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)
Loss
Biohazard Lyrics
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If today was gonna be his last
An average day in the middle of a life
Terminated by a sharp knife
Killing, spilling the liquid blood
As his boyz found him lying face down in the mud
You might say this song is in poor taste
But I must discuss the waste
[Chorus I:]
Of lives of friends that I have lost
Who pays the price, who pays the cost
Can't cry, just anger till the end
It burns inside to lose a friend
Walking thin lines, anything to cop a dime
Labelled habitual, a loser three times
Just fucking' around, knuckles bloody to the bone
Whatever, the future's unknown
Unless you believe in predestination of fate
The letter read termination
It was fucked up I couldn't make out his face
Through the blod, what a fucking waste
[Chorus I]
[Chorus II:]
My friend was there until the end (my friend)
Can never be replaced
The pain that I taste (It's over)
What a fucking waste
[Chorus I]
Cold blooded murder, suicide, another body laid to rest
Untimely demise, homicide, my faith is put to the test
Is there a god, sometimes I just can't believe
My friend who is dead was shot and then robbed
Something quite hard to conceive
People dying everyday there's got to be a better way
The losses blow my mind away, the stain of blood will always stay
Like the memory of a friend who stood with me until the end
The losses blow my mind away, the stain of blood will always stay
[Chorus I]
[Lead]
It's not for me that I grieve, but for the families left berieved
I question whether life is fair, I wonder if I even care
We think we know what life is worth until they lower us beneath
the earth
Mother crying, forever hurt, my face like stone I shavel dirt
[Chorus II]
The song "Loss" by Biohazard is a powerful and emotional reflection on the pain and anger that comes with the loss of a friend due to violence. The lyrics describe the mundane nature of the day that the friend was killed, emphasizing the suddenness and senselessness of his death. The chorus repeats the phrase "Of lives of friends that I have lost / Who pays the price, who pays the cost" as a lament for the loss of not just this particular friend, but the many others that the singer has experienced.
The song goes on to describe the various ways in which people cope with the pain of life, from drug addiction to predestination. The singer wrestles with the question of whether there is a god and whether life is fair, and expresses his heartache at the thought of the mother of the deceased being forever hurt. The song ends on a somber note as the singer shovels dirt over the grave of his friend, lamenting the stain of blood that will always stay.
Overall, "Loss" is a poignant and moving tribute to the many lives lost due to senseless violence, and a reflection on the emotional toll that such losses take on those left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Not even for a second when he wake up did he ask
He didn't consider the possibility of today being his last day when he woke up
If today was gonna be his last
He didn't wonder if he would die today
An average day in the middle of a life
It was an ordinary day in his life
Terminated by a sharp knife
He was killed by a knife
Killing, spilling the liquid blood
Violently murdering, causing bloodshed
As his boyz found him lying face down in the mud
His friends found him on the ground, lying face down in the mud
You might say this song is in poor taste
Some people may not like this song's subject matter
But I must discuss the waste
But it's important to talk about the loss of life
Of lives of friends that I have lost
I've lost friends to death
Who pays the price, who pays the cost
Who suffers the consequences of losing a friend?
Can't cry, just anger till the end
I can't cry about it, only feel angry until the end
It burns inside to lose a friend
Losing a friend is a painful experience
Walking thin lines, anything to cop a dime
Engaging in risky behavior to make money
Labelled habitual, a loser three times
Being labeled as an addict, and someone who has failed multiple times
Just fucking' around, knuckles bloody to the bone
Messing around, getting into fights and injuring one's hands
Whatever, the future's unknown
The future is unpredictable
Unless you believe in predestination of fate
Unless you believe that everything is predetermined by fate
The letter read termination
A letter was received, stating that the person's life would end
It was fucked up I couldn't make out his face
It was disturbing that I couldn't identify the person's face because of the blood
Through the blod, what a fucking waste
Despite the blood, it was a tragic loss of life
My friend was there until the end (my friend)
My friend stayed with me until the end
Can never be replaced
No one can take their place
The pain that I taste (It's over)
The pain I feel is overwhelming
Cold blooded murder, suicide, another body laid to rest
Different types of death leading to yet another funeral
Untimely demise, homicide, my faith is put to the test
Deaths that seem unfair and test one's faith
Is there a god, sometimes I just can't believe
Sometimes it's hard to believe in God with so much death and suffering
My friend who is dead was shot and then robbed
My friend was killed by being shot and then robbed
Something quite hard to conceive
It's difficult to comprehend
People dying everyday there's got to be a better way
So many people die every day, there has to be a better solution to prevent it
The losses blow my mind away, the stain of blood will always stay
The loss of life is overwhelming and the memory of it stays forever
Like the memory of a friend who stood with me until the end
Just like the memory of a friend who stayed with me through thick and thin
It's not for me that I grieve, but for the families left berieved
I'm not only grieving for myself, but also for the families left behind
I question whether life is fair, I wonder if I even care
I'm questioning the fairness of life and wondering if I care anymore
We think we know what life is worth until they lower us beneath the earth
We think we know the value of life, until we're buried in the ground
Mother crying, forever hurt, my face like stone I shavel dirt
The image of a grieving mother is forever heart-wrenching, and I try to mask my emotions while burying the body
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVAN SEINFELD, WILLIAM DANIEL, IV GRAZIADEI, DANIEL SCHULER, ROBERT SCOTT HAMBEL
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