Harvester
De/Vision Lyrics

Harvester is a magnificent song by the German electronic band De/Vision. The lyrics revolve around the idea of not trusting others due to past deceptions and betrayals. The opening lines state, "I cannot trust another vow, another lie. I won't accept a new deceit before my eyes." These lines indicate a state of distrust and hesitation in trusting anyone. The singer seems disillusioned with the promises made by others, and he has learned not to believe in anyone readily. The lyrics continue, "You poke the flame of distrust in me. No matter what you say, you'll pay." The singer seems to blame someone or something for the sense of initial mistrust that he feels. He asserts that even if the other person tries to change his mind, it won't have any effect.

In the chorus, the lyrics become more intense with the lines, "You'll taste the pain, I know. You will harvest what you sow." These lines indicate that the singer is not one to let go of grudges quickly. He threatens the other person with harsh consequences and states quite clearly that one will reap what one sows. This line reflects an age-old moral principle of the retribution for bad deeds. In the second verse, the lyric, "Nowhere to go, no place I know. You can follow close behind" indicates that the singer is not without compassion. He realizes that everyone needs a friend at some point, but he is hesitant to invest in any relationship deeply. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need for caution in trusting others.

The song Harvester is about wanting to be able to trust others but being unable to do so because of past betrayals. The singer has learned from his experiences and refuses to be swayed by someone else's lies. The song speaks to the human desire for authenticity and the need to build trust through actions that match one's words.