up. A few friendly gathering turned into hours of jamming and writing. These jams would help form the foundation for what would become “Welshly Arms
Welshly Arms’ other love is their hometown – Cleveland, OH. The town’s rich musical history is full of great artists who have inspired them, like “the Ojays,” “the James Gang,” and “the Black Keys.” Being home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesn’t hurt either. With a varied culture that spans from the Westside to the Eastside of the city, Weshly Arms pays respect to its hometown by writing, producing, and recording all of their material in Cleveland.
When asked what best describes their musical approach, Brett had this to say:
“There is both a human element and spontaneity that we attempt to portray in our music. Listen to many current artists and attend their live shows and much of it can’t be translated. There is a need for it (what we do).”
Learn To Let Go
Welshly Arms Lyrics
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Yeah, I'm in my head, I'm already in my head
Shaking hands and my world is changin'
Down on my knees, I'm beggin'
Can't take another day
Is it over? Is it over yet?
Can't I let, just let myself forget?
Can't free my soul 'til I
Learn to let go, oh-oh
I'm losing control, say it ain't so
Throw my hands up, learn to let go, oh-oh
Good at goodbyes but bad at hello
Throw my hands up, learn to let go
Made up millions of reasons
Made up million little pieces
Yeah, still seems the skin won't shed
Tired (Tired) of holding on tight
So tired (Tired) of tryna make it all alright
When will be alright?
Is it over? Is it over yet?
Why can't I let, just let myself forget?
Everything keeps pounding in my head
Can't free my soul 'til I
Learn to let go, oh-oh
I'm losing control, say it ain't so
Throw my hands up, learn to let go, oh-oh
Good at goodbyes but bad at hello
Throw my hands up, learn to let go
Learn to let
Learn to let go
I'm tired of being in my head
I'm tired of being left alone
Can you teach me how to breathe it in?
I can't free my, free my, free my, free my
Free my soul till I
Learn to let go, oh-oh
Good at goodbyes but bad at hello
Throw my hands up, learn to let go
(Is it over? Is it over? Is it over?)
Learn to let go
(Is it over? Is it over yet?)
Learn to let
Learn to let go
The lyrics to Welshly Arms's song "Learn to Let Go" express the inner turmoil and struggles of the singer. The opening lines set the tone, as the singer wakes up already consumed by their thoughts and feelings. They feel trapped and overwhelmed, their world changing before their eyes. They are on their knees, begging for relief, unable to bear another day.
The chorus reflects their desire to break free from the weight of their emotions. They yearn for release and to let go of their pain. They acknowledge their loss of control and their difficulty in saying goodbye and starting anew. Yet, they are determined to throw their hands up and learn to let go.
The second verse continues to depict the singer's struggle and their attempt to find reasons and make sense of their situation. However, they are exhausted from holding on and trying to make everything right. They question when things will finally feel okay again.
In the bridge, the singer reaches a point of exhaustion and isolation. They express their weariness of being stuck in their own head and being left alone. They seek guidance and ask someone to teach them how to breathe again. They long to free their soul and learn to let go.
Overall, the lyrics of "Learn to Let Go" convey the pain, frustration, and longing of someone facing their inner demons and seeking release. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed by emotions and the journey towards finding peace and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up, already in my head
I wake up and my mind is already consumed by thoughts and worries
Yeah, I'm in my head, I'm already in my head
I am caught up in my own thoughts, unable to escape them
Shaking hands and my world is changin'
I feel anxious and my world is undergoing significant changes
Down on my knees, I'm beggin'
Feeling desperate and pleading for relief or a way out
Can't take another day
I cannot handle the current situation or circumstances any longer
Is it over? Is it over yet?
Am I finally reaching the end? Is this all going to be over soon?
Can't I let, just let myself forget?
Why can't I allow myself to forget and move on from these thoughts and worries?
Everything keeps pounding in my head
Every single thing keeps relentlessly occupying my thoughts
Can't free my soul 'til I
I am unable to find inner peace and liberation until I
Learn to let go, oh-oh
Learn to release my grip and stop holding on tightly
I'm losing control, say it ain't so
I feel like I'm losing control over my own life and I desperately hope it's not true
Throw my hands up, learn to let go, oh-oh
I surrender and give up trying to control everything, learning to let go
Good at goodbyes but bad at hello
I excel at saying goodbye to people or situations, but struggle when it comes to new beginnings or introductions
Made up millions of reasons
I have invented countless explanations or justifications
Made up million little pieces
I have constructed numerous intricate fragments or aspects
Yeah, still seems the skin won't shed
Despite everything, it feels like I can't let go and move on
Tired (Tired) of holding on tight
Exhausted from gripping onto things so tightly
So tired (Tired) of tryna make it all alright
I am so exhausted from constantly trying to fix and make everything okay
When will be alright?
I wonder when things will finally be okay or when I will find peace
I'm tired of being in my head
I am tired of being consumed by my own thoughts and worries
I'm tired of being left alone
I am weary of feeling abandoned or isolated
Can you teach me how to breathe it in?
Could you show me how to fully embrace or accept the situation?
I can't free my, free my, free my, free my
I am unable to liberate or release
Free my soul till I
Liberate my inner self until I
Learn to let go, oh-oh
Learn to release my grip and stop holding on tightly
Good at goodbyes but bad at hello
I excel at saying goodbye to people or situations, but struggle when it comes to new beginnings or introductions
Throw my hands up, learn to let go
I surrender and give up trying to control everything, learning to let go
(Is it over? Is it over? Is it over?)
Questioning if the difficult times or struggles have finally come to an end
Learn to let go
Learn to release my grip and stop holding on tightly
(Is it over? Is it over yet?)
Questioning if the difficult times or struggles have finally come to an end
Learn to let
Learn to release my grip and stop holding on tightly
Learn to let go
Learn to release my grip and stop holding on tightly
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES WEAVER, SAM GETZ, SAMANTHA DEROSA, TIM MEYERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Tłumaczenie:
Budzę się,
I już w mej głowie
Tak, tkwie w mojej głowie
Już tkwie mojej głowie
Uściśnięte
Dłonie i mój świat się odmienia
Na kolanach blagam
Nie mogę otrzymać kolejnego dnia...?
Czy to koniec, czy to już koniec?
Dlaczego nie moge, tak poprostu pozwolić sobie zapomnieć?
Wszystko kłębi się w mej głowie
Nie mogę uwolnić mojej duszy dopóki ja
Uczę się odpuszczać
Tracę kontrolę
Powiedz, czyz tak nie jest?
Przez wzniesione ręce
Uczę się odpuszczać
Dobry w zegnaniu się
Ale słaby w powitaniach
Przez wzniesione ręce
Uczę się odpuszczać
Tworząc
Miliony powodów
Stworzonych
Z miliona małych kawałków
Yeah
Zdaje się że rany wciąż niezabliznione
Zmęczony
Od trzymania się blisko
Tak zmęczony
Staraniem się by było w porządku
Kiedy będzie w porządku?
Czy to koniec, czy to już koniec?
Dlaczego nie moge, tak poprostu pozwolić sobie zapomnieć?
Wszystko kłębi się w mej głowie
Nie mogę uwolnić mojej duszy dopóki ja
Uczę się odpuszczać
Tracę kontrolę
Powiedz, czyz tak nie jest?
Przez wzniesione ręce
Uczę się odpuszczać
Dobry w zegnaniu sie
Ale słaby w powitaniach
Przez wzniesione ręce
Uczę się odpuszczać
Uczę się, uczę się odpuszczać
Jestem zmęczony tkwieniem w mej glowie
Jestem zmęczony pozostawieniem sam
Może nauczysz mnie jak od tego oddechnac?
Nie potrafię uwolnić, uwolnić mojej, uwolnić
Uwolnić, uwolnić mojej duszy dopóki ja
Uczę się odpuszczać
Dobry w zegnaniu się
Ale słaby w powitaniach
Przez wzniesione ręce
Uczę się odpuszczać
(Czy to koniec? Czy to koniec? Czy to już koniec?)
Uczę się do puszczać
(Czy to koniec? Czy to już koniec?)
Uczę się, uczę się odpuszczać
Vallie Sis
“Is it over, is it over yet? Can’t I let, just let myself forget?”
The most powerful part for me. Every time it makes me cry.
Crick Crack
@ThatUkrainianGerman grils
Jerry Easley
me too
George Tsutsko
Amazing...
Still don't understand why this group isn't popular all around the Earth.
Anna Buckentin
I am from germany😍
Septarap
This is Shubham, a fan from India 😊
Anthony Vizzone
They will get there eventually. Just found out about then today thanks to Legendary and I'm loving them so far. They got a new fan from Mexico :)
no brainer
I believe they will be 😊
Septarap
@Anthony Vizzone same here. Legendary made me listen to more of Welshly Arms. Boy am i glad i did!👍
Lindsey T
I can't understand why they are not more popular, literally hit after hit is brought out! There isn't one song I don't like 💕🎵 keep up the amazing work!