… Read Full Bio ↴Vian Izak is a project that combines comic book art with indie pop.
Vian Izak is a South African-born, American singer-songwriter, record producer, and audio engineer. He created an animated alias to maintain his anonymity online. Izak's artist project is part of the virtual band movement popularized by acts such as the Gorillaz and The Archies in where the members of the group are portrayed as animations.
He has worked with artists Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Keith Getty, and Kristyn Getty. He is known for his songs "The London Air Raids" and "Revolver". He also owns and operates his own independent record label called Vohnic Music LLC in Nashville. The record label is part of the Merlin Network which is the world's fourth largest music rights holder after Universal Music Group, Sony, and the Warner Music Group.
Selected Discography
Northern Anthems (Album, 2018)
The Navigator (Album, 2019)
Flight of the Aeronaut (Album, 2021)
Vian Izak Live 2021 (Live Album, 2021) - Recorded at the Flight of the Aeronaut release show in Nashville, USA.
Tear It Down
vian izak Lyrics
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Your world is pretty hard to understand
From my side of the fence
The words I try to say sometimes don't land
From my side of the fence
I'd like to pretend this war is over
But until we tear it down this fight will stick around forever
Let's tear this to the ground
Before the night is over
Let's reunite this town
We've built this wall ourselves
With tears and words we've yelled
They all weigh on my shoulders
But I am not a soldier
Help me tear it down
From your side of the fence
The grass ain't always greener where I am
Uncharted terrain
Still trying to figure where we stand
From my side of the fence
I'd like to pretend the war is over
So let's lower our defenses
Get closer to the things that we both hope for
Help me tear it down
Let's tear this to the ground
Before the night is over
Let's reunite this town
We built this wall ourselves
With tears and words we've yelled
They all weigh on my shoulders
But I am not a soldier
Help me tear it down
And all I want to say is that I'm sorry
But to make it up to you, it takes two
Help me tear it down
Let's tear this to the ground
Before the night is over
Let's reunite this town
We built this wall ourselves
With tears and words we've yelled
They all weigh on my shoulders
But I am not a soldier
Help me tear it down
Help me tear it down
Help me tear it down
In Vian Izak’s song “Tear It Down,” the artist shares his perspective of a world divided by a fence. The lyrics suggest that the grass may not be greener on the other side, but rather, that both sides are struggling to understand one another. Vian Izak is calling for unity between the two sides, asking for help in tearing down the emotional barriers that have been built up with tears and words. He reminds listeners that they are not soldiers and calls for them to work together in tearing down the walls that have been constructed to achieve a common goal.
The song can be interpreted as a call to end division and discord in society, promoting unity and working together towards a common goal. The lyrics suggest that it is the responsibility of individuals to play an active role in breaking down the walls that separate them. The call for unity is not just applicable to societal issues, as it also ties into one's personal relationships. The song highlights the importance of recognizing the struggles on both sides and acknowledging that it takes both parties to make amends.
Line by Line Meaning
From my side of the fence
From my perspective or point of view
Your world is pretty hard to understand
I find it difficult to comprehend your world
The words I try to say sometimes don't land
The message I try to convey is often misunderstood
I'd like to pretend this war is over
I wish to act as if the conflict between us is resolved
But until we tear it down this fight will stick around forever
As long as we do not eliminate the divide between us, our issues will persist indefinitely
Let's tear this to the ground
Let us completely destroy the barrier between us
Before the night is over
Before this moment passes or before it is too late
Let's reunite this town
Let us bring the community back together as one
We've built this wall ourselves
The separation between us is a result of our own actions
With tears and words we've yelled
We've tried to overcome this with both emotional and vocal expression
They all weigh on my shoulders
The burden of these issues is heavy on me
But I am not a soldier
I do not want to fight or have a combative approach to resolving our issues
From your side of the fence
From your perspective or point of view
The grass ain't always greener where I am
I do not have everything that you may think I do
Still trying to figure where we stand
I am still unsure of our relationship or position towards one another
So let's lower our defenses
Let us become more vulnerable or open towards each other
Get closer to the things that we both hope for
Let us align and work towards our common goals
And all I want to say is that I'm sorry
I apologize for my actions or for any harm caused
But to make it up to you, it takes two
It requires effort from both parties to reconcile or make amends
Help me tear it down
Assistance is needed to eliminate the barrier between us
Help me tear it down
Repeated request for aid in tearing down the divide
Contributed by Elizabeth S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vian Izak
The only thing that keeps the darkness at bay is telling the truth. No matter what. So tell the truth or at least don't lie. Love cannot exist without truth. Let's all work at telling the truth in every situation. To ourselves first and then to all those around us.
Fabrizzio Quintero Morado
Lo que haces es Fantástico...
Jamie Mecham
It's always refreshing to hear a song that tells a story different than just the standard love song. Please keep making music; your songs get me through my tough times. :)
thepbjonyoutube
This is amazing! You did great Vian!
Gini K17
Amazing as always ❤ thank you so much for this beautiful piece of art
Joako Espo
The music is amazing and the fact that there's a story being told in each video makes it !!!!!!!!!!!
Joo's Kazoo
Beautiful music as always
Júpiter
I couldn't think of better homage than this...
Thanks for being this amazing artist that you are and I hope you keep touching people's hearts with your songs.
𝙕𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙠!
Tienes talento, sigue así 👍
「ATOMIC Sw」
All the songs on this channel are so perfect :')