He started to write song at around age of 14. At the age of 15 he had to chose between table tennis and music and he chose music. He lists Michael Jackson as one his biggest influences and funk and soul as the genres he got accustomed to listen when growing up. As modern day artists he likes Paolo Nutini and Maverick Sabre.
He released two EPs in 2015 and in 2017 his debut album Only When We're Naked. Album debuted at number 100 on the UK Albums Chart.
To date he has released 12 singles and 6 songs being a featured artist.
He is currently signed to Atlantic Records.
His songwriting credits include songs for artist like Paloma Faith and Sigala.
Deserve to Be Loved
Zak Abel Lyrics
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Don′t I feel I have enough?
For what exactly am I waiting?
Don't I deserve to be loved?
People say I should be harder
′Cause they're no good at being soft
But I've grown up without a father, hm hm
By someone who is brave enough to give
Someone I can share my journey with
Someone who knows me
Someone who knows me
Someone who wants us both to grow
Someone who′d be strong enough alone
Someone who knows me
Not someone who owns me
You look at me though I'm a sinner
The kind of blends in with the dust
How did that come to be a winner?
Oh oh, did I think I deserve to be loved?
By someone who is brave enough to give
Someone I can share my journey with
Someone who knows me
Someone who knows me, yeah
Someone who wants us both to grow
Someone who′d be strong enough alone
Someone who knows me
Not someone who owns me
Baby we deserve it
I'll make it sure you heard it
Baby we deserve to be loved
Oh oh, baby we deserve it
I′ll make it sure you heard it
Baby we deserve to be loved
By someone who is brave enough to give
Someone I can share my journey with
Someone who knows me
Someone who knows me, yeah
Someone who wants us both to grow
Someone who'd be strong enough alone
Someone who knows me
Not someone who owns me
In Zak Abel's song Deserve to Be Loved, the singer ponders about their worth in love and relationships. Throughout the song, the singer contemplates whether they deserve to be loved, especially after feeling like they have spent most of their life complaining and waiting for something they are not sure of. The singer also notes that people around them have suggested that they should be tougher, but due to not having a father figure in their life, they have grown up without that type of guidance, which made them long for love even more. The singer desires to be loved by someone who is brave enough to give, where they can share their journey with the other person, and wants both of them to grow together rather than be controlled or owned by them.
The lyrics in Deserve to Be Loved demonstrate that it is possible to feel unworthy of love, even if it appears that you have everything in life. While the singer expresses their desire for love, they also yearn for love that is healthy, compassionate, and empowering. The song's overall message is that finding love is not just a matter of being in a relationship but that it is also essential to be with someone who supports one's growth, acknowledges their identity, and respects their autonomy. Zak Abel's powerful vocals combined with the intense and emotional lyrics make Deserve to Be Loved an impactful and thought-provoking song.
Line by Line Meaning
I spent most of my time complaining
I often complain about my life and what I have but I never feel fulfilled.
Don't I feel I have enough?
I question if I have enough in my life, including love and support.
For what exactly am I waiting?
I am unsure why I have not found the love or companionship that I desire.
Don't I deserve to be loved?
I wonder if I am worthy of love and if I will ever find someone who truly loves and accepts me.
People say I should be harder
Others suggest that I toughen up and not be so sensitive or open with my emotions.
'Cause they're no good at being soft
They advise me to be less soft because they cannot be emotionally vulnerable themselves.
But I've grown up without a father, hm hm
It has been difficult for me to develop a positive sense of self-worth and know how to love myself without a father figure in my life.
By someone who is brave enough to give
I desire to be loved by someone who is brave enough to give themselves fully to me without fear or reservation.
Someone I can share my journey with
I long for someone who is willing to share their life with me, to go through life's challenges and joys together.
Someone who knows me
I want to be loved by someone who really knows me and accepts me for who I truly am.
Someone who wants us both to grow
I desire a relationship where both partners challenge each other to be the best version of themselves and grow together.
Someone who'd be strong enough alone
I value independence and resilience in a partner, someone who is strong enough to stand on their own two feet without relying solely on others.
Not someone who owns me
I do not want to be in a relationship where one person possesses or controls the other; I want a partnership of equals.
You look at me though I'm a sinner
People judge me and see me as flawed, despite my good intentions and efforts to grow as a person.
The kind of blends in with the dust
I feel invisible and insignificant, easily forgotten or ignored by others.
How did that come to be a winner?
Despite feeling invisible and flawed, I still want and believe I deserve to be loved and to find happiness.
Baby we deserve it
I know that we are both deserving of love and happiness.
I'll make it sure you heard it
I will remind you that we both deserve love and support.
Someone who knows me, yeah
I desire a partner who truly knows and understands me, including my strengths and faults.
Baby we deserve to be loved
We both deserve to find someone who loves and supports us fully for who we are.
Writer(s): Zak Zilesnick, Francis White
Contributed by Aiden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@3065abc
How is this guy not famous yet wtf?
@fitztastico
Thank you so much for making this video public again. I had it bookmarked several different ways when you originally posted it so I was able to listen to it every so often. With everything stripped away, it feels like the most honest version of the song. Once the video was made private, I felt a pang of sadness whenever I listened to the studio version because this is the one I connect with. Thank you again and much love from across the pond in Ohio ❤️
@olgafigueroa2909
Same! I Could not connect with the studio version. This one makes me tear up.
@t-bounce7259
Damn i always think to myself how easy i would get along with this gentle guy and how i would support the hell out of him if i were a person in his life.. He's so relatable to me.. And now after this song I think I know one of the reasons. 😇
@glorifyingmind283
love you 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️
@louisarose1398
i love your music so much...
@soldat9912
Keep doing what you're doing because you are really good at it, don't ever stop being yourself. This song is beautiful!
@ethanani3853
Can't get over his voice, his overall sound, gahhhhhhh can't get enough of him
@ileanacontreras2146
Big Wild sent me. He wasn't kiddin about your voice. Consider me a fan fer sure
@happimess73
Beautiful song Zak.
Good luck with your career,
Ian and Anne Marie Silbiger