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)
Gravity
Biohazard Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But my reflex is to try to break out
Nature gives fight or flight syndrome
But my feet stay on the ground, that's how I've grown
Bred to resist the gravity of anything that's fucking with me
Survivalist instincts through my veins are pounding
Transfused at birth by my urban surroundings
It pulls me down, the pain, I won't cry
Resistance and drive fueled by hunger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
I just can't let shit get to me
Got to reflect back on what pop taught me
To be your own man no matter what
To never back down, and follow your gut
Instinct, something he said that I'd know
Something that I'd carry wherever I go
He told me someday I'd have to fight to be free
And resist the weight of gravity
Gravity won't allow me to fly
It pulls me down, the pain, I won't cry
Resistance and drive fueled by hunger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Calloused hands wipe away tears
Of the pain of a man broken by years
A silent shot that nobody hears
A smoking gun of our own fears
My father worked all his life and for what?
Day in, day out, caught in a rut
The pain of apathy, razor-sharp cutting
But I'll make sure he doesn't die for nothing
Gravity won't allow me to fly
It pulls me down, the pain, I won't cry
Resistance and drive fueled by hunger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Biohazard's song Gravity conveys the concept of resistance and survival in the face of considerable difficulty. The lyrics express a deep-seated feeling of being weighed down but refusing to give in to it. The writer describes the natural response to situations, which is to either fight or run away, but instead, he chooses to stay grounded and fueled by his survivalist instincts. The song reflects on the idea that surviving hard times takes motivation, resilience, and the will to keep going, no matter what.
The song has a further meaning where the writer speaks of his father's hardship and the apathy that seems to plague his life. The writer is reminded of the lesson his father taught him about fighting to be free and resisting the weight of gravity, even when it's challenging. The writer acknowledges his feelings and wipes away his tears, but refuses to let the pain defeat him. Instead, he decides to use that pain to fuel his drive to fight harder and not make his father's hard work go to waste.
The lyrics of the song encourage its listeners to cling to their survival instincts, maintain their will to resist difficult times, and to rise above pain and hardships. Overall, the song is an anthem for empowerment, determination, and perseverance against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel a weight that's pulling me down
I am burdened by something that's bringing me down
But my reflex is to try to break out
My natural instinct is to resist and escape this feeling
Nature gives fight or flight syndrome
The natural response to danger is to fight or flee
But my feet stay on the ground, that's how I've grown
I've learned to stay calm and grounded in the face of danger
Bred to resist the gravity of anything that's fucking with me
I've been raised to overcome any challenges or obstacles that come my way
Survivalist instincts through my veins are pounding
My natural survival instincts are kicking in
Transfused at birth by my urban surroundings
My environment has shaped me into a survivor
Gravity won't allow me to fly
I am feeling weighed down and unable to rise above my circumstances
It pulls me down, the pain, I won't cry
The pain is real, but I refuse to let it break me
Resistance and drive fueled by hunger
My drive to succeed is fueled by my hunger for a better life
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
I believe that facing challenges and adversity will only make me stronger
I just can't let shit get to me
I refuse to let negative circumstances or people bring me down
Got to reflect back on what pop taught me
I draw strength and guidance from my father's teachings
To be your own man no matter what
My father taught me to be independent and strong-willed
To never back down, and follow your gut
My father instilled in me the importance of standing up for myself and trusting my instincts
Instinct, something he said that I'd know
My father emphasized the importance of following my instincts and intuition
Something that I'd carry wherever I go
His teachings have become a part of who I am
He told me someday I'd have to fight to be free
My father warned me that I would face challenges in my quest for freedom
And resist the weight of gravity
I must resist the pull of negative circumstances or people trying to bring me down
Calloused hands wipe away tears
I've worked hard and faced many hardships
Of the pain of a man broken by years
I've witnessed the struggles and pain of those around me
A silent shot that nobody hears
The suffering of some goes unheard and unnoticed
A smoking gun of our own fears
We create our own obstacles and fears that hold us back
My father worked all his life and for what?
My father worked tirelessly but didn't see the payoff he deserved
Day in, day out, caught in a rut
He was stuck in a repetitive, unfulfilling routine
The pain of apathy, razor-sharp cutting
The lack of passion and motivation can be painful and debilitating
But I'll make sure he doesn't die for nothing
I'll use my experiences and struggles to make a positive change for myself and those around me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL SCHULER, EVAN SEINFELD, WILLIAM DANIEL, IV GRAZIADEI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind