Krizz Kaliko began his musical career in the late 1990s when he began working with a local producer by the name of IcyRoc Kraven. Another local rapper by the name of Tech N9ne was also collaborating with IcyRoc at the time, which led to the two rappers meeting. Tech N9ne was currently working on a song titled "Who You Came To See" and Krizz made a comment that the song could have a better hook. Tech offered up the opportunity to prove his case, and Tech was blown away when Kaliko proved just that. Tech would bring Kaliko into his "inner circle" which would eventually result in Kaliko signing to the label co-owned by his new found friend.
Since then, Kaliko has often contributed to albums put out by Tech N9ne, be it being featured as a rapper or simply providing background vocals for the tracks on the album. Although the largest portion of his work is that of his collaborations with Tech, he has also performed similar tasks for fellow labelmates Kutt Calhoun, Skatterman & Snug Brim, and Prozak. Other collaborations include tracks with the Kottonmouth Kings, Potluck, E-40, and Twiztid.
His debut album, Vitiligo released in May 6, 2008, charted on several Billboard charts including peaking at number 19 on the Top Independent Albums in the week of May 28, 2008. In the same week, he peaked at number 167 on the Billboard 200.
His second studio album, Genius, was released on July 14, 2009.
Krizz has chosen the title Shock Treatment for his third studio album. Other titles he considered were "Son of Sam" and "Walk on Water."
Krizz Kaliko is married and has a son, both are mentioned in his music.
He also suffers from the disease, Vitiligo, a skin disorder characterized by smooth, white patches on various parts of the body caused by the loss of natural pigment. Several of these patches are clearly visible on his face. He would later use the name of the disease he suffers from as the title for his debut album. Krizz has also been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. On his second album, he titled one of the tracks after the disorder.
Rejection
Krizz Kaliko Lyrics
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(Verse 1) (Krizz Kaliko)
I been looking at you like the whole night
Don't know what's wrong with me, but you show right
I'll take anything, but hope I'm your type
And we can get together if it go right
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
DON'T TURN ME DOWN
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
(Verse 2) (Krizz Kaliko)
You so damn appealing
Nose up on the ceiling
I bought you them drinks
Don't think that we can't gon' be chilling
You think you know, you don't really know
How far I'll go, I'ma follow you outside that do'
And when we get out, girl please don't turn me down
(Chorus)
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
DON'T TURN ME DOWN
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
DON'T TURN ME DOWN
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
I can't take rejection!
(Verse 3) (Krizz Kaliko)
Cuz it'll be at least for a minute
I can be your boytoy if you let me get it
Tell me where the car's at, ain't nothing I can't spend it
I love your light skin, when hugging it with you
We was husband and wife it
I'm cuttin' it, yes indeed
I need your love and you love
And you best believe and if it's up in the air
Then I let you leave, without the rubbing
It's nothing sick I need you to be my robotussin
You came in here with that donkey
Now you wanna act like that you don't want me
I don't plan on going home lonely
Don't turn me down
Cuz I'm broke and I need you to fix me
I'm a frog and I need you to kiss me
Put my face in the place where your lips be
Cuz you looking extra crispy
So...
(Chorus)
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
DON'T TURN ME DOWN
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
DON'T TURN ME DOWN
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
I can't take rejection!
(Verse 4) (Krizz Kaliko)
Now I'm getting impatient
Girl you got me waiting
You so sexy, I want you
On my arm like a bracelet
I know I might, not be as good as
Them guys you like, you better tell them
Not tonight, it's only right
That you don't turn me down
(Chorus)
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
DON'T TURN ME DOWN
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
DON'T TURN ME DOWN
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
I can't take rejection!
Girl I know you want me, act like you want me
Girl I know you want it, act like you want it
Girl I know you need me, act like you see me
Act like you see me, act like you see me
The lyrics to Krizz Kaliko's song "Rejection" show the desperation of the singer who is trying to win over a woman that he's been eyeing all night. He is so drawn to her, that he is willing to do anything to be with her. He tries to convince her to not turn him down, and in fact, begs her multiple times to give him a chance. The lyrics show a sense of insecurity and neediness that is typical of someone who fears rejection.
The singer tries to impress the woman by buying her drinks and showcasing his admiration for her through his lyrics. He even goes as far as to ask her to be his robotussin, implying that he needs her like medicine. He seems adamant about not going home lonely and tries to convince her that he can be what she needs in a relationship. The chorus of the song repeats "Don't turn me down," emphasizing the singer's fear of rejection.
Overall, the lyrics show the fear of vulnerability when it comes to relationships and the lengths people are willing to go to avoid rejection. While the lyrics are straightforward, they speak to a universal experience of wanting to be loved and accepted.
Line by Line Meaning
I been looking at you like the whole night
I have been staring at you all night
Don't know what's wrong with me, but you show right
I can't explain it, but you are exactly what I am looking for
I'll take anything, but hope I'm your type
I am willing to do anything to be with you, but I hope you like me too
And we can get together if it go right
If things work out, we can be together
Don't turn me down
Please don't reject me
You so damn appealing
You are very attractive
Nose up on the ceiling
You are so attractive I can't help but look up at you
I bought you them drinks
I bought you some drinks
Don't think that we can't gon' be chilling
Don't think that we can't spend time together
You think you know, you don't really know
You may think you know me, but you don't really know me
How far I'll go, I'ma follow you outside that do'
I will do anything to be with you, even follow you outside
And when we get out, girl please don't turn me down
Please don't reject me when we are outside
Cuz it'll be at least for a minute
Even if we are only together for a short amount of time
I can be your boytoy if you let me get it
I can be your plaything if you let me
Tell me where the car's at, ain't nothing I can't spend it
Just tell me where your car is, I have no problem spending money
I love your light skin, when hugging it with you
I love the feel of your light skin when hugging you
We was husband and wife it
We were acting like we were married
I'm cuttin' it, yes indeed
I am really into you
I need your love and you love
I need your love
And you best believe and if it's up in the air
You can believe it, even if it is uncertain
Then I let you leave, without the rubbing
Then I will let you go without any intimacy
It's nothing sick I need you to be my robotussin
I just need you, like I need cough medicine
You came in here with that donkey
You came in here with your friends
Now you wanna act like that you don't want me
Now you are acting like you don't want to be with me
I don't plan on going home lonely
I don't want to go home alone
Cuz I'm broke and I need you to fix me
I am broke and I need you to support me
I'm a frog and I need you to kiss me
I am not attractive and I need you to make me feel wanted
Put my face in the place where your lips be
I want to kiss you and feel your lips
Cuz you looking extra crispy
You look extra attractive
Now I'm getting impatient
Now I am losing my patience
Girl you got me waiting
You are making me wait
You so sexy, I want you
You are very attractive and I want to be with you
On my arm like a bracelet
I want you to be with me like an accessory
I know I might, not be as good as
I may not be as good as other guys
Them guys you like, you better tell them
You should let other guys know that you are not interested
Not tonight, it's only right
It would be right for us to be together tonight
That you don't turn me down
That you don't reject me
Girl I know you want me, act like you want me
I know you want me, so act like it
Girl I know you want it, act like you want it
I know you want to be with me, so act like it
Girl I know you need me, act like you see me
I know you need me, so acknowledge me
Act like you see me, act like you see me
Pay attention to me and show me that you want to be with me
Contributed by Hudson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.