On November 18th, 2017, Bazanji independently released his debut album titled "Mixed Feelings". The 10-track album debuted at #13 on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap chart and has accumulated over 30 million streams. In 2018 he had his biggest breakthrough to date, with his single “Runnin'” receiving mass exposure, appearing on ESPN SportsCenter, College Football, NBA, Forza Horizon 4 and more. After a continuous release of singles, Bazanji returned in early 2020 with his second album titled "OUTLIER".
Bazanji remains an independent artist and has made it a priority to be in control of his work, as he handles all writing, mixing, mastering, and occasional production. He hopes to tell his story as a dual-career artist.
Escape
Bazanji Lyrics
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(Yeah, Yeah)
Finally getting what I wanted but I'm feeling off
Numbers going up but I feel like I'm falling off
All the love that's coming turning into pressure
Everybody watching me, hope they really think I'm good enough
Think I bit a little more than I can chew
All the good coming with bad wish that I could pick and choose
Ever looked into the mirror and you see a different you? Damn
I can't really put a finger on the problem though
Feel like everything is adding up I gotta let it go
All the weight up on my shoulders but it's getting heavy though
I know I said I'm ready but lately I just don't really know
I been doing everything that I would dream about
So how can I complain when everything is working out
I can't explain but I've been going down the wrong path
Know that times are hard but I'm hoping that it don't last
Falling away
I'm feeling my pain
Tryna let go
But I can't escape
Falling away
I'm feelin my pain
Tryna let go
But I can't escape
Got a voice inside my head and it's controlling me
And lately I been doubting everything that I believe
Am I gon make it or am I just gonna get a peak
I think I'm slowly turning into my own enemy
I'm hiding from my problems I just got a poker face
I'm always thinking bout the shit that I just can't erase
I always want the things that I can never have
Why does everything that's good get disguised by all the bad
I been filling up with pain
I been caught up doing wrong
And I know it's all a shame
But I need to let it off
I feel happy in a crowd
But I'm sad when I'm alone
I keep money in my house
So I'm never on my own, yea
It's kinda hard letting people hear about it
But I know somebody going thru it and I know they counting on me
Let em know
That they not the only one
Everybody got their problems but we gotta overcome yea
Falling away
I'm feeling my pain
Tryna let go
But I can't escape
Falling away
I'm feelin my pain
Tryna let go
But I can't escape
In "Escape," Bazanji addresses the disconnect that can occur when chasing success. The song highlights the notion that even when things seem to be going well and falling into place, one can still experience inner turmoil and personal struggles. Bazanji speaks candidly about the pressure that comes with success and how it can affect one's mental state. He touches on the idea that succeeding in one area can sometimes come at a cost and make other aspects of life more challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
All right
Starting off with a positive note
(Yeah, Yeah)
Confirmation of the positive feeling
Finally getting what I wanted but I'm feeling off
Despite achieving what he wanted, he still feels uneasy
Numbers going up but I feel like I'm falling off
His success on paper doesn't match the feeling inside
All the love that's coming turning into pressure
The care and attention that he's receiving is becoming burdensome
Everybody watching me, hope they really think I'm good enough
He's aware of others' expectations and is worried about fulfilling them
Think I bit a little more than I can chew
Taking on more than he can handle
All the good coming with bad wish that I could pick and choose
He wants to select only the positive outcomes
I've been running from myself, know I got a lot to lose
He's been avoiding facing his own problems and has much to risk
Ever looked into the mirror and you see a different you? Damn
When reflecting, he doesn't recognize himself and it's frustrating
I can't really put a finger on the problem though
He's having difficulty identifying the issue
Feel like everything is adding up I gotta let it go
He's overwhelmed and needs to release the weight of the situation
All the weight up on my shoulders but it's getting heavy though
He's being weighed down by his problems
I know I said I'm ready but lately I just don't really know
He's unsure if he's equipped to handle what's coming his way
I been doing everything that I would dream about
He's accomplished things he's wanted to achieve
So how can I complain when everything is working out
He feels guilty for having negative feelings despite his success
I can't explain but I've been going down the wrong path
He's uncertain about his journey
Know that times are hard but I'm hoping that it don't last
He's aware that things are tough, but is remaining hopeful
Got a voice inside my head and it's controlling me
His thoughts are dominating his actions
And lately I been doubting everything that I believe
He's losing faith in himself and his values
Am I gon make it or am I just gonna get a peak
He's wondering if he'll truly succeed or only experience momentary success
I think I'm slowly turning into my own enemy
He's becoming a barrier to his own success
I'm hiding from my problems I just got a poker face
He's avoiding confronting his issues and putting up a front
I'm always thinking bout the shit that I just can't erase
He's constantly dwelling on unsolvable problems
I always want the things that I can never have
He desires the unattainable
Why does everything that's good get disguised by all the bad
The negative often overshadows the positive
I been filling up with pain
He's experiencing emotional turmoil
I been caught up doing wrong
He's made mistakes
And I know it's all a shame
He's disappointed in himself
But I need to let it off
He needs to vocalize his feelings
I feel happy in a crowd
He enjoys being around others
But I'm sad when I'm alone
He experiences sadness when alone
I keep money in my house
He's avoiding loneliness by keeping himself occupied
So I'm never on my own, yea
He ensures he's never alone
It's kinda hard letting people hear about it
He's finding it challenging to be transparent with others
But I know somebody going thru it and I know they counting on me
He knows others are experiencing similar emotions and is determined to help
Let em know
Encouraging others to be honest
That they not the only one
Making others realize they're not alone
Everybody got their problems but we gotta overcome yea
Acknowledging that everyone struggles, but it's important to persevere
Falling away
Feeling lost
I'm feeling my pain
He's experiencing emotional pain
Tryna let go
He wants to release his emotions
But I can't escape
He's struggling to move past his negative thoughts and emotions
Falling away
Continuing to feel lost
I'm feelin my pain
Emotional pain persists
Tryna let go
Attempting to release the pain
But I can't escape
Still having difficulty moving past his emotions
Writer(s): Shad Albarazanji
Contributed by Olivia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Bazanji
This song is more personal than usual. I don’t open up often but I wrote this when my life was full of newfound success but everything felt off. Sometimes it’s ok to not be ok. Life is full of highs and lows. If you’re going thru some shit....just believe that everything will work itself out over time and you’ll become a stronger person.
❤️
- Baz
@cooperpomering3327
Bazanji inspirational
@cooperpomering3327
Congrats on 100k
@kshitizdohare6209
1st like 🤘🏻
@Trentsjostrom
Bazanji your the only rapper I know who actually raps all these other rappers I just can’t compare them to you at all
@tyreese8008
Hi ♥️♥️♥️
@MrTazorcinema
0% nudity. 0% flexing. Just some words from the heart. This guy has mad talent.
@justinsalame9496
Bazanjis underrated
@alaa7520
😣
@JD-wk8gs
Justin Salame what the fuck did u say to Bazanji u little shit