Frontman Raymond "Raybeez" Barbieri was the band's only consistent member through the vast majority of its years. He joined the band as the drummer in 1983 (the same year he played drums on the debut Agnostic Front 7" EP United Blood), later taking over vocal duties after Warzone had already been in existence for two years (noting later, "in a band that [had] been running for so long, there has to be something there"). Raybeez remained the singer of Warzone until his death on September 11, 1997 due to pneumonia. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was receiving treatment in a VHA facility when the illness damaged his liver and took his life at the age of 35. A tribute sign reading "R.I.P Ray" hung outside CBGB for some time following his death, and for more than a year afterward, every release on Victory Records was dedicated to his memory, as were two independent compilations. These albums, as well as benefit concerts, raised funds for several non-profit groups Ray had worked for which helped at-risk youth."
Free At Last
Warzone Lyrics
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Trying to find it again
But if I fail, I won't let it be the end
I hear people say they have no faith in me
Drink their alcohol smoke that dust
Talk about me and their lives are fucked
Time has come to do what's right
Don't want to live dead and lose the fight
Free at last- from
Alcohol's daze
Free at last- from that P.C.P.
Free at last- from insanity
Free at last- From my fear
Free at last- from all the tears
Free at last- from the grave
Free at last- now I'm saved
So if I fall what will
You do?
Cause what I need's a friend in you
I wonder if you'll laugh at me
Or help me to stay drug-free
But if you coose to walk away
And come back another day
I'll be gone to a better place
On my own I'll win
The race
There are other friends who'll stick
By me
Side by side for
Eternity
But if I must be alone and do it all on my own
I'll win the fight and that's for sure
In my heart I'll stay pure
Perseverance deep inside me
A mission that's meant to be
Fire burning in my soul
Drug-free
My life's goal
The lyrics to Warzone's song Free at Last convey a message about overcoming addiction and remaining strong in the face of obstacles. The song is about finding the strength to fight against drug and alcohol addiction, to remain steadfast and focused on one's life goals. The opening lyrics outline the struggle to find something, likely the strength to keep going, after having found it before but losing it. The singer is determined, however, to push through and not let the loss derail him.
The second verse, however, speaks to the negative influences that can surround someone fighting addiction. The singer references those who say they have no faith in him and who rely on drugs and alcohol to cope. Despite this, the singer is resolved to do what's right and not succumb to the same vices. The chorus emphasizes the message of being "free at last" from addiction, from reviving oneself from the "grave", from tears and fear, and instead finding salvation.
The third verse speaks to the importance of having supportive friends who will stick by one's side no matter what. Additionally, the singer knows that if they must go it alone, they have the strength and perseverance inside to win the fight against addiction. The fire in the singer's soul burns bright and will see them through to a drug-free life.
Overall, Free at Last is a powerful message about finding strength, perseverance, and support in the fight against addiction. By overcoming addiction, the singer is ultimately taking control of their life and finding a greater purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I found it years ago
Years ago, I discovered something I was searching for.
Trying to find it again
I am searching for something that I once found and lost.
But if I fail, I won't let it be the end
I will not give up even if I cannot find what I am looking for.
I hear people say they have no faith in me
People often express their distrust towards me.
Drink their alcohol smoke that dust
People choose to indulge in alcohol and drugs.
Talk about me and their lives are fucked
Gossiping about me proves that their own lives are riddled with problems.
Time has come to do what's right
It's time for me to take the right path.
Don't want to live dead and lose the fight
I don't want to live like a dead person and lose in the struggle.
Free at last- from the drugs I crave
I am free from the addiction to drugs.
Free at last- from Alcohol's daze
I am free from the influence of alcohol.
Free at last- from that P.C.P.
I am free from the addiction to PCP.
Free at last- from insanity
I am finally free from the burden of mental illness.
Free at last- From my fear
I am free from the fear which was holding me back.
Free at last- from all the tears
I'm no longer grieving or shedding tears.
Free at last- from the grave
I'm glad that I'm still alive.
Free at last- now I'm saved
I feel spiritually saved.
So if I fall what will You do?
If I fail, will those who taunted me abandon me?
Cause what I need's a friend in you
I'm in need of a true friend by my side.
I wonder if you'll laugh at me
I'm not sure if those around me will ridicule me.
Or help me to stay drug-free
I wonder if those around me will help me stay free from drugs.
But if you choose to walk away
If they decide to leave me all alone.
And come back another day
Will they come back and stick with me later?
I'll be gone to a better place
If they don't come back, I'll move on to a better place.
On my own I'll win The race
I'll be victorious by myself.
There are other friends who'll stick By me
There are others who will stick by my side as I move forward.
Side by side for Eternity
We'll walk together down the road of life forever.
But if I must be alone and do it all on my own
But if I must go through it by myself.
I'll win the fight and that's for sure
I'm confident I will win the battle.
In my heart I'll stay pure
I'll keep my heart pure and free of negativity.
Perseverance deep inside me
I have strength to persevere deep within me.
A mission that's meant to be
I have a mission to succeed that is destined to be.
Fire burning in my soul
I have a passion burning inside me.
Drug-free My life's goal
My ultimate goal is to remain drug-free.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTON ERLING KARLSTROM, KAI ISRAELSEN, LUDVIG PER STEFAN NILSSON, RAIMOND NURMILAMPI, VIKTOR EMANUEL MATTSSON
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@igman037
I found it years ago
Trying to find it again
But if I fail, I won't let it be the end
I hear people say they have no faith in me
Drink their alcohol smoke that dust
Talk about me and their lives are fucked
Time has come to do what's right
Don't want to live dead and lose the fight
Free at last- from the drugs I crave
Free at last- from
Alcohol's daze
Free at last- from that P. C. P
Free at last- from insanity
Free at last- From my fear
Free at last- from all the tears
Free at last- from the grave
Free at last- now I'm saved
So if I fall what will
You do?
Cause what I need's a friend in you
I wonder if you'll laugh at me
Or help me to stay drug-free
But if you coose to walk away
And come back another day
I'll be gone to a better place
On my own I'll win
The race
There are other friends who'll stick
By me
Side by side for
Eternity
But if I must be alone and do it all on my own
I'll win the fight and that's for sure
In my heart I'll stay pure
Perseverance deep inside me
A mission that's meant to be
Fire burning in my soul
Drug-free
My life's goal
@boyboy4620
I found it years ago
Trying to find it again
But if I fail, I won't let it be the end
I hear people say they have no faith in me
Drink their alcohol smoke that dust
Talk about me and their lives are fucked
Time has come to do what's right
Don't want to live dead and lose the fight
Free at last- from the drugs I crave
Free at last- from
Alcohol's daze
Free at last- from that P.C.P.
Free at last- from insanity
Free at last- From my fear
Free at last- from all the tears
Free at last- from the grave
Free at last- now I'm saved
So if I fall what will
You do?
Cause what I need's a friend in you
I wonder if you'll laugh at me
Or help me to stay drug-free
But if you coose to walk away
And come back another day
I'll be gone to a better place
On my own I'll win
The race
There are other friends who'll stick
By me
Side by side for
Eternity
But if I must be alone and do it all on my own
I'll win the fight and that's for sure
In my heart I'll stay pure
Perseverance deep inside me
A mission that's meant to be
Fire burning in my soul
Drug-free
My life's goal
@Soolsma1
The only bad thing about this great song is that it is so short you have too listen to it 10 times in a row to get kinda satisfied. Go Warzone!
@igman037
I found it years ago
Trying to find it again
But if I fail, I won't let it be the end
I hear people say they have no faith in me
Drink their alcohol smoke that dust
Talk about me and their lives are fucked
Time has come to do what's right
Don't want to live dead and lose the fight
Free at last- from the drugs I crave
Free at last- from
Alcohol's daze
Free at last- from that P. C. P
Free at last- from insanity
Free at last- From my fear
Free at last- from all the tears
Free at last- from the grave
Free at last- now I'm saved
So if I fall what will
You do?
Cause what I need's a friend in you
I wonder if you'll laugh at me
Or help me to stay drug-free
But if you coose to walk away
And come back another day
I'll be gone to a better place
On my own I'll win
The race
There are other friends who'll stick
By me
Side by side for
Eternity
But if I must be alone and do it all on my own
I'll win the fight and that's for sure
In my heart I'll stay pure
Perseverance deep inside me
A mission that's meant to be
Fire burning in my soul
Drug-free
My life's goal
@senjorgane
one of the best hc songs ever!!!!
@knightfromoutzide
such a powerfull song
@grip642
Raybeez was one of my best workers and brothers from the ritz he can never be replaced . Jack Parow John Shear`s metropolitin entertainment.
@senjorgane
one of their best!!!!
@TakexYourxShot
This version rules.... FREE AT LAST!~
@horizonetang2104
5 years after.... I found it! ;'(
@kingsladetard
this is some good ol' U.S.H.C. nobody does hard core better than America!
@febrikriss1781
I'm from Indonesia and I'm agree