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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Stay With Me
Celldweller Lyrics
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Mental enemieememieenemies want to push me back again
Here they come running wanting me up on that
Tree, crucified
(wait a minute)
Whatever words they say (me who said it)
Whomever they betray (me who did it)
There's so much on my mind, we're given so little time
There's no way to hold on as it passes by
So lead me into denial, help me forget for awhile
Stay with me, please please don't go
Stay with me, please don't go
I don't want to be alone
Stay with me, please
Sick of this mind and the games it plays
Mental enemieenemieenemies want to push me back again
Here they come running wanting me up on that
Tree, crucified
(wait a minute)
Whatever words they say (me who said it)
Whomever they betray (me who did it)
Whenever they're awake it makes me die
There's so much on my mind, we're given so little time
There's no way to hold on as it passes by
So lead me into denial, help me forget for awhile
Stay with me, please please don't go
Stay with me, please don't go
I don't want to be alone
Stay with me, please
I don't have much else to say (unlikely)
I'd rather you go away (unlikely)
I don't need something from you (unlikely)
Though some say I will heal over time
It doesn't seem too likely
It seems unlikely
Please, please don't go
Stay with me, please don't go
I don't want to be alone
Stay with me, please don't go
Stay with me, please
The lyrics to Celldweller's song "Stay With Me" express the frustrations of the singer's own mind, the challenges they face in life, and their desire for companionship. The repetition of the phrase "sick of this mind and the games it plays" emphasizes the singer's struggles with their own thoughts and mental state, which they describe as enemies that want to push them down. The singer feels like they are constantly being attacked, even by the people around them, who they accuse of betraying them and making them feel like they are dying.
The line "there's so much on my mind, we're given so little time" highlights the singer's overwhelming sense of urgency, the pressure to keep up with the fast pace of life, and the fear of missing out. The desperation in the singer's plea to "stay with me" reflects their need for someone to support them, to help them forget their worries, and to just be there for them in their time of need.
Overall, "Stay With Me" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that deals with themes of mental health, loneliness, and the importance of human connection in overcoming life's hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick of this mind and the games it plays
I am tired of my own thoughts and the way my mind manipulates me
Mental enemieenemieenemies want to push me back again
My inner demons want to defeat me and bring me down
Here they come running wanting me up on that
They are chasing me and trying to corner me
Tree, crucified
They want to crucify me on a tree, symbolically portraying an execution
(wait a minute)
Hang on a second, something is not right
Whatever words they say (me who said it)
I am responsible for my own words, no one else is
Whomever they betray (me who did it)
Only I am accountable for my own betrayals
Whenever they're awake it makes me die
Their existence torments me and causes me pain
There's so much on my mind, we're given so little time
There are too many thoughts and not enough time to process them all
There's no way to hold on as it passes by
I cannot retain everything as it happens, it will eventually slip away
So lead me into denial, help me forget for awhile
Let me pretend that everything is alright, even just for a little while
Stay with me, please please don't go
I don't want to be alone or to face my demons by myself
Stay with me, please don't go
I need someone to keep me company and to help me face my fears
I don't want to be alone
Being alone would only make things worse for me
I don't have much else to say (unlikely)
I have already said everything that needs to be said, unless there is something else
I'd rather you go away (unlikely)
I actually want you to stay, even if I say otherwise
I don't need something from you (unlikely)
I need your help and support, but I am too afraid to admit it
Though some say I will heal over time
Some people think that I will eventually get better
It doesn't seem too likely
But I don't think that will happen
Please, please don't go
I am afraid and I desperately need you to stay with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PEGGY LEE, QUINCY D JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
King Turtles The Thicc
This is still my favorite Celldweller album hands down.
Francis Law
You sir have patrician taste.
Passing through Demon King
Good choice... but to be fair its celldweller, the chances of finding a bad pick are low
Hoovy 11
cant wait for the new album!
justin
i like gummy bears
Zeldris Kazama
Same!
digitalon01
This one is on my top 10 favorite Celldweller songs. Isn't it funny that you can tell when an artist is really good when it is difficult to only pick 10 songs for a list. Hell it would be hard to make a top 20 list and do Celldweller justice. Much love Cellmates!
oxxx frol
Hi! Please drop off your list of ten favorites. Thank you in advance
Eric Mccarty
Flash flash revolution back in the day . Just found this song again. The nostalgia hit me super hard
NukeWand
This just gives you chills