Introduction
Call Me Karizma Lyrics

Hi, I'm Call Me Karizma,
Introducing himself as Call Me Karizma.

And this is me going track by track
Explaining that he is going to discuss each track of his new EP individually.

Through my new EP, The Gloomy Tapes, Vol. 1.
Announcing the name of his new EP - The Gloomy Tapes, Vol. 1.

Angel' is a song I wrote about growing up in a home with my mother
Introducing his first track 'Angel' and explains that it is a personal reflection of growing up with an alcoholic mother.

Who is, bad in alcoholism,
Clarifying that his mother struggles with alcohol addiction.

Ever goes through shit and I know a lot of people can relate to what
Sharing that many people can relate to the struggles he sings about in 'Angel.'

I said on that track,
Acknowledging that the lyrics of 'Angel' are personal to him.

So I thought I'd be good to start the album with that.
Explaining why he chose 'Angel' as the opening track of the EP.

God (Damnit)' is a song about me being on the road,
Explaining that 'God (Damnit)' is a song about his life on the road.

Touring and have a girl back home, and fucking up a lot.
Describing the difficulties he faces in maintaining a relationship while touring and being away from his loved ones.

And her still loving me for some reason,
Acknowledging that his significant other still loves him despite his mistakes.

And there's kinda me being like
Explaining that the song is his inner monologue about his own mistakes and perceived imperfections.

"God damn it, how can you still love me?
Expressing his surprise and gratitude for his partner's unconditional love.

You are so perfect, and I'm just, you know, I'm messed up."
Acknowledging his own flaws and how they don't match up to his partner's perfection.

Rockstar' is a song I wrote over a year ago now,
Revealing that 'Rockstar' is an older song that he wrote over a year ago.

And it's me kinda saying what I wanted from the start,
Explaining that 'Rockstar' is about his initial aspirations of being a rockstar.

Like I wanted to be a rock star,
Clarifying that his dream was to become a rockstar.

Have money, clothes, and hoes you know?
Admitting that he once wanted the typical rockstar lifestyle of money, clothes, and women.

Like that whole thing,
Elaborating on his initial idea of what being a rockstar would entail.

But it turned out more into less about that
Describing how his perception of what it means to be a rockstar changed over time.

And more about me advocating what I believe in.
Transforming 'Rockstar' into a song about advocating for his beliefs.

Johnny' is about a mentally ill kid who does some fucked up
Introducing 'Johnny' and explaining that it is a song about a mentally ill kid who acts out in dangerous ways.

Shit and I wrote that because I'm very passionate about that.
Revealing that the song is born out of his passion for raising awareness about mental illness.

I deal with mental issues as well,
Sharing that he has his own struggles with mental health.

I was thinking so why not write about that,
Explaining his thought process behind writing 'Johnny.'

Something that doesn't get enough, like,
Stating his opinion that mental health is not discussed enough in society.

These kids need help and they're not getting it,
Asserting that children who struggle with mental health issues are not receiving the help they need.

And I think it can lead to terrible events like school shootings and shit,
Explaining his belief that untreated mental illness can have tragic consequences.

so I just wanted to speak on that.
Closing his explanation of 'Johnny' by stating his desire to bring attention to the issue.

The final song is called 'Let Me Go.'
Introducing the final track of the EP titled 'Let Me Go.'

It's about from the time I wrote my first song when I was
Explaining that 'Let Me Go' is a reflection on his growth as a musician.

10 years old to 22 and planning headline shows across the country,
Describing the span of time in his life that he is discussing.

And it was just like kind of showing my growth,
Reiterating that the song is about his growth and development.

And it was just kind of to my parents saying "yo, let me go,
Admitting that the song has a message to his parents to let him pursue his dreams.

Let me do this shit." Like,
Expressing that he wants to be allowed to follow his passion for music.

I can prove you and a bunch of people that you're wrong and it's all
Reassuring his parents that he can prove them and others wrong about his chances of success.

Love, you know, so,
Concluding his message to his parents with a declaration of love.

I thought that was a great outro for the first EP.
Explaining why he chose to close the EP with 'Let Me Go.'

So, I think you guys can fuck with it,
Asking his audience to connect with his music.

This is my life, no filters, here we go
Declaring that his EP is a true reflection of his life and experiences without any filters.