Born and raised in Southern California, SwizZz is not your stereotypical MC. Through his music, SwizZz reveals a wide range of experiences, much of which he credits to his biracial background. He is not, nor does he claim to be, a “thug” or a “gangsta”, but prides himself on being able to reach the masses by being honest about his confrontations with life’s challenges. It is not always glamorous or positive, but you can count on SwizZz being true to himself.
After high school SwizZz got accepted into the University of California at Irvine, but after two years he has decided put his education on hold in order to pursue a career in music. He was having a hard time figuring out what he wanted to major in, and because he couldn’t find anything he was passionate about in school, he didn’t want to continue down a path in which he was not going to put forth 100% of his effort. SwizZz strives for perfection, and quite frankly, mediocrity is not an option.
Since dropping out of college SwizZz has been in the studio, grinding away at his music. While working on all elements of his craft from songwriting and storytelling, to his physical fitness and image, he still finds time to bless the mic with a freestyle session. And SwizZz’s freestyles are always off the top, never written, never rehearsed. Some folks have described his style as “real”, “raw”, “loony”, “creative”, “insightful”, and “authentic”. But however you want to describe him the man is a unique talent.
SwizZz is inspired by all type of music, from hip-hop and alternative rock, to trance and R&B. If you got a hold of his iPod, then you would find Jay-Z, Canibus, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, 2pac, Eminem, DMX, NaS, Taking Back Sunday, The Used, and Circa Survive just to name a few of the many artists that he is a fan of. He has released various mixtapes including Haywire with Hopsin, and Good Morning SwizZzle. He is currently working on his untitled debut studio album.
A pivotal player in the Funk Volume movement, he plans to help us usher in a whole new era of music and develop up-and-coming artists.
Really Wanna Know
SwizZz Lyrics
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Imsomnia keeps a little nigga zonin'
Cause I don't think they wanna know
What's on the other side
Darkness
, but this ain't as dark as it gets
Laugh at them when they thought a nigga lost his wit
It's ok now cause it all seems legit
Thank you for the light
Now I'm draped in all black
With an empty Jack bottle and with a logo on my hat
Always and forever, just know I got your back
I will die for you homie just to put it like that
Nothing here is fake so deep down you know
There's no limit I won't go
If I have to let it show
Words can't express how I feel
Pain will linger, some wounds never heal
Because I'm living in a world where the sun don't shine
And the sound of a shot might blow a nigga's mind
If you really wanna know
If you really wanna know
I don't think you wanna know
See I remember when we first met
Middle school thumpin'
Biggest homie on the block
Only one dunkin'
Mushroom cut on a six foot frame
Stretched out colored tee
With a barbecue stain
Yes Big B I remember those days
They will never leave me
Or lead me astray
I fight and I feel your pain
But no matter what I do
This shit will not go away!
I wish that it would all go away!
I wish god would listen everytime that I pray
I'm speechless but there's so much to say
Every day is a blessin' but I'm living in the shade
And hope is all I got left
How can I be alive when I have to drink death
Everything right rocks
I guess it is what it is
It just ain't what you thought
Because I'm living in a world where the sun don't shine
And the sound of a shot might blow a nigga's mind
If you really wanna know
If you really wanna know
I don't think you wanna know
Now I'm haunted by nightmares from the past
Like the time we got drunk to go ride in the van
Swervin' in and out of lanes
With your foot on the gas
Full speed down the street
Lost control then crashed
And all I can see was broken glass
I was sprawled on the pavement layed out pitch black
I woke up saw your face on the dash
Heard you yell my name but I was out so fast
Now there's nothing in life we can't cope with
I don't give a fuck about a doctor's diagnosis
Paranoid skitzo, manic depression
Can not hold back a candid confession
To you B comin truely from the heart
I'll be there till the end
Cause you were there from the start
From a brotha to anotha
You'll never have to suffer
Cause you will always have your brothas
The lyrics of SwizZz's song "Really Wanna Know" portray a deep sense of emotions that the rapper is going through. He talks about his insomnia and how every night he wakes up at 3 in the morning feeling anxious and depressed. The song talks about the struggle of life and how sometimes it feels like we are living in a world full of darkness, with no light in sight. Swizz talks about the pain that he has gone through in his life and how some wounds never heal. He also talks about the broken relationship with his friend, Big B, and how he will always have his back, no matter what.
The song creates a very intense atmosphere, with the use of music and lyrics that capture the raw emotion of the artist. It is a powerful message that talks about the struggle of life and how we all need someone to lean on when things get tough. Swizz's message is that no one is alone, and everyone has their struggles, but we can support each other to get through the tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night I wake up, 3 in the mornin'
Insomnia keeps me up in the early morning hours
Imsomnia keeps a little nigga zonin'
I can't sleep, and it's messing with me mentally
Cause I don't think they wanna know
I think people would rather ignore my problems
What's on the other side
What I'm dealing with internally
Darkness
My struggles and pain
, but this ain't as dark as it gets
Things could always be worse
Laugh at them when they thought a nigga lost his wit
People underestimated me and I proved them wrong
It's ok now cause it all seems legit
I'm okay now that things are clearer
And your probably full of shit
People who doubted me were probably wrong about me
Thank you for the light
Thanks for helping me see things clearly
Now I'm draped in all black
I'm mourning my struggles and pain
With an empty Jack bottle and with a logo on my hat
I'm dealing with my problems through drinking and wearing a symbol of my pain
Always and forever, just know I got your back
I'll always support you, no matter what happens
I will die for you homie just to put it like that
I'm willing to do anything for you, even give my life
Nothing here is fake so deep down you know
My struggles are real and you shouldn't doubt me
There's no limit I won't go
I'm willing to go to extreme measures to deal with my pain
If I have to let it show
If I have to express my pain, I will
Words can't express how I feel
I can't properly articulate my pain
Pain will linger, some wounds never heal
My pain will stay with me, and some wounds will never go away
See I remember when we first met
I reminisce about our first meeting
Middle school thumpin'
We met in middle school and bonded over music
Biggest homie on the block
You were the most respected person in our neighborhood
Only one dunkin'
You were the only one who could dunk a basketball
Mushroom cut on a six foot frame
You had a unique hairstyle and were tall
Stretched out colored tee
You wore oversized t-shirts with bright colors
With a barbecue stain
You had a stain on your shirt from eating barbecue
Yes Big B I remember those days
I remember those good times with you
They will never leave me
Those memories will always stay with me
Or lead me astray
Those memories won't negatively impact me
I fight and I feel your pain
I'm going through struggles too, and I understand your pain
But no matter what I do
Despite my efforts
This shit will not go away!
My pain won't disappear
I wish that it would all go away!
I want my pain to disappear
I wish god would listen everytime that I pray
I'm praying for relief, but it's not coming
I'm speechless but there's so much to say
I can't fully express my emotions
Every day is a blessin' but I'm living in the shade
I'm grateful for each day, but my struggles overshadow my happiness
And hope is all I got left
The only thing keeping me going is hope
How can I be alive when I have to drink death
I'm resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms
Everything right rocks
Good things happen sometimes
I guess it is what it is
Things are just the way they are
It just ain't what you thought
Things aren't always how you expect them to be
Now I'm haunted by nightmares from the past
I'm struggling with past trauma
Like the time we got drunk to go ride in the van
I have memories with you that are linked to negative experiences
Swervin' in and out of lanes
We were reckless and made dangerous choices
With your foot on the gas
We were driving really fast
Full speed down the street
We were speeding down the road
Lost control then crashed
We crashed because we lost control of the car
And all I can see was broken glass
I remember seeing shattered glass everywhere
I was sprawled on the pavement layed out pitch black
I was unconscious on the ground
I woke up saw your face on the dash
When I woke up, I saw that you had hit your face on the dashboard
Heard you yell my name but I was out so fast
I heard you call my name, but I passed out quickly after the crash
Now there's nothing in life we can't cope with
We can handle anything that comes our way
I don't give a fuck about a doctor's diagnosis
I don't care about what doctors say
Paranoid skitzo, manic depression
I struggle with mental illnesses
Can not hold back a candid confession
I can't hide my pain anymore
To you B comin truely from the heart
I'm expressing my true emotions to you
I'll be there till the end
I'll support you until the end
Cause you were there from the start
You've been there for me since the beginning
From a brotha to anotha
As brothers
You'll never have to suffer
I'll do anything to prevent you from suffering
Cause you will always have your brothas
You'll always have us, your brothers
Contributed by Tyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.