artists that make sad songs are important. they can do a lot in the lives or their listeners. whether they choose to or not is up to them. but when people are sad, they listen to songs that speak to them. artists can slip things in and make a person feel better with just one song. whenever i come across something like that i usually listen to that song about 100 times. it may be just me, but i music is what helps the most when shit hits the fan. not people, not videogames, not smoking, drinking, or anything else. whether i choose to listen to helpful things or not is up to me as well, but artists definitely can make a difference in the lives of people today. to me they are the modern superheros who save those who need saving the most. the people afraid of themselves.
I can relate to Johnny. Not in the fact of shooting up a school, but his story. Alcoholic mother, shy kid, distant father, bullied, and completely fucked up in the head. Mental illness is such a terrible issue. Teens being forced to "just push it down" and go on with their lives because that's what they're parents did. I had to do this and I was admitted twice in 6 months because of suicidal ideation. It's a horrible epidemic amongst our teen population. Spread the word to get help for all of the youth!
i have really bad depression and anxiety (which got worse after i got r*ped) and i was admitted. for about 4 months now my family has been telling me to just 'get over it' like its fuckin easy so i can relate as well
@@asperquince4902 it happened to me as well and within a week my grandmother was yelling at me that I needed to leave my room, get on with life, “go out in the sun”, etc etc
@@cml524 my roller-coaster better start going up or in 3 yrs give or take ima be homeless and starving and I've decided if I do end up homeless ima give up on life
Honestly? Catchy song. Deep meaning and I'm sharing with so many people. Time to learn that the stigma is just keeping us down, we all need to speak up. This song, and the PSA before it, will help people be able to live without fear that people will only see the negative sides of their mental illness. Time to open up and share the truth so the world doesn't make every mental illness out to be something that will get you killed. Pushing people away doesn't make them feel better, it doesn't help.
Actually it’s very common for school shooters to be suffering from sort of illness,, if not illness it’s usually trauma. No sane person shoots up a school without a motive or reason. The thing is if kids could just learn to be fucking nice we wouldn’t have these issues to begin with
this song reminds me sm of top idk y (probably because of the awesome rapping and tough true lyrics) I was really wondering where all the clikkies were I-/
ah yes, i remember when i was in class and the teacher said "does anyone have any songs they want me to play" and i said "johnny", im not aloud to recommend songs anymore
@@CallMeKarizma teacher: detention student: why??? teacher: swearing student: hell sorry miss but really.... i am just trying to make a chane in life teacher: dont talk back to me!!!
i know this is late but i just wanted to say that this song is amazing and i feel like it has a really important message i feel like everyone should hear this. Great job yet again! p.s. i find it really cool that u are sharing and wrote a song from the kids perceptive everyone blames the kids for shooting up the school which ofc there is no excuse for that shit but people and mental illness are what push people like "johnny" to do stuff like this which i think everyone should actually realize and look out for the signs of not just "Is my kid, friend,sibling ect gonna shot up a school" but also for mental illness. that's just from my point of view, Thank you for writing this song and actually talking about the issues in the world
you literally just can’t hate riz, he’s amazing. all of the hit songs, yeah sure they’re catchy but they’re all about love, girls, breakup and it never changes. at least artists like riz sing realistic songs. this is why i STAN
Honestly thanks for releasing this. People in our society. (I can't even say specifically western it's just pervasive) but mental health needs to be taken seriously. You know my many times my mother just says 'get some sun' 'change your diet' like my depression and anxiety is just going to magically go away and is not an actual dehabilitating illness I have to deal with
It's crazy. People who aren't bipolar always say "everyone's bipolar" u don't get it... U can't. I'm glad u can't ... It SUCKS ... I seriously would prefer cancer. At least that's something you can pinpoint and know the disease is from an outside source attacking you. When it's YOU ATTACKING YOURSELF. ITS FUCKING HELL. JUST SAYING
this is probably the most powerful song i have ever heard. i cant wait for the cult to grow and for you to get the attention you deserve. this is amazing and a message that needs to be spread. keep doing your thing.
I know I'm a year late but I just want to thank you, I'm mentally unstable, I'm a self harmer and have depression and your song really reflected a lot of my thoughts. Especially when he tells Cindy about himself, I'm that unnoticed and "weird" kid, I lack the motivation to study so I fail a lot. This song really helped me cope with some serious shit and showed me that I'm not alone, I really appreciate that.
Hey Riz I’m alone on a Saturday night and this really means a lot to me. You’re really the only artist that’s actually trying to do something about this. I love you and I’m super proud 💕
Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing Only word I learned was dysfunction Ahh, yeah, ahh Mom and daddy, you just don't get it All the kids at school say I'm different Ahh, yeah, ahh [Verse 1] Johnny's got a loaded .45 Found it in his dad's shoebox Johnny doesn't want to be alive But he's gotta make his school stop He's- Sick of being bullied, his mother's starting to worry But she doesn't want to ask him or try to call the authorities Now he is on the bus, to him it's just another morning But he doesn't got a book, he's got a gun without a warning [Verse 2] Cindy's got a scholarship to Yale Wants to be a nurse and spread love Cindy's moving out before the fall Only got a week til' school's done Taking every final of the season, she doesn't mind 'em She's always nice to the kids that are coming away behind her She would never hurt a fly or bat an eye, she's way too kind But then a flash and then a cry and sees Johnny with a rifle [Chorus] Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing Only word I learned was dysfunction Ahh, yeah, ahh Mom and daddy, you just don't get it All the kids at school say I'm different Ahh, yeah, ahh [Verse 3] Johnny sees Cindy in the hall Runs to go and get her by the hair Cindy didn't want to be involved Johnny says "Stay the fuck here" Starts to hear sirens and everybody is crying The police are outside and now Cindy's inside a closet And she doesn't want to die, she's got a bible in her pocket But where the fuck is God when the world's getting way too violent? [Verse 4] Eyes. Closed Praying for her life while the shots, go Screaming for the cops but they're not, close She's not writing letters but where's John, Doe He's right here Grabs Cindy by her bright white hair Says to "be quiet or your life ends here" But the door breaks down and now John gets scared So he puts the gun to her head Life ain't fair "Let me tell you about my life quick I'm the fuckin' shy kid At the party I'm the kid that never got invited I'm the one that failed every test, every problem It's not fucking fair you're in Yale for your college! Goddamn my mom, can't stand she's drunk Pop xans, I can't stand feeling numb Stop moving Cindy! You squeal too much!" Pop goes the gun, another school shot up [Chorus] Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing Only word I learned was dysfunction Ahh, yeah, ahh Mom and daddy, you just don't get it All the kids at school say I'm different Ahh, yeah, ahh [Conclusion] Reporting live from high school We're now learning more about the terrible events that took place And what can drive someone that seemed like a normal kid To do something so evil and inhumane We're asking everyone and anyone that sees warning signs- To please offer help and love and compassion to those who need it Together we can make a difference
I just saw you last week in Indianapolis and what an incredible experience! I've been a teacher for almost 10 years and damn, when you guys played this song I'm not gonna lie, at first I was beside myself. I teach preschool, and intruder/lockdown drills are a very real part of our lives. There have been several times over the years when we didn't know if it was a drill or the real thing. I've literally been whispering the itsy bitsy spider, sitting in a bathroom with eight toddlers, trying to keep them calm and quiet while I'm internally just ready to become a human shield at any second. What fucks me up though, is that the 'intruder' was once a toddler too. Nothing will change if we stay silent. Thank you for talking about this. 🤎
I came here and the was like 28 views and now there 3.2k Also I showed it to my sister and she almost didn't wanna listen to it all cause it was really intense. It is, it really is, but the message is important and all those people that are like "nah it's not a big issue" gotta hear this
Many people push off the issue. They act like it's not an issue just cause they haven't had to deal with it. There's been over 100 mass shootings this year, not just schools, and people are still arrogant about gun violence.
But in all reality everyone knows its a problem. There isn’t much we can do sadly. Some people don’t preach about it but they know it’s a problem. Not many are truly just ignoring it. I mean damn, it’s everywhere now. Always talked about.
If you want another perspective: people stop taking it seriously like fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards the type of thing that isn’t taken seriously unless it happens to you. School shootings have been normalized because scares happen so frequently that at some point people just don’t want to be fazed so they block it out. School shootings are becoming are constant normal part of life sadly. There are schools around the country where preschoolers are having school shooting drills.
I just found your music today and i'm so amazed. This song is so important. People need to realize people kill people, and the people who do are in a really dark place. Mental health needs to be taken more seriously. More weapons won't make a difference. Love will.
I think everyone needs to hear this song i think it’s very important and I respect riz how he brought this song out to show more awareness to mental illness and gun violence and I think everyone should all listen and be more aware and help people that are around you that aren’t doing so well ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
honestly i found you on accident and the first song i heard was serotonin and i instantly fell in love with all of your songs and im so glad i found you because you have helped so much just by releasing a few songs thank you so much and i really hope you get really popular soon you deserve it
Just came from your spotify playlist and was listening to the reason you wrote this song and i cant thank you enough for making this song! I know many people that have struggled with mental illnesses and i am trying my best to be the type of person people can go to if they need to talk, and often have been that person, but i know i can only reach so many people and knowing this song is out there gives me eminence comfort thank you Riz for making this song!
You've been one of my favorite artists for so long and ive not only cried to your lyrics about heartbreakand anxiety, but now grief as well, I attended Santa fe and this.means the world to me 💕
First time I heard it was leaving my class after a long day, didn’t really pay attention to it but my friends immediately perked up and stayed quiet. I decided to listen to it later because they brought it up. After first listen I was so shocked I completely missed it the first time, second time I find myself humming along, now I show it to all my friends and we all love the message!!!!
Notification squad! Edit: listened to the song. Man, I’m so happy to know there’s someone in this world who sees what. The. F*ck is going on. I guess everyone else is blind. Thank you man, I’ve been here for a while, I’ll always agree, I’ll love your songs, and how honest you are. Love you always riz.
Anyone else notice that Johnny found a "loaded .45" in "his dad's shoebox", but later Cindy "sees Johnny with a rifle"? Either his dad has gigantic feet, or Johnny boy decided a handgun wasn't enough.
Wow. This shit hit hard. This is such a hard topic, but it’s real. I love you so much for talking about some of the hard shit that people don’t want to seem to talk about!
Heyy😊 I saw your comment and I'm wondering if you'd like to talk? If so, just write a message to verzweifeltestaerke on insta. If not it's completely fine, I just wanted to let you know that you can if you feel like it. Just know that you're not worthless and you're loved. I wish you all the best☺️
So many times I have heard “just deal with it” “you just need to learn to cope” like b this isn’t minor stress and sadness mental health is a serious issue that is clearly not being talked about enough or taken seriously enough or school, government, and media/news needs to take it more seriously
People need to understand what it means when people say its a "Mental Health" crisis. • It does *NOT* mean *MENTAL ILLNESS* is the issue, because it really really isn't. • What it *DOES* mean is that our mental health is not being properly cared for and taken seriously. Mental health is akin to "Mental Hygiene," it means keeping your mental state and emotions healthy and stable, it means self care. Mental Hygiene has- and always will be- just as important as physical... and sometimes even more so. *_Mental Illness is not the issue, Mental Health is._*
[Chorus] Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing Only word I learned was dysfunction Ahh, yeah, ahh Mom and daddy, you just don't get it All the kids at school say I'm different Ahh, yeah, ahh [Verse 1] Johnny's got a loaded .45 Found it in his dad's shoebox Johnny doesn't want to be alive But he's gotta make his school stop He's- Sick of being bullied, his mother's starting to worry But she doesn't want to ask him or try to call the authorities Now he is on the bus, to him it's just another morning But he doesn't got a book, he's got a gun without a warning [Verse 2] Cindy's got a scholarship to Yale Wants to be a nurse and spread love Cindy's moving out before the fall Only got a week til' school's done Taking every final of the season, she doesn't mind 'em She's always nice to the kids that are coming away behind her She would never hurt a fly or bat an eye, she's way too kind But then a flash and then a cry and sees Johnny with a rifle [Chorus] Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing Only word I learned was dysfunction Ahh, yeah, ahh Mom and daddy, you just don't get it All the kids at school say I'm different Ahh, yeah, ahh [Verse 3] Johnny sees Cindy in the hall Runs to go and get her by the hair Cindy didn't want to be involved Johnny says "Stay the fuck here" Starts to hear sirens and everybody is crying The police are outside and now Cindy's inside a closet And she doesn't want to die, she's got a bible in her pocket But where the fuck is God when the world's getting way too violent? [Verse 4] Eyes. Closed Praying for her life while the shots, go Screaming for the cops but they're not, close She's not writing letters but where's John, Doe He's right here Grabs Cindy by her bright white hair Says to "be quiet or your life ends here" But the door breaks down and now John gets scared So he puts the gun to her head Life ain't fair "Let me tell you about my life quick I'm the fuckin' shy kid At the party I'm the kid that never got invited I'm the one that failed every test, every problem It's not fucking fair you're in Yale for your college! Goddamn my mom, can't stand she's drunk Pop xans, I can't stand feeling numb Stop moving Cindy! You squeal too much!" Pop goes the gun, another school shot up [Chorus] Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing Only word I learned was dysfunction Ahh, yeah, ahh Mom and daddy, you just don't get it All the kids at school say I'm different Ahh, yeah, ahh [Conclusion] Reporting live from high school We're now learning more about the terrible events that took place And what can drive someone that seemed like a normal kid To do something so evil and inhumane We're asking everyone and anyone that sees warning signs- To please offer help and love and compassion to those who need it Together we can make a difference
Lyrics: Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing Only word I learned was dysfunction Ahh, yeah, ahh Mom and daddy, you just don't get it All the kids at school say I'm different Ahh, yeah, ahh Johnny's got a loaded .45 Found it in his dad's shoebox Johnny doesn't want to be alive But he's gotta make his school stop He's- Sick of being bullied, his mother's starting to worry But she doesn't want to ask him or try to call the authorities Now he is on the bus, to him it's just another morning But he doesn't got a book, he's got a gun without a warning Cindy's got a scholarship to Yale Wants to be a nurse and spread love Cindy's moving out before the fall Only got a week til' school's done Taking every final of the season, she doesn't mind 'em She's always nice to the kids that are coming away behind her She would never hurt a fly or bat an eye, she's way too kind But then a flash and then a cry and sees Johnny with a rifle Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing Only word I learned was dysfunction Ahh, yeah, ahh Mom and daddy, you just don't get it All the kids at school say I'm different Ahh, yeah, ahh Johnny sees Cindy in the hall Runs to go and get her by the hair Cindy didn't want to be involved Johnny says "Stay the fuck here" Starts to hear sirens and everybody is crying The police are outside and now Cindy's inside a closet And she doesn't want to die, she's got a bible in her pocket But where the fuck is God when the world's getting way too violent? Eyes. Closed Praying for her life while the shots, go Screaming for the cops but they're not, close She's not writing letters but where's John, Doe He's right here Grabs Cindy by her bright white hair Says to "be quiet or your life ends here" But the door breaks down and now John gets scared So he puts the gun to her head Life ain't fair "Let me tell you about my life quick I'm the fuckin' shy kid At the party I'm the kid that never got invited I'm the one that failed every test, every problem It's not fucking fair you're in Yale for your college! Goddamn my mom, can't stand she's drunk Pop xans, I can't stand feeling numb Stop moving Cindy! You squeal too much!" Pop goes the gun, another school shot up Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing Only word I learned was dysfunction Ahh, yeah, ahh Mom and daddy, you just don't get it All the kids at school say I'm different Ahh, yeah, ahh Reporting live from high school We're now learning more about the terrible events that took place And what can drive someone that seemed like a normal kid To do something so evil and inhumane We're asking everyone and anyone that sees warning signs- To please offer help and love and compassion to those who need it Together we can make a difference
Today I heard your PSA about johnny .. the first thing I thought about was situation in my school when a 10 year old girl jumped out of the second floor during the lesson (she went out to toilet) Everyone was just wondering what happened .. the worst thing is that for a long time school hid this event and after all, no one even talked about it with us, they behaved as if nothing had happened. No one even told us if she is alive... I'm glad to hear you talk about it and make people aware of how important support is. Things like that are more and more frequent .. I'm sorry I'm not the best in English
I loved that he played this live! OOOH I was screaming it lol. He was shocked that the crowed enjoyed it. He said, "some people get scared when I play this song." Well Riz, you were in St. Louis. 🤪
Honestly after listening to you for a year and watching the cult grow is wild because your music has been so powerful and such a big part of my life ever since i first found you. You give an amazing message in this song and it’s crazy that not everyone has heard you. Can’t wait until you blow up. Love you, riz🌧
I love your music so much. I just found it (somebody recommended it to me in a live chat) and you're one of my favorite artists. You're freaking talented.
me n my friend are both obsessed w you, i started listening to u a year ago now from my friend playing this in the school playground and we ended up singing it the entire way back to her house haha. ur music means so much to me honestly, im gonna get ur cloud for my first tattoo and i really wanna see u live one day leaving this comment on the song that got me hooked gloomy cult forever 🌧🌧🌧
it makes me cry how beautiful it is. it's so catchy but it still has a deep meaning. i don't know if i should be sad or happy when i hear this song, i gives me mixed feeling. (happy because it's soooo good) i honestly want to thank you for making this. love your music. :) and you.
Call Holy MATZEL TOV you answered haha Hey just to tell you, I really admire and appreciate your work, it’s refreshing. It’s cool to feel like someone understand the struggle you sing about, I hope you succeed and someday I would love to see you live.
Extremely well written. Wow. Masterpiece but very very sad because it’s all to true. Karizma don’t let anyone silence you. The greats kept pushing!! This had my jaw dropped the entire time.
i found you on soundcloud recently and i have to say that this song is so good. the emotion that this song gives me is super fucking strong and i honestly just love this.
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listen to the song on apple/spotify/etc here: hyperurl.co/9uh44s
thank u for supporting real art. love, riz
my mom likes this song.
artists that make sad songs are important. they can do a lot in the lives or their listeners. whether they choose to or not is up to them. but when people are sad, they listen to songs that speak to them. artists can slip things in and make a person feel better with just one song. whenever i come across something like that i usually listen to that song about 100 times. it may be just me, but i music is what helps the most when shit hits the fan. not people, not videogames, not smoking, drinking, or anything else. whether i choose to listen to helpful things or not is up to me as well, but artists definitely can make a difference in the lives of people today. to me they are the modern superheros who save those who need saving the most. the people afraid of themselves.
Call Me Karizma found this song randomly on spotify and i love it so much
I feel that you are the only artist that lyrics connects with so many topics in society today, this is why I love your music and messages 💙
We love a king who likes his own comment
Top 3 school shooter songs
1. Johnny
2. Pumped up kicks
3. Timmy’s got a gun
Hey what about Darkside
What about Youth of the Nation
What about Teenagers?
4. Darkside
5. thoughts and prayers
@@taelynsavitski6220 Jeremy by Pearl Jam is also one
I can relate to Johnny. Not in the fact of shooting up a school, but his story. Alcoholic mother, shy kid, distant father, bullied, and completely fucked up in the head.
Mental illness is such a terrible issue. Teens being forced to "just push it down" and go on with their lives because that's what they're parents did. I had to do this and I was admitted twice in 6 months because of suicidal ideation. It's a horrible epidemic amongst our teen population. Spread the word to get help for all of the youth!
i have really bad depression and anxiety (which got worse after i got r*ped) and i was admitted. for about 4 months now my family has been telling me to just 'get over it' like its fuckin easy so i can relate as well
@@asperquince4902 it happened to me as well and within a week my grandmother was yelling at me that I needed to leave my room, get on with life, “go out in the sun”, etc etc
Keep your head up... it DOES get better. Life is a roller coaster of ups and downs. The downs are what makes us stronger....remember that.
@@cml524 my roller-coaster better start going up or in 3 yrs give or take ima be homeless and starving and I've decided if I do end up homeless ima give up on life
this needs to be heard
Maddie Welborn heyyy babbbyyy
yes it does!
First listen: hm it's kind of weird
2nd listen: It is kinda catchy
3rd listen : this song is soo good
Now: Ahhh yeahh Ahhh
Yeah first time i was like what....
Honestly?
Catchy song. Deep meaning and I'm sharing with so many people. Time to learn that the stigma is just keeping us down, we all need to speak up. This song, and the PSA before it, will help people be able to live without fear that people will only see the negative sides of their mental illness.
Time to open up and share the truth so the world doesn't make every mental illness out to be something that will get you killed. Pushing people away doesn't make them feel better, it doesn't help.
Its not mental illness that causes school shooters
Sorla it can be
@@danielmanrique6294 yes it could be but 85-90% are not mental illness
Sorla yes but you said it doesn’t which it can
Actually it’s very common for school shooters to be suffering from sort of illness,, if not illness it’s usually trauma. No sane person shoots up a school without a motive or reason. The thing is if kids could just learn to be fucking nice we wouldn’t have these issues to begin with
get up johnny boy,
get up 'cause the world had left you down on the ground...
Air Catcher gotta love the tøp reference.
:)
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yea- you on the wrong song--
this song reminds me sm of top idk y (probably because of the awesome rapping and tough true lyrics)
I was really wondering where all the clikkies were
I-/
This cult is going to change the world and it's all thanks to our leader. Love you Riz ❤
D-Boy wow a army that listen to Karizma 💖💖
I was thinking “is he holding something or does he have scoliosis?”
This song should literally be played in school
play it for your classroom
@@CallMeKarizma yesss
ah yes, i remember when i was in class and the teacher said "does anyone have any songs they want me to play" and i said "johnny", im not aloud to recommend songs anymore
@@CallMeKarizma teacher: detention
student: why???
teacher: swearing
student: hell sorry miss but really.... i am just trying to make a chane in life
teacher: dont talk back to me!!!
I agree
So important that artists like you talks about this subject, CONGRATULATIONS 👏
It's nice to find art that isn't just for the sake of making money and is actually addressing stuff.
i know this is late but i just wanted to say that this song is amazing and i feel like it has a really important message i feel like everyone should hear this. Great job yet again!
p.s. i find it really cool that u are sharing and wrote a song from the kids perceptive everyone blames the kids for shooting up the school which ofc there is no excuse for that shit but people and mental illness are what push people like "johnny" to do stuff like this which i think everyone should actually realize and look out for the signs of not just "Is my kid, friend,sibling ect gonna shot up a school" but also for mental illness. that's just from my point of view, Thank you for writing this song and actually talking about the issues in the world
you literally just can’t hate riz, he’s amazing. all of the hit songs, yeah sure they’re catchy but they’re all about love, girls, breakup and it never changes. at least artists like riz sing realistic songs. this is why i STAN
Idk. I like some of his music, but he is a nonce and does come of pretty weird and creepy sometimes.
@@lostecho4394 ???
genuinely got chills, this is powerful morgan. i’m proud of you, love u lots kid, keep spreading awareness.
Honestly thanks for releasing this. People in our society. (I can't even say specifically western it's just pervasive) but mental health needs to be taken seriously. You know my many times my mother just says 'get some sun' 'change your diet' like my depression and anxiety is just going to magically go away and is not an actual dehabilitating illness I have to deal with
It's crazy. People who aren't bipolar always say "everyone's bipolar" u don't get it... U can't. I'm glad u can't ... It SUCKS ... I seriously would prefer cancer. At least that's something you can pinpoint and know the disease is from an outside source attacking you. When it's YOU ATTACKING YOURSELF. ITS FUCKING HELL. JUST SAYING
Karizma you're such an inspiration, sometimes you have to put out what people need to hear, not what they want. This is amazing
But everybody loves it
jazzed Ys I was just thinking this😂
me at 0:01 : omg omg omg i love
Someone give Johnny a hug.
Yeah, then you'll be spared.
pumped up kicks is quaking 🌧 i love you riz 💕
Gina Riportella YESSS
Pumped up kicks wasn’t about school shootings
Darkside is quaking
Eman Tide man you have no idea
I don't know why, but the line "grabbed Cindy by her bright white hair" is just so good to me
Frankie lol thank u!
Kid: *listens to this song* everyone else: “the other side of the earth is lovely this time of year”
this is probably the most powerful song i have ever heard. i cant wait for the cult to grow and for you to get the attention you deserve. this is amazing and a message that needs to be spread. keep doing your thing.
Finally the perspective we need
I know I'm a year late but I just want to thank you, I'm mentally unstable, I'm a self harmer and have depression and your song really reflected a lot of my thoughts. Especially when he tells Cindy about himself, I'm that unnoticed and "weird" kid, I lack the motivation to study so I fail a lot. This song really helped me cope with some serious shit and showed me that I'm not alone, I really appreciate that.
I hope you're doing better 2 years later.
this is incredible and a topic that is so important and relevant to today.
Hey Riz I’m alone on a Saturday night and this really means a lot to me. You’re really the only artist that’s actually trying to do something about this. I love you and I’m super proud 💕
Madi Rife not the only one Grandson is writes songs about this subject too
Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing
Only word I learned was dysfunction
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Mom and daddy, you just don't get it
All the kids at school say I'm different
Ahh, yeah, ahh
[Verse 1]
Johnny's got a loaded .45
Found it in his dad's shoebox
Johnny doesn't want to be alive
But he's gotta make his school stop
He's-
Sick of being bullied, his mother's starting to worry
But she doesn't want to ask him or try to call the authorities
Now he is on the bus, to him it's just another morning
But he doesn't got a book, he's got a gun without a warning
[Verse 2]
Cindy's got a scholarship to Yale
Wants to be a nurse and spread love
Cindy's moving out before the fall
Only got a week til' school's done
Taking every final of the season, she doesn't mind 'em
She's always nice to the kids that are coming away behind her
She would never hurt a fly or bat an eye, she's way too kind
But then a flash and then a cry and sees Johnny with a rifle
[Chorus]
Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing
Only word I learned was dysfunction
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Mom and daddy, you just don't get it
All the kids at school say I'm different
Ahh, yeah, ahh
[Verse 3]
Johnny sees Cindy in the hall
Runs to go and get her by the hair
Cindy didn't want to be involved
Johnny says "Stay the fuck here"
Starts to hear sirens and everybody is crying
The police are outside and now Cindy's inside a closet
And she doesn't want to die, she's got a bible in her pocket
But where the fuck is God when the world's getting way too violent?
[Verse 4]
Eyes. Closed
Praying for her life while the shots, go
Screaming for the cops but they're not, close
She's not writing letters but where's John, Doe
He's right here
Grabs Cindy by her bright white hair
Says to "be quiet or your life ends here"
But the door breaks down and now John gets scared
So he puts the gun to her head
Life ain't fair
"Let me tell you about my life quick
I'm the fuckin' shy kid
At the party I'm the kid that never got invited
I'm the one that failed every test, every problem
It's not fucking fair you're in Yale for your college!
Goddamn my mom, can't stand she's drunk
Pop xans, I can't stand feeling numb
Stop moving Cindy! You squeal too much!"
Pop goes the gun, another school shot up
[Chorus]
Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing
Only word I learned was dysfunction
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Mom and daddy, you just don't get it
All the kids at school say I'm different
Ahh, yeah, ahh
[Conclusion]
Reporting live from high school
We're now learning more about the terrible events that took place
And what can drive someone that seemed like a normal kid
To do something so evil and inhumane
We're asking everyone and anyone that sees warning signs-
To please offer help and love and compassion to those who need it
Together we can make a difference
I LOVE YOU. THANK YOU RIZ.
I just saw you last week in Indianapolis and what an incredible experience!
I've been a teacher for almost 10 years and damn, when you guys played this song I'm not gonna lie, at first I was beside myself. I teach preschool, and intruder/lockdown drills are a very real part of our lives. There have been several times over the years when we didn't know if it was a drill or the real thing. I've literally been whispering the itsy bitsy spider, sitting in a bathroom with eight toddlers, trying to keep them calm and quiet while I'm internally just ready to become a human shield at any second. What fucks me up though, is that the 'intruder' was once a toddler too.
Nothing will change if we stay silent. Thank you for talking about this. 🤎
I came here and the was like 28 views and now there 3.2k
Also I showed it to my sister and she almost didn't wanna listen to it all cause it was really intense. It is, it really is, but the message is important and all those people that are like "nah it's not a big issue" gotta hear this
When has anyone said “nah its not a big deal?” Anyone in their right mind that loves life doesn’t like school shootings. ???
Many people push off the issue. They act like it's not an issue just cause they haven't had to deal with it. There's been over 100 mass shootings this year, not just schools, and people are still arrogant about gun violence.
But in all reality everyone knows its a problem. There isn’t much we can do sadly. Some people don’t preach about it but they know it’s a problem. Not many are truly just ignoring it. I mean damn, it’s everywhere now. Always talked about.
If you want another perspective: people stop taking it seriously like fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards the type of thing that isn’t taken seriously unless it happens to you. School shootings have been normalized because scares happen so frequently that at some point people just don’t want to be fazed so they block it out. School shootings are becoming are constant normal part of life sadly. There are schools around the country where preschoolers are having school shooting drills.
@@dahnsh2374 omg :o as in "okay time to exercise escaping an active shooter" kind of drills ? :o
im crying this is amazing. everyone needs to hear this. 😭🌧
Mimansa S, why'd y'all just cry at every song? 😑
I just found your music today and i'm so amazed. This song is so important. People need to realize people kill people, and the people who do are in a really dark place. Mental health needs to be taken more seriously. More weapons won't make a difference. Love will.
It's lovely that your music has meaning.
I think everyone needs to hear this song i think it’s very important and I respect riz how he brought this song out to show more awareness to mental illness and gun violence and I think everyone should all listen and be more aware and help people that are around you that aren’t doing so well ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
honestly i found you on accident and the first song i heard was serotonin and i instantly fell in love with all of your songs and im so glad i found you because you have helped so much just by releasing a few songs thank you so much and i really hope you get really popular soon you deserve it
I love how towards the end of the song the lyrics kinda swivel towards Johnny's perspective. Amazing work.
Why is this song so underrated? It's catchy, it has a meaning and a message
It has to be heard so less people would end up becoming "Johnnys"
Wow that is ... I'm speechless!!!! Well done!!👏👏👏🌧🌧
Just came from your spotify playlist and was listening to the reason you wrote this song and i cant thank you enough for making this song! I know many people that have struggled with mental illnesses and i am trying my best to be the type of person people can go to if they need to talk, and often have been that person, but i know i can only reach so many people and knowing this song is out there gives me eminence comfort thank you Riz for making this song!
You've been one of my favorite artists for so long and ive not only cried to your lyrics about heartbreakand anxiety, but now grief as well, I attended Santa fe and this.means the world to me 💕
First time I heard it was leaving my class after a long day, didn’t really pay attention to it but my friends immediately perked up and stayed quiet. I decided to listen to it later because they brought it up. After first listen I was so shocked I completely missed it the first time, second time I find myself humming along, now I show it to all my friends and we all love the message!!!!
Wow👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Notification squad!
Edit: listened to the song. Man, I’m so happy to know there’s someone in this world who sees what. The. F*ck is going on. I guess everyone else is blind. Thank you man, I’ve been here for a while, I’ll always agree, I’ll love your songs, and how honest you are. Love you always riz.
This is so good and this needs to be heard! Proud of you RIZ!!!!
“Pop goes the gun another school shot up” Gives me chills
I love the emotion in riz's voice it just makes the song so much better.
Anyone else notice that Johnny found a "loaded .45" in "his dad's shoebox", but later Cindy "sees Johnny with a rifle"? Either his dad has gigantic feet, or Johnny boy decided a handgun wasn't enough.
This is absolutely amazing
This song is on repeat. This is such an amazing song. Not only the beat but the meaning behind it. THIS is what an artist looks like.
I'm bout to play this on repeat how did I just find this??
I just found your music today and man you are FUCKING AMAZING. LIKE WHERE HAS YOUR MUSIC BEEN ALL MY LIFE
Wow. This shit hit hard. This is such a hard topic, but it’s real. I love you so much for talking about some of the hard shit that people don’t want to seem to talk about!
Im so glad this didnt get age restricted, to youtube usually sweeps stuff like this under the rug
Karizma is fire. Cant wait for him to be on the radio
"He's right here." Sends chills up my spine every time. This is a really good song. I can kind of relate to Johnny.
Heyy😊
I saw your comment and I'm wondering if you'd like to talk? If so, just write a message to verzweifeltestaerke on insta. If not it's completely fine, I just wanted to let you know that you can if you feel like it.
Just know that you're not worthless and you're loved. I wish you all the best☺️
Just found your music today and I’m glad I did. Your music is amazing.
everyone should listen to this.
I literally cannot stop listening to this
My friend showed me your music and I’m obsessed with you now, definitely a new fan for life!❤️❤️
This is so good.
It is
Got a Recycled Youth ad on this video, noice, have a great one
so dope
This is so amazing, thank you for speaking on this topic i love you ❤
This is fire 👍
This is beyond words. Wow. I love this.
So many times I have heard “just deal with it” “you just need to learn to cope” like b this isn’t minor stress and sadness mental health is a serious issue that is clearly not being talked about enough or taken seriously enough or school, government, and media/news needs to take it more seriously
To this day, his mom blames the video games
Johnny, not blinking the whole video, my eyes hurt just watching him
There's so much meaning in this, and it's so emotional. But it needs to be heard and acknowledged
I heard the second part of the song in concert. I cannot wait until it's also released
The lyrics are so deep
Every time you have a show back home I always end up missing them I really need to rectify this
People need to understand what it means when people say its a "Mental Health" crisis.
• It does *NOT* mean *MENTAL ILLNESS* is the issue, because it really really isn't.
• What it *DOES* mean is that our mental health is not being properly cared for and taken seriously. Mental health is akin to "Mental Hygiene," it means keeping your mental state and emotions healthy and stable, it means self care.
Mental Hygiene has- and always will be- just as important as physical... and sometimes even more so.
*_Mental Illness is not the issue, Mental Health is._*
[Chorus]
Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing
Only word I learned was dysfunction
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Mom and daddy, you just don't get it
All the kids at school say I'm different
Ahh, yeah, ahh
[Verse 1]
Johnny's got a loaded .45
Found it in his dad's shoebox
Johnny doesn't want to be alive
But he's gotta make his school stop
He's-
Sick of being bullied, his mother's starting to worry
But she doesn't want to ask him or try to call the authorities
Now he is on the bus, to him it's just another morning
But he doesn't got a book, he's got a gun without a warning
[Verse 2]
Cindy's got a scholarship to Yale
Wants to be a nurse and spread love
Cindy's moving out before the fall
Only got a week til' school's done
Taking every final of the season, she doesn't mind 'em
She's always nice to the kids that are coming away behind her
She would never hurt a fly or bat an eye, she's way too kind
But then a flash and then a cry and sees Johnny with a rifle
[Chorus]
Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing
Only word I learned was dysfunction
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Mom and daddy, you just don't get it
All the kids at school say I'm different
Ahh, yeah, ahh
[Verse 3]
Johnny sees Cindy in the hall
Runs to go and get her by the hair
Cindy didn't want to be involved
Johnny says "Stay the fuck here"
Starts to hear sirens and everybody is crying
The police are outside and now Cindy's inside a closet
And she doesn't want to die, she's got a bible in her pocket
But where the fuck is God when the world's getting way too violent?
[Verse 4]
Eyes. Closed
Praying for her life while the shots, go
Screaming for the cops but they're not, close
She's not writing letters but where's John, Doe
He's right here
Grabs Cindy by her bright white hair
Says to "be quiet or your life ends here"
But the door breaks down and now John gets scared
So he puts the gun to her head
Life ain't fair
"Let me tell you about my life quick
I'm the fuckin' shy kid
At the party I'm the kid that never got invited
I'm the one that failed every test, every problem
It's not fucking fair you're in Yale for your college!
Goddamn my mom, can't stand she's drunk
Pop xans, I can't stand feeling numb
Stop moving Cindy! You squeal too much!"
Pop goes the gun, another school shot up
[Chorus]
Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing
Only word I learned was dysfunction
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Mom and daddy, you just don't get it
All the kids at school say I'm different
Ahh, yeah, ahh
[Conclusion]
Reporting live from high school
We're now learning more about the terrible events that took place
And what can drive someone that seemed like a normal kid
To do something so evil and inhumane
We're asking everyone and anyone that sees warning signs-
To please offer help and love and compassion to those who need it
Together we can make a difference
Need to top comment this 😉 thx mate
Your music shows how much emotion you put into your work. I'm glad I came across, if only by chance
Lyrics:
Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing
Only word I learned was dysfunction
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Mom and daddy, you just don't get it
All the kids at school say I'm different
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Johnny's got a loaded .45
Found it in his dad's shoebox
Johnny doesn't want to be alive
But he's gotta make his school stop
He's-
Sick of being bullied, his mother's starting to worry
But she doesn't want to ask him or try to call the authorities
Now he is on the bus, to him it's just another morning
But he doesn't got a book, he's got a gun without a warning
Cindy's got a scholarship to Yale
Wants to be a nurse and spread love
Cindy's moving out before the fall
Only got a week til' school's done
Taking every final of the season, she doesn't mind 'em
She's always nice to the kids that are coming away behind her
She would never hurt a fly or bat an eye, she's way too kind
But then a flash and then a cry and sees Johnny with a rifle
Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing
Only word I learned was dysfunction
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Mom and daddy, you just don't get it
All the kids at school say I'm different
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Johnny sees Cindy in the hall
Runs to go and get her by the hair
Cindy didn't want to be involved
Johnny says "Stay the fuck here"
Starts to hear sirens and everybody is crying
The police are outside and now Cindy's inside a closet
And she doesn't want to die, she's got a bible in her pocket
But where the fuck is God when the world's getting way too violent?
Eyes. Closed
Praying for her life while the shots, go
Screaming for the cops but they're not, close
She's not writing letters but where's John, Doe
He's right here
Grabs Cindy by her bright white hair
Says to "be quiet or your life ends here"
But the door breaks down and now John gets scared
So he puts the gun to her head
Life ain't fair
"Let me tell you about my life quick
I'm the fuckin' shy kid
At the party I'm the kid that never got invited
I'm the one that failed every test, every problem
It's not fucking fair you're in Yale for your college!
Goddamn my mom, can't stand she's drunk
Pop xans, I can't stand feeling numb
Stop moving Cindy! You squeal too much!"
Pop goes the gun, another school shot up
Teacher, teacher can't tell me nothing
Only word I learned was dysfunction
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Mom and daddy, you just don't get it
All the kids at school say I'm different
Ahh, yeah, ahh
Reporting live from high school
We're now learning more about the terrible events that took place
And what can drive someone that seemed like a normal kid
To do something so evil and inhumane
We're asking everyone and anyone that sees warning signs-
To please offer help and love and compassion to those who need it
Together we can make a difference
It's been 2 years and I still listen to this song every other day❤️
Johnny from The Outsiders has *sNAPPED*
OMGGGGG I LOVE IT!!! IMA SHOW IT ALL TO MY FRIENDS!!!!
Today I heard your PSA about johnny .. the first thing I thought about was situation in my school when a 10 year old girl jumped out of the second floor during the lesson (she went out to toilet) Everyone was just wondering what happened .. the worst thing is that for a long time school hid this event and after all, no one even talked about it with us, they behaved as if nothing had happened. No one even told us if she is alive... I'm glad to hear you talk about it and make people aware of how important support is. Things like that are more and more frequent .. I'm sorry I'm not the best in English
Damn Riz this needs to go viral!!! This and the letter
I loved that he played this live! OOOH I was screaming it lol. He was shocked that the crowed enjoyed it. He said, "some people get scared when I play this song." Well Riz, you were in St. Louis. 🤪
Honestly after listening to you for a year and watching the cult grow is wild because your music has been so powerful and such a big part of my life ever since i first found you. You give an amazing message in this song and it’s crazy that not everyone has heard you. Can’t wait until you blow up.
Love you, riz🌧
I love your music so much. I just found it (somebody recommended it to me in a live chat) and you're one of my favorite artists. You're freaking talented.
God please tour to Minnesota, I'd love to see you in Hibbing. Your musical talent is unfathomable 😍
Digital_Ly THANK YOU
@@CallMeKarizma Of course! Do you think you'll be headed this way?
You are now one of my favourite musical artists!
me n my friend are both obsessed w you, i started listening to u a year ago now from my friend playing this in the school playground and we ended up singing it the entire way back to her house haha. ur music means so much to me honestly, im gonna get ur cloud for my first tattoo and i really wanna see u live one day
leaving this comment on the song that got me hooked
gloomy cult forever 🌧🌧🌧
So...i just found it. And i absolutelly love it ❤
FOREVER AND EVER A FAN!! 😍 Congrats on the top 40!!!
(Psyched you’ve liked previous comments so thank you I love you so so so much 💋)
it makes me cry how beautiful it is. it's so catchy but it still has a deep meaning. i don't know if i should be sad or happy when i hear this song, i gives me mixed feeling. (happy because it's soooo good)
i honestly want to thank you for making this. love your music. :) and you.
You need to go viral, this is just an amazing song with a powerful message
i agree
Call
Holy MATZEL TOV you answered haha
Hey just to tell you, I really admire and appreciate your work, it’s refreshing.
It’s cool to feel like someone understand the struggle you sing about, I hope you succeed and someday I would love to see you live.
Again... this was so ahead of it's time.
Love your message Riz🔥 keep em comin💯
Thank you so much riz for your music. I hope that one day I am able to meet you in person. Love you💕
Extremely well written. Wow. Masterpiece but very very sad because it’s all to true. Karizma don’t let anyone silence you. The greats kept pushing!! This had my jaw dropped the entire time.
i found you on soundcloud recently and i have to say that this song is so good. the emotion that this song gives me is super fucking strong and i honestly just love this.
This shit crazy. But we love crazy. Love you rizzz:))
LOVE THIS!!!! Can’t believe I’m just hearing about this literally gonna listen to all of your songs. They’re SOOOO GOOD!!!
my friend said “oh you like pumped up kicks. here’s a song you’ll like.” i like this better💕💕
This is so amazing. And the PSA to this song is so amazing as well. It gets things said that nobody will say themselves. Thank you Karizma.
I can't contain my excitement You guys are awesome! NEW favorite band