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 Rizās diehard following, many of whom have shown their love and gratitude via tattoos of Call Me Karizmaās logo and lyrics.
Zombie
Call Me Karizma Lyrics
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Cause I'm feelin sad and
I watched the news and they say he is dead
I see the end
I talked to god to see if I'm the only one like this
And he said oh kid I got some bigger problems to fix
So check back in
When your meds kick in
You'll feel better, you'll feel better
Take this be a trend setter
Tell these 12 year olds when they're old
they can smile
Drink a dose from this vile
Come here and open your mouth
Like ooh child open up for mommy
Eat this little candy
And pretend that it is Halloween
Now growl
Spend every night hunting
You can be a zombie, you can be a zombie, zombie
Singing ooh child open up for mommy
Eat this little candy
And pretend that it is Halloween
Now growl
Spend every night hunting
You can be a zombie, you can be a zombie, zombie
Sex without love is an empty inbox
No messages in the morning
No text to say I'm important
Cancers just another way to meet god
But hope the doctor okays me
And gives me something to save me, yeah
I'm fine
I promise
So turn this frown 180
My mother says that I'm crazy
I said I'm good at being bad
And I've cried a lot since my grandma died
And she was 83
And I'm A.D.D
Don't remind me just
Ooh child open up for mommy
Eat this little candy
And pretend that it is Halloween
Now growl
Spend every night hunting
You can be a zombie, you can be a zombie, zombie
Singing ooh child open up for mommy
Eat this little candy
And pretend that it is Halloween
Now growl
Spend every night hunting
You can be a zombie, you can be a zombie, zombie
Ooh child open up for mommy
Eat this little candy
And pretend that it is Halloween
Now growl
Spend every night hunting
You can be a zombie, you can be a zombie, zombie
Ooh child open up for mommy
Eat this little candy
And pretend that it is Halloween
Now growl
Spend every night hunting
You can be a zombie, you can be a zombie, zombie
The lyrics of Call Me Karizma's song "Zombie" are about coping with sadness and feeling lost. The artist mentions taking pills to try to feel better and talks to God in hopes of finding solace. However, God tells him that there are bigger problems to fix, which leaves him feeling even more alone. The artist suggests that people take pills to feel better, even if it means pretending to be something as dark as a zombie. The lyrics also touch on themes of addiction and using sex as a temporary escape.
The artist mentions the death of Robin Williams and his grandma, both of which contribute to his sadness. He also mentions being diagnosed with A.D.D, which adds to his sense of feeling out of place and disconnected from the world. Overall, the lyrics suggest that the artist is struggling with mental health issues and is trying to cope by any means necessary, even if it means pretending to be someone he's not.
Line by Line Meaning
I popped a pill like Robin Williams
I took medication like the late Robin Williams, as I am feeling sad
Cause I'm feelin sad and
I am taking the pill because I feel depressed
I watched the news and they say he is dead
I saw on the news that Robin Williams had passed away
I see the end
I feel hopeless and see no way out
I talked to god to see if I'm the only one like this
I prayed to God to see if there was anyone else feeling like me
And he said oh kid I got some bigger problems to fix
God's response was that there are bigger issues to worry about
So check back in
Come back and talk to God when your medication starts working
When your meds kick in
When the medication starts to have an effect
Let them win
Let your problems and pain win
You'll feel better, you'll feel better
Giving into depression will not make you feel any better
Take this be a trend setter
Take control of your life and be a leader, not a follower
Tell these 12 year olds when they're old
Spread a positive message to young people
they can smile
Encourage young people to be happy and see the bright side of life
Drink a dose from this vile
Take a drink from this bottle of medication
Come here and open your mouth
Take the medication
Like ooh child open up for mommy
Take the medication like a child opening their mouth for their mother
Eat this little candy
Take the medication like a piece of candy
And pretend that it is Halloween
Take the medication with a playful attitude
Now growl
Embrace the feeling of being a zombie or a monster
Spend every night hunting
Embrace the darkness and spend every night searching for something
You can be a zombie, you can be a zombie, zombie
You can embrace the feeling of being dead inside and move through life like a zombie or monster
Sex without love is an empty inbox
Having sex without love is like having an empty email inbox with no messages
No messages in the morning
No one checking or caring about you in the morning
No text to say I'm important
No one texting or telling you that you are important
Cancers just another way to meet god
Cancer can be viewed as a way to meet God
But hope the doctor okays me
However, I hope the doctor approves of my health
And gives me something to save me, yeah
I hope the doctor prescribes something that will save me from my pain
I'm fine
I am not actually fine, but I am telling others I am okay
I promise
I am making a promise to others that I am okay, but it might not be true
So turn this frown 180
I am trying to turn my negative emotions into positive ones
My mother says that I'm crazy
My mother thinks I am crazy or unstable
I said I'm good at being bad
I acknowledge that I have issues and I am good at embracing them
And I've cried a lot since my grandma died
I have been very emotional since the death of my grandmother
And she was 83
My grandmother was 83 years old when she passed away
And I'm A.D.D
I have Attention Deficit Disorder and it affects me
Don't remind me just
Please don't bring up my A.D.D, it's already on my mind
Ooh child open up for mommy
Like a child, take this medication to feel better
Spend every night hunting
Embrace the feeling of being a hunter and searching for something
You can be a zombie, you can be a zombie, zombie
You can live like a zombie or a monster and embrace the emptiness inside
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