Their follow-up album, Darkhorse (2002) failed to achieve the same level of success, contributing to the band's break-up in 2003. Mazur and Binzer reformed the band in 2007, and released their third album, The Brimstone Sluggers, in 2015. In 2017, Mazur left the band and Binzer changed the name of the band to Crazy Town X.
Bret Mazur and Seth Binzer, who go by the names of Epic and Shifty Shellshock, respectively, started collaborating under the name of "The Brimstone Sluggers" in 1995 in Los Angeles, California, along with Adam Bravin (a.k.a. DJ Adam 12) who preceded DJ AM. However, they did not become serious about releasing any material until much later. By early 1999, Rust Epique, James Bradley Jr (a.k.a. JBJ)., Doug Miller, Adam Goldstein (a.k.a. DJ AM), and Antonio Lorenzo "Trouble" Valli joined the band. Prior to joining the band, Bradley was the drummer for jazz trumpeter Chuck Mangione from 1977 to 1981, and had been a member of the alternative rock band Mary's Danish in the early 1990s. Crazy Town's debut album, The Gift of Game, was released in November 1999, having been recorded earlier that year.
Crazy Town has been noted by journalists and the group itself for its hip hop sound. Their music has also been labeled as rap rock, rap metal, nu metal, and alternative rock. Crazy Town does not consider itself to be a rock band, but rather a hip hop group.
Decorated
Crazy Town Lyrics
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One thing remains and I swear
Nail polish cellophane hair
Bleached, blonde burned down to the brain
I can't complain there's no shame in no fame
And still it all remains the same
And I want this game over
It's a fight to stay sober
[Chorus:]
And I got the pills for the pain the pain (pills for the pain)
Deep down inside I've got to chill and refrain (I'm going insane)
These crazy thoughts are running round my brain
They're leading me to places decorated in flames
Dec-dec-dec-dec-dec-dec-decorated in flames
I'm highly decorated
Decorated in flames, decorated in flames, decorated in flames
Who you motherfuckers think you are
Crazy Town him 'em hard like our boy Bernard
Clenched fists as I pace the yard
So many tattoos I ain't got no room for scars
Escaped them all make a brother break the law
Skip trial and escape tomorrow
Til I end up in the courtroom
White chucks, hair spiked up
With my double fat laces on
And I want this game over
It's a fight to let this life pass by you
And try to stay sober
Till the weed and the pipe with Ley come over
Till we fail again its pales of hen
So many tattoos the feds can't see my skin
So I think about my cell again
And my friends do you realize what kind of hell I'm in
[Chorus:]
And I got the pills for the pain the pain (pills for the pain)
Deep down inside I've got to chill and refrain (I'm going insane)
These crazy thoughts are running round my brain
They're leading me to places decorated in flames
Dec-dec-dec-dec-dec-dec-decorated in flames
I'm highly decorated
Decorated in flames, decorated in flames, decorated in flames
Tire tracks running down my veins
Dirty black slacks with the chrome hearts changing
Got a record so dope they got to cut it the cane
I know you know the face do you know the name
I know you seen the stars in magazines
Got drug dealers, street hookers, crooks and fiends
Me I'm hooked on Kush smoking northern green
Catching cheap thrills off the pills I fiend
The lyrics to Crazy Town's song "Decorated" explore the struggles of addiction and the challenges of fame in the music industry. The opening lines suggest that everything is connected and there are no coincidences in life. The lyrics then describe the appearance of the singer, with nail polish and cellophane hair, bleached and burned blonde. He admits to enjoying the fame that comes with being highly decorated, but suggests that it is an empty pursuit. He wants the game to be over, indicating a desire to leave the industry and break free from the cycle of addiction.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "decorated in flames," suggesting that the singer is both highly decorated in terms of his success but also consumed by the flames of addiction. The use of the phrase "pills for the pain" indicates a reliance on medication to cope with the pain of addiction. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to stay sober and experiencing crazy thoughts that are leading him to dark places. The use of the phrase "tire tracks running down my veins" is a metaphor for drug use and the impact it has on the body.
The song's bridge describes the singer's record as being "so dope they got to cut it the cane," indicating a level of success that is beyond his control. The lyrics imply that success has attracted the wrong kind of attention, with drug dealers and criminals in his circle. The final line of the song suggests that the singer is hooked on drugs and enjoying the cheap thrills they provide.
Overall, the lyrics of "Decorated" explore the darker side of the music industry and the challenges that come with fame and success. It offers a glimpse into the world of addiction and the struggles that those in the public eye face.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing comes from nowhere
Nothing just appears without a cause
One thing remains and I swear
I promise there is one thing that always stays the same
Nail polish cellophane hair
Shiny, plastic-like hair with brightly colored nails
Bleached, blonde burned down to the brain
Over-processed hair that is damaged and unhealthy
I can't complain there's no shame in no fame
I don't have any fame, but it's not a bad thing
And still it all remains the same
Nothing has changed despite my lack of fame
And I want this game over
I'm tired of this lifestyle and want to quit
It's a fight to stay sober
I struggle to avoid drugs and alcohol
[Chorus:]
The following lines are part of the chorus
And I got the pills for the pain the pain (pills for the pain)
I take medication to deal with my emotional pain
Deep down inside I've got to chill and refrain (I'm going insane)
I need to calm down and avoid becoming mentally unstable
These crazy thoughts are running round my brain
I'm having irrational and unhealthy thoughts
They're leading me to places decorated in flames
My thoughts are causing me to imagine dangerous and destructive situations
Dec-dec-dec-dec-dec-dec-decorated in flames
Repeated chorus lyric about the danger my thoughts lead me to
I'm highly decorated
I have a lot of tattoos on my body
Decorated in flames, decorated in flames, decorated in flames
Repeated lyric about the destructive nature of my thoughts
Who you motherfuckers think you are
A confrontational question to people who think they are better than Crazy Town
Crazy Town him 'em hard like our boy Bernard
The band Crazy Town is tough like their friend Bernard
Clenched fists as I pace the yard
I'm angry and pacing around with my fists clenched
So many tattoos I ain't got no room for scars
I have too many tattoos to fit any more scars on my body
Escaped them all make a brother break the law
I have run away from my problems and even commit crimes to avoid them
Skip trial and escape tomorrow
I avoid justice and escape from the authorities
Til I end up in the courtroom
Eventually, I will face trial and end up in a courtroom
White chucks, hair spiked up
I'm wearing white high-top sneakers and styling my hair in a spiky way
With my double fat laces on
My sneakers have extra-large laces
And I want this game over
I'm still tired of my lifestyle and want to quit
It's a fight to let this life pass by you
I struggle to avoid getting stuck in this lifestyle forever
And try to stay sober
I'm still trying to avoid drugs and alcohol
Till the weed and the pipe with Ley come over
Until my friend Ley comes over with marijuana and a pipe
Till we fail again its pales of hen
We keep trying to quit but end up drinking heavy amounts of alcohol
So many tattoos the feds can't see my skin
I have too many tattoos to even see my skin and avoid being recognized by the authorities
So I think about my cell again
I imagine being in jail once more
And my friends do you realize what kind of hell I'm in
My lifestyle is a living nightmare that my friends don't understand
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY VALLI, BRETT MAZUR, CRAIG HEILMAN, DOUG MILLER, MICHAEL RAYMO, PERCY WASHINGTON, SETH BINZER, TORSHAWN ROLAND
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Devon Knobel
I was over Butterfly in a year or so,
though it was very popular (long after).
I think their problem was radio exec's:/..
they have plenty of skill.
I never saw any of their other singles..
I had to seek out their albums.
Farewell.. maybe spread their glory;
they deserve it. Who knows,
some become popular later than they intended,
Nick Drake/ Edgar A. Poe comes to mind.
Mickey Jamieson
This album is so underrated. Hell, this whole band is.
Branden Bunny
Mickey Jamieson No one really took them serious after " butterfly" Kinda wish it wasn't but popular, but young ass kid me wouldn't have found them without it!
Melvin shermen
This and Linkin park beat to the punch
Perä moottori
maybe they didnt join the illuminati
Lil Yeet 🏳🌈⃠
Yeets
Gabriel Aino
Love this music. Don't understand why the album (Darkhorse) isn't at spotify.
Emi Johnson
Gabriel Aino same, that’s why I’m here😁
Bas van Rongen
Empty playlist
Gabriel Aino
@Bas van Rongen yup, only two songs available
mordido
Copyright maybe