Blending the sound of the orchestra with modern elements and ethnic instrumentation, there is a definite intensity in his music. He is perhaps most renowned for his signature sound as the composer / lyricist in the hip-hop collective Nine Leaves.
After releasing two albums under Nine Leaves, his first solo work, entitled "Empty Room," releases May 2010.
Musically, "Empty Room" is a mix of film score, world instrumentation, and hip-hop; while lyrically a blend of storytelling and self-reflection; the album carves for itself a sonically unique identity. Exposing the listener to tragedy and the artist’s own vulnerabilities, this is by far the most emotional album yet from Zack Hemsey.
Why
Zack Hemsey Lyrics
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What it's like to be used at hand
By so many men
I had so much trust in you
To have you turn around
And sell me to pay your dues
So why was I
And how was I
So damn foolish
Could you even understand
And have you gone and washed your hands
I'm sure you have
And now I hold my head
Above a spirit dead
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
And where was love
When you sold me away
And where was hope
When I'm raped every day
I'm not the same girl
Not the same girl
Could never be the same girl
In that bright blue world
And if you had to choose again
Would you keep me then
I bet you wouldn't
And would you even know my voice
Would you know my face
Withered and stressed to age
Well I fought, and I screamed, and I ran
And I bruised, and I bled
And I felt an evil so cold instead
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
And where was love
When you sold me away
And where was hope
When I'm raped every day
So close your eyes
And just hide from the pain
And breathe a sigh
Let your thoughts drift away
Away
The lyrics of Zack Hemsey's song "Why" tell a deeply emotional and introspective story of betrayal, vulnerability, and resilience. The singer begins by addressing someone who has used and manipulated them, expressing disbelief that this person could understand the magnitude of the pain and betrayal they have experienced. The singer had placed immense trust in this person, only to be sold out in order for them to settle their debts. The lyrics question why the singer wasn't good enough for the person who betrayed them and how they could have been so foolish to trust them in the first place.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their current state of despair, with the weight of their spirit feeling dead. They wonder if the person who hurt them even comprehends the consequences of their actions and if they have any remorse. The lyrics express the singer's struggle to find love and hope amidst their ongoing suffering and how they no longer feel like the same person they once were. The bright world they used to live in has turned dark, and they question if the person who betrayed them would choose them again. The lyrics delve into the singer's physical and emotional pain, describing their fight, screams, running, bruising, bleeding, and encountering a chilling evil.
In the final section of the song, the lyrics offer a sense of escape, urging the listener to close their eyes and hide from the pain. The lyrics encourage taking a deep breath and allowing thoughts to drift away as a coping mechanism to momentarily escape the harsh reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Could you even understand
Do you have the capacity to comprehend
What it's like to be used at hand
To experience being manipulated for someone else's benefit
By so many men
By numerous individuals
I had so much trust in you
I placed great reliance on you
To have you turn around
Only for you to change your stance
And sell me to pay your dues
And betray me in order to settle your debts
So why was I
Therefore, I question
I not good enough
Why was I inadequate
And how was I
How was I
So damn foolish
Extremely naive and unwise
And where was love
Where was affection
When you sold me away
At the time when you betrayed and abandoned me
And where was hope
And where was optimism
When I'm raped every day
During the period when I am violated constantly
I'm not the same girl
I have undergone a significant transformation
Not the same girl
Certainly not the identical person
Could never be the same girl
Could never revert to being the identical person
In that bright blue world
In that vibrant and optimistic world
And if you had to choose again
And if you were given another opportunity to decide
Would you keep me then
Would you choose to keep me at that point
I bet you wouldn't
I'm confident that you would not
And would you even know my voice
Would you even recognize my unique vocal tone
Would you know my face
Would you recognize my countenance
Withered and stressed to age
Marked by the effects of hardship and burden, aged prematurely
Well I fought, and I screamed, and I ran
I fiercely resisted, I vocalized my pain, I fled
And I bruised, and I bled
I suffered physical harm and shed blood
And I felt an evil so cold instead
And I experienced a chilling, malevolent presence
And where was love
And where was affection
When you sold me away
At the time when you betrayed and abandoned me
And where was hope
And where was optimism
When I'm raped every day
During the period when I am violated constantly
So close your eyes
Therefore, shut your eyes
And just hide from the pain
And simply conceal yourself from the agony
And breathe a sigh
And exhale a deep breath
Let your thoughts drift away
Allow your thoughts to wander and escape
Away
Far away
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Zack Hemsey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jacob hudson
Could you even understand
What it’s like to be used at hand
By so many men
I had so much trust in you
To have you turn around
And sell me to pay your dues
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
Verse 2:
Could you even understand
And have you gone and washed your hands
I’m sure you have
And now I hold my head
Above a spirit dead
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
And where was love
When you sold me away
And where was hope
When I’m raped every day
Verse 3:
I’m not the same girl
Not the same girl
Could never be the same girl
In that bright blue world
And if you had to choose again
Would you keep me then
I bet you wouldn’t
And would you even know my voice
Would you know my face
Withered and stressed to age
Well I fought, and I screamed, and I ran
And I bruised, and I bled
And I felt an evil so cold instead
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
And where was love
When you sold me away
And where was hope
When I’m raped every day
Outrro:
So close your eyes
And just hide from the pain
And breathe a sigh
Let your thoughts drift away
Away…
санкет мхаске
Verse 1:
Could you even understand
What it’s like to be used at hand
By so many men
I had so much trust in you
To have you turn around
And sell me to pay your dues
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
Verse 2:
Could you even understand
And have you gone and washed your hands
I’m sure you have
And now I hold my head
Above a spirit dead
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
And where was love
When you sold me away
And where was hope
When I’m raped every day
Verse 3:
I’m not the same girl
Not the same girl
Could never be the same girl
In that bright blue world
And if you had to choose again
Would you keep me then
I bet you wouldn’t
And would you even know my voice
Would you know my face
Withered and stressed to age
Well I fought, and I screamed, and I ran
And I bruised, and I bled
And I felt an evil so cold instead
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
And where was love
When you sold me away
And where was hope
When I’m raped every day
Outrro:
So close your eyes
And just hide from the pain
And breathe a sigh
Let your thoughts drift away
Away…
VeryBeowulf
Every time you find one of his older works and it’s still just amazing.
Lucas Hiebert
her voice is hauntingly beautiful...
jacob hudson
Could you even understand
What it’s like to be used at hand
By so many men
I had so much trust in you
To have you turn around
And sell me to pay your dues
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
Verse 2:
Could you even understand
And have you gone and washed your hands
I’m sure you have
And now I hold my head
Above a spirit dead
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
And where was love
When you sold me away
And where was hope
When I’m raped every day
Verse 3:
I’m not the same girl
Not the same girl
Could never be the same girl
In that bright blue world
And if you had to choose again
Would you keep me then
I bet you wouldn’t
And would you even know my voice
Would you know my face
Withered and stressed to age
Well I fought, and I screamed, and I ran
And I bruised, and I bled
And I felt an evil so cold instead
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
And where was love
When you sold me away
And where was hope
When I’m raped every day
Outrro:
So close your eyes
And just hide from the pain
And breathe a sigh
Let your thoughts drift away
Away…
dk410
Wow, this song is amazing. The lyrics are so heavy. In my opinion it sounds like its about the sex slave trade. Every now and then, you come across a song that's just amazing you have to hear it again and again!
Reminiscentia OFF
This... really isn't a song that relates to having a breakup. It's a haunting piece and I think people should genuinely read the lyrics before commenting.
Ivel Bartore
or maybe, this song is about "what we are doing to earth", being earth as a "girl", and the "men" are humanity, in general Don't know, maybe not, this is with Zack. But I have to say, this song is flawless; it's beautiful and well made...
Radient
Chosen Bitter Guardian pls Go away with your sjw cringe
KlocODeath OP
Wow! I must have gone through all of Zach Hemsey's stuff 4 times before I found this song!
санкет мхаске
Verse 1:
Could you even understand
What it’s like to be used at hand
By so many men
I had so much trust in you
To have you turn around
And sell me to pay your dues
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
Verse 2:
Could you even understand
And have you gone and washed your hands
I’m sure you have
And now I hold my head
Above a spirit dead
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
And where was love
When you sold me away
And where was hope
When I’m raped every day
Verse 3:
I’m not the same girl
Not the same girl
Could never be the same girl
In that bright blue world
And if you had to choose again
Would you keep me then
I bet you wouldn’t
And would you even know my voice
Would you know my face
Withered and stressed to age
Well I fought, and I screamed, and I ran
And I bruised, and I bled
And I felt an evil so cold instead
Chorus:
So why was I
I not good enough
And how was I
So damn foolish
And where was love
When you sold me away
And where was hope
When I’m raped every day
Outrro:
So close your eyes
And just hide from the pain
And breathe a sigh
Let your thoughts drift away
Away…
giesskanne
i'm speechless....just listen...again and again.