The Battalion of Saints were one of the most legendary bands of San Diego's… Read Full Bio ↴The Battalion of Saints were one of the most legendary bands of San Diego's early Hardcore Punk Scene. Their songs were nonstop blasts of adrenaline and raw power. The Batts were one of the most furious and nihilistic bands in all of Southern California in the early to mid 80's: in 5 years the band accomplished unforgettable performances leaving a deep impression and influence on the Punk Rock scene. The original band broke up in 1985. The mainstay of the band is the singer, George Anthony. In 1995, George reformed the band with his friend Terry Bones (Discharge, Broken Bones, UK Subs). They put out a few records and toured through the late 90's.

In 2002 Battalion of Saints reformed, the current line-up includes San Diego Veterans Matt Anderson (Heroin) on bass, Scott Bartoloni (Heroin, Clikitat Ikatowi) on guitar, Steve Gearhardt "Gearbox" (Total Chaos) and Mario Rubalcaba (Clikitat Ikatowi, RFTC, Hot Snakes) sharing duties on drums, and enlisting old friend and partner in crime Londis Kues "TK" (Crucified Youth, TOF) on guitar. The original Battalion of Saints lineup put out the "Fighting Boys" 12" EP, and the "Second Coming" LP, plus numerous compilation tracks. Most of this material has been re-released on the "Death-R-Us" CD available on Taang! Records. The line-up with Terry Bones put out one EP and the "Cuts" CD also available on Taang! Records.

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No More Lies
Battalion of Saints Lyrics

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See it on the front page, the lies that are easily made
They tell you nothing that's real

They keep us going
With their lies and stories
I just can't stand no more, no more lies
They want us stupid, And not asking for the truth
I just can't stand no more, no more lies

He's on the TV, talking to me
Trying to make me believe, I see through his disguise
In his lying eyes, they just can't tell the truth

(Chorus)

You think you're okay, Your life is going great

How come you lie to yourself? Your life is really shit
Who are you trying to impress, who cares about your lies?

Overall Meaning

The song "No More Lies" by Battalion of Saints is a commentary on the media's tendency to manipulate the public with falsehoods and half-truths. The opening lines suggest that the lies are easily made and disseminated, with the front page of newspapers being a prime example of this. The singer notes that these lies do not offer real information, but are simply part of a larger scheme to control and manipulate the public.

The chorus emphasizes the singer's frustration with the prevalence of lies and the fact that they are used to keep people "stupid" and prevent them from seeking out the truth. The second verse takes aim at a specific lying figure, perhaps a politician or media personality, who is attempting to deceive the public. However, the singer sees through this person's "disguise" and recognizes the dishonesty in their eyes.

The final lines of the song suggest that people often lie to themselves, perhaps to maintain a certain image or to convince themselves that their lives are better than they actually are. The singer questions why anyone would bother with such lies, as they ultimately don't impress anyone and only obscure the truth.

Overall, the song is a powerful condemnation of the use of lies and deception in media and in society in general. It urges people to seek out the truth and reject the lies that are used to manipulate them.

Line by Line Meaning

See it on the front page, the lies that are easily made
The media publishes false news and it is easy for them to manipulate the public

They tell you nothing that's real
The news media only publishes fake news, not the truth

They keep us going
The government or media keeps the public working and complacent

With their lies and stories
They use false information to manipulate the public and create a certain narrative

I just can't stand no more, no more lies
The artist is frustrated with the lies and manipulation of the government or media

They want us stupid, And not asking for the truth
Those in power want the masses to be ignorant and not question their actions or motives

He's on the TV, talking to me
A political figure or news anchor is addressing the public through television

Trying to make me believe, I see through his disguise
The artist is aware that the political figure or news anchor is not telling the truth, despite their efforts to convince the public otherwise

In his lying eyes, they just can't tell the truth
The artist can see that the person they are watching is lying, and that their lack of eye contact or facial expressions reveal their deceit

(Chorus)
The chorus is a repetition of the artist's frustration with the constant lies and deception of those in power

You think you're okay, Your life is going great
The public is led to believe that their lives are perfect and their country is doing well

How come you lie to yourself? Your life is really shit
However, the truth is that the public's lives are actually difficult or unhappy, contrary to what they are led to believe

Who are you trying to impress, who cares about your lies?
The singer questions why the public feels the need to pretend like everything is perfect and why they feel the need to impress others with their falsehoods

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