Their first full length "Under Attack" (Straight On, 2005) is a true hardcore masterpiece that needs to be heard to be believed.
A split 7" with Life Long Tragedy was also released on Deathwish inc.
They have most recently come out with their second full length "Half Head, Full Shred" released in 2009 on Panic Records.
FINAL FIGHT played their final show at Chain Reaction (Anaheim, California) on March 5th 2010 alongside fellow Californian Hardcore bands. They will be missed.
FINAL FIGHT can also be related to a classic Beat'em-Up video game for different platforms, including Arcade and Super Nintendo, developed by Capcom and first released in the end of 1989.
The composer of the Super Nintendo tracks are Toshio Kajino
Detox
Final Fight Lyrics
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Fall into a world, darkness covers all
I'm hiding from the sun today
But I'm so much safer (warmer) in my cave
Spirit's gone
Then it's back
One more time again
Leaving trails of land mines in my path
All to ensure that I get the last laugh
I feel like a million bucks today
But I'm so much safer in my cave
Spirit's gone
Then it's back
One more time again
To dance with me until the devil tells it "when"
I am on repeat, same story, same old ending:
Built up, built up, built up, break down
I am on repeat, same story, same old ending:
A fucked throat, a broke heart, these raw heels, a new start
Grenade over the shoulder
Pulled pin in teeth
Explosions forever
The lyrics to Final Fight's song DETOX paint a picture of someone hiding from the world, seeking safety and comfort in isolation. The first verse uses imagery of leaves and darkness to describe the singer's attempts to cover up their vulnerabilities and fears, but ultimately they retreat to their "cave" to protect themselves. The chorus features the repeated phrase "Spirit's gone, then it's back, one more time again" which suggests a cyclical pattern of highs and lows. The singer feels powerful and confident one moment, only to be brought down by their own demons and self-doubt the next. They feel like they are constantly stepping on land mines, self-sabotaging and making things harder for themselves.
The pre-chorus brings us back to the image of the singer in their cave, suggesting that their isolation is a coping mechanism: "I feel like a million bucks today, but I'm so much safer in my cave." This juxtaposition of feeling good but still needing to hide away emphasizes the singer's struggle with internal conflict. In the second verse, the devil makes an appearance, but instead of being an external force tempting the singer, the devil is dancing with them, almost as if they are their own worst enemy. The final lines of the song are striking and violent - the imagery of a grenade and explosions suggests a desire to destroy everything, including oneself.
Overall, DETOX is a song about grappling with inner demons and seeking safety and comfort in isolation. The repeated structure of the lyrics emphasizes the cyclicality of the singer's struggle, while the use of vivid imagery and metaphors adds depth and emotion to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Like enemies, use leaves to cover holes
To hide one's weaknesses or flaws, they put up a front, like how enemies use leaves to conceal their traps.
Fall into a world, darkness covers all
The feeling of being lost and surrounded by darkness.
I'm hiding from the sun today
But I'm so much safer (warmer) in my cave
Avoiding the light of day and staying in the comfort of one's own shell for safety.
Spirit's gone
Then it's back
One more time again
To laugh at me until I make it end
The feeling of losing one's will or drive, and then regaining it only to be ridiculed by one's own spirit until they succeed.
Leaving trails of land mines in my path
All to ensure that I get the last laugh
Obstacles and traps set by others to prevent one from succeeding, but always having the last laugh in the end.
I feel like a million bucks today
But I'm so much safer in my cave
The feeling of confidence, but still choosing to remain within one's own comfort zone.
Spirit's gone
Then it's back
One more time again
To dance with me until the devil tells it 'when'
The cycle of losing and regaining one's motivation or spirit, and fighting until one succeeds.
I am on repeat, same story, same old ending:
Built up, built up, built up, break down
Repeating the same patterns or behaviors, ultimately leading to a breakdown.
I am on repeat, same story, same old ending:
A fucked throat, a broke heart, these raw heels, a new start
The consequences of the repeating cycle, including emotional and physical damage, but also the potential for a fresh start.
Grenade over the shoulder
Pulled pin in teeth
Explosions forever
An explosive and dangerous mentality, always ready for battle.
Contributed by Adeline N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.