Twiztid's debut album, Mostasteless, was originally released independently by Psychopathic in 1997, but was pulled, then re-released a year later on Twiztid's new label; Island with a somewhat different track listing as a result of uncleared samples in a few songs in the original release.
On October 31, 2000, Twiztid released their second studio album, Freek Show. The album peaked at #51 on the Billboard 200. In 2002, Twiztid released the extended play Mirror Mirror. Mirror Mirror peaked at #5 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and #103 on the Billboard 200.
In 2003, Twiztid released its third studio album, The Green Book. The Green Book peaked at #2 on the Top Independent Charts and #52 on the Billboard 200.
On June 28, 2005, Twiztid released its fourth studio album, Man's Myth, Vol. 1 the first half of a double album concluding with Mutant, Vol. 2 , released the following month. Man's Myth focuses on the angst of growing up in a lying world, while Mutant deals with the outcome of this upbringing. Man's Myth peaked at #4 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #62 on the Top Internet Albums chart and the Billboard 200. Mutant peaked at #11 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #80 on the Billboard 200, and #215 on the Top Internet Albums chart.
On July 4, 2007, Twiztid released its sixth studio album, Independents Day. The album featured guest appearances from rappers signed to independent record labels, such as The Dayton Family, Tha Dogg Pound, Hed PE frontman Jahred Shane, Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko. It also notably features appearances by D12 members Proof and Bizarre. Proof's colaboration with Twiztid entitled, "How I Live" was Proof's last song before his death in April 2007. The album peaked at #4 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #9 on the Top Rap Albums chart and #57 on the Billboard 200.
On March 17, 2009, Twiztid released its seventh studio album, W.I.C.K.E.D (Wish I Could Kill Every Day). W.I.C.K.E.D is Twiztid's currently highest charting album, peaking at #11 on the Billboard 200, #4 on the Top Rap Albums chart, and #1 on the Top Independent Albums chart.
Twiztid's ninth studio album, "Heartbroken & Homicidal," was released on September 21, 2010.
On October 22nd, 2012 Twiztid released their tenth studio album Abominationz. It featured The Insane Clown Posse, and Royce Da 5'9.
On December 12th, 2012 the group announced via Twitter and Facebook that they have parted ways with Psychopathic Records.
Do You Really Know?
Twiztid Lyrics
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Smoke squares five at a time and won't cough
I like graveyards and beatin' on the voodoo drum
And all you're worried about is where the fuck I'm from
Never existed
Grippin' my axe, double-fisted
And if you blinked you missed it
I'm Twiztid
No hugs
Know 'dap
No friends
No light
Pitch black
All you ever see is the ground beneath me
Broken wings cursin' of my back, please release me
Livin' in hell every day with the vision
That's everybody up on the top but I'm missin'
Listen for the voice in my head to put an end
Or somebody please save my soul and be a friend
Do you really know what it's like to be me, hell naw
'cause if you did, I wouldn't have to tell y'allDo you really know what it's
like?
Like to be me!!!
Do you really know what it's like?
Like to see what I see!!!
Do you really know what it's like?
See another day!!!
Do you really know what it's like?
To be me!!!Chained like an animal andlocked in a cage
Situations and memories stored in my brain
Strung out
Shootin' venom make you bug out
Pay attention as I tell you what I'm all about
I'm a walking comic book to spit for mic screams
Livin' day to day is like a helium dream
I'm seldom seen
Walkin' with the dead is time consuming
You know my shit, you know what I'm doing
Now nigga if you took the time
To heed the message and this is more than a rhyme
Maybe you should hit rewind
Silence....is a deadly note
And we all hate the water that kept the boat afloat
It's a sick world
I hate every motherfuckin' body that I see
But I spread it all evenly
You made me how I am
Now you hate who I am
Good God, manDo you really know what it's like?
Like to be me!!!
Do you really know what it's like?
Like to see what I see!!!
Do you really know what it's like?
See another day!!!
Do you really know what it's like?
To be me!!!Take these...
...feelings away from me!!
Strip me of everything!!
See me for who I am
Take these...
....feelings away from me!!
I've shown you everything!!
Now you hate who I am!!
Take these...
...feelings away from me!!
Strip me of everything!!
See me for who I am!!
Take these...
...feelings away from me!!
I've shown you everything!!
Now you hate who I am!!Do you really know what it's like?
Like to be me!!!
Do you really know what it's like?
Like to see what I see!!!
Do you really know what it's like?
See another day!!!
Do you really know what it's like?
To be me!!!
The lyrics of Twiztid's song "Do You Really Know" delve into the struggles of feeling isolated and misunderstood. The opening verse talks about engaging in unconventional activities like hanging out in cemeteries and playing the voodoo drum. The singer feels detached from society, and the people around him are more concerned about his origins rather than understanding him as a person. The chorus asks the listener whether they know what it's like to be in the singer's shoes and see the world through his eyes. He feels like he's living in a figurative hell where he's chained, and his memories are holding him captive. He's a walking comic book, spitting rhymes to express his frustration, and he's often surrounded by death. The singer feels like he's hated by everyone and that he's been shaped by his surroundings, which led people to hate him.
The final verse asks for empathy from the listener. The singer wants to be seen for who he is, but people's opinions of him make it difficult for him to be understood. He pleads for people to take away the negative feelings they have towards him and see him for what he truly is. The ending chorus reiterates the theme of the song and poses the question again: "Do you really know what it's like to be me?"
Line by Line Meaning
Blast off, home in the dark with heads off
I am in a state of euphoria and disorientation from drug use
Smoke squares five at a time and won't cough
I smoke cigarettes in rapid succession without coughing
I like graveyards and beatin' on the voodoo drum
I find solace in dark or eerie places and music
And all you're worried about is where the fuck I'm from
You only care about my origin and not my present condition
Never existed
I feel invisible or unimportant to society
Grippin' my axe, double-fisted
I am holding my musical instrument (guitar or other) with both hands
And if you blinked you missed it
If you weren't paying close attention or were distracted, you would have missed my musical performance
I'm Twiztid
I am a member of the music group Twiztid
No love
I feel unloved by others
No hugs
I am not comforted physically by others
Know 'dap
I feel isolated and without any kind of greeting or embrace from others
No friends
I feel alone and without any close companionship
No light
I am surrounded by darkness, both figuratively and literally
Pitch black
Everything around me is completely dark and without light
All you ever see is the ground beneath me
You only see my struggles and my inability to rise above them
Broken wings cursin' of my back, please release me
I am metaphorically impaired and have been burdened with constant struggle and pain
Livin' in hell every day with the vision
My life is a constant struggle and I am unable to see a way out of my pain and despair
That's everybody up on the top but I'm missin'
Everyone else seems to have found happiness and success, but I am still struggling
Listen for the voice in my head to put an end
I am listening to my inner monologue for guidance on ending my struggles
Or somebody please save my soul and be a friend
I am pleading for someone to reach out and be a true friend to me
Chained like an animal and locked in a cage
I am trapped in my own emotional turmoil and feel like a prisoner to my own thoughts and feelings
Situations and memories stored in my brain
I am haunted by my past and my present circumstances
Strung out
I am experiencing severe emotional distress
Shootin' venom make you bug out
My emotional outbursts may be shocking or disturbing to others
Pay attention as I tell you what I'm all about
Listen carefully as I explain my struggles and pain
I'm a walking comic book to spit for mic screams
I am expressing my emotions through music and art, which may seem exaggerated or cartoon-like to others
Livin' day to day is like a helium dream
My daily existence feels light and fleeting, as if I am in a dream-like state
I'm seldom seen
I am not often noticed or recognized by others
Walkin' with the dead is time consuming
My feelings of despair and isolation make daily life feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate
You know my shit, you know what I'm doing
You are aware of my struggles and my artistic expression
Now nigga if you took the time
If you would only listen and pay attention
To heed the message and this is more than a rhyme
My music conveys a deeper message and meaning beyond just the lyrics
Maybe you should hit rewind
You should listen again to fully understand my message and struggles
Silence....is a deadly note
The absence of sound and understanding from others can be harmful and isolative
And we all hate the water that kept the boat afloat
Sometimes the things that keep us alive and afloat can be the most damaging and painful
It's a sick world
The world is filled with pain and suffering
I hate every motherfuckin' body that I see
My struggle and pain has made me resentful and bitter towards others
But I spread it all evenly
I do not reserve my anger and frustration for any one person, but rather distribute it amongst everyone
You made me how I am
Others have played a role in shaping my emotional landscape and struggles
Now you hate who I am
Others who may have helped shape me now reject and dislike who I have become
Take these...feelings away from me!!
I want my pain and suffering to end
Strip me of everything!!
I want to be completely rid of all emotional burden and difficulty
See me for who I am
I want others to truly understand and empathize with my struggles
I've shown you everything!!
I have expressed my true self and my struggles through my art and music
Do you really know what it's like? Like to be me!!!
I am asking if others truly understand and empathize with my struggles and pain
Do you really know what it's like? Like to see what I see!!!
I am asking if others truly understand and share my perspective on life and the world
Do you really know what it's like? See another day!!!
I am asking if others truly understand the weight of my daily struggles and emotional pain
Do you really know what it's like? To be me!!!
I am asking if others truly understand who I am as a person and the struggles I have faced
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@garyklaiss3410
When this hit, it's messages was right on time. I'm from Detroit 8mile and groesbeck south side of 8mile and these muthafuckas breathed everything I was feelin at that time and this family united at the time was a God Send. I don't separate so I still love y'all Jamie and Paul and I'm still banging icp also maybe ONE DAY much Love
@jeremysammons9710
One of their most underrated songs. This in my opinion is top 10 of all time.
@southpawbillings9292
If they had a night club for juggalos/juggalettes this would be an absolute banger
@lepermessiah5664
2023
@jared3370
Twiztid is really in the state of light transmission for the upcoming enlightenment. Y'all dont sleep on the message it's coming and when it hits it is gonna hit hard
@joelvansteenhouse6923
Smib
@browniexpowder
fuck yeah guys. bumpin them dead beats. mcl! <3
@shadypaul5877
Whoop whoop🤟love the start of video
@bdub9892
This Is One Of My Favorite Twiztid Tracks.
@nicholeedison4513
Haha. Sucks. What up M.E. say that thingy .