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.
Unstable
Krizz Kaliko Lyrics
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I don't, I don't feel good
Not physically, like ment-mentally
Mentally
It's like I lose myself, like I'm not
Krizz anymore like
Unstable
But I've been gone for way to long
Put a band-aid on it to fix it
But I've been barley hanging on
If this is hell, then I need help,
So dark it's like I never see the sun,
It's like I'm dreaming, but feels so real,
And I can't be the only one,
Unstable
Give me a reason, cause I can't stop, been thinking 'bout leaving,
I'm so unstable
And I need help, cause I can't do it by myself,
Unstable
Give me a reason, cause I can't stop, been thinking 'bout leaving,
I'm so unstable
And I need god, to find myself is just to hard,
So unstable
Now I'm back on my koo koo medicine, its better then,
Feeling like I'd rather be in heaven if it never end,
Either that or added soon to, a padded room,
Wish I could come back up in the womb, if there was any room,
Unbirth me, this earth hurts me,
Said I'm bezerk, not a single person heard me,
Up and down, like working out and doing a bur-pee,
If life's a beast, then can we at least go surfing, (okay)
My scruples are gone, (ah-huh)
I done been around a soo-woo group, brains are noodle soup,
Pain got me jumping though these hoops,
That's why I'm jump back up in this booth, bo boo booth,
So I can figure it out, and get it out,
Wanna' get rid of it so I gotta' let it out,
I'm still breathing, but feeling completely,
Unstable
Give me a reason, cause I can't stop, been thinking 'bout leaving,
I'm so unstable
And I need help, cause I can't do it by myself,
Unstable
Give me a reason, cause I can't stop, been thinking 'bout leaving,
I'm so unstable
And I need god, to find myself is just to hard,
So unstable
Make it up, out of it, battle it,
Take a hit, gotta' get, out of it, before it gets malignant,
I'm digging my own grave, and being my own slave,
I figure it's gon' take, a miracle one day,
To get it up off me, it's killing me softly,
The feeling is awfully, like jitters from coffee,
Panic disorder got me thinking it's over
Can't be feeling the torture, but it's fully a scorcher
Kali baby may be crazy since the day that he was born
But if he raised in three days maybe he can get me through this storm
Unstable
Give me a reason, cause I can't stop, been thinking 'bout leaving,
I'm so unstable
And I need help, cause I can't do it by myself,
Unstable
Give me a reason, cause I can't stop, been thinking 'bout leaving,
I'm so unstable
And I need god, to find myself is just to hard,
So unstable
The lyrics of Krizz Kaliko's "Unstable" express the feeling of losing oneself mentally. The first verse explains the inner turmoil the artist is experiencing, where he feels like he is not himself anymore, and he is becoming unstable. He also highlights that it is not a physical issue but mental, and it is hard to control or fix it. He fears that he might not be the only one going through this, and he needs to seek help to deal with it. The chorus "Give me a reason, cause I can't stop, been thinking 'bout leaving, I'm so unstable" reveals his desperation to find a way out of his mental instability.
The second verse portrays the artist's struggle to cope with his situation. He seeks refuge in medication, but it is not enough to heal him entirely. The pain has left him feeling like he wants to disappear, either by going to heaven or being in a padded room. Krizz also expresses his desire to figure out what is happening to him and how to get rid of it. He admits that it is challenging to find himself and may require divine intervention to achieve stability.
Overall, the song portrays the artist's struggle with mental illness and the desire to find ways to cope with it. It is a relatable subject for many individuals, and the lyrics do justice in highlighting the pain and confusion such individuals go through.
Line by Line Meaning
And sometimes I
Krizz is identifying that there are moments where he feels off-kilter.
I don't, I don't feel good
He is unable to articulate what is bothering him but he knows that something isn't right.
Not physically, like ment-mentally
He makes a distinction between what's wrong with him; it's not something physical but more mental.
Mentally
Krizz reiterates that it's a mental imbalance that he's experiencing.
It's like I lose myself, like I'm not
He feels disconnected from himself as though he is somehow not present in his own life.
Krizz anymore like
He feels like he can't recognize himself or his emotions.
Unstable
Krizz describes how his mind-state causes him to feel that he is unstable.
It seems like I would've fixed it
Krizz Kaliko believes that he would have resolved his mental struggles already.
But I've been gone for way to long
He hasn't been able to reconcile his emotional challenges, suggesting he's been struggling with them for some time
Put a band-aid on it to fix it
Krizz talking about how he's been trying to remedy his struggles with surface solutions, things that can only mask his underlying troubles.
But I've been barley hanging on
He's been working hard to keep his head above water, but he's still doing a bad job.
If this is hell, then I need help,
Krizz alludes to the idea that his struggles may feel like a hellish experience, and he can't cope alone.
So dark it's like I never see the sun,
Krizz's situation is so bleak that he feels as though he can't find optimism or light in his life.
It's like I'm dreaming, but feels so real,
Krizz's struggle feels surreal and grappling with it makes him feel like he's living in a nightmare.
And I can't be the only one,
Krizz acknowledges that there may be others facing similar struggles, and he needs help to get through it.
Give me a reason, cause I can't stop, been thinking 'bout leaving,
Krizz is reaching out, asking for someone to give him a reason to stay and help him overcome his struggles.
I'm so unstable
Krizz reiterates how his current condition is causing him a lack of equilibrium.
And I need help, cause I can't do it by myself,
Krizz admits that he's not strong enough to face his struggles alone and needs someone to help him through it.
And I need god, to find myself is just too hard,
Krizz somehow feels that he need divine intervention to find himself and overcome his struggles.
Now I'm back on my koo koo medicine, its better then, Feeling like I'd rather be in heaven if it never end,
Krizz refers to his medication, acknowledging that it's helpful in some way. He'd prefer to feel ecstatic than to continue his struggles.
Either that or added soon to, a padded room,
Krizz muses on the possibility of being institutionalized, which may be a safer option than facing the challenges he's grappling with currently.
Wish I could come back up in the womb, if there was any room,
Krizz references a time when he felt safe and protected to contrast with his current harrowing condition.
Unbirth me, this earth hurts me,
He wishes he could somehow or be taken back to a time before his suffering began, as staying alive is painful.
Said I'm bezerk, not a single person heard me,
Krizz is frustrated that no one is truly listening to the pain he is clearly feeling.
Up and down, like working out and doing a bur-pee,
Krizz describes his struggles as an up-and-down experience that can be likened to the physical act of exercise.
If life's a beast, then can we at least go surfing, (okay)
He's hoping that instead of struggling, his life could at least be fun and exciting.
My scruples are gone, (ah-huh)
Krizz is beginning to feel like his moral compass is lost, as he feels like he can't overcome his struggles.
I done been around a soo-woo group, brains are noodle soup,
He explains that he has been around people who are dealing with similar struggles and that it's causing confusion in his own life.
Pain got me jumping though these hoops,
Krizz describes how his emotional pain is causing him more struggle and pain in his life.
That's why I'm jump back up in this booth, bo boo booth,
By going back to his craft, Krizz is trying to channel his pain and find a way to express it.
So I can figure it out, and get it out,
Through his music, Krizz is trying to work through his struggles and find solace and resolution.
Wanna' get rid of it so I gotta' let it out,
He wants to be free of the emotional pain and believes that expressing it is the key to release.
I'm still breathing, but feeling completely,
His continuing to live, but he isn't thriving, as he's weighed down by his struggles.
Make it up, out of it, battle it, Take a hit, gotta' get, out of it, before it gets malignant,
Krizz is trying to advise himself or someone else dealing with struggles should face their demons head-on before they turn into something more serious.
I'm digging my own grave, and being my own slave, I figure it's gon' take, a miracle one day,
Krizz feels that he's only adding to his problems by not confronting them head-on. He suspects that overcoming his struggles will require a miracle.
To get it up off me, it's killing me softly, The feeling is awfully, like jitters from coffee,
He's saying that his struggles are slowly killing him, and the constant unease and fear is very similar to anxiety from drinking too much coffee.
Panic disorder got me thinking it's over Can't be feeling the torture, but it's fully a scorcher
Krizz is admitting he's struggling with an anxiety disorder and how painful it is to live with this condition.
Kali baby may be crazy since the day that he was born
Referring to himself in the third person, Krizz has always felt somewhat quirky and divergent from societal norms.
But if he raised in three days maybe he can get me through this storm
Referencing Jesus' resurrection, Krizz is saying that if Jesus could rise again in just three days, maybe he too can rise above his own struggles.
Give me a reason, cause I can't stop, been thinking 'bout leaving,
Krizz is asking for a reason to stay in this world, as he's almost at the point of complete despair.
I'm so unstable
He reiterates that he's struggling to keep himself balanced and can't find equilibrium.
And I need god, to find myself is just too hard,
He's acknowledging that finding his own way out of this struggle is too difficult, and he'd need a divine intervention to overcome his challenges.
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Ryan Lovejoy
Still hits 11 years later krizz pits out nothing but hits
Jake Lindberg
I've listened to this song at least 200 times over the course of the last couple of months. It's helping to hold me to this world. I'm not the only one going through stuff. Thank you krizz. My wife, family and friends thank you.
bEn lAUghING
Hope you're doing well man
Nichole Brickner
Hey man, I know how you feel. Your loved and you matter. Love you brother keep it up
Chase Keener
Love you good vibes buddy
TIM Aldridge
I'm on 30 or 40 straight right now, so fire
Kristen Mclain
This is probably my 2,000th time listening. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!¡ IF YOU EVER NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO THATS NON BIAS AND GOING THROUGH OH SO MUCH MYSELF,SO UNDERSTANDING, CONTACT ME.
Austin
This was so sick live, strange music is dope as hell. Tech built a fucking empire.
Dora Vasque
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Wp
G. Chapin Jr
To bad strange is no longer what it everyone's left