Current members
BillyBio – guitar, vocals (1987–present)
Bobby Hambel – lead guitar (1987–1995, 2008–present)
Danny Schuler – drums (1988–present)
Former members
Evan Seinfeld – vocals, bass (1987–2011)
Anthony Meo – drums (1987–1988)
Rob Echeverria – lead guitar (1996–2000)
Leo Curley – lead guitar (2000–2002)
Carmine Vincent – lead guitar (2002)
Scott Roberts – lead guitar (2002–2005); bass (2011–2016)
Black and White and Red All Over
Biohazard Lyrics
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Listen up, I'll give you a for instance
People go hating for the color of skin
Won't they learn they'll never win
Play not the hands of the media vultures
We must learn to unite our cultures
Violence constantly tears us apart
Show the world that we've got heart
[Chorus:]
Blood is spilled on black and white
Different colors, why do we fight
Face the facts, stone cold sober
Black and white and red all over
Thousands die and kill each other
Someone rapes and stabs their mother
I think it'ssick to count the death toll
On and on the media rolls
Drive by shootings, homicide
Nobody cares about the mother who cried
A family's grief stepped on by ratings
Understand why I keep hating
It makes no sense for us to be pawns
In the chess game that the media plays
If the streets are where you run
There you die, why? Find yourself a way out
Black and white and red all over
Ruling out the positive and any hope for peace
This will only kill morale, paper sales increase
This shit has got to cease
Black and white and red all over
Believe half of what you read and half what you see
Put two and two together and you'll have reality
Can't you see my reality?
[Chorus]
Turn on the TV and what do I see
Killing, murder and blasphemy
Rape, arsan, robberies
People die of incurable disease
Crashes, bashes, people on crack
Scandal, war and heart attack
Always strife in the middle fucking east
If war sell papers why don't peace
These lyrics convey an anti-fascist message that calls for unity and denounces hate and violence. The song starts by criticizing ignorance and highlighting the fact that hatred based on skin color will never lead to victory. The lyrics encourage listeners to reject the narrative constructed by the media, which often perpetuates violence and division, and instead work towards culture and social unity. The song states that the media often ignores and exploits the pain of families and individuals affected by violence and tragedy, so they can make more money. The chorus conveys that blood spills regardless of skin color and that it is time to face facts and find a way out of this cycle of violence.
The second verse deals with the grim and violent reality of life and how it has been normalized and even sensationalized by the media. The lyrics assert that highlighting death tolls, murders, rape, and disease only desensitizes people and desecrates the respect that should be paid to the dead and their grieving loved ones. The song states that instead of playing pawns in the chess game of the media, people should find a way out of this cycle of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Fascism, the epitome of ignorance
Fascism is the ultimate form of ignorance, reflecting a lack of understanding and compassion for those who are different.
Listen up, I'll give you a for instance
Pay attention, I'll give you an example to illustrate my point.
People go hating for the color of skin
People hate others because of their skin color, which is completely unreasonable and unjust.
Won't they learn they'll never win
Haters will never succeed in their efforts to divide and conquer society based on color, as true progress requires unity.
Play not the hands of the media vultures
Do not give in to the manipulative tactics of the media who often play into maintaining racial divides in society for the sake of ratings or profits.
We must learn to unite our cultures
We need to work towards bringing people from different cultures together for the sake of progress and greater good.
Violence constantly tears us apart
Violence only creates further divides, making it difficult to establish peace or harmony.
Show the world that we've got heart
Demonstrate to the rest of the world that despite differences, we are united by compassion, empathy and a shared humanity.
Blood is spilled on black and white
Violence and killing knows no bounds of color, as it affects people of all races.
Different colors, why do we fight
The color of one's skin should not be a reason to engage in conflict or division.
Face the facts, stone cold sober
Confront the difficult truth with a clear and rational mind, without any emotional biases or subjective beliefs.
Black and white and red all over
The visual imagery of newspapers, which are often filled with negative news stories of violence, conflicts and deaths.
Thousands die and kill each other
Countless individuals lose their lives in senseless conflicts, which only serves to perpetuate the cycle of violence.
Someone rapes and stabs their mother
Describing the horrific nature of crimes that are committed daily, which are often trivialized or sensationalized in the media.
I think it's sick to count the death toll
It's morally wrong to quantify human lives as a mere number or statistic, as it fails to acknowledge the real loss that has occurred.
On and on the media rolls
The media perpetuates negative news stories without pause, serving to instill fear, panic and hopelessness in the public.
Drive by shootings, homicide
Listing specific types of violent crimes that impact communities and contribute to the overall feeling of danger and insecurity.
Nobody cares about the mother who cried
Those who are impacted the most by violence are often ignored or overlooked, as the media focuses more on sensationalism than empathetic storytelling.
A family's grief stepped on by ratings
The media preys on people's emotions, using stories of tragedy and loss to boost their ratings, regardless of the real-life impact on families or communities.
Understand why I keep hating
The artist is expressing their ongoing rage and frustration towards a society that perpetuates and ignores violence and hate.
It makes no sense for us to be pawns
We should not allow ourselves to be used as tools for those in power who seek to divide us based on our differences.
In the chess game that the media plays
Describing the media's role in manipulating the narrative of society for the sake of money, power or influence.
If the streets are where you run
If you find yourself in dangerous situations or places, you should seek to change your circumstances or environment.
There you die, why? Find yourself a way out
Continuing on the theme of escaping dangerous or violent situations, the artist is encouraging their audience to find a way to survive and thrive in difficult circumstances.
Ruling out the positive and any hope for peace
By focusing solely on negative news, the media perpetuates a sense of hopelessness and despair, where people are no longer motivated to respond to difficult circumstances with positive, constructive solutions.
This will only kill morale, paper sales increase
The media's biased and sensationalistic coverage of violence and tragedy creates a vicious feedback loop, where more people become addicted to the negative news and the media reaps larger profits.
Believe half of what you read and half what you see
Question the veracity and intention of the media when reading or consuming news, given its tendency to prioritize revenue over truth or justice.
Put two and two together and you'll have reality
Judge the media's claims and stories based on their merit and logical coherence, rather than their emotional appeal or aesthetic imagery.
Can't you see my reality?
The artist is challenging their audience to empathize with their perspective, which is shaped by a lifetime of struggle and oppression.
Turn on the TV and what do I see
Describing the pervasive nature of negative news and violence in popular media, which seems to be the only available source of information for most people.
Killing, murder and blasphemy
Listing the most violent and destructive behaviors that are regularly displayed in popular media, which contribute to the overall harm and danger in the world.
Rape, arson, robberies
Further enumerating the kinds of crimes that pervasively occur in society and dominate the news cycle.
People die of incurable disease
Reminding the audience that there are other kinds of tragedies and losses that occur in society that are not solely the result of human actions or behaviors.
Crashes, bashes, people on crack
Listing the various types of dangerous or destructive behaviors that can contribute to chaos and danger in society.
Scandal, war and heart attack
Ending on a foreboding note, the singer highlights the various kinds of negative news and tragedies that we are continuously bombarded with in modern life, which can lead to a sense of despair and nihilism.
Always strife in the middle fucking east
Noting the ongoing cycles of violence and political instability in certain regions of the world, which are all too often ignored or underreported.
If war sell papers why don't peace
Critiquing the media's tendency to prioritize sensationalism and negativity over constructive stories of hope or progress in society.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM DANIEL GRAZIADEI IV, ROBERT SCOTT HAMBEL, EVAN SEINFELD, DANIEL SCHULER
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