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)
Tears of Blood
Biohazard Lyrics
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With an axe in my hand held tight
Bite my nose to spite my face
Killing myself, I can't escape the rat race
Wallowing in neck-deep misery
Quicksand dissent, pressure free
Deepest wounds are self inflicted
Should I hope to be vindicated
Always alone, society's abortion
Self mutilation, the daily partion
Resentful past breeds hopeful future
With tears of blood, I remove the sutures
Dying inside, emotions they hide
Irreparable damage from the tears that I've cried
I climb from the sewer, the years that I have
spent
Self mutilation or my environment
[Chorus: Repeat x2]
Tears of blood, tears of blood
I cry, I cry
Tears of blood, tears of blood
I die
Deny myself for fear of being
Is it over now, has my heart stopped beating
Lying here just self defeating
My mind is empty, it won't stop bleeding
Twisted anger screams my brain
Over the edge, I hang in pain
Mouth locked shut my mind won't swallow
With tears of blood alone I wallow
No one to blame except myself
What you call masochism I call wealth
Maybe its just a matter of pride
Too sweet to end with suicide
Peel the scab, pour salt in the wound
Torturing myself, I'm forever doomed
Looking east and west each and every moon
A peaceful rest comes somebody soon
No one to blame expect myself
What you call masochism I call wealth
Is death life and do we live in hell?
[Chorus: Repeat x3]
Biohazard's "Tears of Blood" is a song about self-destructive behavior and the inner turmoil one experiences while trying to survive in society. The lyrics convey the feeling of being trapped in a rat race, overwhelmed by pressure and misery, and feeling disconnected from the world around us. The singer talks about self-harm and how it is a daily routine that serves as an escape from reality. They struggle with their emotions, hiding them inside until they pour out uncontrollably, leaving them feeling damaged and defeated.
The chorus repeats the phrase "tears of blood" conveying the idea that the pain is literal and raw. The singer talks about the different ways in which they inflict pain on themselves, both physically and mentally. They are aware of their destructive tendencies and the fact that they are only harming themselves. Despite this knowledge, they feel helpless and unable to break free from their cycle of self-despair.
The song seems to suggest that there is a thin line between living and dying, and that the singer is constantly struggling to stay on the right side of that divide. There is a feeling of hopelessness throughout the lyrics, with the occasional glimmer of a possible peaceful rest coming soon. Ultimately, "Tears of Blood" is a powerful and deeply insightful expression of the pain and torment one can go through when battling with oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit and pick my brain each night
I'm in a constant state of introspection and deep thinking.
With an axe in my hand held tight
I feel like I'm constantly battling with myself and my own emotions, like I could snap at any moment.
Bite my nose to spite my face
I'm self-destructive and willing to cause myself harm to get back at others or situations that have hurt me.
Killing myself, I can't escape the rat race
I'm stuck in a cycle of self-destruction and I can't seem to break free from it.
Wallowing in neck-deep misery
I'm deeply unhappy and constantly dwelling on my negative emotions.
Quicksand dissent, pressure free
My negative thoughts and emotions are consuming me, and I feel like I can't escape them.
Deepest wounds are self inflicted
I blame myself for many of the negative experiences and emotions that I'm dealing with.
Should I hope to be vindicated
I'm not sure if I believe that I'll ever be able to find peace or redemption for my actions and emotions.
Always alone, society's abortion
I feel like an outcast and like I don't fit in with society, causing me to feel deeply isolated and alone.
Self mutilation, the daily partion
I engage in self-harm as a way of coping with my negative emotions on a daily basis.
Resentful past breeds hopeful future
While I'm filled with regret and resentment about my past experiences, I'm hopeful that I can find some solace or happiness in my future.
With tears of blood, I remove the sutures
I'm trying to let go of my past hurts and move on, even if it's a painful process.
Dying inside, emotions they hide
I'm experiencing intense emotional turmoil and it's taking a toll on my mental health.
Irreparable damage from the tears that I've cried
My negative emotions have caused me long-lasting harm and damage, and I don't know if I'll ever be able to fully recover.
I climb from the sewer, the years that I have spent
I'm trying to rise above my negative experiences, even if it's been a long and difficult journey.
Self mutilation or my environment
I'm not sure if I'm the source of my negative emotions, or if they're caused by external factors like my environment.
[Chorus: Repeat x2] Tears of blood, tears of blood I cry, I cry Tears of blood, tears of blood I die
Throughout the chorus, I'm expressing my intense pain and sadness, which feels overwhelming and inescapable.
Deny myself for fear of being
I'm afraid of opening up and being vulnerable with others, so I keep my feelings and emotions tucked inside.
Is it over now, has my heart stopped beating
I'm so consumed by my negative emotions that I feel like I've lost touch with myself and my own sense of humanity.
Lying here just self defeating
I'm trapped in a vicious cycle of self-destruction and negative thoughts that leave me feeling helpless and defeated.
My mind is empty, it won't stop bleeding
My thoughts and emotions are constantly torturing me, and I can't find any relief or escape from them.
Twisted anger screams my brain
I'm consumed by anger and resentment, which is making it difficult for me to think or function properly.
Over the edge, I hang in pain
I feel like I'm on the brink of losing my mind or breaking down, and it's causing me intense pain and suffering.
Mouth locked shut my mind won't swallow
I'm struggling to express my emotions or communicate with others, which feels incredibly isolating and painful.
With tears of blood alone I wallow
I'm consumed by my negative emotions and feeling incredibly alone, which is a deeply painful experience.
No one to blame except myself
I struggle with intense guilt and self-blame, even for things that may not have been completely under my control.
What you call masochism I call wealth
I find solace or relief in my negative emotions, even if they're painful or self-destructive.
Maybe its just a matter of pride
I struggle with a sense of pride or stubbornness that makes it difficult for me to open up to others or seek help.
Too sweet to end with suicide
Despite my intense pain and negative emotions, I'm still hopeful that I can find a way to move forward and find some relief or happiness.
Peel the scab, pour salt in the wound
I'm engaging in self-destructive behavior as a way of coping with my negative emotions, even if it's only causing me more pain and harm.
Torturing myself, I'm forever doomed
Although I'm trying to find a way to move on from my pain, I feel deeply trapped and hopeless.
Looking east and west each and every moon
I'm searching for some peace or solace, even if it feels like an impossible task.
A peaceful rest comes somebody soon
Despite my intense struggles, I'm still hopeful that I can find some peace and happiness in the future.
[Chorus: Repeat x3] Tears of blood, tears of blood I cry, I cry Tears of blood, tears of blood I die
The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the intense pain and hopelessness that the artist is feeling.
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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