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
www.madballnyhc.com
Damned
Madball Lyrics
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I haven't slept yet, but I'm okay
See if you dabble with fire, there'll be hell to pay
I might as well have a drink to wash away the pain
More cocaine, the devil's in my system, he won't go away
My mind wanders further but I'm not insane
This is just my life, my reality
Don't start, no shit and I won't shoot up the place
My aims kinda bad and my eyes are glazed
But I brought extra clips just in case
Here I am again on the lower east side
Doing my thing, I'm damned
Damned, yes I am
Another night full of crime and sin, so damned
Damned
Here I am night after night
Breaking night again, I'm damned
Damned
And I can't get myself
Out of this rut I'm living in
Another day turns into night
I'm running on fumes, but I'm alright
At least that's what I tell myself every day
I might as well have another drink to wash away the pain
More cocaine, the devil's got a grip and he won't get away
My mind is an altered state
But I'm still the same person
I used to be, right?
Here I am again on the lower east side
Doing my thing, I'm damned
Damned, yes I am
Another night full of crime and sin, so damned
Damned
Here I am night after night
Breaking night again, I'm damned
Damned
And I can't get myself
Out of this rut I'm living in
The lyrics to Madball's song "Damned" speak to the cyclical nature of addiction and the struggles that come with trying to break free from it. The singer is caught in a never-ending loop of staying up all night, indulging in drugs and alcohol to numb the pain, and feeling trapped in their own reality. They know that their actions are leading them down a dangerous path, but they can't seem to break free.
The singer recognizes the consequences of their actions, acknowledging that playing with fire will result in "hell to pay". This line could be interpreted as a warning to others to not make the same mistakes or as the singer accepting the fact that they will face repercussions for their choices. The repeated chorus of "Damned, yes I am" drives home the feeling of being stuck and unable to escape the cycle of addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Another night turns into day
The singer has been up all night and it's now morning.
I haven't slept yet, but I'm okay
The singer is tired but feels fine.
See if you dabble with fire, there'll be hell to pay
Taking risks will have consequences.
I might as well have a drink to wash away the pain
The artist drinks to deal with their problems.
More cocaine, the devil's in my system, he won't go away
The artist is addicted to cocaine.
My mind wanders further but I'm not insane
The singer's thoughts are scattered but they are not crazy.
This is just my life, my reality
The singer has accepted their way of life.
I've got my pistol on the side of my waist
The artist is carrying a gun.
Don't start, no shit and I won't shoot up the place
The artist warns people not to mess with them.
My aims kinda bad and my eyes are glazed
The artist is not in perfect condition to fire a gun.
But I brought extra clips just in case
The singer is prepared for any situation.
Here I am again on the lower east side
The artist is in their usual place.
Doing my thing, I'm damned
The singer is living a life of sin.
Damned, yes I am
The singer acknowledges that their actions will lead to negative consequences.
Another night full of crime and sin, so damned
The singer is trapped in their cycle of illegal activity.
Here I am night after night
The artist repeats their behavior nightly.
Breaking night again, I'm damned
The artist is up all night once again.
And I can't get myself
The singer is unable to change their ways.
Out of this rut I'm living in
The singer is stuck in a cycle of destructive behavior.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN DANIELS, JORGE GUERRA
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