He started off performing Horrorcore rap under the name 2iLL which soon-after was changed to Repulse. Eventually, the final name change was Richy Nix which he obtained while reading the book Killshot by Elmore Leonard. He released his first album entitled No Romance which was also written and produced by him. He also released three mixtapes with other local rappers in Detroit during the same time.
He soon became the #1 unsigned artist in Canada on the Myspace Music charts which led to him getting some attention on major radio station 89X (88.7 FM Detroit/Windsor). That gained the attention of Universal Music Group. He had just released his 2nd album called Love (Solo), which combined all the styles and skill gathered in both the hip hop and rock worlds. This was the origination of the smash hit, “In My Head” which placed 8th out of 89 on 89X's Top Songs of 2009 due to its heavy rotation from the beginning of the year. His songs had a great response, and he broke the People’s Choice record on 89X with 21 consecutive wins on December 8, 2008. This gained the attention of management company G&G Entertainment, who managed to work out a deal to terminate a previous indie contract, and got him signed to Universal Republic mid 2009. In 2010, Richy Nix released his 3rd album entitled "Note To Self EP".
After the release of his major label EP, Richy Nix began touring nationwide playing shows with Papa Roach, Saving Abel, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and more. He also played at Bamboozle 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey with artists such as Drake, Ke$ha, Paramore, Weezer, MGMT, and more.
He is currently set to play at Rock On The Range in Columbus, Ohio on May 22, featuring bands such as Bullet For My Valentine, Godsmack, Rise Against, Deftones, Rob Zombie, Limp Bizkit, etc.
The World
Richy Nix Lyrics
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We need a revolution!
We need a revolution!
As far as my naked eye can see
There's not a place that is heavenly
You're freedom is in your heart
Don't let it go
There's an energy steadily telling me that ahead of me I will be defeating all of my enemies without any weaponry so there's no point in defending me I'm intelligently on another level you see cause I've been chosen to start a motion and I am focused no longer hopeless no longer broken I am now a man with a power full plan I wrote down with a pen so I can shout it again and again
The fires burnn and I'm concerned
I'm making sure you hear my every word
I'm not pretentious
I've been selected
To try to give this world a heart
And Fix what you have torn apart I need to be respected While I cure the infected
As far as my naked eye can see
There's not a place that is heavenly
You're freedom is in your heart
You're freedom is in your heart
Don't let it go
I'm gonna reach out and speak out to the weak crowd that needs help from me now so you see how while meanwhile the worlds in distress I'm holding this mess it hurts to confess that I aint never had a taste of bliss so ima raise my fist take a risk and make a wish I will never bend break or twist and I'm on a mission to escape this great abyss
This is for the ones who wear blood on their faces and for the ones who were born in broken places
Why do they scream
Why do they scream
Why do they scream?
Because this planet holds to much suffering
As far as my naked eye can see
There's not a place that is heavenly
You're freedom is in your heart
You're freedom is in your heart
Don't let it go
(Your freedom is in your heart your freedom is in your, your freedom freedom your freedom freedom)
Don't let it go!
I'm the king
And I need my chair
Until I get it yall need to be scared
This is just something that I need to declare The world needs me like people need air
Just look at me screaming at the top of my lungs it's not even fun and even if you show me your guns you couldnt stop me a once it can't be possibly done I can't be killed I'm a prodigal son
(There is a world out there and even if you decide you don't want to need it it's still going to hit you right in your face)
I wont leave you when I'm needed This wont be a secret I will expose what you kept from me Time wont be there when you need it This wont be a secret When the smoke clears you will really see That I'll be facing you standing still and I'll be chanting my feelings real I'll be facing you standing still and I'll be chanting my feelings real
"The World" by Richy Nix is a song that speaks to a world in need of a revolution. The opening lines serve as a call to action - the world needs a revolution, and it needs it now. Nix then goes on to describe what he sees in the world, which is a place lacking any sort of heaven or paradise. Despite this, he urges his listeners not to let go of the freedom that resides in their hearts.
Nix then talks about an energy that is telling him he will be able to defeat his enemies without any weapons. He feels as though he's on another level because he's been chosen to start a motion, and he is no longer hopeless or broken. He has a powerful plan that he wrote down with a pen, and he's going to shout it out as many times as he needs to.
The second verse is a plea for respect. Nix wants to give the world a heart and fix what has been torn apart. He's concerned about the fires that are burning and is making sure that his listeners hear every word he says. He's not pretentious but has been selected to try to cure the infected. Once again, he reminds his audience that their freedom is in their heart and urges them not to let it go.
The third verse is a call to action to reach out and speak to the weak crowd that needs help. Meanwhile, the world is in distress and Nix holds this mess, hurtings to confess that he's never had a taste of bliss. Nonetheless, he is going to raise his fist, make a wish, and embark on a mission to escape this great abyss. Finally, Nix notes that the world is full of suffering, which is why people scream.
Line by Line Meaning
We need a revolution!
The world is in dire need of change and progress, and it is up to us to initiate a revolution to make that change happen.
As far as my naked eye can see, There's not a place that is heavenly
Everywhere I look, there is chaos, suffering, and pain in the world which makes it difficult to find peace or happiness.
You're freedom is in your heart. Don't let it go
Our innermost feelings of freedom and liberation dwell within our hearts, and we must not allow anything to steal or erode it away from us.
There's an energy steadily telling me that ahead of me I will be defeating all of my enemies without any weaponry so there's no point in defending me
I sense an unshakeable force pushing me forward on the path to victory, one where I need not rely on weapons or defensive tactics since my intelligence and other intrinsic qualities will see me through any challenge.
I'm intelligently on another level you see cause I've been chosen to start a motion and I am focused no longer hopeless no longer broken I am now a man with a power full plan
I operate on a higher level of intelligence and insight, as I have been selected to spearhead a movement for positive change in the world. I am no longer defeated or broken, but instead, have a well-thought-out plan for success.
The fires burnn and I'm concerned I'm making sure you hear my every word
The world is in flames and needs assistance, and I'm doing everything within my power to convey my message to anyone willing to listen.
I'm not pretentious, I've been selected To try to give this world a heart And Fix what you have torn apart I need to be respected While I cure the infected
I am genuine, not fake or phony, and have been tasked with imbuing the world with greater compassion by repairing the damage caused by those who have destroyed it. In doing so, I deserve respect and admiration.
I'm gonna reach out and speak out to the weak crowd that needs help from me now
I'm going to step forward and reach out to those who are weak and vulnerable and need my assistance and support.
This is for the ones who wear blood on their faces and for the ones who were born in broken places Why do they scream Because this planet holds too much suffering
This is an appeal to those who have suffered grievously under the weight of a harsh reality, to those who are born into destitution and despair. Why do they scream? Because our planet contains too much pain, trauma, and anguish.
I'm the king And I need my chair Until I get it yall need to be scared
I am of great importance, and my rightful place is as a ruler. Until then, everyone should be frightened of my potential to enact change and stage a successful revolution.
This is just something that I need to declare The world needs me like people need air Just look at me screaming at the top of my lungs
I must declare that the world requires me much like people need air to breathe. Observe how I forcefully express my opinion and feelings with passion and determination.
Time wont be there when you need it This wont be a secret When the smoke clears you will really see That I'll be facing you standing still and I'll be chanting my feelings real
Time is not going to help any of us when we need it most. This is something that can no longer be kept hidden, as when everything clears, I will be there, standing resilient, and openly expressing my genuine emotions and desires.
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hero2016
This is one of his best songs and it's one of my favorites.
XxDarkSatoshiXx
This is such a badass song!!!
eidola89
I love this song. Tried to make it into a ringtone but it's too large. ~_~;
Kirsten Byrd
I absolutly love RIchy Nix! He's my hero. His songs have helped me stop cutting and I love this song. I'm the king And I need my chair Until I get it yall need to be scared This is just something that I need to declare The world needs me like people need air ^Beast lyrics
XxSnIp3Rm0ntAGexX
great song i wounder y u guys arent big it sucks that bands like u arent big yet :(
Julian Atkinson
Because in the montage by Phosphate, he used good songs and this is one of them, people dont want the song to be cut of when watching a montage so they youtube it for the full song :)
VD Backfire
This is his best song and it’s his only song not on Apple Music 🤦🏼♂️
TheRuneSlayer
yeah isn't it, your freedom is in your heart, (it's still going to hit you right when you need your space) and and even if you shot me with guns you couldnt stop me once etc? thanks for finding the rest of the lyrics though, big help :)
Jay EDJ
Richy IS THE BEST RAPPER/ROCKSTAR OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!!! ROCKON RICHY!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Richard Maxwell
2023 still loving your music richy!! :)