From the beginning Madilyn displayed deep care and concern for others. By as early as age seven, she was using songwriting as a way to express the joys and sorrows she saw people go through in life.
Madilyn knew she was onto something when a woman with tears brimming in her eyes approached her after hearing one of her songs. The woman was not only touched by her performance but amazed that Madilyn had written the song herself at such a young age. Her writing has developed and continues to connect with her audience in a special way. In Madilyn’s own words, “I hope my songs are relatable and are able to touch peoples’ hearts. My goal is to make people feel something when they listen.”
And Then There Was YouTube. Madilyn’s desire to reach more people with her music hit a wall almost right away. After all she comes from a very tiny town in northern Wisconsin. YouTube was a great resource and extended her audience.
After posting a few music videos with a close friend, Madilyn courageously uploaded her first solo video in the Fall of 2009. Her submission won a cover contest held by fellow YouTuber Kata Hay. That success was all the inspiration Madilyn needed to start her own channel. In November of the same year the Madilyn Bailey channel was launched.
Berzerk
Madilyn Bailey Lyrics
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Let's take it back to straight hip-hop and start it from scratch
I'm 'bout to bloody this track up, everybody get back
That's why my pen needs a pad cause my rhymes on the ra-aag
Just like I did with addiction I'm 'bout to kick it
Like a magician, critics I turn to crickets
Got 'em still on the fence whether to picket
But quick to get it impaled when I tell 'em stick it So sick I'm looking pale, oh that's my pigment
Bout to go ham, ya bish, shout out to Kendrick
Let's bring it back to that vintage Slim, bitch
The art of MCing mixed with da Vinci and MC Ren
And I don't mean Stimpy's friend, bitch
Been Public Enemy since you thought PE was gym, bitch
Kick your shoes off, let your hair down
(Go berserk) all night long
Grow your beard out, just weird out
(Go berserk) all night long
We're gonna rock this house until we knock it down
So turn the volume loud, cause it's mayhem 'til the a.m
So baby make just like K-Fed and let yourself go, let yourself go
Say fuck it, before we kick the bucket
Life's too short to not go for broke
So everybody, everybody (go berserk) Grab your vial, yeah
Guess it's just the way that I'm dressed, ain't it
Khaki's pressed, Nike shoes crispy and fresh laced, so I guess it ain't
That aftershave or cologne that made 'em just faint
Plus I showed up with a coat fresher than wet paint
So if love is a chess game, check mate
But girl, your body's bangin', jump me in, dang, bang-bang
Yessiree Bob, I was thinkin' the same thang So come get on this Kid's rock, Bawitdaba, dang-dang
Pow-pow, chica, pow, chica, wow-wow
Got your gal blowing up a valve, valve-valve
Ain't slowing down, throw in the towel, towel-towel
Dumb it down, I don't know how, huh-huh, how-how
At least I know that I don't know
Question is are you bozos smart enough to feel stupid
Hope so, now ho...
We're gonna rock this house until we knock it down
So turn the volume loud, cause it's mayhem 'til the a.m
So crank the bass up like crazy and let yourself go, let yourself go
I say fuck it before we kick the bucket
Life's too short to not go for broke
So everybody, everybody (go berzerk) Get your vinyls
They say that love is powerful as cough syrup in styrofoam
All I know is I fell asleep and woke up in that Monte Carlo
With the ugly Kardashian
Lamar, oh sorry yo, we done both set the bar low
Far as hard drugs are though, that's the past
But I done did enough codeine to knock Future into tomorrow
And girl, I ain't got no money to borrow
But I am trying to find a way to get you a-loan (car note)
Oh, Marshall Mathers
Shithead with a potty mouth, get the bar of soap lathered
Kangol's and Carheartless Cargos
Girl you're fixing to get your heart broke
Don't be absurd ma'am, you birdbrain baby
I ain't called anybody baby since Birdman, unless you're a swallow
Word Rick, word man you heard, but don't get discouraged girl
This is your jam, unless you got toe jam
Madilyn Bailey's song Berzerk is an upbeat hip-hop track that encourages listeners to let loose and go crazy on the dance floor. The song starts with the artist admitting that the party looks boring, but she's about to change that. She's going to "bloody this track up" and get everyone jumping. She compares herself to a magician who can turn critics into crickets and get people impaled (i.e., struck) by her music. She's so good at what she does that she's "looking pale" (not from sickness but from the intensity of her performance).
Bailey then switches to a more personal tone and tells her listeners to let their hair down and forget about their worries. She acknowledges that life is short and encourages everyone to take risks and "go for broke." The chorus repeats the phrase "go berserk" and tells people to turn up the volume and let themselves go. Bailey then juxtaposes this message of joyful release with a somewhat random verse about falling asleep and waking up in a Monte Carlo with an "ugly Kardashian." This verse seems to be a nod to the absurdity of celebrity culture and the ways in which fame and fortune can be both alluring and destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
Now this shit's about to kick off, this party looks wack
The atmosphere of this party seems dull, but I am about to spice it up.
Let's take it back to straight hip-hop and start it from scratch
Let's revisit the basics of hip-hop music and create something fresh and powerful again.
I'm 'bout to bloody this track up, everybody get back
I am going to give an intense performance, and everyone needs to step back and watch this happen.
That's why my pen needs a pad cause my rhymes on the ra-aag
I need to write down my lyrics on a paper because it's an emotional experience, and I want to capture each moment.
Just like I did with addiction I'm 'bout to kick it
I am going to overcome this challenge, just like I did before with my past addiction.
Like a magician, critics I turn to crickets
I can silence my critics with my exceptional performance and make them speechless.
Got 'em still on the fence whether to picket
My critics are still undecided whether to oppose me or support me.
But quick to get it impaled when I tell 'em stick it
When I direct my insults towards my critics, they become defensive and hostile.
So sick I'm looking pale, oh that's my pigment
I am so dedicated to my craft that it is consuming my physical appearance.
Bout to go ham, ya bish, shout out to Kendrick
I am about to give an extraordinary performance, and I salute Kendrick Lamar for his excellence in hip-hop music.
Let's bring it back to that vintage Slim, bitch
I want to evoke the spirit of Slim Shady, one of Eminem's notorious aliases, from his earlier music.
The art of MCing mixed with da Vinci and MC Ren
I am combining the skills of an extraordinary rapper, da Vinci's art, and MC Ren's art to create something unique.
And I don't mean Stimpy's friend, bitch
I am using a comedic reference to assert that I mean business.
Been Public Enemy since you thought PE was gym, bitch
I have been an instrumental figure in the hip-hop world for a long time and been fighting against the social ills since the 80s.
Kick your shoes off, let your hair down
It's time to relax and let go of your inhibitions.
(Go berserk) all night long
Let's party all night and lose our minds in excitement.
Grow your beard out, just weird out
It's time to be creative and unconventional in how we express ourselves.
We're gonna rock this house until we knock it down
We are going to continue this party with full energy until we exhaust ourselves.
So turn the volume loud, cause it's mayhem 'til the a.m
Let's make this party loud and exciting throughout the night till morning.
So baby make just like K-Fed and let yourself go, let yourself go
Just like K-Fed in his notorious performance at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards, let loose and enjoy the moment.
Say fuck it, before we kick the bucket
We should enjoy our lives to the fullest because we might die anytime.
Life's too short to not go for broke
We should take risks and push ourselves to the limit because life is too short not to try.
So everybody, everybody (go berserk) Grab your vial, yeah
Everyone should join in the excitement and let go of their inhibitions, and grab their stimulants.
Guess it's just the way that I'm dressed, ain't it
My confident appearance is responsible for attracting people's attention.
Khaki's pressed, Nike shoes crispy and fresh laced, so I guess it ain't
My well-groomed appearance and fashion sense are the reason for my extraordinary looks.
That aftershave or cologne that made 'em just faint
My fragrance is so irresistible that people cannot resist it.
Plus I showed up with a coat fresher than wet paint
My coat is so new and fresh that it looks like it's just been painted.
So if love is a chess game, checkmate
If love is a power game, then I have already won the game.
But girl, your body's bangin', jump me in, dang, bang-bang
Your body is captivating, and I cannot resist the temptation, let's get intimate.
Yessiree Bob, I was thinkin' the same thang
I agree with you entirely and have the same intentions.
So come get on this Kid's rock, Bawitdaba, dang-dang
Let's get wild with this Kid's Rock music, Johny Cash's 'Bawitdaba' and make it a night to remember.
Pow-pow, chica, pow, chica, wow-wow
Sound effects to complement the music and describe the vibe of the room.
Got your gal blowing up a valve, valve-valve
Your girlfriend cannot keep her excitement in her, and it's evident from her behavior.
Ain't slowing down, throw in the towel, towel-towel
We are not going to stop, and we won't give up until we lose our energy.
Dumb it down, I don't know how, huh-huh, how-how
I cannot lower the bar of this party's excitement, and I don't know how to do that either.
At least I know that I don't know
At least I recognize that I don't have all the answers and can't predict how the night is going to unfold.
Question is are you bozos smart enough to feel stupid
I want to know if you all have the emotional intelligence to lose yourselves in the moment and do something you know is silly.
Hope so, now ho...
I hope that you'll all feel the energy of this party and join me in berzerkness.
They say that love is powerful as cough syrup in styrofoam
People say that love can make you feel high and euphoric just like cough syrup in styrofoam.
All I know is I fell asleep and woke up in that Monte Carlo
I know that I went to sleep, but when I woke up later, I was in a completely unfamiliar place.
With the ugly Kardashian
I woke up next to a woman who was unattractive, like a Kardashian family member.
Lamar, oh sorry yo, we done both set the bar low
I mistakenly slept with Lamar Odom (a professional basketball player), and we have both lowered our standards.
Far as hard drugs are though, that's the past
The bad memories of hard drug abuse will remain in the past.
But I done did enough codeine to knock Future into tomorrow
I have taken enough codeine, which is known to cause drowsiness, to knock the rapper 'Future' into the next day.
And girl, I ain't got no money to borrow
I don't have money to lend to you.
But I am trying to find a way to get you a-loan (car note)
I am trying to figure out a way to buy you a nice car even though I'm broke.
Oh, Marshall Mathers
Oh, that's my real name.
Shithead with a potty mouth, get the bar of soap lathered
I have a vulgar tongue, and someone should wash my mouth out with soap.
Kangol's and Carheartless Cargos
I am wearing a Kangol hat and Carhartt Cargos pants.
Girl you're fixing to get your heart broke
I'm about to break your heart.
Don't be absurd ma'am, you birdbrain baby
Don't say something silly, baby.
I ain't called anybody baby since Birdman, unless you're a swallow
I haven't called someone 'baby' since I was with Birdman. Except for 'swallow,' which is another word for a promiscuous woman.
Word Rick, word man you heard, but don't get discouraged girl
I agree entirely, my friend, but don't feel upset about it, girl.
This is your jam, unless you got toe jam
This music is your favorite unless you have a venereal disease called 'toe jam.'
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@popfrictionultra4206
Best #Eminem cover I've ever heard. Granted, it's the first Eminem cover I've ever heard, but still...
@KronicSmurf420
keep you hashtags off youtube.... its unpure
@popfrictionultra4206
Irish Person I hashtagged for google +.
@KronicSmurf420
google plus is even sketchier.... if you use google plus your not a trustworthy person
@popfrictionultra4206
Says the person without a profile pic.
@KronicSmurf420
fair enough
@Peacockspiderman
Madilyn, this is truly outstanding, the best thing I discovered on YouTube for a while.
@HyvesTVShows1
Oh My God!! I really can't explain how much good I felt to listen this
@alanmacaulay6114
Shes incredibly talented, the way she took a rap song and sang it while making it her own. This girl's great.
@UnspokenFiles1
This and the original are brilliant in different ways. None better than the other in my opinion. What Madilyn has done with this is just genius. Well done, amazing work.