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.
Drowning
Crazy Town Lyrics
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Everyday is like a test
For the obstacles that seem most impossible
And I'm thinking, just another breath.
Not a minute left, how long have I been drifting!.
Pass the glass pipe, hit the flashlight, now I break it
And I'm thinking, just another prayer.
Not a second left. I feel there's something missing.
Sometimes I hate that chaos surrounds me
When all the answers that I seek are around me
Am I drowning, am I fading away,
Or am I living up to all your dreams that made me this way
Am I drowning, am I drowning, am I drowning, am I drowning..
I've been to hell and back, looking for the answers to life.
Looking at myself trying to get things right
And I'm feeling, just another breath.
Not a minute left, I feel the darkness lifting!
There was a time that I questioned if I'll ever be all right
Running getting high, staying tracked by sleepless nights
And I'm thinking, just another breath.
Not a minute left. I feel there's something missing.
I'm running from myself and all the things I don't like.
Living every night like it's the last night.
And I'm thinking. just another prayer.
Not a second left. I need to stop resisting.
Sometimes I hate that chaos surrounds me
When all the answers that I seek are around me
Am I drowning, am I fading away,
Or am I living up to all your dreams that made me this way
Am I drowning, am I drowning, am I drowning, am I drowning
Drowning in the drama, lost in the light
Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide.
The lyrics to Crazy Town’s song “Drowning” touch on the struggles of everyday life and the feeling of being overwhelmed by it all. The song talks about feeling like everything is complex and every day is like a test, with obstacles that seem impossible. The singer is feeling lost and consumed by darkness. He turns to drugs to escape his problems, and despite being called a “star,” he feels like he’ll never make it.
One of the most significant lines in the song is “Am I drowning, am I fading away, or am I living up to all your dreams that made me this way?” This line speaks to the struggle of trying to live up to other people’s expectations while also feeling like you’re drowning. The singer feels like he’s drowning in the chaos that surrounds him and is unsure if he’s living up to the expectations of the people in his life.
In short, the song “Drowning” by Crazy Town is about feeling lost and overwhelmed by life’s struggles, trying to find a way out, and questioning if you’re living up to other people’s expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything is so complex
Life feels overwhelming and complicated
Everyday is like a test
Every day presents new challenges and obstacles to overcome
For the obstacles that seem most impossible
Especially for the challenges that seem insurmountable
And I'm thinking, just another breath.
I'm contemplating the fleeting nature of life
Not a minute left, how long have I been drifting!.
Time feels like it's ticking away rapidly and I feel aimless
Pass the glass pipe, hit the flashlight, now I break it
I'm using drugs and self-destructive behavior to cope with my problems
People say I'm a star, but I still think I'll never make it
Despite others' praise, I still doubt my own ability and success
Not a second left. I feel there's something missing.
I'm aware that I'm not fulfilling my true potential
Sometimes I hate that chaos surrounds me
I feel overwhelmed by the unpredictability of life
When all the answers that I seek are around me
Despite my struggles, I recognize that solutions to my problems are within reach
Am I drowning, am I fading away,
I wonder if I'm losing myself or my grip on reality
Or am I living up to all your dreams that made me this way
I question whether I'm living up to the expectations others have for me
I've been to hell and back, looking for the answers to life.
I've experienced many difficult situations and am searching for meaning in my struggles
Looking at myself trying to get things right
I'm reflecting on my actions and decisions in an attempt to improve my life
I feel the darkness lifting!
I'm experiencing a positive change and feeling optimistic
There was a time that I questioned if I'll ever be all right
I've struggled with doubt and uncertainty about my future
Running getting high, staying tracked by sleepless nights
I've turned to drug use and other unhealthy behaviors to cope with my problems
Living every night like it's the last night.
I'm living recklessly and without regard for consequences
I'm running from myself and all the things I don't like.
I'm avoiding confronting my own flaws and negative traits
Not a second left. I need to stop resisting.
I recognize that I need to stop fighting against positive change
Drowning in the drama, lost in the light
I'm overwhelmed by chaos and confusion
Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide.
I feel stuck and helpless in the face of life's challenges
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SETH BINZER, BRETT MAZUR, DOUG MILLER, ANTHONY VALLI, CRAIG HEILMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
pedro delgado aparicio
Everything is so complex
Everyday is like a test full of obstacles that seem almost impossible
And I'm thinking, just another breath
Not a minute left
How long have I been driftin'
Pass the glass pipe, hit the flashlight, now break it
People say I'm a star but I still think I'll never make it
And I'm thinking, just another prayer
Not a second left
I feel there's something missing
Sometimes I hate that chaos surrounds me
When all the answers that I seek are around me
Am I drowning?
Am I fading away?
Or am I livin' up to all your dreams that made me this way?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
I've been to hell and back lookin' for the answers to life
Lookin' at myself trying to get things right
And I'm feelin', just another breath
Not a minute left
I feel the darkness lifting
There was a time that I questioned if I'll ever be all right
Running getting high and staying trapped by sleepless nights
And I'm thinking, just another breath
Not a minute left
I feel there's something missing
I'm running from myself and all the things I don't like
Livin' every night like it's the last night
And I'm thinking, just another prayer
Not a second left
I need to stop resisting
Sometimes I hate that chaos surrounds me
When all the answers that I seek are around me
Am I drowning?
Am I fading away?
Or am I livin' up to all your dreams that made me this way?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies
Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide
Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies
Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide
Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies
Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide
Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies
Trapped by the currents of life
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Sometimes I hate that chaos surrounds me
When all the answers that I seek are around me
Am I drowning?
Am I fading away?
Or am I livin' up to all your dreams that made me this way?
Am I drowning? (Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies)
Am I drowning? (Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide)
Am I drowning? (Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies)
Am I drowning? (Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide)
herejeascrack
A los 35 años escucho esto muy a menudo desde Medellín Colombia saludos para todos los que gozamos de la mejor generación❤
a rognoll
vamooooooooos la generacion del metal
Nobody Certain
Frequently returning to this song, too. The music of all of these bands sticks with me forever, it's almost genetical 😂. Greetings from 🇩🇪
Hector Escalante
El álbum mas infravalorado de esa época, Darkhorse es un discazo!
Drowning es un perro rolon.
sharly toon
siempre fui un chico problema de joven... de colegio en colegio... en la secundaria esta cancion me ayudo a autoanalizarme y mejorar como persona... fue un muy buen disco... pero todo mundo estaba ensimismado con bRITNEY sPEARS... y el pop contra el rock... que si escuchabas rock eras de un lado... si escuchabas pop era del otro... pero eran canciones increibles...
UROKU-SAKI EVANGELIUM
Tenía a Meteora deLinkin Para y por otro lado limp Bizkit y Green Day álbum que sacaban lo pegaban.
Mr. Starscream
tiene temazos como "Candy Coated", "Decorated" y "Take it to the Bridge".Es mucho mejor que "The Gift of Game".
Thor V
The memories, good and bad. Luckily we have music standing us by in good and bad times. Music gives us so much guidance. My childhood flashing by just like that. 👍☺️
Evan Janu
From 2003 to 2023 one of my favorites song ❤❤❤
pedro delgado aparicio
Everything is so complex
Everyday is like a test full of obstacles that seem almost impossible
And I'm thinking, just another breath
Not a minute left
How long have I been driftin'
Pass the glass pipe, hit the flashlight, now break it
People say I'm a star but I still think I'll never make it
And I'm thinking, just another prayer
Not a second left
I feel there's something missing
Sometimes I hate that chaos surrounds me
When all the answers that I seek are around me
Am I drowning?
Am I fading away?
Or am I livin' up to all your dreams that made me this way?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
I've been to hell and back lookin' for the answers to life
Lookin' at myself trying to get things right
And I'm feelin', just another breath
Not a minute left
I feel the darkness lifting
There was a time that I questioned if I'll ever be all right
Running getting high and staying trapped by sleepless nights
And I'm thinking, just another breath
Not a minute left
I feel there's something missing
I'm running from myself and all the things I don't like
Livin' every night like it's the last night
And I'm thinking, just another prayer
Not a second left
I need to stop resisting
Sometimes I hate that chaos surrounds me
When all the answers that I seek are around me
Am I drowning?
Am I fading away?
Or am I livin' up to all your dreams that made me this way?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies
Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide
Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies
Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide
Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies
Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide
Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies
Trapped by the currents of life
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Am I drowning?
Sometimes I hate that chaos surrounds me
When all the answers that I seek are around me
Am I drowning?
Am I fading away?
Or am I livin' up to all your dreams that made me this way?
Am I drowning? (Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies)
Am I drowning? (Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide)
Am I drowning? (Drowning in the drama, lost in the lies)
Am I drowning? (Trapped by the currents of life, caught in the riptide)