Justifide is a "Christcore" band that formed in 1999 and ended in 2003 when… Read Full Bio ↴Justifide is a "Christcore" band that formed in 1999 and ended in 2003 when Joey Avalos left the band. The band's music dealt with hard-hitting images and real-world problems. They are not as intense as some CCM musicians (such as P.O.D.), but they have a harder edge than some other Christian bands (such as PAX217). The remaining members of Justifide, brothers Jason and Sambo Moncivaiz, re-formed into a new group, called Reform the Resistance.

Beginnings
Justifide began at home, with the brokenness of distressed family relations, a circumstance that eventually led to experimentation with alcohol and other drugs. While they were only in their teens, the Moncivaiz brothers lived in a house that was stressed to the breaking point, with the parents separated. The problems started to spiral downward, and the situation might have ended up much worse. But one event changed the family's direction: convinced of the family's need for God, the Moncivaizes' father became born again. That spiritual transformation turned the family's life around. Music was a natural outlet for the family, since both brothers had started learning instruments as a young age.

Second Stage
As a formal group, Justifide started with Ian Metzger as the vocalist, Jason Moncivaiz on drums, Sambo Moncivaiz on the bass, and Joey Avalos playing the guitar. They try to keep it real, not playing depressing songs all the time but not playing all "happy" songs either. In the words of singer Jason Moncivaiz:

"We try to touch on all of the human experience. Life and death,
love and loss. We don't just experience the emotion of joy. There's
a lot of other stuff going on in us, too. So not all of our songs are
'coming from a happy place.' And not all of our songs are going to
be depressing and sad. We're trying to write about all of life, all
of the things we're feeling."

After about a year of touring and recording the band's first indie EP, Life Outside the Toybox, Ian Metzger departed. Jason started singing as well as playing the drums. The remaining members toured a bit as a three-man band, but eventually they began hiring drummers to free up Jason to concentrate on vocals. Some of the drummers the band worked with were Jaren Johnston of Bang Bang Bang and Jeff Irizarry of Dear Ephesus. Guitarist Joey Avalos left Justifide in 2003. He has since gone on to work with Pillar and an independent project called Stars Go Dim.

Reform the Resistance
After years of recording, touring, and switching drummers and guitarists, the band finally acquired a permanent drummer, Ryan Dugger of Nashville, Tennessee, and renamed itself Reform the Resistance. The new three-person group has released an EP titled "And It Begins" and its first single "Tonight" to Christian rock radio.

Gozo Nuevo
Justifide Lyrics

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("Sweet New Found Joy" es espanol)

MUCHA GENTE EL GOZO - QUIERE ENCONTRAR,
DIOS MANDÓ A SU HIJO A TU PUERTA A TOCAR,
DANDO, DANDO GOZO – A LA HUMANIDAD.

ÉL DICE, "S�?GUEME – Y LUEGO VER�?S,
EL AMOR DIVINO – POR LA ETERNIDAD,

CRÉE EN M�? – Y ESE GOZO LUEGO TENDR�?S�?.

U-U-U, GOZO NUEVO - AMOR HA DADO A T�? Y A M�?,
U-U-U, GOZO NUEVO – ES LO QUE TENGO YO EN M�?.

QUEREMOS VIVIR Y SACRIFICAR,
DAMOS VUELTAS PARA YA NO LLORAR;
DECIDE EN CUAL LADO JUGAR,
DEBEMOS CREER Y FIRMES ESTAR,
DEBEMOS DEJAR ESA NEGATIVIDAD.

¿DÓNDE SE PUEDE BUSCAR EL AMOR?
¿DÓNDE EST�? LA MANO DE OTRO COLOR?

¿NO VES LO QUE HACE FALTA?
DEBE SER EL AMOR DE JESUS.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Justifide's song Gozo Nuevo speak of the joy that comes from believing in Jesus Christ. The song talks about how many people in the world search for joy, but that God sent his son Jesus to give it to humanity. By following Jesus and believing in him, one can find eternal divine love and joy. The chorus repeats the phrase "Gozo Nuevo", which means "Sweet New Found Joy" in Spanish, emphasizing the joy that can be found through faith.

The second verse talks about how people want to live and make sacrifices to find happiness, but that they need to choose the right path and have faith in Jesus. The lyrics mention leaving behind negativity and embracing love, and question where to find true love and acceptance. The answer, according to the song, is through Jesus Christ.

Overall, the lyrics of Gozo Nuevo are about finding joy and love through faith in Jesus Christ. The song encourages listeners to believe in Jesus and follow his teachings in order to find eternal joy and fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

MUCHA GENTE EL GOZO - QUIERE ENCONTRAR,
Many people want to find joy.

DIOS MANDÓ A SU HIJO A TU PUERTA A TOCAR,
God sent his son to knock on your door.

DANDO, DANDO GOZO – A LA HUMANIDAD.
Giving joy to humanity.

ÉL DICE, "S�?GUEME – Y LUEGO VER�?S,
He says, 'Follow me and then you will see.'

EL AMOR DIVINO – POR LA ETERNIDAD,
Divine love for eternity.

CRÉE EN M�? – Y ESE GOZO LUEGO TENDR�?S�?.
Believe in me and you will have that joy.

U-U-U, GOZO NUEVO - AMOR HA DADO A T�? Y A M�?,
New found joy - love has given to you and me.

U-U-U, GOZO NUEVO – ES LO QUE TENGO YO EN M�?.
New found joy - that's what I have in me.

QUEREMOS VIVIR Y SACRIFICAR,
We want to live and sacrifice.

DAMOS VUELTAS PARA YA NO LLORAR;
We're spinning around to not cry anymore.

DECIDE EN CUAL LADO JUGAR,
Decide which side to play.