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 à 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."
Stressed Out
Manafest Lyrics
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The pressures' of life got me thinking again
What ticked you off today, your boss, girlfriend, that same idiot at school?
Verse I
This world makes me upset like a bomb threat,
My palms sweat I wanna get off it locked down like an alcoholic can't give it up,
Take what you get in life sip lick it up.
Something gone wrong in my brain casim assault and battering embarrassing this world I ain't cherishing
You shot the heroin I lacked the parenting, Inherit the kingdom like the sin syndrome
Vision blurry focus in on your brokenness loneliness stuck up in society's hopelessness
Break Down
Take me home God, I wanna quit my job, I hide in camouflage let loose in dialogue,
If it's working out I wish you'd hear me now if so I'll trust in you without a doubt.
Chorus
Cause every time cause every time I get Stressed Out!!!
Cause every time cause every time I get Stressed Out!!!
Verse II
I wonder what would happen if I really spoke mind to every individual critical situation with you
You thought I was a quiet person, now it's not for certain smiling in your face really cursing.
If it wasn't for Christ I might of react detached make you see black send you into relapse,
I relax and check my posture pray to my God father, got a lot of stress try to find a place to rest.
I never let the chemicals wrestle with my blood vessels,
Push ethical take care of your medical it's evident
The pressures of life have got me thinking again I sin frequent again, I isn't drinking it in.
I separate hate give my heart an x-ray, check the next day before it escalates,
Severance pay was not an option kick me out
Cause my droors are dropping got this talent locking, and I'm stress talking.
Break Down
I can't take it I got to get out
The stress is to hot, I'm a jet out.
I can't take it y'all I got to get out
The stress is too hot, I'm a jet out
Verse III
I'm not lost I've just got some issues, I'm not artificial cause I'm just being real with you.
It's just one of those days' you don't say, tick me off start a fire like foreplay
Ill visual's my life's circumstance trapped like circus ants nervous and I'm
Stressed check my third eye serve the most high high.
So why you caught up blame how you're brought up what you done with your life show your product.
I remain speechless not the same fetus reborn with an attitude receive how I speak this.
Why you need a joint or else you sleepless stress it plus you un-rested
Quest for life in Christ I don't regret it,
It's Babylon, stress gun's and nylons,
They dead two buildings I pray for God's children
The song "Stressed Out" by Manafest is about the pressures of life and the stresses that come with it. The lyrics describe the frustrations that people have with various aspects of life, such as work, school, and relationships, and how all of these pressures can weigh down on a person. The verse I talks about how the world can make a person upset like a bomb threat and how everything seems to be a battle, with no respite. The singer of the song admits to feeling like he's gone crazy and is hallucinating lately, and how something is wrong with his brain. He feels like he's been battered and embarrassed by the world and struggles to find hope in the midst of the hopelessness.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of stress and how it is overwhelming every time people experience it. The singer is pleading for help to get out of this stressful place because it is taking a toll on his mental health.
In verse II, the singer emphasizes the importance of checking one's attitude and how one reacts to stressors. He talks about how he needs to find a place to rest amidst all the pressures of life, without letting chemicals wrestle with his blood vessels. He emphasizes taking ethical care of one's medical needs, which is evident in the importance given to one's health.
Overall, the song "Stressed Out" addresses the importance of finding rest and peace amidst the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The pressures' of life got me thinking again
I'm feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the responsibilities and challenges of life.
This world makes me upset like a bomb threat,
The state of the world and the problems in it makes me upset and anxious, like the threat of a bomb going off.
My palms sweat I wanna get off it locked down like an alcoholic can't give it up,
I feel trapped and unable to escape the stress and pressures of life, like an alcoholic trapped in their addiction.
Cause yo I've gone crazy dear God can you save me I need a solution I'm hallucinating lately
I feel like my stress and anxiety have driven me to the brink of insanity and I'm desperate for a solution and help from God.
Something gone wrong in my brain casim assault and battering embarrassing this world I ain't cherishing
My stress and anxiety have taken a toll on my mental health and it's affecting how I interact with the world, which is disappointing and embarrassing to me.
Break Down
This marks the beginning of the chorus section.
Cause every time cause every time I get Stressed Out!!!
I feel overwhelmed and stressed out every time something goes wrong.
I wonder what would happen if I really spoke mind to every individual critical situation with you
I wonder how people would react if I spoke my mind honestly and openly in every situation that's stressing me out.
You thought I was a quiet person, now it's not for certain smiling in your face really cursing.
People underestimate me and assume I'm quiet and harmless, but inside I'm angry and frustrated and don't always express it openly.
I never let the chemicals wrestle with my blood vessels,
I don't let drugs or alcohol take over my body and mind, even when I'm feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
I separate hate give my heart an x-ray, check the next day before it escalates,
I try to be mindful of my own negative thoughts and emotions and check them before they turn into hate or anger towards others.
I'm not lost I've just got some issues, I'm not artificial cause I'm just being real with you.
I may have some personal issues and struggles, but I'm not fake or pretending to be perfect.
Ill visual's my life's circumstance trapped like circus ants nervous and I'm Stressed check my third eye serve the most high high.
My current life circumstances are difficult, like being trapped like circus ants, and it's making me nervous and stressed. I rely on my faith to guide me through this tough time.
It's Babylon, stress gun's and nylons,
This is a reference to the problems and temptations of modern society, like violence and materialism.
They dead two buildings I pray for God's children
This is a reference to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the hope for peace in the world.
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Written by: ADAM MESSINGER, CHRIS GREENWOOD
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