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.
Why So Serious
Krizz Kaliko Lyrics
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When I'm around women it's like that
Now picture me, I think I'm winning
When I'm alone see it's right by
I'm seemingly rich, seem to be a glitch in my plans
I'm hoping the whole world is a stand, I'm holding a 4-4 in my hand
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
And if I had to tell her off this you'll stay
She knows you're really better off with the man
When the smoke clears
I'm spinning tires, ain't switching no gears
But a lot of time end up feel like like ain't did no years
So what am I crying bout?
To the title that I'm whining 'bout
When I come out my whip nigga spines out
You know that you're bout to find out
So turn the industry and turn the lights out then I climb out so
[Chorus]
Why? Why so serious?
I'm so furious. Why so...?
I keep asking myself
Why? I'm so curious
So serious... Why?
And I can't calm down down down
No, I can't calm down down down
Call me a sad man
Baby I ain't so bad (I ain't so bad)
Maybe it's just me
Why do I get so mad?
And I can't come down down down
No, I can't calm down down down
I'm getting closer to my last days
Cashing the cashiers, we're saving for rainy days
And if we're living in the last days
Need to be living it up without living the fast way
The older I get, the colder I spit, I'm the boaster and owner a bit
He see cheese, leaves the order a bit
Speak deep freeze, took a form to get
We're one hit away hah
Pay for play – that's the only way to make it if you ain't high
See me I get mad at the chatter splattered
On the baddest rapper that never mattered
This like it never happened
So worldwide buy my last album but might just forget it
There was a man did some cool things
So why so serious?
[Chorus]
Why? Why so serious?
I'm so furious. Why so...?
I keep asking myself
Why? I'm so curious
So serious... Why?
And I can't calm down down down
No, I can't calm down down down
Call me a sad man
Baby I ain't so bad (I ain't so bad)
Maybe it's just me
Why do I get so mad?
And I can't come down down down
No, I can't calm down down down
I can't calm down!
I can't calm down!
I can't calm down!
I can't calm down!
Down down down
Down down down
Krizz Kaliko's song Why So Serious explores the internal struggles of an individual who is seemingly successful on the outside, but feels unfulfilled and dissatisfied on the inside. The lyrics describe a person who is constantly trying to find happiness and peace by amassing material possessions, engaging in casual relationships, and seeking validation from others. However, despite these efforts, the emptiness and dissatisfaction that he feels never seem to go away.
The song also touches upon the notion that success and fame can have a negative impact on one's mental health, leading to feelings of isolation, paranoia, and anger. The lyrics "Why so serious? I'm so furious" hint at these darker emotions that are often concealed beneath the surface of success.
The repetition of "I can't calm down down down" at the end of the song suggests that the singer is still struggling to find inner peace despite his outward accomplishments.
Overall, Why So Serious is a poignant commentary on the challenges of balancing success and happiness in the modern world.
Line by Line Meaning
Fans take a picture of me grinning
People take photos of me smiling
When I'm around women it's like that
I feel confident around women
Now picture me, I think I'm winning
I feel like I'm succeeding in life
When I'm alone see it's right by
But when I'm alone, my true emotions come out
I'm seemingly rich, seem to be a glitch in my plans
I appear to be wealthy, but there are unexpected problems
I'm hoping the whole world is a stand, I'm holding a 4-4 in my hand
I wish the world was on my side, but I'm prepared for danger
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand what I'm saying
I need me a bitch to hold a boulder off in her cage
I need a woman to support me and handle difficult situations
And if I had to tell her off this you'll stay
And if I had to break up with her, she'd still be loyal to me
She knows you're really better off with the man
She knows that I'm the best option for her
When the smoke clears
When the situation calms down
I'm spinning tires, ain't switching no gears
I'm working hard, but not making progress
But a lot of time end up feel like like ain't did no years
But often I feel like I haven't accomplished anything
So what am I crying bout?
So why am I upset?
To the title that I'm whining 'bout
To the issue that's bothering me
When I come out my whip nigga spines out
When I arrive in my car, people are impressed
You know that you're bout to find out
You're about to see what I can do
So turn the industry and turn the lights out then I climb out so
So I'll make an impact and then step out of the spotlight
Why? Why so serious?
Why am I so intense?
I'm so furious. Why so...?
I'm angry, why is that?
I keep asking myself
I keep questioning my emotions
Why? I'm so curious
Why am I so curious about my feelings?
So serious... Why?
Why am I so serious?
And I can't calm down down down
And I can't calm down
Call me a sad man
Some people might call me sad
Baby I ain't so bad (I ain't so bad)
But I'm not really that bad
Maybe it's just me
Maybe the problem is me
Why do I get so mad?
Why do I get so angry?
I'm getting closer to my last days
I'm getting older
Cashing the cashiers, we're saving for rainy days
I'm being smart with my money and saving for the future
And if we're living in the last days
And if society is close to collapsing
Need to be living it up without living the fast way
I need to enjoy life without being reckless
The older I get, the colder I spit, I'm the boaster and owner a bit
As I age, I become more confident in my abilities
He see cheese, leaves the order a bit
I'm successful and can make my own choices
Speak deep freeze, took a form to get
I had to go through challenges to reach my success
We're one hit away hah
I'm close to fame and fortune
Pay for play – that's the only way to make it if you ain't high
I have to pay to get noticed if I'm not already well-known
See me I get mad at the chatter splattered
I get upset about what people say about me
On the baddest rapper that never mattered
On someone who's not important
This like it never happened
I try to ignore negative comments
So worldwide buy my last album but might just forget it
People may buy my music but not really care about it
There was a man did some cool things
There was someone who achieved success
So why so serious?
So why am I so intense?
I can't calm down!
I can't calm down
Down down down
Down down down
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