Current lineup:
Freddy "Madball" Cricien (vocals)
Jorge Guerra (bass)
Mike Gurnari (guitar)
Mike Justian (drums)
Discography:
1994 - Set It Off
1996 - Demonstrating My Style
1998 - Look My Way
2000 - Hold It Down
2005 - Legacy
2007 - Infiltrate the System
2010 - Empire
2014 - Hardcore Lives
2018 - For the Cause
EPs
1989 - Ball of Destruction
1992 - Droppin' Many Suckers
2004 - N.Y.H.C. EP
2012 - Rebellion
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Behind These Walls
Madball Lyrics
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Hate within these walls I find
Break the cycle of viciousness
But not in here
Take nothing from me, don't
Make a bad man out of me
Hate within these walls I find
There is no place for the weak here
This is the home of the wicked men
Even if I'm just passing through
At any time my life could end
I will die fighting if I have to
I will bring one of you with me
I'm only here for moment in time
It could become an eternity
I'll take with me what I see behind these walls
So that I'll never forget when I start to slip or fall
Wait, remember those behind the walls
Who live in regret and some won't make it out at all
Don't forget
I am all alone in here
That is how I'll do my time
These are the days of reckoning
I'm lucky to be just a passerby
I will stay longer if I have to
I will retain my dignity
I am only here for a moment in time
It feels like an eternity
I'll take with me what I see behind these walls
So that I'll never forget when I start to slip or fall
Wait, remember those behind the walls
Who live in regret and some won't make it out at all
The song Behind These Walls by Madball brings to light the brutal reality of life in prison. The first two lines already convey a sense of desolation and hopelessness that permeates throughout the song. The singer is trapped, physically and emotionally, within the walls of a prison. There is nothing he can do but escape within his own mind. What he finds inside these walls, however, is an overwhelming feeling of hate. The singer is desperate to break free from the cycle of violence and injustice that surrounds him, yet he realizes that this won't be possible within prison walls.
The singer acknowledges that there is no place for the weak or faint-hearted. This is a place where only the wicked survive. While he's incarcerated, life is precarious, and his existence is always at risk. Even if he manages to escape, he's haunted by the memories of the things he has seen, heard, and experienced during his stay. The singer echoes throughout the song that he is only there for a moment in time, and he hopes that he'll never forget what he's experienced, even when he's back on the outside. He urges people not to forget those behind the walls, who live in regret, and some won't make it out at all.
Madball's Behind These Walls is a powerful picture of incarceration, where hardship and tragedy are a harsh reality. The lyrics paint a gruesome picture of how prison walls can crush the human spirit, and how hopelessness and desperation become a way of life in such an environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Escape only in my mind
I cannot actually escape from this place, but I can imagine doing so mentally
Hate within these walls I find
There is a lot of anger and resentment among the people in this place
Break the cycle of viciousness
We need to stop the never-ending cycle of aggression and violence in this environment
But not in here
Unfortunately, it won't be possible to do so in this place
Take nothing from me, don't
I don't want to lose anything else while I'm in this place
Make a bad man out of me
I don't want to be influenced by the negativity around me and become someone I'm not
There is no place for the weak here
Only the strongest can survive in this harsh and unforgiving environment
This is the home of the wicked men
Those who call this place home are ruthless and cruel individuals
Even if I'm just passing through
I am not a permanent resident of this place and will eventually leave
At any time my life could end
I am constantly in danger of losing my life in this dangerous place
I will die fighting if I have to
If the time comes, I will not go down without a fight
I will bring one of you with me
I will take down one of my enemies before I meet my demise
I'm only here for moment in time
This is just a temporary phase in my life that I will soon overcome
It could become an eternity
But if I'm not careful, time could slow down and make it feel like an eternity
I'll take with me what I see behind these walls
I will remember what I have witnessed in this place, so I can learn and grow from the experience
So that I'll never forget when I start to slip or fall
I can use these memories as a reminder to stay strong and not give up when times get tough
Wait, remember those behind the walls
Don't forget about the other people who are stuck in this place and may not be as fortunate to leave
Who live in regret and some won't make it out at all
Many people here have made poor choices that they regret and some may not make it out alive
Don't forget
Remember to always appreciate the freedom and opportunities you have in life
I am all alone in here
Even though there are others around me, I feel isolated and alone in this place
That is how I'll do my time
I will try to make the best of my situation despite feeling lonely and trapped
These are the days of reckoning
This is the time when I must face the consequences of my actions and decisions
I'm lucky to be just a passerby
I am fortunate that I am not a permanent resident of this place and will soon leave
I will stay longer if I have to
But if I need to spend more time here, I will do so with strength and resilience
I will retain my dignity
I will not let the negativity around me take away my sense of self-worth and respect
It feels like an eternity
Despite being aware that this is a temporary situation, it still feels like it will never end
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Written by: HENDERSON, JORGE GUERRA
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