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.
Waking Up
Richy Nix Lyrics
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I know you're probably asking yourself "Why?"
But if you knew how I felt inside
You would say, "He's waking up. He's waking up."
Common sense
Where the hell did you go?
When I'm sitting here
You still wanted my heart
When I said it was broke
Now you're better alone
While I'm dead in the zone
With my head in this song
My mind tells me it's wrong
My heart tells me it's fine
But I think that it's lying
'Cause it's broken in half
I try to sew it all back
But it's not fully attached
So it still looks like it's cracked, damn
So many nights I spent just thinking
My mind was racing
Waiting by the phone
Hoping maybe you would call
But baby, you were wrong
'Cause tonight I'm still alone
I have felt something more
Something pure
But no one believes
It wouldn't be right if I didn't try
I know you're probably asking yourself "Why?"
But if you knew how I felt inside
You would say, "He's waking up. He's waking up."
Any man can see
This ain't a fantasy
Ain't a fancy suite
On a sandy beach
Today's priceless
So lay here lifeless
It's a major crisis
You made me like this
And maybe I'm crazy
But baby, lately
You've been saving me
So I'm taking these measly three minutes
To tell you that I'm knee deep in this
And you better be me venous
You sleep beside me
You kiss my neck
You see my dying
And then you turn your back
You're scared of love
Well, learn your threat
Will you be scared when you know there's nothing left?
The truth is gone
Yeah, but no one believes
Now it's time that I decide
What's right for my life
Wanna feel like I keep dying
This smile of mine
I can find a while
I just wanna be the only one that's by your side
The window's open
The wind is blowing
Your skin is frozen
And you can't sleep
You're waking up
It still shakes you up
But you've taken it up from me in your dreams
My bad for all the times I let you go
For all the lies when the story's been told
I'm telling you I never felt this before
You're the only one I adore
It wouldn't be right if I didn't try
I know you're probably asking yourself "Why?"
But if you knew how I felt inside
You would say, "He's waking up. He's waking up."
He's waking up.
In Richy Nix's song "Waking Up," the lyrics describe a feeling of emotional confusion and vulnerability. The singer expresses their inner turmoil about their deep feelings for someone and the fear that comes with it. The chorus emphasizes that despite any doubts or hesitations, the singer is ready to take a chance and make their feelings known. The verses delve into the singer's insecurities, their struggle to make sense of their emotions, and the pain of feeling alone.
The line "Common sense, where the hell did you go?" speaks to the confusion and irrationality that can come with falling in love. The line "My heart tells me it's fine, but I think that it's lying" illustrates the singer's struggle to reconcile their heart and mind. The second verse highlights the pain of unrequited emotions and feeling like they're stuck in a cycle of hoping for someone who may never feel the same way.
Overall, "Waking Up" is a vulnerable and emotionally charged song that encapsulates the rollercoaster of emotions that come with falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
It wouldn't be right if I didn't try
I have to take a chance and try.
I know you're probably asking yourself "Why?"
You might wonder what has changed my mind.
But if you knew how I felt inside
If you understand how I truly feel.
You would say, "He's waking up. He's waking up."
You would see that I'm finally realizing my true feelings.
Common sense
My logical thinking.
Where the hell did you go?
Why am I not thinking logically?
When I'm sitting here
As I am here, now.
Yelling in my cellular phone
Screaming at my phone in frustration.
You still wanted my heart
You still hoped for my love.
When I said it was broke
Even when I said I was emotionally broken.
Now you're better alone
You're better off without me.
While I'm dead in the zone
While I'm stuck in my own world, feeling nothing.
With my head in this song
Lost in my thoughts while listening to this song.
My mind tells me it's wrong
My thoughts tell me that it's not right.
My heart tells me it's fine
My emotions tell me that everything's okay.
But I think that it's lying
But I suspect that my emotions are deceiving me.
'Cause it's broken in half
Because my heart is broken.
I try to sew it all back
I attempt to mend it all back together.
But it's not fully attached
But it's still not completely fixed.
So it still looks like it's cracked, damn
So it still appears damaged, unfortunately.
So many nights I spent just thinking
I've spent many sleepless nights just pondering.
My mind was racing
My thoughts were chaotic.
Waiting by the phone
Hoping for your call.
Hoping maybe you would call
Wishing that you would contact me.
But baby, you were wrong
But alas, you didn't.
'Cause tonight I'm still alone
And now, I'm still lonely tonight.
I have felt something more
I have experienced something deeper.
Something pure
Something genuine and authentic.
But no one believes
But sadly, nobody believes me.
Any man can see
It's plainly evident.
This ain't a fantasy
This is real life, not a fairy tale.
Ain't a fancy suite
It's not a luxurious hotel room.
On a sandy beach
On a picturesque shoreline.
Today's priceless
Today is precious and invaluable.
So lay here lifeless
So let's just lay here without any energy.
It's a major crisis
It's a serious situation.
You made me like this
You influenced me to be this way.
And maybe I'm crazy
And perhaps I'm losing my mind.
But baby, lately
But darling, recently.
You've been saving me
You've been my source of rescue.
So I'm taking these measly three minutes
So I'm using these only three minutes that I have.
To tell you that I'm knee deep in this
To confess that I'm in way too deep with you.
And you better be me venous
And you must feel the same way about me.
You sleep beside me
You lay next to me at night.
You kiss my neck
You affectionately kiss my neck.
You see my dying
You witness me slowly slipping away.
And then you turn your back
And then you neglect me.
You're scared of love
You're afraid of loving someone.
Well, learn your threat
You must confront your fear.
Will you be scared when you know there's nothing left?
Will you still be afraid when there's nothing left to lose?
The truth is gone
The honesty is no longer present.
Yeah, but no one believes
But once again, no one understands.
Now it's time that I decide
Now is the moment when I must choose.
What's right for my life
What actions and decisions are best for me.
Wanna feel like I keep dying
I don't want to feel dead inside anymore.
This smile of mine
Even though I smile on the outside.
I can find a while
I can fake it for a little while.
I just wanna be the only one that's by your side
I just want to be the one by your side, and no one else.
The window's open
The window is open.
The wind is blowing
The wind is blowing outside.
Your skin is frozen
Your skin is cold from the wind.
And you can't sleep
And you can't drift off into a peaceful slumber.
You're waking up
You're becoming more aware and alert.
It still shakes you up
It's still unsettling and jarring.
But you've taken it up from me in your dreams
But you've taken the anxiety away from me in your dreams.
My bad for all the times I let you go
I'm sorry for all the occasions when I pushed you away.
For all the lies when the story's been told
For all the dishonesty when our story has been told.
I'm telling you I never felt this before
I'm telling you that I've never felt this way before.
You're the only one I adore
You're the only one I love and cherish.
He's waking up.
He's finally waking up to his true feelings.
Contributed by Blake V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rob Bot
OMG! Why haven't I heard of him earlier. His every song is just brilliant. He hits 100% on my taste.
cristi plotkin
ONG I feel the same way!
R. Dean
I do believe I found my new inspiration. This is everything music should be! I'm a Metal Hed but this is damned good. Now we need a metal version to this.
1B2C
My favorite Richie Nix song. Great lyrics and flow. I believe.
Dapr Uare
I love how there is no bad comments on here, I enjoy seeing people not fighting all the time in the comments. It's nice. Awesome song, awesome artist..he will go far..just needs our help.
Heather Nicole
It's a lie, for those who follow him know him for all his music. & they have played songs such as super star pt.2 on 89x as well. I don't think he's dying out. He lives & inspires those who beleive& support him.!
Jakenew33
this is seriously my favorite song right now...wow
Andrea Galoforo
i love all his songs!
Heather Nicole
Shame on the 2 dislikes to this song
z3r0ko0L
my second favourite song by Richy Nix next to "In My Head"