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
NBNC
Madball Lyrics
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Short term gains in the end
Small minded
Short sighted
It′ll come back to haunt you my friend
I'll come for you when you least expect me to
No body
I can bide my time
′Cause the next move in this game is mine
The lyrics to Madball's song NBNC are powerful and poignant. The verses speak about how people often make poor choices without considering the consequences of their actions. These individuals are "small minded" and "short sighted" in that they only focus on their own short term gains without taking into account how their actions will affect others in the long run.
The chorus then introduces the idea of retribution. The singer warns the person who violated them that they will come for them when they least expect it. The line "No body, no crime" suggests that they may resort to violence or other illegal means to take revenge. The singer is confident that they can "bide my time" and wait for the right moment to strike. They see this as a game, where the next move is theirs to make.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the dangers of selfishness and shortsightedness. It warns that those who violate others may face consequences down the line, and that retribution may not be far away.
Line by Line Meaning
You violate with no thought
You break the rules without any concern
Short term gains in the end
Temporary benefits that will eventually lead to failure
Small minded
Lack of broader perspective
Short sighted
Inability to see the long-term consequences
It'll come back to haunt you my friend
Your actions will have repercussions that will affect you
I'll come for you when you least expect me to
I will take revenge on you when you are caught off guard
No body
No one will know about the crime
No crime
Justice will not be served for the wrongdoing
I can bide my time
I can wait patiently for the right moment to act
'Cause the next move in this game is mine
I have control over the next action in this situation
Writer(s): FREDDY CRICIEN, JORGE GUERRA
Contributed by Luke R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.