A sequel to this song called "Return to Hangar " was included on Megadeth's ninth album, The World Needs a Hero.
Music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLqdFnbHAlw
A cover of "Hangar 18" is featured in the music video game Guitar Hero II for PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360, where it's considered one of the hardest songs in the game, being placed in the eighth and last setlist tier.
Hangar 18
Megadeth Lyrics
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Take some time to show you around
Impossible to break these walls
For you see the steel is much too strong
Computer banks to rule the world
Instruments to sight the stars
Possibly I've seen to much
Foreign life forms inventory
Suspended state of cryogenics
Selective amnesia's the story
Believed foretold but who'd suspect
The military Intelligence
Two words combined that can't make sense
Possibly I've seen to much
Hangar 18 I know too much
The song "Hangar 18" by Megadeth is a commentary on the alleged government conspiracy involving an extraterrestrial cover-up. The lyrics describe the setting of Hangar 18, a military facility that houses extraterrestrial life forms, which have been suspended in a state of cryogenics to keep them preserved. The singer describes his own knowledge of the secrets of Hangar 18, indicating that he has possibly seen too much, and suggests that the government is involved in a cover-up of the existence of this life-form.
The lyrics suggest that the government has too much power and the singer feels helpless against the "impossible to break these walls" of Hangar 18. The song also criticizes the military-industrial complex, suggesting that the government's need for control and power is the driving force behind their secrecy. The phrase "Computer banks to rule the world, instruments to sight the stars" is a commentary on the military's use of technology to control both the people and space.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hangar 18" are powerful and thought-provoking, calling attention to the rampant power that the government holds, and its ability to suppress knowledge and truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to our fortress tall
We're introducing you to our impenetrable stronghold
Take some time to show you around
We'll give you a tour of our facility
Impossible to break these walls
Our walls are unbreakable
For you see the steel is much too strong
The strength of our steel is insurmountable
Computer banks to rule the world
We have advanced computer technology to control the world
Instruments to sight the stars
Our instruments can observe the cosmos
Possibly I've seen too much
I may have witnessed too much information
Hangar 18 I know too much
I've obtained sensitive knowledge about a secret location called Hangar 18
Foreign life forms inventory
We possess an inventory of extraterrestrial life forms
Suspended state of cryogenics
We've frozen some life forms in cryogenic suspension
Selective amnesia's the story
We claim to have forgotten some details about certain events
Believed foretold but who'd suspect
Despite being predicted, few would suspect us of such activities
The military Intelligence
We're a branch of military intelligence
Two words combined that can't make sense
Our name, 'military intelligence', is an oxymoron
Possibly I've seen too much
Once again, I may have witnessed too much information
Hangar 18 I know too much
I possess sensitive knowledge about the secret location called Hangar 18
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tommyhui4419
Welcome to our fortress tall
Take some time to show you around
Impossible to break these walls
For you see the steel is much too strong
Computer banks to rule the world
Instruments to sight the stars
Possibly I've seen to much
Hangar 18 I know too much
Foreign life forms inventory
Suspended state of cryogenics
Selective amnesia's the story
Believed foretold but who'd suspect
The military Intelligence
Two words combined that can't make sense
Possibly I've seen to much
Hangar 18 I know too much
@soundoftoday10
LYRICS:
Welcome to our fortress tall
Take some time to show you around
Impossible to break these walls
For you see the steel is much too strong
Computer banks to rule the world
Instruments to sight the stars
Possibly I've seen too much
Hangar 18, I know too much
Foreign life forms inventory
Suspended state of cryogenics
Selective amnesia's the story
Believed foretold, but who would suspect?
The military intelligence
Two words combined that can't make sense
Possibly I've seen too much
Hangar 18, I know too much
@Lezdoval
Megadeth 🔥
Hangar 18 🌀
Bienvenido a nuestra fortaleza alta
Welcome to our fortress tall
Tómate un tiempo para mostrarte
Take some time to show you around
Imposible romper estas paredes
Impossible to break these walls
Para que veas el acero es demasiado fuerte
For you see the steel is much too strong
Bancos de computadoras para gobernar el mundo
Computer banks to rule the world
Instrumentos para ver las estrellas.
Instruments to sight the stars
Posiblemente he visto mucho
Possibly I've seen to much
Hangar 18 Sé demasiado
Hangar 18 I know too much
Inventario de formas de vida extranjera
Foreign life forms inventory
Estado suspendido de criogenia
Suspended state of cryogenics
La historia de amnesia selectiva
Selective amnesia's the story
Creído anunciado pero quién sospecharía
Believed foretold but who'd suspect
La inteligencia militar
The military Intelligence
Dos palabras combinadas que no pueden tener sentido
Two words combined that can't make sense
Posiblemente he visto mucho
Possibly I've seen to much
Hangar 18 Sé demasiado
Hangar 18 I know too much
@lukenotskywalker2957
VoidFever I’m in UK/Europe.. So it’s been blocked here and probably everywhere else but US/Canada.
You know what’s funny.. Symphony of Destruction, Trust and Anarchy in the UK are on the channel but are also hidden or only visible in US.
You used to be able to see them in playlists for the albums.. They might even be about to still do it.. But, should you find them.. They will be locked...
They unlocked Symphony along with Hanger 18 about 10 months ago they stayed that way for a while then went back away again.. The official upload of Symphony has audio level issues and is quiet.. The Hanger 18 video is the shortened edited version with solos missing ect compared to album.. And a full one was recorded and produced.. This is basically the MTV/radio edit at the time.. So I always assumed they intended to just reupload/change them and start again as they have low views because they’ve been locked away from most of the world for nearly 10 years. 🤣👌
If they get enough requests they will surely activate Trust and Anarchy in the UK and either do the same for Symphony or upload a better version. 👍
@shanemacortega2307
Megadeth be like:
"Aliens exist and the government is lying"
18 min guitar solo
@EricJohnsa
Yeah there's no sense denying that heavy metal rockstars are not exactly rocket scientists. They're pretty low down the intellectual food chain.
@MariaRamirez-nq4is
@@EricJohnsa MEGADETH
@EricJohnsa
@M1911A1 I was mostly being tongue-in-cheek with my commenting I did not wish to overlook the fact that there is a high amount of musical genius found in this song, because it is awesome. No doubt. I'm an old school metal guy. Granted I may have never been to a metal concert or involved myself in the metal culture of sorts but I do like the music.
@EricJohnsa
@@No_Deal ok, ya got me there
@vibinggang9475
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@RevenantEternal
My favorite Jazz band.
@SantiagoRodriguez-db9tj
Robert Rossignol Obvious joke sailing over head.
@diamond-vm5sl
Elliot Hartsmith LOL 😂
@bacteria7896
yes sir