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)
Breakdown
Biohazard Lyrics
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I'm horrified, the cruel nature of you and your kind
Crucified for just trying to be myself.
Suicide, I'd rather die than live in your hell.
I will not break, I will not bend,
I will not go quietly, I will never bow down to them.
You criticize the things I hold dearly
You victimize because you fear me
It's your demise, you should have let me be.
You won't break me down.
The harder I swim against the tide the more it pulls me down
Feel the pressure on my life, as I struggle and fight not to drown.
Why do you, why do you try to break me, you'll never break me down.
I'll never let you break me, you'll never break me down.
The more I try to live my life the harder you are on me
There is no wrong there is no right, what will it take for you to see?
The song "Breakdown" by Biohazard is a powerful anthem about standing up against oppression and persecution. The lyrics convey the message of an individual who refuses to bend to the will of others who seek to control and manipulate them. The opening lines of the song, "Unjustified persecution of my free mind, I'm horrified, the cruel nature of you and your kind" indicate a sense of disbelief at the harsh treatment of the singer's thoughts and views. The following line, "Crucified for just trying to be myself" implies that the singer has suffered punishment for simply being who they are. The words "Suicide, I'd rather die than live in your hell" are a stark reminder of the devastating effects that controlling and oppressive behavior can have on a human being.
Despite the oppressive forces around him, the singer remains defiant. The lines, "I will not break, I will not bend, I will not go quietly, I will never bow down to them" demonstrate the resilience and strength of the human spirit. The singer keeps pushing back, even in the face of adversity. The lyrics "You criticize the things I hold dearly, You victimize because you fear me, It's your demise, you should have let me be" indicate the futility of seeking to control or manipulate another person. The final lines of the song, "The harder I swim against the tide the more it pulls me down, Feel the pressure on my life, as I struggle and fight not to drown" convey the message that even in the midst of overwhelming pressure to conform, it is possible to maintain one's identity and inner strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Unjustified, persecution of my free mind.
I am being treated unfairly for thinking and expressing differently from the norm.
I'm horrified, the cruel nature of you and your kind
The cruel behavior of those who judge and condemn me frightens me.
Crucified for just trying to be myself.
I am being punished for being true to myself and not conforming to societal expectations.
Suicide, I'd rather die than live in your hell.
I would rather end my life than continue to live under the oppressive conditions you impose on me.
I will not break, I will not bend,
I will not go quietly, I will never bow down to them.
I will stand my ground and refuse to give in to the pressure to conform and submit to their will.
I close my eyes, I can see more clearly,
You criticize the things I hold dearly
You victimize because you fear me
It's your demise, you should have let me be.
By closing my eyes, I can better understand that you criticize and hurt me because you are afraid of what I represent. Your actions will lead to your own downfall, as you should have just let me be.
You won't break me down.
I will persevere and not allow you to crush my spirit or break my will.
The harder I swim against the tide the more it pulls me down
Feel the pressure on my life, as I struggle and fight not to drown.
The more I resist your expectations, the more difficult it becomes for me to keep going. I feel the weight of your judgment as I strive to keep from giving up.
Why do you, why do you try to break me, you'll never break me down.
I'll never let you break me, you'll never break me down.
I will not allow you to crush my spirit no matter how much you try to pressure me into submission. I am determined to stand firm and not let you break me.
The more I try to live my life the harder you are on me
There is no wrong there is no right, what will it take for you to see?
No matter what I do, you continue to judge and condemn me. There is no universal right or wrong, and I wish you would realize that and grant me the freedom to be myself.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL SCHULER, EVAN SEINFELD, WILLIAM DANIEL, IV GRAZIADEI
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