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
Hold it Down
Madball Lyrics
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So many come and go, some have disgraced it.
I think its time we take a stand show them what we mean.
You can't stop this, this think of ours.
Hold it down.
This things is ours, hardcore is ours.
Time after time, line after line.
I must express the truth 'cause that is what we stand for.
You no who we care for.
And I'm not only speaking for myself I cant.
I hope I speak for everyone else out there.
'cause a lot of people think that we don't care.
But they can't stop what I'm bringing can't stop what I'm bringing.
Tryin to make a change do what I can.
They can't stop what I'm bringing can't stop what I'm bringing.
You can't stop what we're bringing.
Tryin to make a change and hold it down 'cause we can
In the song Hold It Down, Madball presents a call to action for the hardcore scene to unite and take a stand for their beliefs. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, with the singer recognizing that time has been wasted and the realities of the scene need to be faced. Some members of the scene have disgraced it, but it's time for the rest of them to come together and show what hardcore truly means.
The chorus emphasizes the unity and strength of the hardcore scene. "This thing is ours" and "hardcore is ours" suggest a shared ownership and responsibility for the community. The line "hold it down" reinforces this idea, as the singer urges his fellow hardcore fans to maintain their dedication to the scene and resist any outside challenges.
The second verse acknowledges the existence of those who "live to lie" and deny the roots of the hardcore scene. However, the singer pays them no mind and continues to express the truth about what they stand for. He speaks not only for himself but for everyone else in the hardcore community who cares deeply about the scene. The bridge repeats the message that nothing can stop what they're bringing and that they're trying to make a change and hold it down.
Overall, Hold It Down is a rallying cry for the hardcore scene to come together, stand up for what they believe in, and maintain their dedication to the scene. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and emphasize the strength and unity of the community.
Line by Line Meaning
Enough times been wasted and now I'm faced with our realities and what's to come of this scene.
I've seen enough time pass to realize the state of our community and what the future holds.
So many come and go, some have disgraced it.
Many have come and gone, some tarnishing our reputation.
I think its time we take a stand show them what we mean.
It's time to stand up for what we believe and demonstrate our values.
You can't stop this, this thing of ours.
Our passion and dedication to hardcore music cannot be hindered.
Hold it down.
We must maintain and protect the integrity of our scene and music.
This things is ours, hardcore is ours.
Our love for hardcore music belongs to us and we protect it fiercely.
Time after time, line after line.
Repeatedly, I must express the truth and defend our values.
I must express the truth 'cause that is what we stand for.
We stand for honesty and authenticity in our music and scene.
Some live to lie they will defy and deny our roots I pay no mind.
Some may try to distort the history and roots of our community but I ignore their falsehoods.
You no who we care for.
We know and care deeply for those who share our passion for hardcore music.
And I'm not only speaking for myself I cant.
I am not just speaking on behalf of myself, as this love for hardcore music extends to our entire community.
I hope I speak for everyone else out there.
I hope to represent the thoughts and beliefs of others who share our love for hardcore music.
'cause a lot of people think that we don't care.
There exists a false belief that we don't care about our music and scene, which we aim to dispel.
But they can't stop what I'm bringing can't stop what I'm bringing.
Despite the negative perceptions, I will continue to contribute and bring my all to the hardcore scene.
Tryin to make a change do what I can.
I aim to bring positive change to the community through my actions and contributions.
They can't stop what I'm bringing can't stop what I'm bringing.
No matter what obstacles arise, I will continue to bring my love and passion for hardcore music.
You can't stop what we're bringing.
No one can halt the energy and enthusiasm we bring to our community and music.
Tryin to make a change and hold it down 'cause we can
Through our combined efforts and dedication, we can bring positive change and maintain the integrity of our scene and music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FREDDY CRICIEN, G. GUERRA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
coloursofmelancholia
no one is writing as groovy riffs as madball!
218maryland
No doubt! If you like groovy riffs, checkout Turnstile. Newish HC band
Andy Dzieciaszek
@Caffeinated insanity
Um, wrong Its my boy Beto (Rob Rosario).
Caffeinated insanity
Matt frickin' Wildcard's the man!
Daniel Charles
see obituary
Svilen S. Viktorov
This album in particular is full of bad ass grooves
Underground Vibrations
Old School Hardcore is the best, amazing band! thank for uploaded this song :)
Colin Banerjee
through all my punk cds away due to change in music taste.
this is the most memorable song.
mikelob6707
Nyhc at its finest, brings me back to high school days
junior Jr
16-17 i was jamming out to this. almost 20 years ago