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)
Human Target Practice
Hail the Sun Lyrics
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Load it up! Person down! Shoot to kill! Empty clip! Shoot to kill!
Make sure that no one is looking!
Public servant/swine abuse: I thought we were over this?
Did you see them kill him? Crush him? Try to fight then cling to life
Here lies our right to coincide
Temperamental sadists with a badge disguise will force their way
Kill them. Crush them. Stand and watch them cling to life
Nothing at all. When you take it away
Lets sit you down, peel all your nails back. Now do you feel all the fear you lack?
I see them feigning for a stranglehold on all of us
Are you a god? Are we supposed to live beneath you?
Kick someone enough and they will not get up
"Better it's you than me" mentality
Censor the time and the place and remember to pick up the brains that were sprayed out all over the floor
I see them feigning for a stranglehold on all of us
Are you a god? Are we supposed to live beneath you?
Kick someone enough and they will not get up
Kick someone enough and they will not get up
The lyrics to Hail the Sun's song Human Target Practice describe the abuse of power and violence that some public servants, specifically police officers, exhibit. The first verse illustrates a scenario where a person is being shot at and killed with no regard for their life or who might be watching. The second verse speaks to the idea that this kind of abuse should be a thing of the past, but it continues to happen. The chorus suggests that these officers have no remorse for their actions and that they are nothing without their weapons. The bridge is a metaphorical portrayal of what it might feel like to be on the receiving end of this abuse. The final verse points to the idea that violence just leads to more violence and that those who are supposed to protect us are actually contributing to the problem.
Overall, the lyrics of Human Target Practice are meant to be a commentary on police brutality and the misuse of power. The song highlights how some public servants cause harm and chaos under the guise of keeping law and order. It suggests that those who have control can easily use it to their advantage, leading to a society where the powerful oppress the powerless.
Line by Line Meaning
Cover up
Hide the evidence or protect oneself from blame
Load it up! Person down! Shoot to kill! Empty clip! Shoot to kill!
Instructions to use lethal force against an individual without any regard for their safety or wellbeing
Make sure that no one is looking!
Do the crime without being caught or held accountable
Public servant/swine abuse: I thought we were over this?
Expressing emotion towards the relapse of a corrupt and oppressive system that has been fought against before
Did you see them kill him? Crush him? Try to fight then cling to life
Witnessing violence being inflicted on someone and their struggle to survive
Here lies our right to coincide
Our right to coexist and live in harmony
Temperamental sadists with a badge disguise will force their way
People with power abusing their authority for personal pleasure and gain
Kill them. Crush them. Stand and watch them cling to life
Exhibiting callousness and lack of empathy towards those who are weaker or less powerful
Karma works too slow. No regrets for what you've done. You are nothing when you take away the gun
The belief that one can get away with any crime or wrongdoing if they have control over weapons and power
Nothing at all. When you take it away
Losing all one's authority and control once their weapons are taken away
Lets sit you down, peel all your nails back. Now do you feel all the fear you lack?
Intimidating and torturing someone to instill fear and encourage submission
I see them feigning for a stranglehold on all of us
Perceiving the ruling class as attempting to tighten their grip on society's freedom and wellbeing
Are you a god? Are we supposed to live beneath you?
Questioning the notion that those in power are superior beings that must be worshipped and obeyed
Kick someone enough and they will not get up
Creating a cycle of violence that leads to irreversible damage or death
"Better it's you than me" mentality
Choosing self-preservation over empathy and compassion for those who are unlike oneself
Censor the time and the place and remember to pick up the brains that were sprayed out all over the floor
Concealing the violence and brutality committed by those in authority and erasing any evidence of their wrongdoing
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
WOAHFOX
The lead singer is also the drummer. Mind=blown forever
Hel Volver
I saw them live
Ernesto Torres
the amount of talent is unreal
Deez Nugs710
Anderson.paak
Deez Nugs710
The drummer from the Jimi Hendrix experience
Farron
i already was addicted to this song for how it sounded but then i started picking apart the lyrics and damn. this is a masterpiece
r.lum.r
literally exact same. Came for the guitar parts/singing, stayed for the social commentary. hell yes.
Jovni
The best thing is that if you hear the album the transition from the previous song to this one is flawless and honestly amazing
AbxminatixnZ
It’s all one big song
Hollowed Water Bottle
The 2:40-3:11 part sends chills down my spine. Fucking hardcore.