He is also a skater, which led to his career in hip hop; after an accident in 1998, he took time to focus on rap and was noticed by Trevor McNevan of Ontario-based band Thousand Foot Krutch. This led to his signing to an internationally distributed label, BEC Recordings, and debut release Epiphany, which was made primarily of West Coast hip hop with several rapcore outings in the vein of Limp Bizkit.
He released two independent albums, Mislead Youth (2001) and My Own Thing (2003), prior to Epiphany in 2005. He has toured in Canada, the United States and Ireland to date.
His second album, Glory, emphasized rap-rock elements with more Linkin Park-esque nu metal, and included more authentic hip hop stylings.
Central themes of Manafest's music include nonconformity, hip hop culture, and walking with God.
Manafest says in regards to Glory that: "I wanted to allow all of my influences show on Glory. Musically, I wanted to blend the appeal of Linkin Park, Sum 41, and The Beastie Boys. Vocally, I wanted to merge that with popular hip hop Ć la Eminem and Kanye West. But beyond musical influence, I wanted to reflect on the issues around me in the most positive way possible. And whether I am talking about the loss of loved ones and abuse, or breakdancing and skate culture, it's all for the glory of heaven. In the end, my prayer is that people would not simply bob their heads to this, but feel a very real sense of healing from the words. However, this record is not all serious. Some of my favorite tracks are the most lighthearted ones."
Impossible
Manafest Lyrics
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Running and fighting for freedom
This is the last time, I'll cry lullabies
All night can't sleep I hear the floors creek
I feel shadows in my room
My friends find another bruise
I'm a end up on the news
God I'm calling you
Send an angel send two
I want a move but I'm trapped in the outer room
I know you hear me clearly I'm weary
Come and fill me with your power heal me
[Chorus]
It seems impossible for me to let this go
Feel like an animal, I'm ready to lose control
Take everything you need, take every part of me
Take every part of me give me some room to breathe
Chorus:
I got to get away
Got a break away
Save me
Got to find away
Got to break the chains
Take me
Before I lose control
Before I lose control
It seems impossible
It's not impossible
I'm tired so tired of walking through this fire
If you want to find me I'll be here in my room
I'm thinking your drinking,
Need to get out before you start swinging
Wish I could show you all the pain inside me
It seems impossible
Crying and hiding this feeling
Running and hiding from freedom
For me to loose control
Crying and hiding this feeling
Running and hiding from freedom
I'm so tired a walking this line through the fire
If you want to find me I'm in my room retired
Hiding this feeling I'm thinking your drinking
Sinking deep ducking under your swinging, out a commission
Living cold day's hallways filled with the mistakes
Wish I could show you all the pain inside it's caused me
It used to be a house, a home now it's neither yo
So I'm leaving with the cross strapped to my soul
The song Impossible by Manafest is about a person who is facing a difficult situation, feeling trapped and controlled by their circumstances. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and hopelessness, as the person cries, hides their feelings and tries to fight for freedom. The singer is tired of walking through fire, enduring bruises and feeling shadows in their room. They ask for God's help, for angels to come and heal them. They are ready to lose control, but they also know that it's not impossible to break the chains.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's need to get away and break away from the situation they find themselves in. They are calling for someone to save them and take them away before they lose control. They want to be able to breathe and escape the pain and suffering that they have been going through. The bridge conveys a sense of sadness and longing, as the singer is tired, retired and hiding their feelings. The song ends on a note of hope, as the singer decides to leave with the cross strapped to their soul, implying that they have found a way to rely on their faith to overcome the difficulties they have been facing.
Line by Line Meaning
Crying and hiding this feeling
Feeling overwhelmed and emotional, but not expressing those feelings to others
Running and fighting for freedom
Desperately trying to break free from a situation that feels suffocating
This is the last time, I'll cry lullabies
Swearing to oneself that things will change, and refusing to play the role of a vulnerable victim any longer
All night can't sleep I hear the floors creek
Deeply paranoid and unable to relax, feeling like danger is always nearby
I feel shadows in my room
Overwhelming sense of fear and uncertainty, feeling like something bad is lurking in the shadows
My friends find another bruise
Those closest to the singer can see that something is wrong and that they are being hurt, even if the singer tries to hide it
I'm a end up on the news
Feeling like the situation is spiraling out of control and could end in tragedy or public exposure
I just don't know what to do
Feeling lost and overwhelmed, not knowing how to escape the situation or how to ask for help
God I'm calling you
Turning to a higher power for guidance and help
Send an angel send two
Hopeful that some form of divine intervention will occur and help the artist break free from their situation
I want a move but I'm trapped in the outer room
Desperate for change but feeling powerless to make it happen
I know you hear me clearly I'm weary
Having faith that their prayer will be heard, but also feeling exhausted and worn down by their situation
Come and fill me with your power heal me
Asking for divine intervention to give them the strength and courage to keep fighting and break free
It seems impossible for me to let this go
Feeling trapped and helpless, like breaking free from the situation is impossible
Feel like an animal, I'm ready to lose control
Feeling like a caged animal, with so much anger and frustration built up that they're on the verge of losing control
Take everything you need, take every part of me
Willing to give up anything and everything to escape the situation
Take every part of me give me some room to breathe
Asking for space and freedom to finally live without fear and be themselves
I got to get away
Feeling like escape is the only option left
Got a break away
Desperately needing to break free from the situation
Save me
Asking for help and rescue from others
Got to find away
Putting all their energy into searching for a way out of the situation
Got to break the chains
Feeling physically and emotionally trapped, and needing to break free from those barriers
Take me
Asking for someone to help guide them to safety and freedom
Before I lose control
Worried about not being able to keep up their inner strength and composure, potentially losing control of themselves and the situation
I'm tired so tired of walking through this fire
Completely exhausted and worn down by the constant pressure and stress of the situation
If you want to find me I'll be here in my room
Feeling stuck and trapped in their own space, unable to escape or seek help
I'm thinking your drinking,
Noticing and worrying about the behavior of those around them, potentially being dangerous or harmful
Need to get out before you start swinging
Feeling like they need to escape for their own physical safety
Wish I could show you all the pain inside me
Wanting others to understand the emotional and psychological damage that is being done to them
Crying and hiding this feeling
Continuing to feel emotional, but not able to express or share those feelings with others
Running and hiding from freedom
Feeling like they are constantly trying to escape their situation, but never being able to break free entirely
For me to lose control
Worried about not being able to keep up their strength and composure in the face of their overwhelming emotions
I'm so tired a walking this line through the fire
Completely exhausted from the emotional and psychological stress of the situation
If you want to find me I'm in my room retired
Retreating into themselves, trying to stay safe and protected from the dangers of the outside world
Hiding this feeling I'm thinking your drinking
Continuing to hide the pain and distress they feel from others, and worrying about the harmful behavior of those around them
Sinking deep ducking under your swinging, out a commission
Feeling physically and emotionally assaulted by those around them, unable to keep up their strength and fight back
Living cold day's hallways filled with the mistakes
Feeling surrounded by negativity and failure, unable to move forward or escape their current situation
Wish I could show you all the pain inside it's caused me
Desperate for others to understand the deep pain and psychological damage that is being done to them
It used to be a house, a home now it's neither yo
Feeling like their safe and secure home has been completely destroyed by the situation they are in
So I'm leaving with the cross strapped to my soul
Finding strength and hope in their faith, and using that faith to guide them to freedom and safety
Lyrics Ā© TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM MESSINGER, TREVOR MCNEVAN, CHRIS GREENWOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@TALAMANTES1984
Fui a una pĆ”gina que ya no tenĆa nada, tal vez no es apta para mĆ regiĆ³n. Gracias de cualquier forma
@brightestlight9462
this song deserves so much more recognition--the riff is one of the catchiest riffs of all time, and it's just such a perfect song all around imo.
@Manafest
Thanks dude!
@brightestlight9462
Wait did the actual band just reply to my comment?
Holy Shit!!
@camilohenao4355
Jajajaja they do!, the reason why I decided to see the comments is because of the same reason as you, this is such a great song and many more people should hear it
@brandonbumby2356
@@brightestlight9462 just goes to show you how some artists really appreciate hearing from their fans and takes time to actually interact with them!
@brownie6452
Finally found this song, I've been hearing it on AMV'S for YEARS and never found it. Can die in piece now.
@Manafest
Glad you found it :)
@noahblain3079
@@Manafest love your music been listening since i don't really remember just keep up the great work bud love from Free Port Texas