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."
Take a Stand
Warzone Lyrics
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They'll get sucked in - then they'll know
They get brainwashed into doing things
Things that they never really believed
Get up fight back - take a stand
Time is now - take a stand
Before it's too late - take a stand
Get up fight back
They're looking for an easy way out
Got to make sure they don't sap the will from you
Got to make sure they don't make a fool out of you
Get up fight back - take a stand
Time is now - take a stand
Before it's too late - take a stand
Get up fight back
You've got to - take a stand
Until you die - take a stand
In my grave - take a stand
I'll never give in - take a stand
The lyrics to Warzone's song "Take a Stand" are a call to action for listeners to resist being brainwashed and manipulated by mainstream society. The song suggests that people are often coerced into conforming to societal norms, compromising their own beliefs and values in the process. But the singer urges listeners to fight back against this oppressive force and stay true to themselves. The chorus is particularly powerful, declaring that the time is now to take a stand before it's too late. The repetition of the phrase "get up fight back" is a powerful and empowering call to action.
Line by Line Meaning
People say they've got minds of their own
People claim that they have independent thinking
They'll get sucked in - then they'll know
However, they often get influenced and trapped into situations against their will
They get brainwashed into doing things
Their minds are easily manipulated into doing things they normally wouldn't do
Things that they never really believed
They end up doing things that go against their own beliefs and values
Get up fight back - take a stand
Stand up for yourself and fight against any oppressive forces
Time is now - take a stand
Don't wait or hesitate, take action now
Before it's too late - take a stand
Act before it's too late to make a difference
They hear - they see - take a stand
Be aware of your surroundings and take action accordingly
They're looking for an easy way out
Oppressors are always looking for the easiest way to maintain their control
Got to make sure they don't sap the will from you
Do not let them drain your willpower and desire to fight back
Got to make sure they don't make a fool out of you
Do not let them manipulate and embarrass you
You've got to - take a stand
It's your responsibility to stand up against injustices and oppression
Until you die - take a stand
Keep fighting for what's right until the very end
In my grave - take a stand
Even after death, your legacy of fighting for justice should live on
I'll never give in - take a stand
Never surrender to oppression or injustice
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