Curry left Raider Klan in 2013, releasing his debut studio album, Nostalgic 64, in September of that year, while still in high school. He has since released three extended plays: 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms in 2015, 13 in 2017, and UNLOCKED (a collaboration with Kenny Beats) in 2020, and four studio albums: Imperial in 2016, Ta13oo in 2018, Zuu in 2019, and Melt My Eyez See Your Future in 2022. TA13OO, ZUU, and Melt My Eyez debuted at numbers 28, 32, and 51 on the Billboard 200 chart, respectively, with Melt My Eyez returning at number 17 after the release of an extended edition. All of his projects have garnered significant critical acclaim.
In 2012, he released his second mixtape, titled King of the Mischievous South Vol. 1 Underground Tape 1996, which caught the attention of fellow American rapper Earl Sweatshirt and other members of Odd Future label.
Curry's third mixtape, titled Strictly for My R.V.I.D.X.R.S., was released after the death of Trayvon Martin, who also lived in Carol City and went to the same high school as Denzel Curry. His rap style on this mixtape was inspired by 2PAC. On June 9, 2015, Curry released his first double EP, titled 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms. His first release in 2016 was the single "Flying Nimbus".
His second full-length album, titled Imperial, was released on March 9, 2016, then re-released later on Spotify as the deluxe version on October 14, 2016. In June 2016, Curry was featured on a cover as one of the XXL's 2016's Freshmen Class.
On May 13, 2017, Curry uploaded a track entitled "Hate Government [demo]" to his SoundCloud account. In the weeks that followed, he released two more demos for songs entitled "Equalizer [demo]" and "ZELTRON 6 BILLION ft. Lil Ugly Mane." After these releases as well as a series of cryptic posts on social media (seemingly portraying another alter ego called Zeltron), he released an EP entitled 13 on June 25, 2017. All of the demo tracks were included on the EP as well as two other new songs. On August 18, 2017, Curry released another song called "Skywalker." Later that year, on September 22, a remastered version of 32 Zel was released, including a remix of "Ultimate" featuring Juicy J.
On April 2, 2018, Curry released the lead single off of Ta13oo titled, "Sumo" on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show. On May 24, 2018, Curry released the second single off the album titled, "Percs". Curry then released the third single titled, "Clout Cobain", on July 13, 2018, and announced that his album TA13OO, would be released in three acts: The first act, Light, was released on July 25, followed by Gray on July 26, and Dark on July 27. Each previously-released single represents one of the album's acts, as "Sumo" represents Light, "Clout Cobain" represents Gray, and "Percs" represents Dark, which comes together cohesively to form TA13OO. TA13OO features guest appearances from GoldLink, JID, JPEGMAFIA, ZillaKami and more.
On January 5, 2022, the official trailer for Curry's fifth studio album, titled Melt My Eyez See Your Future, was uploaded to his YouTube channel. It was revealed that the album would contain guest appearances from artists such as T-Pain, 6lack, Slowthai, Rico Nasty, J.I.D, and Thundercat, among others. Curry said the project would feature a new, more mature sound, different from his previous works: "Y'all are not going to hear the same type of Denzel anymore." On January 24, a single titled "Walkin", along with a Western-inspired music video directed by Adrian Villagomez, was released. Curry also said the album "is made up of everything that I couldn't include on Ta13oo or Imperial because I was going through depression and anger issues", and would take inspiration from traditional hip-hop, drum and bass, trap, poetry, and jazz. The same day, a North American and European tour promoting the album (with guest acts Kenny Mason, Mike Dimes, Redveil, and PlayThatBoiZay) was announced. On February 24, Curry released another single from the upcoming album, "Zatoichi" featuring Slowthai. It was accompanied by a music video also directed by Adrian Villagomez. On March 18, Curry announced the album would be released on March 25. On March 21, a third single, "Troubles" featuring T-Pain, was released along with a music video. The album was released on March 25, 2022. It debuted at number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart, and at number 23 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Curry recorded a song featuring rapper Reason, "1st Quarter", as a contribution to Apple Music's "collection of exclusively commissioned new songs from Black creatives", titled Juneteenth 2022: Freedom Songs. He commented: "It's an accomplishment to make it through the first quarter of my life. Especially as a Black man in America".
Curry's song featuring PlayThatBoiZay, "Let It All Hang Out", was included in Elvis—a biographical movie about Elvis Presley that premiered in June 2022—as well as on the movie's soundtrack album.
On June 24, 2022, a collaboration between Dot da Genius, JID, Curry, and Kid Cudi, titled "Talk About Me", was released, along with a music video directed by Cole Bennett. On June 29, 2022, Curry performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. On July 21, he performed "Walkin" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
On September 30, 2022, Curry released Melt My Eyez See Your Future (The Extended Edition). The album features reimagined versions of songs from the original album with live instrumentation performed by the Cold Blooded Soul Band, which performed with Curry on his NPR Tiny Desk Concert and The Tonight Show performance.
Melt Session
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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Take a ride on my train of thought
Fundamentals what I bought
Penniless, I await the emptiness enlightened
Twenty six years on earth, my soul fighting
Habits that ain't happen, my body has took a liking
Sling shots plus hard rocks, these stones getting thrown
My temptations are amplified when I get alone
Tried to separate the action from the man
I wholeheartedly understand
Why I need to grow even though I'm grown
If I did you wrong, I vow to make it right
Judge me off appearance, it was said to me, I'm impolite
Eyes remain in freeze mode, I'm stuck in fight or flight
I'm deflecting my daily problems within my daily life
Recognize hidden patterns of my own demise
Why I feel like hiding a truth is finding a lie?
Dealt with thoughts of suicide, women I've objectified
Couldn't see it through my eyes so for that, I apologize
I'm just hypnotized, working hard to empathize
Strung out on love addiction
And groupies when souls collide
I've been this way since the day I turned six
I've been touched before, way before I touched my
Now I'm almighty pushing through the pain
The almighty cushion to the flame
The birds and burning bushes in my brain
I had to make an effort, double overtime to change
Had to journal my journey and mistakes I made on the way
Manipulation to get what I want
Getting very distant after I got what I need
Writing rap and wisdom, whiskey, women, wars and weed
Narrating all these conflicts, then top it off with greed
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep walking
Me and my so called best friends don't speak often
Blaming me for everything
When they can't point fingers at they selves
So be grateful I offered the help
Being aware is my definition of melt
My eyes eating perfections within myself
Cracked images, bad luck, and broken mirrors
Funny how I see in permanent so clearer
I dedicate this to the ones I hurt
It's time to get my spirit right on earth
Before my sins become a evil curse
Conquer thirst, can't revert to who I was at first
I channel God through this verse
Accountability, I take responsibility
For all my actions, I packed them in these soliloquies
Just because we're not friends don't mean we're enemies
Thank you all for listening
Sending why all with good energy
Melt
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep walking
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep, melt
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep walking
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep, melt
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep walking
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep, melt
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep walking
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep, melt
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep walking
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep, melt
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep walking
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep, melt
In Denzel Curry's song Melt Session #1, he takes the listener through his inner struggles and self-reflection. He describes the fundamentals that he seeks to maintain and how he is often penniless, but he is enlightened by the emptiness that he feels. He has been on this earth for twenty-six years and his soul seems to be fighting for something, although he is battling with habit-forming tendencies that his body has taken a liking to.
Denzel also touches on the difficulties he faces dealing with stress and how it amplifies his temptations. He seeks to separate the action from the man and understands that he needs to grow even though he is grown. He is accountable for his actions and wants to make things right when he does something wrong. He talks about how he feels judged because of his appearance, and how he is stuck in fight or flight mode. He realizes that he has been deflecting his daily problems within his daily life and recognizes the hidden patterns of his own demise.
Furthermore, he delves into his love addiction and how it has affected his life. He acknowledges his mistakes in life and keeps pushing through to change that. He thanks his listeners for understanding and for listening to his soliloquies and states that he wants to channel God through this verse.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a ride on my train of thought
Join me on a journey through my thoughts and ideas
Fundamentals what I bought
I have invested in the basics and essentials
Penniless, I await the emptiness enlightened
I am broke and eagerly seeking enlightenment
Twenty six years on earth, my soul fighting
I am 26 years old and struggling with my inner demons
Habits that ain't happen, my body has took a liking
I have developed a liking for habits that haven't even manifested yet
To my lifestyle, battling stress the size of goliath
I am fighting against the giant of stress that is a part of my lifestyle
Sling shots plus hard rocks, these stones getting thrown
People are attacking me with both small and big things
My temptations are amplified when I get alone
I am more likely to give into my temptations when I am by myself
Tried to separate the action from the man
I have tried to differentiate myself from my actions
I wholeheartedly understand
I completely comprehend this concept
Why I need to grow even though I'm grown
I need to continue to develop despite my adulthood
If I did you wrong, I vow to make it right
If I have wronged you, I promise to make amends
Judge me off appearance, it was said to me, I'm impolite
I have been unfairly judged based on my looks and labeled as rude
Eyes remain in freeze mode, I'm stuck in fight or flight
I am unable to properly perceive my surroundings due to fight or flight response
I'm deflecting my daily problems within my daily life
I am avoiding my issues by focusing on my daily routine
Recognize hidden patterns of my own demise
I am aware of the hidden patterns that lead to my downfall
Why I feel like hiding a truth is finding a lie?
Why do I feel like concealing the truth is the same as fabricating a falsehood?
Dealt with thoughts of suicide, women I've objectified
I have struggled with suicidal thoughts and have treated women as objects
Couldn't see it through my eyes so for that, I apologize
I couldn't clearly perceive my own actions, so I apologize for my behavior
I'm just hypnotized, working hard to empathize
I am under someone's spell and trying my best to understand others' perspectives
Strung out on love addiction
I am addicted to love
And groupies when souls collide
I frequently engage with groupies and it leads to conflict
I've been this way since the day I turned six
I have been like this since I was only six years old
I've been touched before, way before I touched my
I have experienced sexual abuse in my past
Now I'm almighty pushing through the pain
I am now strong and determined to overcome my struggles
The almighty cushion to the flame
I have a strong support system to help me through tough times
The birds and burning bushes in my brain
I have many different thoughts in my mind, some of which may be enlightening
I had to make an effort, double overtime to change
I had to work twice as hard to make positive changes in my life
Had to journal my journey and mistakes I made on the way
I needed to document my experiences and learn from my mistakes
Manipulation to get what I want
I have used manipulation to obtain my desired outcomes
Getting very distant after I got what I need
I tend to distance myself from people after I get what I want from them
Writing rap and wisdom, whiskey, women, wars and weed
I express myself through rap and use my experiences with alcohol, women, conflict, and drugs as inspiration
Narrating all these conflicts, then top it off with greed
I tell stories about conflict and end it with my own greediness
Me and my so called best friends don't speak often
My supposed best friends and I rarely communicate
Blaming me for everything
They blame me for any and all problems
When they can't point fingers at they selves
They fail to acknowledge their own faults and instead blame me
So be grateful I offered the help
You should appreciate my efforts to help you
Being aware is my definition of melt
I consider being aware of my issues as a type of self-melting
My eyes eating perfections within myself
I am focused on finding perfection within myself
Cracked images, bad luck, and broken mirrors
I have distorted, unfortunate, and inadequate perceptions of myself
Funny how I see in permanent so clearer
It's interesting how I see things more clearly when they're more permanent
I dedicate this to the ones I hurt
I dedicate this to those who I have wronged
It's time to get my spirit right on earth
I must focus on bettering myself spiritually while still being on earth
Before my sins become a evil curse
I must pay for my sins before they spiral out of control
Conquer thirst, can't revert to who I was at first
I must overcome my desires and not go back to my old ways
I channel God through this verse
I express my spirituality and connection with God through my music
Accountability, I take responsibility
I am accountable for my actions and take full responsibility for them
For all my actions, I packed them in these soliloquies
I express my actions and thoughts through my music
Just because we're not friends don't mean we're enemies
Not being friends does not mean we have to be enemies
Thank you all for listening
I appreciate your attention and willingness to hear me out
Sending why all with good energy
I am sending positive vibes to everyone
Melt
I am melting away my problems and issues
I keep walking, I keep walking, I keep walking
I keep moving forward despite adversity
I keep, melt
I continue to melt away my problems
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Bridget Perez, Denzel Rae Don Curry, Robert Andre Glasper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Yo
Take a ride on my train of thought, fundamentals what I bought
Penniless, I await the emptiness enlightened
Twenty-six years on Earth, my soul fighting
Habits that ain't happen, my body has took a liken
To my lifestyle, battling stress the size of Goliath
Slingshots plus hard rocks, these stones getting thrown
My temptations are amplified when I get alone
Tried to separate the action from the man
I wholeheartedly understand why I need to grow even though I'm grown
If I did you wrong, I vow to make it right
Judge me off appearance, it was said to me, I'm impolite
Eyes remain in freeze mode, I'm stuck in fight-or-flight
I'm deflecting my daily problems within my daily life
Recognize hidden patterns of my own demise
Why I feel like hiding a truth is finding a lie?
Dealt with thoughts of suicide, women I've objectified
Couldn't see it through my eyes so for that, I apologize
I'm just hypnotized, working hard to empathize
Strung out on love addiction and groupies when souls collide
I've been this way since the day I turned six
I've been touched before, way before I touched my—
Now I'm almighty pushing through the pain
The almighty cushion to the flame
The birds and burning bushes in my brain
I had to make an effort, double overtime to change
Had to journal my journey and mistakes I made on the way
Manipulation to get what I want
Getting very distant after I got what I need
Writing rap and wisdom, whiskey, women, wars and weed
Narrating all these conflicts, then top it off with greed
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep walkin'
Me and my so-called best friends don't speak often
Blaming me for everything when they can't point fingers at they selves, so be grateful I offered the help
Being aware is my definition of melt
My eyes eating perfections within myself
Cracked images, bad luck, and broken mirrors
Funny how I see in permanent so clearer
I dedicate this to the ones I hurt
It's time to get my spirit right on earth
Before my sins become a evil curse
Conquer thirst, can't revert to who I was at first
I channel God through this verse
Accountability, I take responsibility
For all my actions, I packed them in these soliloquies
Just because we're not friends don't mean we're enemies
Thank you all for listening, sending y'all with good energy
Melt
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep walkin'
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep, melt
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep walkin'
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep, melt
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep walkin'
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep, melt
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep walkin'
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep, melt
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep walkin'
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep, melt
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep walkin'
I keep walkin', I keep walkin', I keep, melt
@JonathonJDog
Probably the best opening track he's ever written. Very sobering and self-confrotnational. Like the musical equivalent of staring at yourself in the mirror and realizing that you've always been your own worst enemy, and it's time to change. Immaculate work, Denzel.
@dwadeisthegoat2020
Plus the best is a damn near tear jerker
@TeJaay__
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@lazarus8890
confrotnational
@JonathonJDog
@Lazarus made this comment a year ago and just noticed that typo.
@kasrapourdarab1031
taboo is slightly better
@xternalsight
This old school type rhyming and intelligent rhyme scheming is something to be hold witness to, actual greatness
@GriseldaBSF410
And to think he actually dumbed it down on this album
@theherbpuffer
@Charmcity77 dumbed it down?
@GriseldaBSF410
@Yeehee yeah meaning he purposefully made the lyrics,metaphors,etc... easier for the average person to understand. He touches on it in his Bootleg Kev interview. Its like when you talk to an adult,then you try and say same thing to a 5 year old you have to dumb it down for them to understand. Basically he's trying to reach a broader audience on this album