Snare Hanger
Battles Lyrics
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A mighty wreck that once was proud
Ate alive by oxidation
Abandoned by a crew of cowards
Navigation systems failed
Computers crashed and they all fall down
Possibly I've seen too much
Hangar 18, I know too much
All the guilty paid the price
Suspended by their broken necks
No one survived to tell the story
When foreign life forms resurrect
And military intelligence
Is still two words that can't make sense
Possibly I've seen too much
Hangar 18, I know too much
The song "Snare Hanger" by Battles is a track that encourages listeners to envision an abandoned fortress that was once a dominating figure but has now been abandoned and destroyed by oxidation. The fortress has been deserted by its crew of cowards, and everything inside it has been eliminated. The navigation systems have failed to function properly and computers have crashed, causing everything to fall into ruins. The lyrics suggest that the singer could have seen too much and has too much knowledge of what has transpired inside this area.
The song mentions Hangar 18, which is an infamous area within the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Hangar 18 is said to be a location where extraterrestrial beings and UFO sightings are stored and housed by the United States government. Many people have speculated on this site's existence and purpose, leading to various conspiracy theories. This song's lyrics allude to the idea that the singer has been to and possibly has knowledge of the activities within Hangar 18.
Overall, "Snare Hanger" is a song that encourages to imagine the details of the lyrics and the story behind it. It is up to the listener to interpret what the song wants to impart to its audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to an empty fortress
Greetings to this abandoned stronghold
A mighty wreck that once was proud
This powerful ruin was once dignified
Ate alive by oxidation
Eroded by chemical reaction
Abandoned by a crew of cowards
Left behind by a group of weaklings
Navigation systems failed
Directional tools malfunctioned
Computers crashed and they all fall down
Devices broke down and everything collapsed
Possibly I've seen too much
Maybe I've witnessed more than I should have
Hangar 18, I know too much
Area 51, I possess sensitive knowledge
All the guilty paid the price
All the culpable parties suffered consequences
Suspended by their broken necks
Hanged by their injured throats
No one survived to tell the story
No one lived to recount the tale
When foreign life forms resurrect
If extraterrestrial creatures come back to life
And military intelligence
And governmental espionage
Is still two words that can't make sense
Is a senseless juxtaposition of concepts
Possibly I've seen too much
Maybe I've witnessed more than I should have
Hangar 18, I know too much
Area 51, I possess sensitive knowledge
Contributed by Xavier I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ambiamusic
Stanier is ridiculous. The boy's like a human metronome! You could set your watch by him! Snare Hangar is my favourite song from Mirrored, too. Brilliant!
@BearFattfilm
What Stainer improvises from 2:55-3:06 is fucking insane. To improvise on music this technical is testament to how good of a drummer he is.
@ngun27
Fantastic. John is awesome!
@shawnphase
wow, i had no idea they did this song live.
@BearFattfilm
Stanier has it locked. Look at Braxton struggling, then look at Ian Williams standing there like “ok kid when are we gonna start the song?”
@MaximumJoy
i know stanier's a fucking wizard but the rest of the band are in perfect synchronisation all the way through in every single song and i simple do not know how they do it.
@henrydanielcarpiobello9360
men you r soo right!! i'd always been a hugh fan of this particular drummer, (and the entire band) by a long ago.. and by now, ive couldnt find an adjective to describe him.. a clock perhaps!! as u say the synch....!!! men, thats its soo outstanding!!!
@iansmirna5183
@@henrydanielcarpiobello9360 they have to have a click or the loops would get ouf of sync after some time.
@havenet
Holy smokes! Tyondai Braxton is wearing a Gaahl shirt! Makes me like Battles even more. Now it's like 110%!
@ColossusOfRhodes
Stanier is a robot. No doubt in my mind.