Matt Henderson [Madball, S.O.S]

All fucked up, now you turn to me
All this time I tried to help you see
Where you're headed is to an early grave
I don't want to see you go out that way

Help you, is what I try to do
But you refuse - what can I do
That shit you do is only killing you
It's blinding you - can't see the truth

Can't you see what you're doing to yourself
You're at fault, can't blame nobody else
Where you're headed is to an early grave
I don't want you to go that way

You're losing all your pride


And now it's time to gain it back
Get your self-respect
I can only help you out
If you want to be helped
Gotta help yourself

Life's not waiting on you
Gotta put yourself in-check
Get your self-respect
I can only help you out
If you want to be helped
Gotta help yourself

Wanna run for cover but there's no where to escape
Runnin' from your problems ain't makin' them go away
Gotta be strong even when you're feeling afraid
It's all in your mind the fears you have to face

I remember the times when I felt all alone and afraid
Regretting the times that I chose to turn and walk away

I've had all I can take
My self respect is now at stake

Forget about the past there's nothing I can change
Try to look ahead tomorrow's another day
Time to make a stand for the sake of my own shame
And now I'm gonna fight because I don't see any other way
Remember the times when I felt all alone and afraid
Regretting the times that I chose to turn and walk away

I've had all I can take
My self respect is now at stake

I've had all I can take
Now I'm gonna show force
I've learned life the hard way
Time to even the score
Win or lose there's no fear left in me
Got no choice but to fight
I'm through trying to decide who's wrong and what's right

In a society where no one is free
Because you're judged by what they see
Affraid of what they don't understand
Putting you down whenever they can

Thought that it was better these days
But there are some people who will never change
Still a minority in their eyes
And when confronted, they will always deny it

Be proud of who you are
Fight for what you stand for
Together as a crew
There's something you can do

Be on-point when you take action
Never give them the satisfaction
Of watching you suffer for their lies
Still a minority in their eyes

Knew it all, I thought I knew it all
I knew nothing till it came to an end
The time has come to make move in my life
I've seen it happen all again and again
Looking back on all the things that I did
I have regrets, but that's what it is
So that was then and this is now
I've seen it happen all again and again

I've been there and done that ? Look back
Looking at life and where I'm at
Where do I go from here ? Think clear
Is the question that we all fear

Knew it all, I thought I knew it all
I was blind until I opened my eyes
Fuckin' up is how you learn in this life
Take that for granted and you'll never survive

Looking back on those things that I did
I have regrets, but it is what it is
That was then and this is now
I've seen it happen all again and again

I've been there and done that ? Look back
Looking at life and where I'm at
Where do I go from here - Think clear
Is the question that we all fear
Think clear and look back
Remember then and where you're at
What don't kill you will make you strong
There comes a time when you must move on

I've seen a lot in my young age
A lot has changed, memories remain the same
There's different ways this game is played
Our violent ways have to end some day

you are the blood running through my veins.
you are the streets that made me this way.
in you ive lost and regained faith but in my silence i'll never betray.
these are the streets where men are made.
where our values are sometimes plagued into temptation i dwell for days.
and i cant stop, wont stop living by the gun.
never one to run from my fears.
cant stop livin this way and i know what my life means to me.
i see theres things that shouldnt be,
i see theres still hope for me.
but i see myself in these streets and i try but i cants stop.
you say theres still time but i wont stop.
and i know theres still hope for me.
but i see myself in these streets.
i pray theres hope for me.

youre always talking but the things you say have no meaning,
they carry no weight.
take your time but dont waste mine.
go sell your stories im not looking to buy.
we all have flaws but this is your downfall.
talkin a game you cant even back up and youre so hollow you have no clue.
theres repercussions and theyre comin for you.
confessions-i leave it up to you,
i know where i stand.
oppressions-something i must choose to make you understand.
to make you understand i dont share your pains 'cause i dont preach about pointless things.


i only speak when i have something to say or i wont fake moves disgrace my name.
self pride-i cant throw away,
i have too much love for family.
self pride-i wont throw away,
raised to be real from the first day.

I can't help you, you gotta fight
For yourself
You did this to yourself and
I reject you, what do you want from me now
After you've let us down
And I don't wanna know the reason why
No excuses for all your funkin' lies
I don't want to hear your alibis
I gotta turn turn my back and walk away
I can't forgive when it's my life at stake
You've played yourself out, now it's too late

The time has come to set you free
My back is turned so you can see
It don't matter to me

The time has come to set you free
My back is turned so you can see
It don't matter to me
Because our friendship is now deceased
When justice serves you'll think of me
It don't matter to me

You played yourself and I've been forced to draw
The line
With me you will not find (any pity) It don't matter
You forced my hand, you lied, you've been cut off
And I can't help you out this cause it don't
Matter to me

[spoken]
this song goes out to all the kids out there who are keeping it real and turning their backs on any hardcore bands that make any money.
fuck that man.
hardcore isnt about money,
its a way of life.
sure i live with my mom right now,
but id live on the streets if i had to.
and i know deep in my heart,
that one day, i'll go to college,
get a real job,
and forget all about hardcore.
but until then im gonna talk as much shit as i can.
diy!
[sung]
d.i.f.f.m. fuck you!
d.i.f.f.m. fuck you!
d.i.f.f.m. fuck you!
d.i.f.f.m. fuck you!
d.i.f.f.m. fuck you!

Demonstrating my style
Lettin' it be known

Follow the path of no one else
It's all about being true to myself
I'll speak my mind, I won't keep it inside

The years pass and people change
But I'm stayin' true to my ways
Hardcore is my life, I'll carry the name

Demonstrating my style
Lettin' it be known
Demonstrating my style
We're not alone
Give respect where respect is due
To those who know what we've been through
We can all relate in our own way

To those who put us down, we won't see you around
Cause you're too scared of me
To those who've helped us out, you know what we're about
You'll get respect from me

Demonstrating my style

everyday i hate more and more cuz i know the truth.
its just a role you play and nothing more.
lifes a game to you.
but i live by another set of rules and i know just what it takes to prove.
that weak at heart is what youll always be.
your fake ass wont compete with me.
it must be hard to live in disgrace.
they know the truth and now who should you blame?
you have no fucking shame.
im the one so blame me.
everyday i hate i cannot relate.
youll never be a part of my scene.
youre just a sucka mc,
a fucking wanna be.
now come and throw joints with me

you better think quick,
act fast before its time you take another blast.
you better think about where you stand 'cause it seems youre on the wrong path.
used to look down, talk down.
now you walk down the same path blown out.
youre foolin yourself, youre not proud.
so lean on me to come down.
choose youre own fate, but this aint mine.
youve fallen from grace,
i wont let you fall this time.
out back to back days sniffin gak,
now youre really on the wrong track.
do you really want to come back?


are you losing yourself and do you want that?
i fall this time.
its not a necessity,
its just a fantasy and its too much for me.
too much of anything is not a good thing.
fallen and now i plead.

Hang out with me then you stab me in the
Back- are you friend or foe
See me on the streets you walk right by
Me- are you friend or foe
Tell me on the phone that I'm a fucking
Clone- are you friend or foe
Why don't mind your own life and leave me
Alone- are you friend or foe
Friend, foe
Are you my friend or foe

He was young at heart, been through it all
Seen all the changes, now it's time to move on
If it wasn't for him it just wouldn't be the same
He's not gone, in his heart it will stay
Pass the glory down
So pay your respect
Keep alive what he started
We'll make sure of that
If it wasn't for him
It just wouldn't be the same
He's not gone, in his heart it will stay
He moved on; that's the choise he had to make
Do what you gotta do, we're behind you all the way
Hardcore, that's all you're ever gonna be
I give thanks; you'll always be a brother to me

Enough times been wasted and now I'm faced with our realities and what's to come of this scene.
So many come and go, some have disgraced it.
I think its time we take a stand show them what we mean.
You can't stop this, this think of ours.
Hold it down.
This things is ours, hardcore is ours.
Time after time, line after line.
I must express the truth 'cause that is what we stand for.
Some live to lie they will defy and deny our roots I pay no mind.
You no who we care for.
And I'm not only speaking for myself I cant.
I hope I speak for everyone else out there.
'cause a lot of people think that we don't care.
But they can't stop what I'm bringing can't stop what I'm bringing.
Tryin to make a change do what I can.
They can't stop what I'm bringing can't stop what I'm bringing.
You can't stop what we're bringing.
Tryin to make a change and hold it down 'cause we can