Cancer Bats originated in May of 2004 with singer Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton, former member of Toronto, Canada metal band At The Mercy Of Inspiration. The two wanted to form a project that combined their favorite parts of bands like Refused, Black Flag, Led Zeppelin and Down, among others. The lineup was rounded out with the addition of Andrew McCracken on bass and Joel Bath on drums. The four-piece wrote and recorded songs for a demo self-released in January of 2005.
Soon after, Mike Peters replaced Bath on the drums, and the band began playing shows throughout southern Ontario, playing live shows with bands like Every Time I Die, NORA, Alexisonfire, Haste the Day, It Dies Today, Bane, Comeback Kid, Buried Inside, Attack in Black, Misery Signals and This Is Hell.
On June 2, 2006 the band took part in a short interview and then played a free CD release show at The Edge 102.1 (CFNY-FM).
On the 6th June 2006 the debut album, Birthing The Giant was released. It was produced by award winning Canadian producer Gavin Brown (Three Days Grace, Billy Talent). On June 7, 2006 they hosted All Things Rock, a show on MTV Canada, and had their own video played at the end of the show.
Summer 2006 they were on tour all across Canada, playing with well-known bands like NOFX and Silverstein. They also played the Rock The Mill festival with other bands such as The Fully Down and Shotgun Rules.
Critical acclaim led to signing licensing deals with Hassle in the UK and Shock in Australia, and to winning the Favourite Hardcore/Metal Group of the year at the 2007 Indie Awards, and Best Independent Video at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards
Bass player Andrew McCracken left to concentrate on his design company Doublenaut. His spot was filled in by Jason Bailey (Former member of bands Figure Four and Shattered Realm) for most of 2007 after which he was replaced by Jaye R Schwarzer formerly of Left Behind, Hope To Die, Minesweeper, Kover and current Reefer Cathedral member alongside Cancer Bats guitarist Scott Middleton.
The band released their second studio album called Hail Destroyer on April 22, 2008.
The third album, Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones was released on April 13, 2010 through Distort Entertainment in Canada. The name of the album derives from each of the band members personal nickname (Mike - Bear. Scott - Mayor. Liam - Scraps. Jaye - Bones.)
Dead Set on Living was the band’s fourth studio album. The Dead Set On Living Songfacts reports the record was recorded in December 2011 and released on April 16, 2012 through Hassle Records in Europe, April 17th through Distort Entertainment in Canada and April 23nd through Metal Blade Records in the United States.
Satellites
Cancer Bats Lyrics
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(Whoa, whoa)
Disintegration
Miles from the coast
Working towards something
Hand shake the ghost
Stock on the line (stock on the line)
Hungry generation (hungry generation)
Eye for an eye
Satellites are broken down inside my mind
Jealousy is burning holes into my eyes
Satellites are broken down inside my mind
Jealousy is burning holes into my eyes
Disintegration
Punch clock the time
Working towards something
Blindfold the eye
Respect the work horse (respect the work horse)
Done what was told (done what was told)
Hungry generation (hungry generation)
Left dead in the cold
Satellites are broken down inside my mind
Jealousy is burning holes into my eyes
Satellites are broken down inside my mind
Jealousy is burning holes into my eyes
If you can't change
Change what you can
If you can't then hold on for dear life
If you can't change
Change what you can
If you can't
Then let it go let it go
Looking back on all the moments we waste
Wasted moments on what we can't take back
Moving further getting caught in the race
Racing further from what we can't fix now
If you can't change
Change what you can
If you can't
Then let it go
Satellites are broken down inside my mind
Jealousy is burning holes into my eyes
Satellites are broken down inside my mind
Jealousy is burning holes into my eyes
Disintegration
Sums of the fears
Working towards something
Wrench in the gears
Confront the action (confront the action)
Disgust the self (disgust the self)
Hungry generation (hungry generation)
That's working for them and nobody else
(Whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa)
The Cancer Bats' song "Satellites" reflects a sense of disillusionment and frustration with the state of the world. The lyrics convey a theme of trying to work towards something in a generation that is plagued by intrigue, hunger, and disintegration. The use of the metaphor of satellites, broken down inside the mind, serve to represent a lack of control over one's thoughts and emotions, causing feelings of jealousy and burning holes into one's eyes.
The band's frustration with the world is particularly evident in lines such as "respect the workhorse, done what was told, hungry generation left dead in the cold". These lines convey a sense of dissatisfaction and unfulfillment, particularly for those who were raised to follow the rules and work hard only to find themselves struggling to survive in a world that does not reward them as it should. The bridge, "Looking back on all the moments we waste, wasted moments on what we can't take back, moving further getting caught in the race, racing further from what we can't fix now", shows a sense of reflection and awareness that time is fleeting, and one must make the most of what they have before it is too late.
Overall, the song Satellites is a powerful and poignant reflection of the frustration and disillusionment that many people feel in the current state of the world. It speaks to a deep sense of dissatisfaction with a system that seems stacked against those who work hard and do what they're told.
Line by Line Meaning
(Whoa, whoa)
Refrain
(Whoa, whoa)
Refrain
Disintegration
Disintegration refers to something that is breaking apart or disintegrating. It could be a reference to the breakdown of one's thoughts or emotions.
Miles from the coast
Being miles from the coast could be a reference to feeling isolated or cut off from the rest of the world.
Working towards something
The artist is trying to achieve a goal or purpose.
Hand shake the ghost
This line might refer to the idea of facing your fears and taking control of your own life.
Plagued by the intrigue
The singer may be tormented by curiosity or the desire to know more about something.
Stock on the line
The artist could be stuck in a dead-end job or feeling trapped in a particular situation.
Hungry generation
This line might be referring to the idea that younger generations are driven and ambitious.
Eye for an eye
This could be a reference to the idea of revenge or the desire for justice.
Satellites are broken down inside my mind
This line could refer to the idea that the singer is struggling with inner turmoil and chaos.
Jealousy is burning holes into my eyes
Jealousy is affecting the artist's emotional and mental state.
Punch clock the time
This line might refer to the idea of working a regular, repetitive job or being stuck in a routine.
Blindfold the eye
This line could mean that the singer is trying to ignore or avoid something important.
Respect the work horse
This line could reflect the idea of appreciating hard work and dedication.
Done what was told
The artist has completed the task as instructed.
Left dead in the cold
The artist feels abandoned and alone.
If you can't change
This could be encouragement to accept things that can't be changed.
Change what you can
Actionable changes to make progress or improve a situation.
If you can't then hold on for dear life
When things seem hopeless, hold on and don't give up.
Then let it go let it go
This could be seen as advice to accept the things that can't be changed and move on.
Looking back on all the moments we waste
Reflecting on actions that were not productive or helpful.
Wasted moments on what we can't take back
The singer feels regret over time that has been wasted.
Moving further getting caught in the race
The artist feels like he/she is stuck in some kind of race or competition involving others.
Racing further from what we can't fix now
Despite the desire to fix things, some problems are beyond repair.
Confront the action
This could be interpreted as an appeal to face problems head-on.
Disgust the self
The singer is unhappy with aspects of their own life or personality.
That's working for them and nobody else
This line could be a critique of those who prioritize themselves over others.
(Whoa, whoa)
Refrain
(Whoa, whoa)
Refrain
(Whoa, whoa)
Refrain
(Whoa, whoa)
Refrain
(Whoa, whoa)
Refrain
(Whoa, whoa)
Refrain
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Written by: Liam Joseph Cormier, Scott Andrew Kelly Middleton, Michael Ryan Peters, Jaye Ronald Schwarzer
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Disintegration
Miles from the coast
Working towards something
Hand shake the ghost
Plagued by the intrigue
Stock on the line
Hungry generation
Eye for an eye
Satellites are broken down inside my mind
Jealousy is burning holes into my eyes
Disintegration
Punch clock the time
Working towards something
Blindfold the eye
Respect the work horse
Done what was told
Hungry generation
Left dead in the cold
Satellites are broken down inside my mind
Jealousy is burning holes into my eyes
If you can change change what you can
If you can't then hold on for dear life
If you can change change what you can
If you can't then let it go let it go
Looking back on all the moments we waste
Wasted moments on what we can't take back
Moving further getting caught in the race
Racing further from what we can't fix now
If you can change change what you can
If you can't then let it go
Satellites are broken down insole my mind
Jealousy is burning holes into my eyes
Disintegration
Sums of the fears
Working towards something
Wrench in the gears
Confront the action
Disgust the self
Hungry generation
That's working for them and nobody else
@zmo1581
If you can change, change what you can
If you can't, then hold on for dear life
If you can change, change what you can
If you can't, then let it go, let it go
Looking back on all the moments we waste
Wasted moments on what we can't take back
Moving further, getting caught in the race
Racing further from what we can't fix now
If you can change, change what you can
If you can't, then let it go
@Enforcer122
Cancer Bats are quickly becoming one of my favorite bands of all time.
@andrewcunningham3057
thats very spooky... LOL
@rosemount3220
they already mine
@ericpeters834
YEP!
@JesseUnderdog
Took me 3 seconds to fall in love with this song.
@VanillaFlav
+Jesse Underdog That bass doe..
@rosemount3220
took me that long to realise this is the best band ever cancerbats rule
@Thegirlwiththegoldeney3
YouTube just started randomly playing these guys for me this is the third song of theirs I've found. Love them already!
@adrienpiette6746
Must go to sneaky dee's and have the nachos destroyer in their honour.
@myzzygonzales7067
God Sneaks has thee best nachos.