Jacob Ryan, is a successful independent rap artist under the rap name The Raskal, who most recently won West Coast Artist Of The Year @ The Under Ground Music Awards in New York in December 2015. The Raskal has also had major write ups in The Source, allhiphop.com, World Star Hip Hop, along with other big features.
Jonathan Russell is most known for his amazing talents as the vocalist in his own band, Stands With Fists. Stands With Fists has had a lot of independent success as well doing several huge events such as Knot Fest & KFMA’s Fall Ball just to name a few. Jacob reached out to Jonathan back in July, with an idea and concept never before seen or done in Tucson. A fusion of hardcore passionate hip hop lyrics, blended with high energy, aggressive metal tones and rhythms. The one thing missing was a band to make it all come together. Using his deep connections in the Tucson metal scene, Jonathan reached out to a young talented group of musicians to finalize this new super group. Guitarists Lawrence McIntyre & Jesse Espich team up with drummer James Ringstrom, and bassist Alex Parra to provide a unique, yet marketable sound to accompany Jonathan’s wide vocal range and dynamic melodies, as well as Jacob’s gritty yet clever rhymes and distinct voice.
Their debut single “Strength Through Struggle” has done amazing numbers, and is available on all major digital music outlets. The band released their follow up single and very first music video “Voices” on their YouTube channel Friday January 15, 2016. The band then followed up with their first studio recorded EP “Sex Is Power”, which made an immediate impact charting as high as #8 on Itunes for new releases for the Rock Genre, and stayed at #1 on Amazon for new alternative metal release for the first 2 weeks. Be on the lookout for their debut album “Sex Money Power” under the home umbrella RuffLife Recordz coming out this Summer 2016.
Papercut
Lethal Injektion Lyrics
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Somethin' in here's not right today
Why am I so uptight today?
Paranoia's all I got left
I don't know what stressed me first
Or how the pressure was fed
But I know just what it feels like
It's like a face that I hold inside
A face that awakes when I close my eyes
A face watches every time I lie
A face that laughs every time I fall
(And watches everything)
So I know that when it's time to sink or swim
That the face inside is hearin' me
Right underneath my skin
It's like I'm paranoid lookin' over my back
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
I know I've got a face in me
Points out all my mistakes to me
You've got a face on the inside too and
Your paranoia's probably worse
I don't know what set me off first
But I know what I can't stand
Everybody acts like the fact of the matter is
I can't add up to what you can
But everybody has a face that they hold inside
A face that awakes when I close my eyes
A face watches every time they lie
A face that laughs every time they fall
(And watches everything)
So you know that when it's time to sink or swim
That the face inside is watchin' you too
Right inside your skin
It's like I'm paranoid lookin' over my back
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath the skin
It's like I'm paranoid lookin' over my back
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
The face inside is right beneath your skin
The face inside is right beneath your skin
The face inside is right beneath your skin
The sun goes down
I feel the light betray me
The sun goes down
I feel the light betray me
It's like I'm paranoid lookin' over my back
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath the skin
It's like I'm paranoid lookin' over my back
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
The song "Papercut" by Lethal Injektion is a powerful declaration of inner turmoil and paranoia. The lyrics describe a person who is overwhelmed by stressful situations and experiences a constant feeling of being watched and judged. The first verse sets the tone, describing a sense of unease that permeates the atmosphere. The singer feels uptight but cannot pinpoint the reason behind their paranoia. The following lines describe a sense of pressure that builds on them constantly, leading the voice in their heads to become more pronounced. The lyrics go on to describe a face that the singer holds inside, a symbol of their innermost fears and doubts. The face appears to taunt them every time they make a mistake, laugh at them when they fall, and mock them for their failures. The chorus emphasizes the overwhelming feeling of being watched and judged, with the face just beneath their skin, making it impossible to escape.
The second verse describes how everyone has a face that they hold inside. It shows how the singer believes that others also have hidden psychological struggles and paranoia, and that they might not be alone. The chorus repeats the same haunting description of the face inside, emphasizing how no one can escape it. The bridge describes how the singer feels the light betraying them, allowing their paranoia to take over.
Overall, the lyrics of "Papercut" convey a sense of being trapped inside one's own psyche, with paranoia and fear ruling over everything else. It represents a struggle with inner demons that seem to be all-conquering.
Line by Line Meaning
Why does it feel like night today?
Something is not right and it feels gloomy and dark
Somethin' in here's not right today
Something feels off and uncomfortable
Why am I so uptight today?
Feeling anxious and nervous for no apparent reason
Paranoia's all I got left
All that remains is an irrational fear and mistrust of others
I don't know what stressed me first
Not sure what triggered this feeling of stress and anxiety
Or how the pressure was fed
Unclear how this pressure to perform or succeed came about
But I know just what it feels like
Despite the confusion, the feeling is familiar
To have a voice in the back of my head
To have intrusive and obsessive thoughts that won't go away
It's like a face that I hold inside
A metaphorical face that represents inner demons or fears
A face that awakes when I close my eyes
This face is always present, even in moments of rest and sleep
A face watches every time I lie
This face is a reminder of the times when the truth was not told
A face that laughs every time I fall
This face is a reminder of mistakes and failures
(And watches everything)
The face is always present and observant
So I know that when it's time to sink or swim
When faced with a challenge or decision, the fear and anxiety become more pronounced
That the face inside is hearin' me
The inner voice and fears are always present and listening
Right underneath my skin
This fear and anxiety is ever-present, lurking just beneath the surface
I know I've got a face in me
Everyone has their own set of inner demons and fears
Points out all my mistakes to me
This inner voice is quick to judge and criticize every mistake
You've got a face on the inside too and
Others also have their own set of inner demons and fears
Your paranoia's probably worse
Their own fear and anxiety is likely more intense than the artist's
But everybody has a face that they hold inside
This is a universal human experience
A face that awakes when I close my eyes
These fears and anxieties are always present, even when trying to rest
A face watches every time they lie
Fears and anxieties can be triggered by feelings of guilt or deception
A face that laughs every time they fall
The inner voice is quick to point out failures and mistakes
So you know that when it's time to sink or swim
When faced with a challenge or decision, fear and anxiety become amplified
That the face inside is watchin' you too
The inner voice and fears are present in others as well
Right inside your skin
Their fears are just as deeply ingrained as the singer's
The sun goes down
The end of the day brings no relief from feelings of fear and anxiety
I feel the light betray me
Even the light of day can't dispel these feelings
It's like I'm paranoid lookin' over my back
Feelings of fear and mistrust permeate every aspect of life
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
The thoughts and fears are intense and overwhelming
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
The inner voice and fears are difficult to control or silence
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
The fears are deeply ingrained and ever-present
Writer(s): Jacob Robert Ryan
Contributed by Cole A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.