Riz started writing his deeply personal songs at age 12, and later paid his way through college through touring. During his sophomore year, he had a major break when Mod Sun invited Riz to join him on a 35-date run also featuring blackbear. That tour hugely broadened Riz’s diehard following, many of whom have shown their love and gratitude via tattoos of Call Me Karizma’s logo and lyrics.
Rebels
Call Me Karizma Lyrics
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Break the rules, a broken nose
You know us
We're soldiers
Rips and holes in baggy clothes
Drippy hard from head to toes
We won't budge
Rebels
Walkin'
Don't know where we goin' but we mobbin', yeah
You looking for the juice?
Well we got it, yeah
Get out our way
Or join in the riot
Hear the sirens? Quiet (Shh)
Everything is burning and I love it
Sit and watch the world until it's nothing
Scared of going out into the public
Yeah, we the kings now
Take it if you can't afford to cop it
Talk about a baller on a budget
Gloomy 'till they put me in a coffin, yeah
Let us sing out!
Raise some hell before we ghost
Break the rules, a broken nose
You know us
We're soldiers
Rips and holes in baggy clothes
Drippy hard from head to toes
We won't budge
For no one
Rebels
Ridin', yeah
Straight to the top
There's no getting by it
Ashes like fireworks in the sky, yeah
Don't be afraid of heights
'Cause we flyin'
Hear the sirens? Quiet (Shh)
Everything is burning and I love it
Sit and watch the world until it's nothing
Scared of going out into the public
Yeah, we the kings now
Take it if you can't afford to cop it
Talk about a baller on a budget
Gloomy 'till they put me in a coffin, yeah
Let us sing out!
Raise some hell before we ghost
Break the rules, a broken nose
You know us
We're soldiers
Rips and holes in baggy clothes
Drippy hard from head to toes
We won't budge
For no one
Rebels
The song "Rebels" by Call Me Karizma is an anthem for the youth who are feeling frustrated and disillusioned with societal expectations. The song encourages listeners to break free from the constraints of society and embrace their rebellious spirit. The lyrics “Raise some hell before we ghost, Break the rules, a broken nose” suggest that it is better to live life on one's own terms, even if it means getting hurt in the process.
The reference to soldiers implies a sense of unity among the rebellious youth who are fighting against the established norms. The lyrics "Rips and holes in baggy clothes, Drippy hard from head to toes" indicate that these rebels are individuals who are not afraid to express their style and identity, even if it goes against mainstream fashion.
The lines "Scared of going out into the public, Yeah, we the kings now" are a reminder that those who have been marginalized or rejected by society can still find strength in their own rebellion. The song encourages listeners to take pride in their non-conformity and find solidarity with others who share their discontent.
Overall, "Rebels" is a song that celebrates individuality and rebellion, urging listeners to embrace their true selves and fight against societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Raise some hell before we ghost
We intend to cause disruption and chaos before we leave this world.
Break the rules, a broken nose
We will not conform to society's expectations, even if it means facing physical harm.
You know us
We are a well-known force to be reckoned with.
We're soldiers
We are fighting for a cause, and will put up a fight until the end.
Rips and holes in baggy clothes
Our appearance may not conform to societal norms, but it represents our rebellion against them.
Drippy hard from head to toes
Our style is bold and may not fit traditional fashion standards, but it represents our individuality and defiance.
We won't budge
We will not be persuaded to change our ways or beliefs by anyone.
For no one
We answer to no authority except for ourselves.
Rebels
We are a group of nonconformists who intentionally go against the norm.
Don't know where we goin' but we mobbin', yeah
We are moving forward towards our goal, even if the path is unclear and chaotic.
You looking for the juice?
Well we got it, yeah
If you're seeking excitement or a new way of life, we have it and we're not afraid to share it with you.
Get out our way
Or join in the riot
You can either move out of our way and let us continue on our path, or join in on our rebellion and embrace the chaos with us.
Hear the sirens? Quiet (Shh)
Even though we may be causing panic and commotion, we are not afraid to continue on with our rebellion, and we value the silence before the storm.
Everything is burning and I love it
We thrive in the chaos and destruction caused by our rebellion, and we embrace it fully.
Sit and watch the world until it's nothing
We refuse to sit idly by and conform to societal expectations. We are actively creating change, even if it means destroying the current system.
Scared of going out into the public
We are not afraid of backlash or consequences for our actions, and we will continue on our path despite fear or doubt.
Yeah, we the kings now
We have taken control of our own lives and destinies, and we are the ones in power now.
Take it if you can't afford to cop it
We are creating our own way in the world, even if it means not conforming to traditional economic expectations or rules.
Talk about a baller on a budget
We can successfully live a lavish lifestyle even with limited resources, because our rebellion is not based on traditional societal standards.
Gloomy 'till they put me in a coffin, yeah
We will continue to fight and rebel until the very end.
Let us sing out!
We are unafraid of our rebellion being heard, and we will sing our message loud and clear for all to hear.
Writer(s): Jordan Suecof, Morgan Parriott
Contributed by Jordyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@morrigan8849
Lyrics
Raise some help before we ghost
Break the rules, a broken nose,
You know us
We're soldiers
Rips and holes in baggy clothes
Drippy hard from head to toes
We won't budge
For no one
Rebels
Walking,
Don't know where we go in but we mobbin'
You're looking for the juice?
Well we got it
Get out our way or join in the riot
Hear the sirens? quiet (shh)
Everything is burning and I love it
Sit and watch the world until it's nothing
Scared of going out into the public
Yea, we the kings now
Take it if you can't afford to cop it
Talk about a baller on a budget
Gloomy till they put me in a coffin
Let us sing out
Raiss some hell before we ghost
Break the rules, a broken nose, you know us
We're soldiers
Rips and holes in baggy clothes
Drippy hard from head to toes
We won't budge
For no one
Rebels
Riding,
Straight to the top there's no getting by it
Ashes like fireworks
In the sky
Don't be afraid of heights
'Cause we flyin'
Hear the sirens? quiet (shh)
Everything is burning and I love it
Sit and watch the world until it's nothing
Scared of going out into the public
Yea, we the kings now
Take it if you can't afford to cop it
Talk about a baller on a budget
Gloomy till they put me in a coffin
Let us sing out
Raise some hell before we ghost
Break the rules, a broken nose, you know us
We're soldiers
Rips and holes in baggy clothes
Drippy hard from head to toes
We won't budge
For no one
Rebels
Ps. I wrote these words myself while listening to this song 😜. I apologize in advance for any mistakes (I'm from Poland and I can't always understand everything in English 😂)
@emilygemma4510
I love how engaged you are with your fans. Not a lot of artists do that. It really makes us feel wanted, noticed, and important, especially since you’re someone who we look up to and inspire us so much. Your music helps us through so much in so many different ways, and we’ll never stop thanking you for it.
“Johnny” helped me reach out to people who were cast aside or didn’t have many friends.
“F U Till I F U” helped me stick up for myself in an abusive relationship, set boundaries, and demand I be treated with respect.
“Whatever” helped me still enjoy my life even though I’m battling diseases every day. It helped me look on the bright side of things and realize that I could be in a lot worse shape than I currently am.
“Black & Blue” helped me move on from someone who left me in the darkest time of my life when I was the most vulnerable I’ve ever been.
“Angel” helped me cope with my uncle relapsing and drinking again.
“Let Me Go” helped me become more independent and do things to impress myself instead of others. I learned that I need to think about my own happiness and well-being more.
“Monster” taught me that we all have demons, whether we can notice them or not, and gave me strength to try harder to conquer them. It taught me that I’m not alone.
“Serotonin” helped me prove to people that depression and other mental illnesses aren’t ‘just in your head.’
“Recycled Youth” taught me that there are deeper reasons for why a person acts the way he or she does, and to be more understanding of that. Instead of bringing others down, we should be lifting them up and helping them through whatever it is they are going through.
“Rebels” taught me to just be myself, to let go of the opinions of others and just be me, no matter what anyone else thinks.
There’s no possible way that I can ever thank you enough for all you’ve done for me. I hope that someday I can thank you in person. 🌧🖤
@CallMeKarizma
THIS SONG IS ABOUT LOVING YOURSELF. be proud of who you are. be rebellious in ur own skin. 🌧😈
6 weeks ago i wrote this song. 4 days later i scraped some $ together and shot this video. i didn’t tell my label. i barely told my manager lol. i wanted to do something completely different. i give u #REBELS
@vanessahaberman1329
The secret song 🙃
@kyleev8968
Ahhh Riz I love it!
@josephlorig8943
Great song Karizma. You have an awesome talent. I'm glad you are using it.
@Sweetoof_
i love this song and the message, keep doing music riz we stan a king 🖤🖤
@jerefleatv8263
Thank you for this message and the things you say in your music
@scoob122011
This song hits different in 2020
@sierracrawford1217
Dem riots tho 👀
@muvwlo
it do tho 👁👄👁
@evalisseromero9421
it really does