Hot on the heels of "Who's Gonna Die...", The Havoc released their debut full-length entitled "Our Rebellion Has Just Begun" in 2003. The 12 tracks on this record take the listener through a high speed, adrenaline fueled rampage that will leave you feeling as though you were hit by a cyclone of heavy punk rock!! An instant classic, the album conquered the punk scene and garnered rave reviews from almost every underground music magazine on the stands.
After touring relentlessly for an almost solid three years, the band then released their second E.P. on Punkcore Records in 2005, entitled "Road Warrior." Right away the maturity The Havoc had gained in their songwriting was not only evident, but kept listeners on the edge of their seats. Achieving a more unique sound than their first record, this effort shows a tighter, heavier, harder, more melodic band. While being compared to the early thrash antics of Metallica and Motorhead, "Road Warrior" destroys the notion that the band are confined to only one genre of music.
In 2006 the band decided to lay The Havoc to rest, regroup and rename. They played their last show on September 22nd of 2006 at The Allen Theatre in Southgate, CA. They now play under the name Spades & Blades and are writing their debut album. You can listen to them here on myspace and check out their profile at www.myspace.com/spadesandblades
Nothing To Prove
The Havoc Lyrics
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that are tearin us apart
we got a long way to go
but nows perfect time to start
so quit waiting around for everybody else
to say its ok
their approval is a barrier
and its gettin in the way
if they think its not alright
dont care if they think its wrong or right
another option that means nothing to me
another restriction controlling me
we wont take it, no we wont take it
nothing in the world can stop us now
we wont take it, no we wont take it
dont ever bother trying to keep us down
we wont take it, no we wont take it
nothing in the world can stop us now
we wont take it, no we wont take it
NO!
were gonna show them
that were the ones in control
an uprise that was once unexpected
is now coming unfold
so forget about that past
and what you think you know
our time is at hand now
and it wont be coat rolled
generation after generation weve
been pushed further down with
hopes that we would eventually
forever dismissed cause were
coming back strong and were
coming back pissed
you dont know us weve
got to nothing to prove
In the first verse of The Havoc's song Nothing to Prove, the lyrics urge the listener to put aside the disagreements and conflicts that cause division and to move forward towards a common goal. The singer states that now is the perfect time to start, and that waiting for the approval of others will only create barriers. The lyrics emphasize that the opinion of others shouldn't matter, and that the fear of judgment is holding them back. The singer asserts that they won't take it anymore and nothing can stop them now.
The second verse of the song is a battle cry for those who have been pushed down and dismissed by past generations. The lyrics express that it's time to take control and that an unexpected uprising is coming. The singer advises the listener to forget what they think they know and to realize that their time is now. The lyrics assert that they won't be held back anymore, not by the past, and not by anyone trying to keep them down. The singer concludes by asserting that they have nothing to prove.
Overall, the lyrics to The Havoc's song Nothing to Prove are a powerful expression of defiance against external forces that seek to hold us down. The lyrics urge the listener to take control of their own destiny and not to wait for the approval of others. The song encourages us to push back against the forces that have held us back and to assert our rightful place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
let put aside the issues
Let's set aside our differences
that are tearin us apart
That are causing conflict between us
we got a long way to go
We still have a lot of work to do
but nows perfect time to start
But now is the ideal time to begin
so quit waiting around for everybody else
Stop depending on others
to say its ok
To seek their approval
their approval is a barrier
Their acceptance is a hindrance
and its gettin in the way
And is obstructing us
what a difference does it make
It does not matter
if they think its not alright
If they disapprove
dont care if they think its wrong or right
We do not concern ourselves with their opinions
another option that means nothing to me
Another choice that holds no importance to us
another restriction controlling me
Another rule that is exercising power over us
we wont take it, no we wont take it
We'll not accept it, no, we won't accept it
nothing in the world can stop us now
There is nothing that can halt our progress
dont ever bother trying to keep us down
Do not attempt to oppress us
we gonna show them
We are going to demonstrate to them
that were the ones in control
That we are the ones who govern ourselves
an uprise that was once unexpected
A rebellion that was unforeseen before
is now coming unfold
Is now unraveling
so forget about that past
So let go of the past
and what you think you know
And what you believe to be true
our time is at hand now
Our time to shine is now here
and it wont be coat rolled
And it will not be an easy ride
generation after generation weve
For generations, we have
been pushed further down with
Been pushed down even more by
hopes that we would eventually
The expectation that we would eventually
forever dismissed cause were
Be permanently rejected because we are
coming back strong and were
Returning with strength and
coming back pissed
Coming back angry
you dont know us weve
You do not know us we have
got to nothing to prove
Nothing left to prove
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@blanks7745
2nd Street Pomona CA always will miss the havoc
@MrPunklive
haha i was gonna post some but my cd is really scratched
@BigNick0211
man, now your letting out the best kept punk secret of the 2000's
@ezequiellucero7041
Defiance? Jaja