Hellnation was long-running powerviolence band from Kentucky, USA. They for… Read Full Bio ↴Hellnation was long-running powerviolence band from Kentucky, USA. They formed in 1989 and broke up in early 2010. Hellnation went on numerous tours throughout the United States, Japan, Brazil, and across Europe. Distinct trademarks of Hellnation's sound include punk rock guitar riffs played at hyper speed, copious amounts of distortion, and angry, profanity-laden vocals / lyrics. There were several line-up changes during their twenty one year history, but the most solid (and final) line up consisted of:

Albert - Drums & Lead Vocals
Ken - Guitar & Vocals
Doug - Bass & Vocals

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Hellnation Lyrics

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Sure star war sounds great
Shoot those missles down from outer space
Yeah more cops is what we need
And let them do their job
Great policies for me and you
I'm really glad they care so much about us
I'm blessed to have such wonderful leaders full of great ideas
How about a moment of silence

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are sarcastic and critical of the government and society's blind trust in authority. The opening line about "star war" references the Reagan administration's proposed Strategic Defense Initiative, which aimed to create a missile defense system in space. The following line about shooting missiles down is likely a play on words, implying that we should be shooting down these policies instead of enemy missiles. The lyrics then mock the idea that more police presence is the solution to societal issues, recognizing the systemic problems within law enforcement. The line "Great policies for me and you" highlights the disconnect between those in power and the general population, as the policies being implemented do not truly benefit the people. The final line about a moment of silence may reference the idea that societal issues are often met with empty gestures, rather than true action.

Line by Line Meaning

Sure star war sounds great
The idea of a war in space is appealing and exciting to me.

Shoot those missles down from outer space
We should use violence to combat our enemies, even if it means attacking them from afar.

Yeah more cops is what we need
Increasing the number of police officers is the solution to reducing crime.

And let them do their job
We should blindly trust the police to do what is right, without questioning their actions.

Great policies for me and you
The policies that benefit me personally are the ones that matter, regardless of their impact on others.

I'm really glad they care so much about us
Our leaders have our best interests at heart and are working selflessly for the betterment of society.

I'm blessed to have such wonderful leaders full of great ideas
Our leaders are highly competent and innovative, and their decisions should be unquestioningly followed.

How about a moment of silence
Let us pause and reflect on the wisdom of our leaders, and our unwavering faith in their abilities.

Contributed by Christopher T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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