Hail The Sun formed with four friends who have been playing together for almost a decade. The sound they formed has a seductive touch, that invites ones ears to come along. Each band member brings their own style to the party, which forms a chemistry that is much more than a compound. Influences include only life, and modern mishaps and rendezvous. Musically and lyrically these guys go at it more than rabbits, more and more defining a unique sound. As the globe keeps turning, the sun keeps shining, and they keep hailing, harder than ice.
Members:
Donovan Melero - Lead vocals, drums
Aric Garcia - Guitar, backing vocals
Shane Gann - Guitar, vocals
John Stirrat - Bass
Discography:
Demo (2009)
POW! Right In The Kisser! (2010)
Elephantitis (EP, 2012)
Wake (2014)
Culture Scars (2016)
Secret Wars (EP, 2017)
Mental Knife (2018)
New Age Filth (2021)
Divine Inner Tension (2023)
Falling On Deaf Ears
Hail the Sun Lyrics
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Questions still persist
The way in which we were created is still debated heavily
If we're an experiment, where's the Petri dish located?
And who's the one conducting tests?
God are you listening?!
All your careful people call for what they need
And we're wasting all of the precious time we have on worship
When we're getting nothing back, back
Fairy tales in a parlor with a basket filled with dollars
A way to vent frustration
Maybe we buy salvation
What if I'm wrong?
What if I'm wrong?
I'll burn in an apocalyptic realm
When we seek intelligence we're told to look up for answers
The truth might not be what we thought but are we willing to look away if nothing happens?
What makes a heartbeat?
God you're not listening!
All your careful people call for what they need
What if you're not real?
And we're wasting all of the precious time we have on worship
When we're getting nothing back
Martyr!
What if I'm wrong? (There's no way to take it back)
Fairy tales in a parlor with a basket filled with dollars
A way to vent frustration
Maybe we buy salvation
What if I'm wrong?
What if I'm wrong…
I'll burn in an apocalyptic realm
I'll burn in an apocalyptic realm
I'll burn (I'll Burn)
I'll burn (I'll Burn)
The lyrics of "Falling on Deaf Ears" by Hail the Sun explore questions of faith and the existence of God. The song begins with the lines "Garbage in; garbage out / Questions still persist," suggesting that despite the wealth of information available to us, we may still be unable to find answers to life's big questions. The lyrics go on to pose a series of questions about the nature of humanity and our place in the universe. The lines "If we're an experiment, where's the Petri dish located? / And who's the one conducting tests?" suggest a conflict between science and religion, with the singer questioning whether we were created by a higher power or simply evolved through natural processes.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses doubt about the existence of God and the efficacy of prayer. They ask, "What if you're not real? / And we're wasting all of the precious time we have on worship / When we're getting nothing back." The line "Fairy tales in a parlor with a basket filled with dollars" suggests that organized religion may be little more than a way to profit from people's fears and uncertainties. The repeated refrain "What if I'm wrong?" reflects the singer's uncertainty and fear about the consequences of their beliefs. The song ends with the chilling lines "I'll burn in an apocalyptic realm," suggesting a fear of damnation for disbelief.
Line by Line Meaning
Garbage in; garbage out
The quality of the input determines the quality of the output
Questions still persist
Uncertainties and doubts remain
The way in which we were created is still debated heavily
There is ongoing discussion about the origin of humans
If we're an experiment, where's the Petri dish located?
If we were created by someone, where are they now?
And who's the one conducting tests?
Who is responsible for our creation and subsequent testing?
God are you listening?! All your careful people call for what they need
People pray to God, hoping that their needs are heard and met
What if you're not real? And we're wasting all of the precious time we have on worship When we're getting nothing back, back
What if God doesn't exist and all the prayers and worship are pointless?
Fairy tales in a parlor with a basket filled with dollars A way to vent frustration Maybe we buy salvation
Perhaps religion offers a way to cope with life's difficulties and helps people feel like they can purchase salvation
What if I'm wrong? I'll burn in an apocalyptic realm
What if the person is wrong about their beliefs and the consequences are eternal punishment
When we seek intelligence we're told to look up for answers The truth might not be what we thought but are we willing to look away if nothing happens? What makes a heartbeat?
We are encouraged to look to a higher power for answers, but what if there is no higher power and we're just waiting for something that will never come? What is the true source of life?
God you're not listening! All your careful people call for what they need What if you're not real? And we're wasting all of the precious time we have on worship When we're getting nothing back Martyr!
The person feels like God isn't present and that worship is pointless. They may feel like a martyr for continuing to believe despite doubts
What if I'm wrong? (There's no way to take it back)
The person realizes that they could be wrong and there are no do-overs
I'll burn (I'll Burn) I'll burn (I'll Burn)
They feel like they will face eternal punishment regardless of what they do
Contributed by Sophie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.