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
Darkest Days
Madball Lyrics
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That I lived in full of redemption and sin
Even though I was surrounded by the best of friends
My future was looking dim
You gave me hope in a time when I lost control
About to lose my soul
You picked me up from the gutters that I once roamed
When I thought there was no one there for me
Your light shined on me
You gave me hope, you gave me all I need
You set me free
When I fought against myself, to be as good as I can be
You gave me strength, you gave me what I need
You're everything to me
In the darkest of days you came into my life
It was full of so much strife
Self-destruction was the name of the game that I played
You reinforced the values that I had lost at no price or cost
And even when I slipped into the darkness again
You fought to bring me back in
I hope you know what you mean to me
You mean everything, everything
I hope you know that I'd do anything for you
I mean anything
You made a man out of me when I thought I knew it all
I knew nothing
You brought me hope in my darkest days
I love you more than anything
When I thought there was no one there for me
Your light shined on me
You gave me hope, you gave me all I need
You set me free
When I fought against myself to be as good as I could be
You gave me strength you gave me what I need
You're always there for me
The lyrics of Madball's song "Darkest Days" speak to the transformative power of love and friendship in the face of personal struggles and darkness. The singer reflects on the impact of a significant person in their life who served as a beacon of light in their own personal darkness. This person gave them hope and strength when they were lost, picked them up when they were down and reinforced the values they had lost. The singer expresses deep gratitude and admiration for this person, recognizing that they mean everything to them and that they would do anything for them. In the end, the song speaks to the power of love and friendship to change and heal us, even in the darkest of days.
Line by Line Meaning
You were the light in the darkness
You were the source of hope and guidance during my time of desperation and confusion
That I lived in full of redemption and sin
I was in a state of seeking redemption from my past sins
Even though I was surrounded by the best of friends
Despite being surrounded by good friends, I still felt lost and alone
My future was looking dim
I had little hope or expectation for my future
You gave me hope in a time when I lost control
You instilled hope in me when I felt like my life was spiraling out of control
About to lose my soul
I was on the brink of losing myself completely
You picked me up from the gutters that I once roamed
You helped me out of a dark place that I had once been in before
Helped me see what I now know
You helped me gain clarity and understanding about my life
When I thought there was no one there for me
During a time when I felt alone and unsupported
Your light shined on me
You provided light and hope in my life
You gave me hope, you gave me all I need
You provided me with the hope and support I needed to move forward
You set me free
You helped me break free from my bad habits and negative emotions
When I fought against myself, to be as good as I can be
During a time when I struggled to better myself
You gave me strength, you gave me what I need
You provided me with the strength and support I needed to improve my life
You're everything to me
You mean everything in my life
In the darkest of days you came into my life
You came into my life during an incredibly difficult time
It was full of so much strife
My life was filled with challenges and difficulties
Self-destruction was the name of the game that I played
I was engaging in self-destructive behavior
You reinforced the values that I had lost at no price or cost
You helped me regain the values and principles I had lost, without asking for anything in return
And even when I slipped into the darkness again
Even during moments of relapse
You fought to bring me back in
You continued to provide support and fight for my well-being
I hope you know what you mean to me
I hope you understand how significant you are in my life
You mean everything, everything
You are my everything
I hope you know that I'd do anything for you
I hope you understand that I am willing to do anything for you
I mean anything
Truly, anything at all
You made a man out of me when I thought I knew it all
You helped me mature and develop as a person, despite my previous beliefs that I already knew everything
I knew nothing
I was ignorant to many things, particularly my own shortcomings
You brought me hope in my darkest days
You provided hope and light in the midst of my darkest moments
I love you more than anything
I have immense love and gratitude towards you
You're always there for me
I can always count on you to be there for me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN DANIELS, JORGE GUERRA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@entelikey1
It’s like the closest thing to a ‘hardcore’ power ballad (lyric wise anyway)
With the lyrics ringing through, just behind the tempo…
Very personal and relatable 🤝🤔
@AndreEidler
Love this song!
@butcer83
great harcore song!
@AndreEidler
Play 'Darkest Days" and "The Crown" near me and I feel like always is possible for me! Bad ass awesome songs!
@utsawin09
Christian undertones
10/10
@Sergey-wg7ne
Probably the only song about love that I like.
@70n5
TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANTRUUUUUUUUUUUUUM
@sikoactivo
Es la canción de mi esposa conchetumaree!!!!!!