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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
Temporary
Hangnail Lyrics
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What happened to your passion and drive
For living life and living it out
Has this all change from subtle doubt
Skeptical, you play the skeptics role
Excusing blame, denying guilt
You fame yourself with apostasy
It's only temporary,it seems like
Until the blindness is your sight
When you think of what you used to have,
Do you believe that you never had
Anything, nothing absolute
Not even God, not even truth
And I would reach out to you
But that's the last thing you want me to do
Sleep tight as you're drifting away
To wake up one morning and find
That all of the feeling is gone
The song Temporary by Hangnail is a reflection on the changes that can occur in a person's life over a short amount of time. The lyrics question the loss of passion and drive for life, and how doubt can lead to skepticism and excuses for one's behavior. The theme of the song revolves around the idea that this is all temporary and that the person will eventually come to regret their choices.
The first verse begins with the singer acknowledging the change in the person they are addressing, wondering where their drive for life has gone. The second verse delves deeper into the root of the issue, with the singer suggesting that skepticism has led the person to avoid responsibility for their actions and instead to seek temporary rewards. The chorus reiterates the idea that this is only temporary and that the person will eventually wake up and realize the mistake they have made.
The final verse suggests that the person has lost everything they once held dear, including their faith in God and their belief in absolute truth. Despite the singer's desire to reach out and help the person, they recognize that it is likely the last thing the person wants. The song ends with the idea that the person will eventually wake up and realize that they have lost all feeling for life.
Overall, the song Temporary is a commentary on the dangers of skepticism and doubt, and how they can lead to a lack of drive and passion for life. The lyrics suggest that this is all temporary, and that the person will eventually wake up and realize their mistake.
Line by Line Meaning
You've changed so much in so little time
You seem to have transformed a lot in a short span
What happened to your passion and drive
Why have you lost your enthusiasm and motivation
For living life and living it out
For experiencing life fully and completely
Has this all changed from subtle doubt
Did this shift happen as a result of underlying uncertainty
Skeptical, you play the skeptics role
You act as the cynic, questioning everything
Excusing blame, denying guilt
You shift the blame and refuse to accept responsibility
You fame yourself with apostasy
You gain attention by rejecting your former beliefs or faith
And then redeem yourself with mediocrity
And then console yourself with just being average
It's only temporary, it seems like
This phase appears to be fleeting
Until the blindness is your sight
Until you become so blind that you can't see beyond this phase
When you think of what you used to have,
When you recall what you possessed earlier,
Do you believe that you never had
Do you think you were never truly in possession of
Anything, nothing absolute
Anything that was entirely valid or unchanging
Not even God, not even truth
Not even a supreme being or an eternal standard
And I would reach out to you
I would try to connect with you
But that's the last thing you want me to do
But that's the least desirable thing you want me to do
Sleep tight as you're drifting away
Sleep well as you're moving further from your former self
To wake up one morning and find
Only to wake up one day and see
That all of the feeling is gone
That none of the emotions exist anymore.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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