Influenced by the likes of Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren, and Jeff Buckley, Hexum is accomplished on both guitar and saxophone, and has a way with words and with melodies that draw generously from those influences while maintaining his own unique voice.
Hexum’s debut, The Story So Far, was released in 2004 on What Have You Records, the imprint of brother Nick Hexum’s (311) label. The Story So Far was produced by the award-winning knob-twirler Don Gehman (R.E.M., Bruce Hornsby, John Mellencamp, Pat Green). Hexum also did a soft launch of an EP, Realistic Fantasy, in late 2005, currently available at live shows and through his website. In early 2006, “How Many Times,” from Hexum’s full-length release, caught the attention of music execs at Apple, who made it the iTunes Single of the Week.
Still in his mid-20s, Zack Hexum graduated from the University of North Texas in 2000, where he studied jazz and performed with the top student big band on campus, One ‘O Clock Lab. He then moved to New York City to study saxophone with David Liebman (Miles Davis), and lived there for two years before moving to Los Angeles. In addition to performing with Liebman in New York, Hexum has recently played saxophone for Michael Bublé and Dredg.
But while Hexum’s mounting musical exploits have helped to broaden his horizons and industry network, he is first and foremost a gifted singer and songwriter. Having toured with both 311 and Tears for Fears, Hexum is planning an 8-10 week nationwide spring tour in 2006 before heading back into the studio again. He has also put together a residency at Hotel Café in Los Angeles called the “Zack Hexum Couples Skate,” where he pairs himself with another emerging artist every Tuesday.
Never one to tire, Hexum sees himself continuing to make music for several years.
“I've got a lot of different irons in the fire these days,” he says. “But I'm hoping to grow artistically, have a savings account and to become a slightly less obscure household name.”
Those who hear Zack Hexum’s music will agree that those goals are already within reach.
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All I Want
Zack Hexum Lyrics
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Don't guess what I think or maybe dreamin'
I need nothin' more than trust in
me boy trust in me
2.Verse:
You want me doin' what you thought me
And try to control me, if I go for a pee
Me yeah out of me
Chorus:
You bring me up and you bring me down
I don't need your roller coaster trip
'Cause all I want and all I need is
let me be oh let me be myself
3.Verse:
I don't wanna be your sweetie
I just want that you take me seriously
Please boy listen to what's depressin' me
Oh listen to me
4.Verse:
I guess it was well meant of you but I
Don't need your advices
To know who I am and wath I want
I think I Know it best
Chor.
Up and down...
Chor.
5.Verse: Don't brood to much over my life
I think you should use your time right
So boy do what you wanna do and
be yourself
'cause
I'm I'm just a
girl you cannot teach me what
to feel or what's the best for me2x
Chor.
6./ 1.Verse:
I want that you tell me what you're feelin'
Don't guess what I think or maybe dreamin'
I need nothin' more than trust in
me boy trust in me boy trust in me
trust me
In Zack Hexum's song All I Want, the lyrics revolve around the concept of trust and not controlling a partner. The first verse implies that the singer wants her partner to be honest and not make assumptions about her thoughts or feelings. The second verse speaks to the idea of controlling behavior and not wanting to be constrained in her actions, such as going to the bathroom. The chorus communicates a desire to be allowed to be herself and not be on an emotional rollercoaster. The third verse speaks to the idea of being taken seriously and not being treated in a condescending manner. The fourth verse indicates that the singer knows herself best and does not need unsolicited advice. The fifth verse encourages her partner not to worry about her and focus on himself, while the final verse reiterates the importance of trust.
The song is a powerful statement about boundaries in a relationship and trusting one’s partner. The lyrics make it clear that the singer values honesty, trust, and individuality, and is not willing to compromise those values for anyone. The repetition of the phrase “let me be myself” in the chorus emphasizes this point and makes it clear that it is a non-negotiable in any relationship. Overall, the song can serve as an anthem for anyone who values their independence and agency in a relationship and will resonate with people who have experienced controlling or manipulative behavior from a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I want that you tell me what you're feelin'
I want you to be honest with me about your feelings.
Don't guess what I think or maybe dreamin'
Don't assume what I'm thinking or dreaming, just tell me the truth.
I need nothin' more than trust in me boy trust in me
All I need is for you to trust me.
You want me doin' what you thought me
You want me to do things the way you taught me to do them.
And try to control me, if I go for a pee
You try to control me, even when I need to go to the bathroom.
Do you wanna take the mickey out of me yeah out of me
Do you want to make fun of me?
You bring me up and you bring me down
You have an emotional roller coaster effect on me.
I don't need your roller coaster trip
I don't want to experience your emotional ups and downs.
'Cause all I want and all I need is let me be oh let me be myself
All I want and need is to be myself.
I don't wanna be your sweetie
I don't want to be seen as just a girlfriend.
I just want that you take me seriously
I want you to take me seriously.
Please boy listen to what's depressin' me
I want you to listen to what's making me feel depressed.
I guess it was well meant of you but I
I know you mean well, but...
Don't need your advices
I don't need your advice.
To know who I am and wath I want
I know myself better than you do, and I know what I want.
I think I Know it best
I believe I know myself best.
Don't brood to much over my life
Don't worry too much about my life.
I think you should use your time right
I think you should focus on something more productive.
So boy do what you wanna do and be yourself
Just do what you want to do and be yourself.
I'm I'm just a girl you cannot teach me what to feel or what's the best for me2x
I am just a girl and you cannot tell me how to feel or what's best for me.
trust me
All I need is for you to trust me.
Contributed by Josiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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It takes talent for a musician to be able to put on a show by himself. Zack is a really great musicaian and person. Thanks for posting this.