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
The Crown
Madball Lyrics
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I have unfinished business
We went away for a minute, I know
Two years and a minute I suppose, here we go
Back on this journey again
For worse or for better, we came to make amends
With ourselves, our friends and our families
I've seen a lot of changes
(A lot of changes)
Within ourselves, within our scene
I'm not trying to rearrange things
There's only one way, I can say this
(I can say this)
We've come back for the crown
It's time to claim it
It's only begun, the second chapter of what's to come
We're not done
We strayed for a minute, I know
It's time we let everybody know, here we go
We're back on this grind again
For worse or for better, we came to represent
Ourselves and our friends, our families
This is for them again
I've seen a lot of changes
(A lot of changes)
Within ourselves, within our scene
I'm not trying to rearrange things
There's only one way, I can say this
(I can say this)
We've come back for the crown
It's time to claim it
Where there's love there's always hate
Where there's respect there's always envy
We know some wanna see us fail
We won't stop 'til I get what's mine
We've stood the test of time
Now we will prevail, we came for the crown
I've seen a lot of changes
(A lot of changes)
Within ourselves, within our scene
I'm not trying to rearrange things
There's only one way, I can say this
(I can say this)
We've come back for the crown
It's time to claim it
This is the last time that I say this
We are here for the crown
It's time to claim it
Madball's song The Crown is about the band's return to the music scene after a two-year hiatus. The lyrics reflect the band's determination to claim their place as the kings of the hardcore punk scene again. The opening lines illustrate the band's commitment to staying together and not giving up on each other. They recognize that they have "unfinished business" and are "back on this journey again/For worse or for better, we came to make amends/With ourselves, our friends, and our families." The song captures the ups and downs of the journey, referencing the changes in the band's personal lives, as well as in the hardcore punk scene to which they belong.
Madball acknowledges the challenges they will face on this journey, that "where there's love there's always hate/Where there's respect there's always envy/We know some wanna see us fail." However, they remain steadfast in their determination to succeed, "We won't stop 'til I get what's mine/We've stood the test of time/Now we will prevail, we came for the crown."
The song's message is a call to action for the band, urging them to reclaim their position as the leaders of the hardcore punk scene. The Crown is an anthem for fans of the band who will be energized and encouraged by the band's return. It is a declaration that Madball is back, and they are ready to take on whatever challenges come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't walk away from you, not like this
I am committed to finishing what we started and will not abandon you.
I have unfinished business
I still have something to prove and accomplish.
We went away for a minute, I know
We took a break, but now we're back.
Two years and a minute I suppose, here we go
Although it's been a while, we're ready to get back to work.
Back on this journey again
We're starting a new chapter in our lives.
For worse or for better, we came to make amends
We're willing to do whatever it takes to right our wrongs.
With ourselves, our friends and our families
We want to repair and maintain our relationships with those who matter most to us.
This is for them now
Our goal is to make those around us proud.
I've seen a lot of changes (A lot of changes)
We've experienced many developments in our personal and professional lives.
Within ourselves, within our scene
These changes have affected us and the community we belong to.
I'm not trying to rearrange things
Our intention is not to disrupt the status quo, but to claim what rightfully belongs to us.
There's only one way, I can say this (I can say this)
There's only one message that needs to be delivered.
We've come back for the crown
We aim to regain our position of power and influence.
It's time to claim it
We're ready to take back what's rightfully ours.
It's only begun, the second chapter of what's to come
This is just the beginning of our journey.
We're not done
We still have more to accomplish and prove.
It's time we let everybody know, here we go
We want to make our intentions known to everyone.
We're back on this grind again
We're ready to work hard and achieve our goals.
For worse or for better, we came to represent
We're devoted to showing the world who we are and what we're capable of.
Ourselves and our friends, our families
We want to make our loved ones proud and honor their support.
This is for them again
Our efforts are directed towards those who have always believed in us.
Where there's love there's always hate
With great passion and admiration comes equally strong negativity and jealousy.
Where there's respect there's always envy
When we earn respect and admiration, it is not uncommon for some to harbor feelings of jealousy and bitterness.
We know some wanna see us fail
We are aware of those who'd like to see us fall short.
We won't stop 'til I get what's mine
We're not going to give up until we get what we deserve.
We've stood the test of time
We've overcome challenges and persevered despite hardships in the past.
Now we will prevail, we came for the crown
After all our struggles, we're confident in our ability to succeed and claim victory.
This is the last time that I say this
We want to emphasize the importance of this message and our goal.
We are here for the crown
Our objective is to take back what's ours.
It's time to claim it
We're ready to take action and achieve our aspirations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARTIN SJOELIE, IAIN JAMES, ELLA HENDERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andre Eidler
F*** awesome song! My favorite ever in Legacy album.
Marios Papaxenidis
We come back for the crown!