In 2003, Klayton independently released the self-titled debut Celldweller album, and reached 17 on the Billboard Internet Sales Chart. The album garnered Top 40 Metal Radio charting, and the track “I Believe You” reached 11 on the R&R Alternative Specialty Show Chart. The debut album also received 7 awards at the 2004 Just Plain Folks Music Awards, including: Producer of the Year and Album of the Year. Guest appearances included Jarrod Montague of Taproot and mixes by Ben Grosse and Grant Mohrman.
During Summer ‘06, Klayton co-wrote and performed the Theme Song to long-time friend Criss Angel’s A&E Television Show Mindfreak, co-produced the Mindfreak CD Soundtrack, created a remix to, co-starred in a music video for the theme song, and also made a cameo appearance on a Mindfreak episode. Incidently, Criss Angel was the one to dub Scott "Klay" because of his ability to shape sound as a sculptor molds clay.
Klayton’s fierce electronic programming & production skills have captured the minds of the electronic music world as seen in the full page feature of the February ‘06 edition of Keyboard Magazine and a recent appearance for Apple Computer’s Logic Pro audio software at Remix Hotel LA. Klayton has also received special attention from EQ Magazine & Keyboard Magazine as co-sponsors of the Celldweller Remix Competition v2.0 - Take It & Break It. The Take It and Break It competition is still on going, with voting on round 3 scheduled to end on Feb. 13th. CDs with the finalist and winning mixes are currently available (see information below).
Klayton has also captured the interest of the Film/TV industry after having licensed every track from the Debut Celldweller album. Credits include: “Spider-man 3 ”, “Doom”, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”, and many other notables. Though his new album has yet to be released, he had already licensed "Birthright", the first single for that album, to Warner Brothers for usage in the Speedracer original trailer, www.speedracerthemovie.com. Birthright is currently available for free download from the Fixt Music Store, store.fixtmusic.com .
The Celldweller live show is a fusion of performance art, rave culture, and the raw energy of a rock show, entirely synchronized to projected video. Brought to life by members Klayton (Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Eyris, Programming), Dale Van Norman (Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Backing Vocals), Kem (Bass, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Backing Vocals) and Cais (Acoustic & Electronic Drums and Percussion) the show is driven by multi-instrumental performances, including mass percussion ensembles with the incorporation of trance/electronic elements.
Klayton is currently preparing the next Celldweller release, which promises to be another effort towards breaking stereotypical genre boundaries. The new album will feature a cover version of the Bee Gee’s hit “Tragedy” along with new tracks “Louder Than Words,” “Blackstar,” “The Lucky One,” and “So Long Sentiment.” With each track, Klayton continues to redefine the Celldweller vision, while maintaining his signature sound. The album was slated for a 2008 release.
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Birthright
Celldweller Lyrics
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(Fight!)
Get back up, what are you waiting for this time?
I'm over playing with this plight
But I'm still handcuffed, ball-gagged, face down to the floor
And I'm waiting while I'm hating what I'm waiting for
It's time to walk away with no apologies
These voices in the mirror start quietly
And now they're screaming back at me
(Don't back down)
Holding on until my hands and mind are bleeding
(Don't back down)
This is my birthright
(Don't back down)
I'm so sick of feeling like I'm helpless
(Don't back down)
This is over tonight
Don't back up, your ass is to the wall again and
Aren't you sick of wasting so much time?
And yes it's true you're a fool if you think you were born
To be waiting while you're hating what you're waiting for
It's time to take a hold of what belongs to me
It's time to walk away with no apologies
These voices in the mirror start quietly
And now they're screaming back at me
(Don't back down)
Holding on until my hands and mind are bleeding
(Don't back down)
This is my birthright
(Don't back down)
I'm so sick of feeling like I'm helpless
(Don't back down)
This is over tonight
How could have I been so earthbound
With my heart in the depths and my face in the ground?
It's time to uproot myself and move on
How could have I been making sound
When my mouth and my lungs had both fused to the ground?
It's time to uproot myself and move on
The voices in my head have all begun to sing
(The voices in your head have all begun to sing)
And they sure as hell hope I am listening
(I sure as hell hope you are listening)
It's time to take a hold of what belongs to me
It's time to walk away with no apologies
These voices in the mirror start quietly
And now they're screaming back at me
(Don't back down)
Holding on until my hands and mind are bleeding
(Don't back down)
This is my birthright
(Don't back down)
I'm so sick of feeling like I'm helpless
(Don't back down)
This is over tonight
Over tonight, this is over tonight
Tonight
The song "Birthright" by Celldweller is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to take control of their lives and fight for their dreams. The singer is fed up with feeling helpless, trapped in a cycle of waiting and hating what they're waiting for. The chorus is a defiant call to action, urging the listener to hold on until their hands and mind are bleeding, claiming their birthright, and refusing to back down. The voices in the mirror that were once quiet are now screaming back, encouraging them to take hold of what belongs to them with no apologies.
The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has ever felt stuck, helpless or lost in their life. It is an encouragement to fight and believe that we are worthy of pursuing our dreams and taking what is rightfully ours. Moreover, the song has a unique sound that merges different genres to create a distinctive style. It features electronic rock elements, ethereal vocals, and an intense, fast-paced beat that aligns with the mood of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
(Fight!)
The start of the song, likely a call to action or encouragement to fight.
Get back up, what are you waiting for this time?
Asks the listener why they're hesitating to take action and to get up and fight.
I'm over playing with this plight
The singer is tired of their current situation.
But I'm still handcuffed, ball-gagged, face down to the floor
While they want to fight, they still feel oppressed and restricted.
And I'm waiting while I'm hating what I'm waiting for
They're frustrated and unhappy with having to wait for something to happen.
It's time to take a hold of what belongs to me
The singer is taking charge and claiming what is rightfully theirs.
It's time to walk away with no apologies
They're not going to feel guilty for doing what's best for themselves.
These voices in the mirror start quietly
The singer may have doubts or fears, but they're beginning to confront them.
And now they're screaming back at me
The doubts or fears are becoming louder and more urgent to address.
(Don't back down) Holding on until my hands and mind are bleeding
The singer is determined to fight until they are exhausted and worn out.
(Don't back down) This is my birthright
They have a right to what they're fighting for and won't back down from it.
(Don't back down) I'm so sick of feeling like I'm helpless
The singer is fed up with feeling powerless and wants to change their situation.
(Don't back down) This is over tonight
The fight will end tonight, and they will achieve victory.
Don't back up, your ass is to the wall again and
There is no more room to retreat or back down.
Aren't you sick of wasting so much time?
The singer is questioning why the listener is still hesitating and wasting time.
And yes it's true you're a fool if you think you were born
The listener needs to realize they're meant for more and not foolishly accept their current state.
To be waiting while you're hating what you're waiting for
Waiting for something while despising it is a waste of time and energy.
How could have I been so earthbound
The singer is questioning how they fell into their current situation.
With my heart in the depths and my face in the ground?
They feel brokenhearted and defeated.
It's time to uproot myself and move on
The singer needs to make a change and move forward from their current situation.
How could have I been making sound
The singer is questioning how they could have been talking or communicating while still feeling trapped.
When my mouth and my lungs had both fused to the ground?
They feel as if they were physically unable to speak up or make changes.
The voices in my head have all begun to sing
The singer's doubts or fears have become more prominent and urgent.
(The voices in your head have all begun to sing) And they sure as hell hope I am listening
The singer acknowledges their doubts or fears and knows they must confront them.
Over tonight, this is over tonight
The fight will end tonight and the singer will achieve victory.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: KLAYTON ALBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GallinaMorta
Lyrics
(Fight!)
(Fight!)
Get back up, what are you waiting for this time?
I'm over playing with this plight
But I'm still handcuffed, ball-gagged, face-down to the floor
And I'm waiting while I'm hating what I'm waiting for
It's time to take ahold of what belongs to me
It's time to walk away with no apologies
These voices in the mirror start quietly
And now they're screaming back at me
(Don't back down)
Holding on until my hands and mind are bleeding
(Don't back down)
This is my birthright
(Don't back down)
I'm so sick of feeling like I'm helpless
(Don't back down)
This is over tonight
Don't back up, your ass is to the wall again and
Aren't you sick of wasting so much time?
And yes it's true you're a fool if you think you were born
To be waiting while you're hating what you're waiting for
It's time to take ahold of what belongs to me
It's time to walk away with no apologies
These voices in the mirror start quietly
And now they're screaming back at me
(Don't back down)
Holding on until my hands and mind are bleeding
(Don't back down)
This is my birthright
(Don't back down)
I'm so sick of feeling like I'm hopeless
(Don't back down)
This is over tonight
How could have I been so earthbound
With my heart in the depths and my face in the ground?
It's time to uproot myself and move on
How could have I been making sound
When my mouth and my lungs had both fused to the ground?
It's time to uproot myself and move on
The voices in my head have all begun to sing
(The voices in your head have all begun to sing)
And they sure as hell hope I am listening
(I sure as hell hope you are listening)
It's time to take ahold of what belongs to me
It's time to walk away with no apologies
These voices in the mirror start quietly
And now they're screaming back at me
(Don't back down)
Holding on until my hands and mind are bleeding
(Don't back down)
This is my birthright
(Don't back down)
I'm so sick of feeling like I'm lifeless
(Don't back down)
This is over tonight
Over tonight, this is over tonight
Tonight
bayiro9
Only Klayton can make a beta version that is not worse than the final version.
JannetFenix
I'm going to repeat it once again: Klayton's vocals are so pleasant to listen to. His voice is a treasure value of which he may not even be fully aware of.
CraftyKillerAlienRobot
The really sad part is, he said in a Q&A video, an episode of Ask Klayton (formerly named Ask CellDweller), that he really doesn't like hearing and listening to his own singing voice. It's really unfortunate to hear, and I feel very sad and sorry for him because of this fact, which is not all that uncommon for many musicians or music artists who sing.
Two Wolves HighFiving
@CraftyKillerAlienRobot i think it's like shallow hale or whatever the movie is called with jack black in it. He sees a beautiful slim woman and in reality she's rather large and such.
Some people have a dysphoric perspective on themselves in different ways.
Of course these subjects are more subjective in a sense. Like beauty and the sounds someone finds pleasant. In my opinion klayton has a great voice in most songs. I'll admit there's a few times in songs, where the pitch of his voice sounds like he's trying to hard to express emotions and it comes off cringe in my opinion. No one is perfect though. He creates amazing music and has a good singing voice and I love listening to him.
Spartan War118
Just my opinion/preference, but i don't like how his voice sounds in this track
It sounds a little too generic/pop-y for my liking
I liked the more whisper-like sound he had in the self-titled album
The instrumentals are still killer, though!
GallinaMorta
Lyrics
(Fight!)
(Fight!)
Get back up, what are you waiting for this time?
I'm over playing with this plight
But I'm still handcuffed, ball-gagged, face-down to the floor
And I'm waiting while I'm hating what I'm waiting for
It's time to take ahold of what belongs to me
It's time to walk away with no apologies
These voices in the mirror start quietly
And now they're screaming back at me
(Don't back down)
Holding on until my hands and mind are bleeding
(Don't back down)
This is my birthright
(Don't back down)
I'm so sick of feeling like I'm helpless
(Don't back down)
This is over tonight
Don't back up, your ass is to the wall again and
Aren't you sick of wasting so much time?
And yes it's true you're a fool if you think you were born
To be waiting while you're hating what you're waiting for
It's time to take ahold of what belongs to me
It's time to walk away with no apologies
These voices in the mirror start quietly
And now they're screaming back at me
(Don't back down)
Holding on until my hands and mind are bleeding
(Don't back down)
This is my birthright
(Don't back down)
I'm so sick of feeling like I'm hopeless
(Don't back down)
This is over tonight
How could have I been so earthbound
With my heart in the depths and my face in the ground?
It's time to uproot myself and move on
How could have I been making sound
When my mouth and my lungs had both fused to the ground?
It's time to uproot myself and move on
The voices in my head have all begun to sing
(The voices in your head have all begun to sing)
And they sure as hell hope I am listening
(I sure as hell hope you are listening)
It's time to take ahold of what belongs to me
It's time to walk away with no apologies
These voices in the mirror start quietly
And now they're screaming back at me
(Don't back down)
Holding on until my hands and mind are bleeding
(Don't back down)
This is my birthright
(Don't back down)
I'm so sick of feeling like I'm lifeless
(Don't back down)
This is over tonight
Over tonight, this is over tonight
Tonight
Federal Bureau of Control
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zacrobyte
What great lyrics!
Daniel Thornton
Damn every version of birthright kills my workouts this song motivates me and gives me that extra push great music bro appreciate everything you do.
Leo Spielt
This whole album is downright wonderful to listen to. It's incredible how creative and original the songs are :D