Black Leather
Call Me Karizma Lyrics

I'm a rockstar from the bottom of my heart
I have an intense passion for rock music and embody the rebellious nature of a rockstar.

Bust up my lip while I smash a guitar
I give it my all during performances, even to the point where I hurt myself physically.

Bury me in pitch-black leather
When I die, I want to be laid to rest in clothes that reflect my rockstar persona.

I don't think it gets much better
Being a rockstar and living life on my own terms is the ultimate experience for me.

Back when Rage was against the machine
In the past, there were artists like Rage Against the Machine who were vocal about their opposition to mainstream society and its flaws.

Before cancel-culture came to the scene
Before there was a trend of calling out and shaming people for their opinions and actions, artists were free to express themselves without fear of backlash.

Back when Warped Tour had a fucking stage for an artist like me
In the past, there were music festivals like Warped Tour that provided a platform for underground and lesser-known artists to showcase their talents.

Then we'd stand around and hand out CDs for free
As up-and-coming artists, we had to put in the work to get our music out there by promoting ourselves and giving away our music for free.

When Marilyn was scarier than heroin
In the past, Marilyn Manson's shocking and controversial image was more impactful and frightening to society than the drug heroin.

Our therapy was terrifying parents, should've cherished it
As rebellious youth, our way of coping and finding happiness was to scare our parents and go against their wishes, even though we now realize they should have appreciated our unique perspective and individuality.

Now we got these parrots parroting a fucking narrative
Nowadays, people blindly follow whatever popular narrative or opinion is being promoted without thinking for themselves, similar to how a parrot repeats words and phrases without understanding their meaning.

That saying what you think and you believe makes you a terrorist?
It's frustrating how speaking our minds and standing up for our beliefs is often viewed with suspicion and fear by society, even to the point of being labeled a threat.

I'm an outcast, yeah the fucking low-class
I embrace my status as an outsider and someone society may look down upon due to not conforming to mainstream beliefs and behaviors.

You play the part 'cause you think it's badass
Some people only pretend to rebel and act against authority because they think it's cool or trendy, without truly embodying the spirit of rebellion.

Bury me in pitch-black leather
Reiterating my desire to be buried in clothes that signify my rockstar persona and rebellious spirit.

I'ma be this way forever
I plan on continuing to live my life and make music on my own terms and with a rebellious attitude, even until the end of my life.

When Green Day was gray
Referencing the time when the band Green Day had a more punk and edgy image and sound, before becoming more mainstream and polished.

I miss Three Days Grace
Expressing a longing for the music of the band Three Days Grace, which likely represents a time in the artist's life when they were heavily influenced by their music.

MTV played hits
Recalling a time when music videos were still a popular medium and the TV channel MTV regularly aired widely popular music videos.

Avril Lavigne days
Referencing the time in the early 2000s when the artist Avril Lavigne was a popular and influential figure in the pop punk scene.

Now we got premade garbage from e-Bay
Lamenting the current state of the music industry, where artists often resort to creating generic and insincere music in order to make a profit or gain popularity.

Is that a new song or did Spotify replay?
Observing how much of today's music sounds the same and recycled, as if it's just a replay of what's already been released before.

Goddamn it, this ain't a hate song
Clarifying that the artist's criticism of modern music and society isn't meant to be an expression of hate or anger, but rather a call for change and a return to authentic expression and artistry.

I'd go to war for rock with my paint on
Asserting that the artist is willing to fight for what they believe in, in this case the preservation and continuation of rock music as an art form.

I'd die tonight if kids heard what my generation was raised on
Acknowledging that the artist's music and message is dangerous and potentially controversial to mainstream society, but also vital for the younger generation to hear in order to challenge societal norms and expectations.

I just figured that I should say something
Explaining that the artist feels it's important to speak out against the current state of the music industry and pop culture, in the hopes of inspiring change and a return to authenticity.

(Black leather)
Repeating the desire to be buried in pitch-black leather as a symbol of the artist's rebellious and rockstar persona.

I'ma be this way forever
Reiterating the artist's commitment to living their life and making their art in a rebellious and authentic way, without conforming to societal norms or expectations.

(Black leather)
Repeating the desire to be buried in pitch-black leather as a symbol of the artist's rebellious and rockstar persona.

(Black leather)
Repeating the desire to be buried in pitch-black leather as a symbol of the artist's rebellious and rockstar persona.

(Black leather)
Repeating the desire to be buried in pitch-black leather as a symbol of the artist's rebellious and rockstar persona.