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.
Schizophrenia
Krizz Kaliko Lyrics
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We don't speak in the morning, freakin at night
She's a beast in the morning, freak freak in the night
I like it, I like it like it (this is dope)
I wanna love you forever, that's why we're still together
Why you be trippin so much? You make it tougher than leather
See one minute you love it, then the next one you hate it
See you sweet as a donut, then you flip me, you go nuts
You always trippin with somebody, if you don't it's a bonus
You keep it peaceful but evil, you can't be yelling at people
Sometimes I think I should move on, I should just go'on and just leave you
Don't try to tell me nothing, you just be fussin and cussin' me out
Don't understand what all the fussin about
Open the door, get the W out
But you were thinkin 'fore you get to speakin and you got a foot in yo mouth
I don't understand if you was putting me out
Will I be losing? I think it's rude of you to got no scruple about
We get to damn near dooking it out
Look here I love you
But that's the kind of love I can definitely do without
'Cause um...
[Chorus]
You love is like schizophrenia
And I be like a-ya-ya-ya
Don't know what done got into ya
Maybe I try ya-ya-ya
You love is like schizophrenia
And I be like a-ya-ya-ya
I'll be your strait jacket, hold you tight
Maybe then you'll be alright now
You make me mad, you make me
You make me (cray cray) crazy
You make me mad, you make me
Make me say (this is dope)
This is the drug I will be talkin about,
Delivery... love you
This is the drug I will be talkin about,
Delivery... love you
Broke up and got back together, we can handle the weather
Sometimes I think I'm in love with you, sometimes I'm like whatever
'Cause you're hot and you're cold, and your fussing get old
You can't stand the sight of me but still it's love that you show
'Cause you the baddest thing bumpin
And the maddest thing talkin
You make the ugliest faces even when I be jokin
I can't stay with you for nothing, only a crazy man would
But I still can never leave you
'Cause you look...
Got it in an act when you been breaking my back
You give it to me, give it to me
I ain't giving it back
Get a touch from my ex when I rub once over that
And I reminisce of this of eatin up a kitty cat
Seen the pickin, pick a time on the flow
And I wish that Crystal walk out the door
Do her thing and just about ready to go
But she kiss me, now I can't eat for sho
And you know...
[Chorus]
You love is like schizophrenia
And I be like a-ya-ya-ya
Don't know what done got into you
Maybe I try ya-ya-ya
You love is like schizophrenia
And I be like a-ya-ya-ya
I'll be your strait jacket, hold you tight
I really think you'll be alright now
You make me mad, you make me
You make me (cray cray) crazy
You make me mad, you make me
Make me say
This is the drug I will be talkin' about,
Delivery... love you
This is the drug I will be be talkin' about,
Delivery... love you
The song "Schizophrenia" by Krizz Kaliko is an intense reflection of a tumultuous relationship that is characterized by the highs and lows of the singer's significant other. By comparing his love to schizophrenia, Krizz is referring to the unpredictable behavior of his partner, who is a beast in the morning but sweet at night, and can flip from loving to hating at any given time. Although the two are still together, Krizz repeatedly questions whether he should stay or leave, as his partner's temperament constantly fluctuates, causing chaos and confusion in their relationship. Krizz also shares his frustration with the constant fighting, arguing, and cussing that his partner brings to the table, but despite all this, he still loves her deeply and wants to help her through her struggles.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's feelings of helplessness in the situation and his desire to provide his partner with some stability. Krizz refers to himself as a "strait jacket," willing to hold her tightly in a moment of need so that she can regain her sense of self. The lyrics of the song reveal the emotional turmoil that comes with being in love with someone who is living with a mental illness and portrays the complexities of the situation. The song is an honest portrayal of the ups and downs of loving someone with a mental illness, and Krizz Kaliko's delivery adds depth and emotion to the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a beast in the morning, sweet in the night
We communicate aggressively in the morning, but make love at night
I wanna love you forever, that's why we're still together
I desire a long-lasting relationship with you, which is the reason we're still together
Why you be trippin so much? You make it tougher than leather
You overreact frequently, which creates unnecessary tension in our relationship
See one minute you love it, then the next one you hate it
Your emotions fluctuate rapidly between enjoying and despising our relationship
You keep it peaceful but evil, you can't be yelling at people
You maintain a calm exterior, but inwardly, you have a malicious nature and frequently yell at others
Don't try to tell me nothing, you just be fussin and cussin' me out
You don't provide constructive criticism, you just argue and curse at me
You love is like schizophrenia
Your love is erratic and unpredictable like the symptoms of schizophrenia
This is the drug I will be talking about, Delivery... love you
Love is a powerful drug that I will discuss, it's delivery is how it affects us
Broke up and got back together, we can handle the weather
We've broken up and reunited before, so we can handle any obstacles that come our way
'Cause you're hot and you're cold, and your fussing get old
You have a constantly changing temperament, and your arguing has become tiresome
You love is like schizophrenia
Your love is unpredictable and inconsistent like the symptoms of schizophrenia
I'll be your strait jacket, hold you tight
I'll provide you with stability and hold you close like a straitjacket
You make me mad, you make me (cray cray) crazy
You anger me frequently, making me feel insane
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: SAMUEL WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER WATSON, TRAMAINE WINFREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Scarecrow Keyser Söze
Krizz a humble dude. My first Tech N9ne concert it was only Krizz and Tech and Krizz came and chatted with me and some buddies for a few minutes gave us all a handshake and fistbump and went back to hyping the rest of the crowd up. That was my first exposure to Tech N9ne and Krizz and I've been a Technician ever since. He's come back to my shit hole town and state a bunch of times too but too many Juggalos so I don't even bother goin. If I hear WHOOP WHOOP once more someones gettin popped.
Nate Balega
Krizz...mad respect man! You can tell you put 110% in to each song, and step up your game every new song.
Buddabud27
Kali is killing it with another song! Can't wait to pick up my copy this week. Definitely going to be a classic!
urmaker
Its all these tour! If you saw the energy they leave on stage you would see why! Props to em eall in STRANGE I had the pleasure to meet them on tour :) Cool ass mo-fo's
Mr.Bob Dobalina
This shit is sick! If you notice Kaliko isn't in Tech songs as much because he's becoming his own artist, this is why he's my favorite and Strange.
Anthony Menchaca
Awesome song and video. Relates to me on a whole 'nother level! I'm sure lots of peeps been down this road
Windy Productions
krizz in my opinion has really been consistant with originality... and very creative.
matt stpierre
@Erik Pate beauty with strange music rappers they don’t really make radio friendly songs and there not willing to change there style for that nonsense witch what makes them so damn amazing
matt stpierre
@Erik Pate it’s crazy how back in the 90s early 2000s no label would look at tech and than in 2011 jay z offers him 60 mill to sign with jays label and tech turned it down since it already made it on his own
Mason Hight
That’s why Strange Music is the best! They all have high originality