Harmony
Bernie Taupin/Elton John Lyrics
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Haven't seen your face for a while
Have you quit doing time for me
Or are you still the same spoiled child
Hello, I said hello
Is this the only place you thought to go
Am I the only man you ever had
Harmony and me
We're pretty good company
Looking for an island
In our boat upon the sea
Harmony, gee I really love you
And I want to love you forever
And dream of the never, never, never leaving harmony
Hello, baby hello
Open up your heart and let your feelings flow
You're not unlucky knowing me
Keeping the speed real slow
In any case I set my own pace
By stealing the show, say hello, hello
Harmony and me
We're pretty good company
Looking for an island
In our boat upon the sea
Harmony, gee I really love you
And I want to love you forever
And dream of the never, never, never leaving harmony
Never leaving harmony
Harmony
Harmony
Harmony
Harmony
Harmony
Harmony
Harmony
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The opening lines of "Harmony" suggest that the singer is speaking to someone they haven't seen in a long time. The singer is questioning whether this person, who is described as a "spoiled child," has been released from prison or has moved on. The repeated use of "hello" shows the singer's eagerness to reconnect with this person, but there is also a hint of caution in their tone, possibly indicating a troubled history between the two.
The refrain of the song, which features the repetition of "Harmony and me, we're pretty good company," suggests that the singer has found solace and comfort in their relationship with Harmony. The two are searching for an island and riding the waves together in their boat, symbolizing their journey through life, with Harmony serving as a constant companion. The repeated chorus "harmony, gee I really love you, and I want to love you forever and dream of the never, never, never leaving harmony," highlight the singer's deep affection for Harmony and desire for a forever-lasting relationship.
Overall, "Harmony" is a song about the search for companionship and the desire to find someone to share life's journey with. It touches on themes of longing, caution, and love while reminding us that true companionship can provide a level of comfort and security that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, baby hello
The singer greets the person they are addressing.
Haven't seen your face for a while
The singer hasn't seen the person they are addressing in some time.
Have you quit doing time for me
The singer asks if the person they are addressing has stopped doing something on their behalf.
Or are you still the same spoiled child
The artist questions if the person they are addressing has changed or is still behaving in a childish way.
Hello, I said hello
The artist repeats their greeting to the person they are addressing.
Is this the only place you thought to go
The singer inquires if the place they are currently at is the only option for the person they are addressing.
Am I the only man you ever had
The singer questions if they are the only person the person they are addressing has been with in a romantic sense.
Or am I just the last surviving friend that you know
The artist wonders if they are the last friend the person they are addressing has left.
Harmony and me
The artist and someone named Harmony are together.
We're pretty good company
The artist and Harmony get along well.
Looking for an island
The singer and Harmony are searching for an island.
In our boat upon the sea
The artist and Harmony are in a boat on the ocean.
Harmony, gee I really love you
The singer expresses love for Harmony.
And I want to love you forever
The singer desires to love Harmony for an infinite amount of time.
And dream of the never, never, never leaving harmony
The singer fantasizes about never having to leave Harmony.
Open up your heart and let your feelings flow
The artist urges the person they are addressing to express their emotions.
You're not unlucky knowing me
The artist believes the person they are addressing is fortunate to know them.
Keeping the speed real slow
The singer is content to move slowly at their own pace.
In any case I set my own pace
The singer establishes that they control the tempo of their life.
By stealing the show, say hello
The artist implies that they are the center of attention and commands the person they are addressing to acknowledge their presence.
Never leaving harmony
The artist reiterates their desire to never depart from Harmony.
Harmony
The artist speaks directly to Harmony, expressing their love for them.
Harmony
The singer continues to address Harmony directly, repeating their name.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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