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
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War and Hate
Madball Lyrics
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What do you think, is there any salvation?
Is there any hope for the future in these times of
The revelations?
In this world that we can't escape
Have we exceeded our expectations?
Have we gone too far with technology
(I speak)
For me and my generation
I have to ask these questions
(For them)
For me
In this world full of war and hate
All we can do is ask these questions
I pray for the best, the future is not
Yours, mine or anyone's
On the eve of our destruction
Has anyone asked us
How do we feel about the future of humanity?
This is insanity
(I speak)
For me and my generation
I have to ask these questions
(For them)
For me, for everyone
What is this world comin' to?
That is the question that I have to ask all of you
Who hold the proof and the world
In the palm of your hands
Well it's not one country, it's not one man
It's all of you who spread the fear
Desire to control it all, make your choices wisely
Or we're dead as planned
The lyrics of Madball's song "War and Hate" are a poignant reflection on the state of the world in which we live. The song reflects a sense of despair, questioning whether there is any hope for humanity in a world where war and hate seem to reign supreme. The lyrics ask whether there is any salvation, and whether there is any hope for the future amidst the chaos and destruction of the present.
The song also questions the role of technology and the extent to which it has been used to protect nations. It asks whether we have gone too far in our pursuit of military power and whether this has ultimately led to our downfall. The lyrics suggest that we may have exceeded our expectations and that we are now facing the consequences of our actions. The use of the pronoun "we" throughout the song suggests that the band is not exempt from this critique, and that they too are part of the problem.
Line by Line Meaning
In a world full of war and hate
Living in a society that promotes violence and animosity
What do you think, is there any salvation?
Is there any hope or redemption available?
Is there any hope for the future in these times of
The revelations?
Is there a possibility for a positive future amidst current events and the state of things?
In this world that we can't escape
In a world that we cannot leave or avoid
Have we exceeded our expectations?
Have we gone too far and surpassed our own estimations?
Have we gone too far with technology
To protect our nations?
Have we overused technology to defend our countries?
(I speak)
For me and my generation
I have to ask these questions
(For them)
For me
As a representative of my age group, I have to address these concerns
In this world full of war and hate
All we can do is ask these questions
I pray for the best, the future is not
Yours, mine or anyone's
We can only raise questions in a world full of war and hate. We must hope for the best because the future belongs to no one.
On the eve of our destruction
Has anyone asked us
How do we feel about the future of humanity?
This is insanity
As we move closer to our downfall, has anyone in authority bothered to check on how we feel about our future? This is madness.
(I speak)
For me and my generation
I have to ask these questions
(For them)
For me, for everyone
As a representative of my age group, I have to express these questions on behalf of everyone.
What is this world comin' to?
What is happening to the world we live in?
That is the question that I have to ask all of you
Who hold the proof and the world
In the palm of your hands
I'm asking those who hold the proof of what's going on in the world in their hands this question.
Well it's not one country, it's not one man
It's all of you who spread the fear
Desire to control it all, make your choices wisely
Or we're dead as planned
The source of the problem is not limited to a single nation or individual. It requires individuals who maintain power by creating fear to make wise decisions, or else humanity is doomed.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN DANIELS, FREDDY CRICIEN, JORGE GUERRA, ROSS RIGG
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