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)
Mistaken Identity
Biohazard Lyrics
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Accused of a crime I did not commit and the police make nothing
clear
Stipped of my rights by the words of another
Locked in a cell with my victimized brothers
In this country, the land of the free
I'm an innocent man arrested guilty
Not yet been sentenced but I'm already doing time
[Chorus:]
Mistaken identity, handcuffed face down
Mistaken identity, my freedom gagged and bound
Surrounded by convicted felons, locked down in this cell
What did I ver do to earn this living hell
Busted by cops in need of a collar
Eating donuts four to twelve to earn their dollar
In this country, the land of the free
I am an innocent man arrested guilty
The criminal justice system plagued with dishonesty
They should judge themselves instead of crucifying me
[Chorus]
A pussy power trip throw me in the joint
I feel sorry for you because you're missing the point
You picked the wrong motherfucker and followed it through
Let the hammer of injustice fall on you
[Lead]
You have right to remain silent
Was the bullshit that he said
Put your hands where I can see them
Make one move and you're dead
[Chorus]
To fill a quota and treat my life
Like a number or a statistic
Make once innocent youth outraged
Angry and ballistic
[Chorus 2x]
The lyrics of Biohazard's song Mistaken Identity tell a powerful story of being falsely accused and arrested for a crime that was not committed. The singer is stripped of their rights and placed in a cell with others who have also been victimized by the criminal justice system. They express frustration and anger at the police who may have arrested them simply to fill a quota or make themselves look good. The chorus repeats the phrase "mistaken identity" as a reminder of the injustice that has been done to the singer and others like them.
The verses of the song are filled with vivid descriptions of life in a jail cell and the frustration of being accused of a crime that was not committed. The use of the phrase "innocent man arrested guilty" stands out as a powerful reminder of the flaws in the system that can lead to wrongful arrests and convictions. The song also touches on the issue of police brutality, with lines like "make one move and you're dead" and "let the hammer of injustice fall on you."
Overall, Mistaken Identity is a powerful commentary on the injustices of the criminal justice system and the need for reform to prevent wrongful arrests and convictions. It reminds us of the importance of standing up for our rights and fighting against injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking through these bars and wondering why I'm here
I'm in jail and confused about why I'm here.
Accused of a crime I did not commit and the police make nothing clear
I'm falsely accused of a crime and the police are not helping my case.
Stipped of my rights by the words of another
Someone else's false testimony has caused me to lose my rights.
Locked in a cell with my victimized brothers
I'm in jail with other innocent men who have been wronged by the justice system.
In this country, the land of the free
The United States, a country where people are supposed to have freedom and rights.
I'm an innocent man arrested guilty
Despite being innocent, I have been arrested and treated as if I'm guilty.
I stand accused, innocent of the crime
I'm being accused of a crime despite not having done it.
Not yet been sentenced but I'm already doing time
Even before my trial, I'm being punished by being in jail.
Mistaken identity, handcuffed face down
I'm being mistreated as if I'm someone else who committed a crime.
My freedom gagged and bound
Because of false accusations, I have lost my freedom.
Surrounded by convicted felons, locked down in this cell
I'm stuck in jail with convicted criminals who are also suffering from the injustice of the system.
What did I ver do to earn this living hell
I don't deserve this punishment.
Busted by cops in need of a collar
The police arrested me just to close a case.
Eating donuts four to twelve to earn their dollar
The police are lazy and just want to make money.
The criminal justice system plagued with dishonesty
The criminal justice system is full of dishonest people.
They should judge themselves instead of crucifying me
The justice system should look at its own faults instead of punishing me for something I didn't do.
A pussy power trip throw me in the joint
Someone in power disregarded my innocence and sent me to jail.
I feel sorry for you because you're missing the point
The people who are punishing me are wrong and don't understand the situation.
You picked the wrong motherfucker and followed it through
The people who wrongly accused me will face consequences for their actions.
Let the hammer of injustice fall on you
May the injustice that you've caused me come back at you.
Was the bullshit that he said
The police officer told me something that isn't true.
Put your hands where I can see them, make one move and you're dead
The police officer is threatening me and treating me as if I'm dangerous.
To fill a quota and treat my life
The justice system is treating me like a number or a statistic.
Like a number or a statistic
Treating me like I don't matter as a person.
Make once innocent youth outraged, angry and ballistic
The injustice of the justice system can cause people's anger and frustration to escalate.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL SCHULER, EVAN SEINFELD, ROBERT SCOTT HAMBEL, WILLIAM DANIEL, IV GRAZIADEI
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