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)
Control
Biohazard Lyrics
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Obey and follow strict laws to the letter
Do as you're told and life will be better
Go with the flow, avoid the strife, let unknown powers rule your life
A box of glass dictates your death, stolen minds, innocence last breath
Whatever happened to the good old days, no mental smokescreen, subliminal haze?
Corporate society prints out your thoughts Spirituality sold and bought
Establishment prevails again, on your knees before the mighty them
On your knees pray to the one you appease
Look in my eyes and you will find
Another way to get through your life
Stare at my face, make up your mind
And you will find love at first sight
Connect your soul now get online
Mind control taking your life
Connect your soul now get online
Mind control
Try not to look 'cause you might turn to stone
How much time do you really think on your own?
Just trying to be yourself, don't want to be like no one else
It was something that was once pure, and the truth was meant to endure
Gotta find out who's to blame, gotta end this mind control game
On your knees pray to the one you appease
Look in my eyes and you will find
Another way to get through your life
Stare at my face, make up your mind
And you will find love at first sight
Connect your soul now get online
Mind control sucking your life your life
Connect your soul now get online
The song "Control" by Biohazard is a commentary on the loss of individuality and the encroachment of oppressive systems in society. The chorus of the song urges the listener to submit to a higher power and to follow strict laws without questioning them. The verses describe how society has become more corporate and how technology has led to mind control and manipulation. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and anger towards those who have taken away the individual's freedom of thought and action.
The first verse talks about the loss of innocence and the dictation of death through a box of glass, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the television or computer screen. The second verse talks about how corporations have printed out society's thoughts and how spirituality has become a commodity that can be bought and sold. The third verse mentions the loss of purity and the need to find out who is to blame for this mind control game.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "pray to the one you appease" and urges the listener to connect their soul and get online, suggesting that society has become so entrenched in technology and mind control that there is no escape.
Overall, the song is a warning about the dangers of blindly following authority and the need to resist oppressive systems and maintain individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
On your knees before the mighty them, receive communion once again
You must submit to authority to receive blessings
Obey and follow strict laws to the letter
Strict adherence to imposed laws
Do as you're told and life will be better
Compliance leads to a better life
Go with the flow, avoid the strife, let unknown powers rule your life
Surrender control to unknown powers and avoid conflict
A box of glass dictates your death, stolen minds, innocence last breath
Modern technology and societal influence leads to the demise of innocence
Whatever happened to the good old days, no mental smokescreen, subliminal haze?
Nostalgia for a time before mental manipulation
Corporate society prints out your thoughts Spirituality sold and bought
Corporate influence shapes spirituality
Now your life is all dictated, all you stood for, all you hated
Personal beliefs and values are compromised
Establishment prevails again, on your knees before the mighty them
The establishment holds power and demands subservience
On your knees pray to the one you appease
Pray to those in power to gain favor
Look in my eyes and you will find Another way to get through your life
A call to seek alternative perspectives
Stare at my face, make up your mind And you will find love at first sight
An appeal to embrace new ideas and experiences
Connect your soul now get online Mind control taking your life
The dangers of online manipulation
Try not to look 'cause you might turn to stone How much time do you really think on your own?
The negative impact of societal influence on independent thought
Just trying to be yourself, don't want to be like no one else
The importance of individuality
It was something that was once pure, and the truth was meant to endure
The truth has been tainted over time
Gotta find out who's to blame, gotta end this mind control game
The need to take action against those in power
Connect your soul now get online Mind control sucking your life your life
The threat of online manipulation on personal identity and freedom
Connect your soul now get online
Encouragement to connect with others through the internet
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVAN SEINFELD, WILLIAM DANIEL, IV GRAZIADEI, DANIEL SCHULER
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