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)
Survival of the Fittest
Biohazard Lyrics
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Living all these days for myself, not you
Mind your own business I do what I do
All of you who like to preach all day
Now hear what I have to say
The smell of leather makes me high
I feel good inside when you cry
Nor remorse is felt when you sigh
To wear my boots, I'll take a hide
To feed my face, I'll kill with pride
In this world of survival
Those with strength will have no rival
I'll smile as I drive down the street
Sitting in my car with plush leather seats
Survival of the fittest and that is the beat
And I eat all of the meat
Don't get me wrong
I come from the streets
I'll tell you now it's strong over weak
You slow you blow
And you will meet your defeat
Now you will understand
You will understand now
The lyrics of Biohazard's "Survival of the Fittest" represent a particular ideology that glorifies strength and the pursuit of individualism. The song is a direct challenge to those who would try to weaponize morality and impose their views on others, suggesting that only the strong have a place in this world. The singer dismisses those who "like to preach all day," asserting that he will do what he wants and that he owes no one any explanation. The smell of leather, the singer claims, is an intoxicant for him, and he finds pleasure in the suffering of others. The song celebrates the idea that survival is a singular pursuit, and in this world, only the strong will emerge victorious.
Despite its confrontational lyrics, "Survival of the Fittest" has been widely appreciated by fans of rock and heavy metal since its release. Some might see the song as a reflection of the complexities of human nature: while the singer's actions and beliefs may be abhorrent to many, his assertion of his own power and agency may be empowering to some. It is also worth noting that the song's catchy beat and chorus have helped to make it a popular anthem for sports teams and fitness enthusiasts.
Line by Line Meaning
Only the strong survive
In order to survive, one must have strength above all else.
Living all these days for myself, not you
I only live for myself and I do not care about others.
Mind your own business I do what I do
Do not interfere with my actions as I will do whatever I want.
All of you who like to preach all day
People who talk a lot about morals and ethics without acting on them.
Now hear what I have to say
Listen to me speak and understand my point of view.
The smell of leather makes me high
Leather is of great value to me and it brings me pleasure.
I feel good inside when you cry
I get a sense of satisfaction when I see others suffer.
Nor remorse is felt when you sigh
I am not sorry for causing pain and you cannot make me feel bad about it.
Because skin keeps me warm and dry
I use the skin of animals to provide myself protection from the elements.
To wear my boots, I'll take a hide
I will sacrifice animals to make clothing for myself without guilt or remorse.
To feed my face, I'll kill with pride
I will hunt animals for food and take pleasure in it.
In this world of survival
The world we live in is harsh and only the strong will thrive.
Those with strength will have no rival
People with strength are unbeatable and will always come out on top.
I'll smile as I drive down the street
I am happy to be alive and thriving in this world.
Sitting in my car with plush leather seats
I enjoy luxury and have no problem indulging in it.
Survival of the fittest and that is the beat
Only the strongest people will survive in this world and that is the way it is.
And I eat all of the meat
I consume the flesh of animals without concern for their welfare or the ethics of the situation.
Don't get me wrong
Do not misunderstand my intentions or ideals.
I come from the streets
I have a rough background and have lived a tough life.
I'll tell you now it's strong over weak
The powerful win and the weak lose in life.
You slow you blow
If you fail to keep up with me, you will fail.
And you will meet your defeat
If you cannot keep up and be strong, you will fail and be defeated.
Now you will understand
After hearing my words, you will finally realize my point of view.
You will understand now
You will finally comprehend the harsh realities of life as I see them.
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Alan Thomas
Underrated track
athenry04
Great tune from back in the day
de ningun lado
Living all these days for myself, not you
Mind your own business I do what I do
All of you who like to preach all day
Now hear what I have to say
The smell of leather makes me high
I feel good inside when you cry
Nor remorse is felt when you sigh
Because skin keeps me warm and dry
To wear my boots, I'll take a hide
To feed my face, I'll kill with pride
In this world of survival
Those with strength will have no rival
I'll smile as I drive down the street
Sitting in my car with plush leather seats
Survival of the fittest and that is the beat
And I eat all of the meat
Don't get me wrong
I come from the streets
I'll tell you now it's strong over weak
You slow - you blow
And you will meet your defeat
Now you will understand
You will understand now
BOXakaJOEMOVES
A Throwback that makes you wanna Throwdown....Brooklyn Hardcore!
Peter Maticsek
This is the definition of hard core!
kevralph
Yes sir, this was my f**** number one workout song at my gym back in the early 90s
GREG TENEDINE
THE STRONG SURVIVE
James Stricker
My boyz
S. PORTER
two people we not very strong