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Pop-punk band, Hangnail, formed in Wisconsin in the late 90's by Mike Middleton (lead singer/bass), Nick Radovanovic (lead guitar), Matt Wendt (rhythm guitar), and Jacob Dosemagen (drums). They were signed to Tooth & Nail records and released three albums under that banner - a self-titled disc in 2000, Facing Changes in 2001 and Transparent in 2003. They broke up shortly after their third album came out. Nick Radovanovic later joined Acceptance as their drummer.
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Formed in 1995 and hailing from Painesville, OH, Hangnail was a mix of thrash, punk and Jap inspired HC who released a massive amount of 7"s, split 7"s and split LPs. The band had members from: Ringworm, Midnight, Boulder, Integrity, Terminal Lovers and many more.
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Stoner/ Heavy Rock and Hangnail hailed from the UK. The band was on Rise Above Records and released two full length albums and one 10" mini-LP. Members of this band later played in Rise to Addiction, Cradle of Filth or Gorerotted.
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Death Metal / Grindcore band from New Orleans Louisiana. This band featured Ben Falgoust (Paralysis/Soilent Green/Goatwhore) on vocals, Mike Howes (Mule Skinner)-guitar, Ben Marrs (Exhumed)-bass and Todd Capiton (Flesh Parade)-drums. They released one demo in 1992
At Arm's Length
Hangnail Lyrics
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And getting out of touch has become all too familiar lately
You know my heart is longing but the flesh is just not willing
And I'm afraid my heart is letting go, don't let me go
Cause I still feel the burning
It's still inside of me
I can feel the burning
So with this growing distance that I have set between us,
and with my rationale of overlooking any progress,
I need to reassess the root of my own separation
and take a whole new look at letting go, don't let me go
Hangnail's song "At Arm's Length" is a poignant track that delves into the complex and bittersweet emotions of being disconnected from someone you once loved. The song starts with the lead singer expressing how it has been a long time since he felt the person he was once close to near him. The tune gradually builds as the lyrics delve deeper into how being disconnected has become all too familiar lately. The lead singer admits that though his heart still longs for the person, his flesh is not willing, and he fears that his heart is letting go.
The chorus of the song is especially powerful, with the lead singer declaring that he can still feel the burning inside of him and that there is still life in him. These words encapsulate the overwhelming emotions of fear, regret, and longing that the lead singer feels. The track concludes with the lead singer realizing that he needs to reassess the root cause of why he and the person he loved have grown apart. He pleads with the person not to let him go.
The lyrics of "At Arm's Length" are incredibly moving, especially when paired with the alt-rock sound of Hangnail. The song does a fantastic job of encapsulating the complex emotions that come with growing apart from someone. It's a track that resonates with anyone who has felt disconnected from someone they once cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
It has been quite some time since I last felt you near me
I haven't been close to you in a while
And getting out of touch has become all too familiar lately
We've been growing apart recently
You know my heart is longing but the flesh is just not willing
I want to be close to you, but I can't seem to make it happen
And I'm afraid my heart is letting go, don't let me go
I'm worried that I'm losing my connection to you and I don't want that to happen
Cause I still feel the burning
I still have strong feelings for you
It's still inside of me
My feelings for you haven't gone away
I can feel the burning
I am very aware of my feelings for you
and there's still life in me
I still have hope for us
So with this growing distance that I have set between us,
I am creating space between us
and with my rationale of overlooking any progress,
I am ignoring any signs of improvement
I need to reassess the root of my own separation
I need to figure out why I'm distancing myself from you
and take a whole new look at letting go, don't let me go
I need to reconsider whether or not letting go is the best thing for us
Contributed by Victoria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.