The band are independent, self-produced and self-funded. Their music encompasses a wide variety of musical styles (metal, alternative rock, funk, jazz, latin, dub and reggae). They are also well known for their visually striking and comedic music videos.
Twelve Foot Ninja currently consists of Nik "Kin" Etik (vocals), Steve "Stevic" Mackay (guitar, production), Rohan Hayes (guitar, backing vocals) and Shane "Russ" Russell (drums).
Sick
Twelve Foot Ninja Lyrics
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Are you tired of being sick?
How did I get to where it pours,
Never rains,
Highway-lost,
Out of range,
My time,
As you grip for the future,
It slips out of your hands,
The bitter-sweet truth,
You know too well,
You've got to take it,
You've got to face it where you stand
Get out of your own damn way,
You must be out of your mind
Don't ask if refusal offends
I can get a handle on it
Time is a memory,
Time is ticking,
Time is a memory,
Time is illusion
The first two lines of the song "Sick" by Twelve Foot Ninja seems to be addressing someone who is facing a dilemma of being tired and sick at the same time. This could have several interpretations. It may address someone who is physically sick and tired, or it might be about someone who is emotionally drained, and the constant struggle is causing them to be sick and tired of their life. The song moves on to talk about the chaos and confusion that is surrounding the singer. The singer seems to be lost on the highway and out of range. The use of the metaphor, "how did I get to where it pours, never rains," suggests that the singer is in a situation that seems to be constantly getting worse with no end in sight.
The lyrics then suggest that the singer is struggling to control their future, and as they try to grip it, it keeps slipping away. The bridge part of the song suggests that the singer acknowledges this bitter-sweet truth, but they must take the situation into their own hands and confront it instead of avoiding it. The chorus returns with the message of self-reflection; the singer imparts that the only way forward is to "get out of your own damn way." The lyrics' next line suggests that even the thought of refusing challenges can be taken as an offense.
The song concludes with the lines that indicate the passing of time's illusory nature, but it's essential to take control of the present and confront the challenges in the available time. The lyrics seem to address someone who has reached a point in their life where they need to take responsibility for their actions, and only then can they move forward and take back control of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you sick of being tired?
Do you feel weary of your day-to-day routine?
Are you tired of being sick?
Are you exhausted of feeling unwell or discontent?
How did I get to where it pours,
How did I end up in a situation where everything seems to be going wrong?
Never rains,
Nothing gets better despite hoping things will improve.
Highway-lost,
Feeling lost or directionless like being on a road with no destination.
Out of range,
Feeling disconnected or removed from someone or something else.
My time,
The time that has passed, perhaps with regrets.
A memory
Something that has already happened and cannot be changed, only thought of.
As you grip for the future,
Trying to hold on to the possibility of improving things in the future.
It slips out of your hands,
Despite efforts, the future you hope for seems impossible to grasp, unrealistic.
The bitter-sweet truth,
The truth that is painful to accept, but also necessary to understand.
You know too well,
You already understand how things will turn out, based on experience, knowledge or foresight.
You've got to take it,
You have to deal with it, despite the difficulty.
You've got to face it where you stand
You have to deal with the situation as it is, without running away or attempting to change things beyond your control.
Get out of your own damn way,
Stop being your own obstacle or something that gets in the way of your progress.
You must be out of your mind
You must be crazy or foolish to prevent yourself from succeeding.
Don't ask if refusal offends
Do not expect people to take kindly to you not doing what you are expected to, or saying 'no' to something you do not agree to.
I can get a handle on it
I can have control over this situation, or take care of it.
Time is a memory,
Time is something that has already happened and can be remembered, but cannot be changed or used again.
Time is ticking,
Time is running out to make changes, or time is quickly passing by.
Time is a memory,
Time is something that has already happened and can be remembered, but cannot be changed or used again.
Time is illusion
Time is something that can create an illusion or misconception about what is happening or has happened.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KIN ETIK, STEVE MACKAY, ROHAN HAYES, DAMON MCKINNON, SHANE RUSSELL
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Keir Anderson
Are you sick of being tired
Are you tired of being sick
Are you sick of being tired
Are you tired of being
How did I get to where it pours
Never rains
Highway-lost
Out of range
My time
And memory
As you grip for the future
It slips out of your hands
The bitter-sweet truth
You know too well
You've got to take it
You've got to face it where you stand
Get out of your own damn way
You must be out of your mind
Don't ask if refusal offends
Are you sick of being tired
Are you tired of being sick
Are you sick of being tired
Are you tired of being sick
I can get a handle on it
I can get a handle on it
I can get a handle on it
I can get a handle on it
I can get a handle on it
Time is a memory
(Fleeting)
Time is ticking
(Fleeting)
Time is a memory
(After)
Time is illusion, is illusion
Don't ask if refusal offends
Get out of your own damn way
You must be out of your mind
As you grip for the future
It slips out of your hands
The bitter-sweet truth
You know too well
You've got to take it where you stand
As you grip for the future
It slips out of your hands
The bitter-sweet truth
You know too well
You've got to take it
You've got to face it where you stand
Leonardo DaVinci
A metal band that's trying to get a laugh out of me rather than intimidate me. I very much like :)
Twelve Foot Ninja
Leonardo DaVinci :)
Vann Junkin
WhoDarestheMAN gamer yeah they're cool dont get me wrong, but they're not 12 ft friggin Ninjar cool
Vann Junkin
WhoDarestheMAN gamer and I Loooove Devins shit
Tavis Caron
Leonardo DaVinci 12 foot ninja is not a "typical " metal band to be sure brother.
Calamus Quill
Stevic interviewed Devin on his YouTube Shitshow. Check it out.
Bubsy 2D
We need more bands like this. Creativity+humor+weirdness, the best combination
Theron Kat
We just call it being Australian.
Bilb Ono
You forgot musical talent but I completely agree mate
PunkdRebel
These guys are literally the best metal/rock musicians right now. The vocals and style are perfect, I absolutely love their vibes. I love how they experiment too with other sounds in their music. Please don't ever break up.