Gill plays the piano, guitar, harmonica and percussion. His piano stylings range from haunting, to upbeat, to mythic sounding. His music is full of heart, humor, personality and superb musicianship. He uses traditional instruments like banjos, ukuleles and accordions in non traditional ways. His solo compositions and performances are enhanced through the use of story telling, audience participation and even hand puppets and hand-made masks.
In 2008, Gill released his debut solo album entitled "Stuff".
In 2017, Gill released his second solo album entitled “Life in the Multiverse”
For more info visit the artist's website; http://www.zachgill.com/bio
I Shall Be Released
Zach Gill Lyrics
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They say every distance is not near
So I remember every face
Of every man who put me here
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
They say every man who needs protection
They say every man must fall
But I swear I can see my reflection
Some where so high above this wall
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
Yondah stands a man in this lonely crowd
A man who swears he's not to blame
All day long I hear him crying out so loud
Crying cause he was framed
And the say I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
The lyrics to Zach Gill's song, "I Shall Be Released," are heavily steeped in themes of captivity and hope for freedom. The opening line, "They say everything can be replaced," suggests a sense of loss and the idea that nothing is permanent. The next line, "They say every distance is not near," speaks to the feeling of being trapped or confined. When Gill sings, "So I remember every face of every man who put me here," it becomes clear that he is referencing a situation in which he feels powerless and imprisoned.
However, the chorus seems to offer a glimmer of hope for the future. When Gill sings, "I see my light come shining from the west down to the east. Any day now, any day now, I shall be released," he is expressing a belief that he will find a way to escape his current situation. He believes that he will find a path to freedom, and that he will soon be able to leave behind the pain and trauma that he has experienced.
The final verse of the song introduces a new character - a man who is also trapped in some way. Gill sings about a man who is crying out, a man who is unhappy with his lot in life. The fact that this man is "not to blame" suggests that he, like Gill, is the victim of circumstances beyond his control. But even in the face of this darkness, there is still a sense of hope. The chorus repeats, and once again we hear the refrain: "I see my light come shining from the west down to the east. Any day now, any day now, I shall be released."
Line by Line Meaning
They say everything can be replaced
People believe that you can replace anything in your life
They say every distance is not near
People believe that distance makes things seem further than they are
So I remember every face
The singer remembers the faces of everyone who has contributed to his current situation
Of every man who put me here
The singer remembers the men who are responsible for his current situation
I see my light come shining
The singer sees a bright future for himself
From the west down to the east
The singer believes his future will come from all directions
Any day now, any day now
The singer is hopeful that his release will happen soon
I shall be released
The singer hopes to be released from his current situation
They say every man who needs protection
People believe that everyone needs protection
They say every man must fall
People believe that everyone will face a downfall
But I swear I can see my reflection
The singer can see a bright future for himself despite what others believe
Some where so high above this wall
The singer imagines a future outside of his current situation
Yondah stands a man in this lonely crowd
The singer notices a man who stands out from the rest
A man who swears he's not to blame
The man claims he is innocent of any wrongdoings
All day long I hear him crying out so loud
The man's cries for justice are heard all day long
Crying cause he was framed
The man is upset because he was framed for something he did not do
And the say I see my light come shining
The singer believes his future is bright and hopeful
From the west down to the east
The singer believes his future will come from all directions
Any day now, any day now
The singer is hopeful that his release will happen soon
I shall be released
The singer hopes to be released from his current situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AUDIAM, INC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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@zc3967
What a true song
Ed is the man. He survived . Cobain used to talk shit on Pearl Jam.
Fact coming from another junkie
Cobain was weak.
Ed I love you. Thanks for seeing me through my times.
All day long
I hear him shouting out
Crying out
I have been framed
@robc1370
Thank You Eddie Vedder. Your music continues to be the soundtrack of my life. Every time I think I’ve heard all your work, I’ll find another track that finds a meaning in my life at the present time. This is the perfect lockdown track, getting me through. One day I hope that you are released back on to the stage where you belong - and I’ll be there watching you - where I belong.
@MrRedHotChiliMan
My brother bought me this cd years ago. So glad he did, it’s great. This is my favorite off the album by far.
@zc3967
What a true song
Ed is the man. He survived . Cobain used to talk shit on Pearl Jam.
Fact coming from another junkie
Cobain was weak.
Ed I love you. Thanks for seeing me through my times.
All day long
I hear him shouting out
Crying out
I have been framed
@ryanoconnell4745
I'd give an arm and a leg to have seen Kokua live..
@elllizzza
Love this cover!... I really believe we need the arts in our lives, we need the arts to help us express what we cannot with simple words!!! Beautiful lyrics, Dylan did really deserve the novel in literature... best poets put their words into music! <3
@tileflier
Eddie freaken Vedder!!!!!!!
@wncmtngirl
max myers f yes!#
@zc3967
He survived man. Pearl Jam made it. 😢
So did I.
@pleasetakemyadvice
Well done version. Almost reggae
@alexkellyrodrigues
capitão fantastico