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
Live Or Die
Madball Lyrics
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But I refuse to go anywhere soon
Life is too short to keep explaining myself
My situation means nothing to you
Back to reality once again
I clear my thoughts and think about how much time I spent
Keep movin' on and try to do what I do best
I was always taught right from wrong
Doin' what I gotta do to get by
Will I survive; just look in my eyes
I gotta live my life day by day
No matter what type of bullshit is thrown my way
I'll overcome it with or without your help
Don't tell me, you can't tell me
How I choose to live my life
The way I choose to live my life
I was always taught right from wrong
But who are you to pint the finger at me
I have no need to explain myself
Cause your opinions I don't need
The lyrics to Madball's "Live Or Die" express the feelings of someone who is tired of justifying their existence to others. The singer is aware that they have limited choices in life, but they are not willing to give up easily. They believe that life is too short to keep explaining themselves to others who do not seem to understand their situation. The song expresses the concept of self-determination and the idea that one has to live their own life on their own terms, regardless of what people think. They are determined to keep moving forward, focusing on what they do best and striving to survive no matter what challenges come their way.
The song highlights the frustration one can feel when they are constantly judged and criticized for the decisions they make. The singer feels like their choices are not respected, and they want to live life in their own way without interference from others. They are aware that they may face obstacles, but they are ready to overcome them with or without the help of others. Overall, the lyrics of "Live Or Die" emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself and living life on one's own terms, without worrying about the opinions of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Live or die, are the choices I got
I have two options in my life - either to live or die.
But I refuse to go anywhere soon
I have no intention of dying anytime soon.
Life is too short to keep explaining myself
I don't want to waste my limited time on earth explaining my actions to others.
My situation means nothing to you
You don't understand my situation and therefore, I don't care about your opinions.
Back to reality once again
I'm back to the harsh realities of life.
I clear my thoughts and think about how much time I spent
I reflect on the time I've wasted in the past.
Keep movin' on and try to do what I do best
I'll keep moving forward and focus on my strengths.
I was always taught right from wrong
I was brought up to understand what is right and wrong.
But who are you to be judging who's right
I don't need your judgement about what is right and wrong for me.
Doin' what I gotta do to get by
I do what I need to do to survive.
Will I survive; just look in my eyes
I have the determination to survive, and you can see it in my eyes.
I gotta live my life day by day
I live my life one day at a time.
No matter what type of bullshit is thrown my way
I'll face any challenge that comes my way.
I'll overcome it with or without your help
I don't depend on anyone to overcome my challenges.
Don't tell me, you can't tell me
You have no right to tell me what to do.
How I choose to live my life
I have the right to live my life as I choose.
The way I choose to live my life
I won't let anyone dictate how I live my life.
But who are you to point the finger at me
You have no right to accuse me of anything.
I have no need to explain myself
I don't need to justify my actions to anyone.
Cause your opinions I don't need
I don't care about your opinions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRED CRICIEN, JORGE GUERRA, MATTHEW HENDERSON, WILLIAM SHEPLER
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