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)
What Makes Us Tick
Biohazard Lyrics
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Are we mentally sick
Feeling inside that drive us like pride
Or emotional scars from our friends that have died
And make us build walls so incredible high
They exceed the ceiling from the terrified feelings
Which we often repress and end up depressed
Some vent it as rage, it's the fashion these days
Has push come to shove, have we killed the dove
Are we caught in a fit, what makes us tick
Has man gone insane, are we feeling the strain
We must dig and must pick at what makes us tick
Has push come to shove, have we killed the dove
Are we caught in the thick as to what makes us tick
Can you feel the pain that I feel
No
So let me tell you about what is real
Go
The pain inside, it kills me, I cry
So
What is it that makes us tick
Can you hear the cries that I cry
Why
Leave me alone, I'm ready to die
Die
For me I lie to myself
Just what is it that makes us tick
In Biohazard's song "What Makes Us Tick," the lyrics explore the concept of what drives us as human beings. The song questions if we are mentally sick, feeling emotions that drive us such as pride or sadness due to losing friends. When we experience emotional pain, we build walls that become so high they exceed our ceiling. We repress these feelings, leading to depression or vent it through rage, which is now acceptable in society. The song also touches upon the anxiety we face in current times and if we have killed our inner peace. The lyrics suggest that as a society, we must look at what makes us tick and explore why we feel the way we do.
This song highlights the struggles people face on a personal level, such as feelings of depression and anxiety, and also broader societal issues. It raises questions about the impact of society's constant pressure, leading to emotional repression, and ultimately getting trapped in a vicious cycle of negativity. The lyrics invite people to understand and empathize with those in pain and explore what drives human behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
What makes us tick
What motivates and drives us as human beings
Are we mentally sick
Are we suffering from mental health issues that impact our behavior
Feeling inside that drive us like pride
Internal emotions such as pride that can be a driving force for our actions
Or emotional scars from our friends that have died
Past traumatic experiences and loss that can shape our behavior
And make us build walls so incredible high
The protective barriers we create to avoid further emotional pain and vulnerability
They exceed the ceiling from the terrified feelings
Our walls can grow so high that they surpass our emotions, leading to feelings of terror and anxiety
Which we often repress and end up depressed
Our inability to cope with past trauma and emotions can result in depression
Some vent it as rage, it's the fashion these days
Certain societal norms dictate that expressing emotions through anger is trendy and acceptable
In a twisted society, we drown in anxiety
The current state of society can lead to overwhelming anxiety and stress for individuals
Has push come to shove, have we killed the dove
Have we reached a breaking point where our actions have irreparably damaged something or someone
Are we caught in a fit, what makes us tick
Are we trapped in a cycle of destructive behavior, and what motivates us to continue it
Has man gone insane, are we feeling the strain
Are we collectively experiencing a breakdown and struggling to handle immense pressure
We must dig and must pick at what makes us tick
We need to actively examine and understand our motivations in order to change harmful behavior
Can you feel the pain that I feel
Asking someone to empathize with their emotional pain
No
Response to the previous line indicating a lack of empathy or understanding
So let me tell you about what is real
Attempting to educate the other person on the reality of their emotions and experiences
Go
Encouragement or permission to continue speaking
The pain inside, it kills me, I cry
The internal emotional pain is so overwhelming that it causes physical and mental distress
For me I lie to myself
Acknowledging a tendency to deceive oneself about emotions and motivations
Just what is it that makes us tick
Reiteration of the central question of the song, searching for an answer to our motivations and behavior
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL SCHULER, EVAN SEINFELD, ROBERT SCOTT HAMBEL, WILLIAM DANIEL, IV GRAZIADEI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Lubek
Might be one of the best tracks committed by Bio.
Nobody
In short.
It's kinda deep philosophy. Survival is all that matters. Everyone has his own ideas on how to accomplish this.
Survival of the fittest! It is super relevant now in current day. We are facing some big issues for humankind. Make sure you are on the right side of history and don't be to selfish. There is people after your demise. Woke is not the answer.
christian mindedahl
yo. this is the fucking shit man. very inspiring.... try to listen to " 13D northern storm" its hard to find. but their freinds of mine, and its fucking violent. horns up!
Zarion 11
Hard side is great, but it doesn't compare.
I mean. The hard side is not the right (or at least the only) answer to what makes us tick.
Zarion 11
Yes. Agreed.
Yusha Nouri
Michael Lubek and Tales from the hard side!
Magno Cesar
SIMPLESMENTE MARAVILHOSO...FUDIDO !!!
sandoval silva ribeiro
Som do caralho.
Karlito Łabaki
2020 still play on.
Сергей Пашко
Некисло!!!)5+