The band toured alongside Der Weg einer Freiheit and the Great Old Ones in March, 2016 and played Summer Breeze Open Air later that year. For live performances, J.J. and M.S. are joined by bassist Thomas Dornig, drummer Mischa Bruemmer and guitarist Marrok. In 2017 they were nominated for the "Hard & Heavy" category of the Amadeus Austrian Music Awards.
Sing For The Damage We've Done
Harakiri for the Sky Lyrics
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If I truly miss what I once called home
It’s been so long, it’s difficult to tell
If this truly was my longest way home
So, sing for the damage we’ve done
And the worse things yet to come
Sing for the damage we’ve done
Cause with you at my side
I will never be lost
As my apathy is death
Our apathy is death
But with you at my side
I will always be lost
As my apathy is death
Your apathy is death
You can take my word I wish I would have followed you
You can take my word I wish I could have followed you
And so we’ll witness how the last days will come and stay
And so we witnessed when the last days came and stayed
So, drink from the night itself
The night no one came home
Drink from the night itself
But remember me as a time of day
Cause you not understanding my silence
Makes you also deaf to my words
Cause every word has consequences
And every silence seems to have too
Sing for the damage we’ve done
And the worse things yet to come
Sing for the damage we’ve done
And the worse things we’ll still do
The opening lines of Harakiri for the Sky's song "Sing For The Damage We've Done" reflect the idea of nostalgia for a home that is no longer present. Whether the home was a physical place or a state of mind, the singer is uncertain if they truly miss it after being away for so long. The repetition of the first two lines of the verse emphasizes the singer's confusion, urging the listener to consider the complex emotions that accompany the passage of time.
The chorus of the song urges the listener to "sing for the damage we've done and the worse things yet to come." The repetition of this phrase reinforces the idea that humanity has caused damage in the past and will continue to do damage in the future. The second verse suggests that apathy can be deadly, but the singer feels safe with the listener by their side, implying that there is hope for change if people work together. The song also references the inevitability of death and change, encouraging listeners to embrace the present moment and cherish the memories of the past.
Overall, "Sing For The Damage We've Done" is a plea for listeners to acknowledge the damage that has been done to humanity and the planet, and to work together to create a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s been so long, it’s difficult to tell
Time has passed, making it hard to distinguish
If I truly miss what I once called home
Whether or not I genuinely long for what was once familiar
If this truly was my longest way home
If this was indeed the most complicated path to return to where I belong
So, sing for the damage we’ve done
Raise your voice for the harm we've caused
And the worse things yet to come
As well as the expected future negativity
Cause with you at my side
Being beside you
I will never be lost
Will prevent me from getting lost
As my apathy is death
Since my disinterest leads to my demise
Our apathy is death
Our indifference brings about our demise
But with you at my side
You being there for me
I will always be lost
Having a constant sense of disorientation
As my apathy is death
My lack of concern for things leads to my death
Your apathy is death
Your disinterest brings about your demise
You can take my word I wish I could have followed you
You have my word that I wanted to follow you
And so we’ll witness how the last days will come and stay
We will observe the impending end and how it will endure
So, drink from the night itself
Quench your thirst from the dark hours
The night no one came home
When no one returned home during the evening
But remember me as a time of day
Though recall my existence as a period of time
Cause you not understanding my silence
Your lack of comprehension of my quietness
Makes you also deaf to my words
Renders you unable to hear what I say
Cause every word has consequences
Because all utterances have repercussions
And every silence seems to have too
As does every instance of being quiet
Sing for the damage we’ve done
Sing for the destruction caused
And the worse things yet to come
And for the future's potential negativity
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AOP Records
North America tour with Ghost Bath& Unreqvited
Tickets: https://linktr.ee/harakiriforthesky
20 Apr. 23 – Brooklyn, NY
21 Apr. 23 – Philadelphia, PA
22 Apr. 23 – Baltimore, MD
23 Apr. 23 – Atlanta, GA
25 Apr. 23 – Nashville, TN
26 Apr. 23 – Little Rock, AR
28 Apr. 23 – Houston, TX
29 Apr. 23 – Dallas, TX
30 Apr. 23 – Austin, TX
01 May 23 – El Paso, TX
02 May 23 – Mesa, AZ
03 May 23 – Tucson, AZ
04 May 23 – San Diego, CA
05 May 23 – Los Angeles, CA
06 May 23 – Cupertino, CA
07 May 23 – Portland, OR
08 May 23 – Seattle, WA
10 May 23 – Boise, ID
11 May 23 – Salt Lake City, UT
12 May 23 – Denver, CO
13 May 23 – Kansas City, KS
14 May 23 – Chicago, IL
15 May 23 – Detroit, MI
16 May 23 – Pittsburgh, PA
17 May 23 – Rochester, NY
18 May 23 – Toronto, ON
19 May 23 – Ottawa, ON
20 May 23 – Montreal, QC
21 May 23 – Quebec City, QC
AOP Records
North America tour with Ghost Bath& Unreqvited
Tickets: https://linktr.ee/harakiriforthesky
20 Apr. 23 – Brooklyn, NY
21 Apr. 23 – Philadelphia, PA
22 Apr. 23 – Baltimore, MD
23 Apr. 23 – Atlanta, GA
25 Apr. 23 – Nashville, TN
26 Apr. 23 – Little Rock, AR
28 Apr. 23 – Houston, TX
29 Apr. 23 – Dallas, TX
30 Apr. 23 – Austin, TX
01 May 23 – El Paso, TX
02 May 23 – Mesa, AZ
03 May 23 – Tucson, AZ
04 May 23 – San Diego, CA
05 May 23 – Los Angeles, CA
06 May 23 – Cupertino, CA
07 May 23 – Portland, OR
08 May 23 – Seattle, WA
10 May 23 – Boise, ID
11 May 23 – Salt Lake City, UT
12 May 23 – Denver, CO
13 May 23 – Kansas City, KS
14 May 23 – Chicago, IL
15 May 23 – Detroit, MI
16 May 23 – Pittsburgh, PA
17 May 23 – Rochester, NY
18 May 23 – Toronto, ON
19 May 23 – Ottawa, ON
20 May 23 – Montreal, QC
21 May 23 – Quebec City, QC
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Kornél Kádi
You guys just can not make a bad song, eh? You are phenomenal!
The Syrian Metal Channel
I went to their concert, i couldn't stop headbanging !!
Man, such a great band !!!
Bailey S
Harakiri For The Sky & Alcest is the ultimate metal collab for me. It brings me a lot of happiness to see this happen. I’ve debated getting tattoos inspired by both bands because of how deeply the music has moved me and what rough times they have brought me through.
Melodic Death Metal 2023 - HITWOOD
Neige with Harakiri? A dream that come true!
Furkan Önal
Harakiri For The Sky and Alcest working together... man, my dreams come true!
DeadhouseGate
Harakiri for the Sky never disappoints me!
Ilúvathar
Ein Traum wird wahr mit diesem Song. Einfach wieder wahre Perfektion. Danke für diesen Song und diese Zusammenarbeit! Gerne mehr mit Neige!
Black Metal Steve
This song hits a lot harder to home when you are alone by yourself in the dark. I know I done some damage in my life and sometimes it does feel like I still do horrible things. It eats away at me. Sometimes to a point of crying at moments when it comes too real. This song is def helping me deal with those damages. Thank you so much for making great music once again!