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.

Sweet New Found Joy
Justifide Lyrics

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Well the people had been searching before
God sent His Son knocking at the front door
Bringing, bringing hope and happiness to all
He said, "Follow Me and I will be, you'll see
The One that will give you love for eternity
All you've got to do
Is believe in Me"

Ooh, sweet new found joy
The love He gave to you and me
Ooh, sweet new found joy
That's what I have inside of me

Well we're living it up we're giving it up
We're breaking it down we're breaking it up
Now choose which side you're playing on
We've got to stand up for what we believe
We've got to end all this negativity, yeah
So where is all the love anymore?
Where is the open hand from next door?

Don't you see what we're missing?
The love of Jesus oh yes we need

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Justifide's song, "Sweet New Found Joy," describe the arrival of Jesus and the impact He has on the world. The song begins by referencing how people had been searching for something before Jesus arrived, and how God sent His son to bring hope and happiness to all. Jesus presented Himself as the one who could provide love for eternity, and all anyone had to do was believe in Him. This message is reinforced throughout the song, with the title, "Sweet New Found Joy," referring to the feeling of love and hope that Jesus's teachings can bring.

Throughout the song, there is a call to action for listeners to choose the side they want to be on, and to stand up for what they believe in. The song acknowledges the negativity in the world, and calls on people to end it through their actions and thoughts. The lyrics emphasize the importance of love and the need for it in the world, calling out for people to be more open-handed and loving toward their neighbors. Ultimately, Justifide's "Sweet New Found Joy" is a reminder that choosing to believe in and follow Jesus can bring hope and joy to people's lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Well the people had been searching before
People were seeking something before the arrival of God's Son

God sent His Son knocking at the front door
God sent His Son to bring hope and happiness

Bringing, bringing hope and happiness to all
God's Son brought hope and happiness to everyone

He said, "Follow Me and I will be, you'll see
He promised eternal love to those who follow Him

The One that will give you love for eternity
He is The One who will provide everlasting love

All you've got to do
All you have to do is

Is believe in Me"
believe in Him

Ooh, sweet new found joy
The love of Jesus brings joy

The love He gave to you and me
Jesus' love was given to us

That's what I have inside of me
The singer has the love of Jesus within them

Well we're living it up we're giving it up
We're enjoying life and sharing our blessings