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
Godfather
Madball Lyrics
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Seen all the changes, now it's time to move on
If it wasn't for him it just wouldn't be the same
He's not gone, in his heart it will stay
Pass the glory down
So pay your respect
Keep alive what he started
If it wasn't for him
It just wouldn't be the same
He's not gone, in his heart it will stay
He moved on; that's the choise he had to make
Do what you gotta do, we're behind you all the way
Hardcore, that's all you're ever gonna be
I give thanks; you'll always be a brother to me
The lyrics to Madball's song Godfather paint a picture of a man who has been through it all, but now it's time for him to move on. He has seen all the changes and has left an undeniable mark on those around him. The song is about paying tribute to this man, who has clearly had a significant impact on the lives of those who know him. The lyrics reflect the deep respect and admiration that the artist holds for this person.
The lines "If it wasn't for him it just wouldn't be the same / He's not gone, in his heart it will stay" speak volumes about the presence and legacy of this person. It's clear that his influence will continue to be felt long after he's moved on. The chorus urges listeners to "Pass the glory down" and "Keep alive what he started", a reminder to honor his contributions and continue his work.
The final lines of the song, "Hardcore, that's all you're ever gonna be / I give thanks; you'll always be a brother to me" are a testament to the bonds that music can create. The song is a tribute to the community and to the man who helped shape it, and the artist is proud to call him a brother.
Line by Line Meaning
He was young at heart, been through it all
Even though he had seen and been through a lot, he still kept the youthful spirit in his heart.
Seen all the changes, now it's time to move on
Despite having witnessed all the changes that have taken place, it's now time for him to move on from it all.
If it wasn't for him it just wouldn't be the same
The person being referred to here played such an integral part that things wouldn't be the same without him.
He's not gone, in his heart it will stay
Though the person has moved on, he still holds a special place in the hearts of those who knew him.
Pass the glory down
It's up to us to teach and pass on the values and ideals that have been imparted by this person on to others.
So pay your respect
It's a call for us to acknowledge and show respect for the contributions made by this person.
Keep alive what he started
We should continue with the work that has been started by this person and ensure that it's not forgotten.
We'll make sure of that
We're committed to ensuring that the legacy of this person lives on.
He moved on; that's the choice he had to make
Although it may have been difficult, he made the choice to move on and we support him in that decision.
Do what you gotta do, we're behind you all the way
Regardless of what he chooses to do, our support will always be with him.
Hardcore, that's all you're ever gonna be
This is a reflection of the person's true identity and purpose, which is to be hardcore in all aspects of life.
I give thanks; you'll always be a brother to me
Expressing gratitude for the impact that the person has had and acknowledging the special bond of brotherhood between them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRED CRICIEN, JORGE GUERRA, MATTHEW HENDERSON, WILLIAM SHEPLER
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