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.
Never Be Nothing
Twiztid Lyrics
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Surely disappears
No If an′s or but's, all these people in my ear
Tellin me to stay down, don′t get up
Just lay down oh for what, you didn't think we could make the cut
Didn't know that I could take this much, can you blame for my hatefulness
You been doubted by the same as us, misplaced in a race that sucks
Like you they abandoned us, no trace what a disgrace
Change of pace when I′m dead don't waste a single tear do not shed
Just know I′m leavin here as man who wasn't suppose to be in here
An I′m glad I finally got to beat the fear that I had
I don't wanna be here sometimes, feel like I′m stuck in the wrong line
Long time it's been feelin' lost why, even try to abide to the false lies
It was never my intention, to be misunderstood
But if I don′t stand for nothing, that must mean that I′m no good
I must have given off the wrong meaning, I'm so confused
But you never know what it′s like to win until you lose
It was never a game to us, wasn't nobody playing at all
Time is all that seemed to change and we′re still standing tall
I remember when they told me, we would never be nothing, we would never be nothing
Who am I? Not sure of responses
To formulate answers to questions asked
What is a man, is he a hope of a fruitful future
Or the sum of a barren past, through the looking glass
The perceptions off but the image of a hold of a broken sort
Of a puzzle man, piece himself together so many times, over time he become a few pieces short
Now he resort to drinking and drugs to vent
Slowly he descending from hundred percent
He becoming more in tune with the things he against
While he's steady laying bricks in the walls of resent
Now with all due respect, how can I unplug or disconnect
I don′t wanna hurt no feelings, or stop checks
I don't wanna give what's mine to who′s next
′Cause I worked to fucking hard for this
And I can't go back just forward from here
Can′t take it all away or make it all disappear
Gonna wear my flaws, like my has been fears
To a throwback time that's far from clear
Say twenty-twenty vision come from hindsight
And the second time around, you better get the shit right
By the third time around, it could be quicker than a glance
Fuck around and might not get another chance
(I′m no good)
It was never my intention, to be misunderstood
But if I don't stand for nothing, that must mean that I′m no good
I must have given off the wrong meaning, I'm so confused
But you never know what it's like to win until you lose
It was never a game to us, wasn′t nobody playing at all
Time is all that seemed to change and we′re still standing tall
I remember when they told me
We would never be nothing
We would never be nothing
The lyrics to Twiztid's song "Never Be Nothing" tell a story of perseverance against all odds. The song starts with the artists questioning their own existence and wondering if they can see themselves clearly in the mirror. The doubts and negative voices of people around them telling them to stay down and give up are also highlighted. However, the artists are determined not to give up and to prove the naysayers wrong. They talk about the struggles they have faced, including being misunderstood and confused about their own purpose, but ultimately they have fought through the challenges to become successful. They end with a reflection on the journey that has led them to where they are today, acknowledging that the past has shaped them and that they will wear their "flaws like [their] has-been fears".
The song's message is one of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Its dark, introspective tone is typical of Twiztid's style, exploring deep themes and emotions. The repetition of the line "We would never be nothing" is a haunting reminder of the doubt and negativity the artists have faced, but it also serves as a motivational hook for the listener. Ultimately, the song is a call to believe in oneself and to push through any obstacles that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you look into a mirror get a clear picture of what
Can you truly understand yourself and your identity?
Surely disappears
But it feels like your identity is constantly shifting and changing.
No If an′s or but's, all these people in my ear
Others may try to bring you down and discourage you.
Tellin me to stay down, don′t get up
They tell you to give up and not even try.
Just lay down oh for what, you didn't think we could make the cut
You refuse to give up and believe in yourself and your ability to succeed.
Didn't know that I could take this much, can you blame for my hatefulness
You've been through a lot of hardships and people may judge you for becoming bitter.
You been doubted by the same as us, misplaced in a race that sucks
Others who have also faced struggles doubt you and you feel lost in a world that feels hopeless.
Like you they abandoned us, no trace what a disgrace
You've been abandoned by others who should have supported you and it's a shameful situation.
Mislead lookin′ for a place to lay my head and feel safe
You're searching for a place where you can feel safe and accepted.
Change of pace when I′m dead don't waste a single tear do not shed
When you're gone, you don't want anyone to feel sad or cry for you.
Just know I′m leavin here as man who wasn't suppose to be in here
You're leaving this world as someone who defied the odds and succeeded despite the struggles against you.
An I′m glad I finally got to beat the fear that I had
You're proud of yourself for overcoming your fears.
I don't wanna be here sometimes, feel like I′m stuck in the wrong line
You feel lost and like you belong somewhere else.
Long time it's been feelin' lost why, even try to abide to the false lies
You've been feeling lost for a long time and are tired of pretending to be someone you're not.
It was never my intention, to be misunderstood
You never meant to confuse or deceive others about your true intentions or character.
But if I don′t stand for nothing, that must mean that I'm no good
If you don't stand up for what you believe in, it's like you have no purpose or value.
I must have given off the wrong meaning, I'm so confused
You're unsure of what message or impression you've been giving others.
But you never know what it′s like to win until you lose
Sometimes you have to experience loss and failure to truly appreciate the value of success.
It was never a game to us, wasn't nobody playing at all
You and your struggles were serious and not a game.
Time is all that seemed to change and we're still standing tall
Despite time passing, you're still strong and resilient.
I remember when they told me, we would never be nothing, we would never be nothing
You recall when others doubted you and didn't believe you could succeed.
Who am I? Not sure of responses
You're unsure of your identity and who you truly are.
To formulate answers to questions asked
You struggle to come up with answers to important questions about yourself and your life.
What is a man, is he a hope of a fruitful future
You question what it means to be a man and whether or not you have the potential for a successful future.
Or the sum of a barren past, through the looking glass
Or if your past experiences and struggles define who you are now.
The perceptions off but the image of a hold of a broken sort
You feel like others' perceptions of you aren't accurate, but you also feel broken.
Of a puzzle man, piece himself together so many times, over time he become a few pieces short
You feel like you've tried to put yourself back together after facing struggles, but now you feel like something important is missing.
Now he resort to drinking and drugs to vent
You turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with your pain and frustration.
Slowly he descending from hundred percent
Your mental and emotional health is declining over time.
He becoming more in tune with the things he against
You're finding yourself more often being against things or people instead of for them.
While he's steady laying bricks in the walls of resent
You're building up feelings of anger and bitterness towards others, and it's impacting you negatively.
Now with all due respect, how can I unplug or disconnect
You don't know how to let go of the negative feelings and unhealthy coping mechanisms that you've been relying on.
I don′t wanna hurt no feelings, or stop checks
You don't want to hurt anyone or lose any opportunities, but you also don't know how to deal with your own pain and struggles.
I don't wanna give what's mine to who′s next
You're protective of what you've earned and achieved and don't want to lose it to someone else.
′Cause I worked to fucking hard for this
You've put in a lot of effort and hard work to get where you are and don't want to see it all go to waste.
And I can't go back just forward from here
You can't change or fix your past, but you can focus on moving forward and improving your future.
Can′t take it all away or make it all disappear
You can't make all of your problems or struggles disappear, even if you wish you could.
Gonna wear my flaws, like my has been fears
You're going to embrace your flaws and insecurities like you would an old fear or experience.
To a throwback time that's far from clear
It might be difficult, but you're looking back to a time when things seemed clearer and more simple.
Say twenty-twenty vision come from hindsight
You've learned that hindsight can help you see things much more clearly.
And the second time around, you better get the shit right
You know that you don't have time to waste and need to learn from your mistakes and get things right the second time around.
By the third time around, it could be quicker than a glance
After going through struggles and succeeding, you might be able to get back up again even quicker and easier during future struggles.
Fuck around and might not get another chance
You know that life is unpredictable and that there may not always be a second chance, so it's important to make the most of every opportunity.
(I′m no good)
You still struggle with doubts and negativity surrounding your worth and value.
It was never my intention, to be misunderstood
You never intended for others to doubt or misunderstand you.
But if I don't stand for nothing, that must mean that I'm no good
If you don't stand up for what you believe in and fight for your own worth and value, then it seems like you're not worth much at all.
I must have given off the wrong meaning, I'm so confused
You're still grappling with how others perceive you and how you can change that.
But you never know what it's like to win until you lose
You realize that sometimes losing can show you the value of winning and success.
It was never a game to us, wasn′t nobody playing at all
Your struggles and journey were difficult and serious, not a game or something trivial.
Time is all that seemed to change and we′re still standing tall
Despite time passing and things changing, you're still strong and standing tall.
I remember when they told me, we would never be nothing, we would never be nothing
You remember others doubting and belittling you, but you've proven them wrong.
Writer(s): Paul Methric, Jamie Spaniolo
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.