1) Harem Scarem is a R… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Harem Scarem is a Rock band hailing from Ontario, Canada, formed in 1987. They renamed themselves Rubber in 1999 and released two albums under that name. In 2001, they went back to the Harem Scarem name. In the Summer of 2007 they announced they "will officially break-up after one more studio album." They would reform in 2013 and has released four more albums since then.
2) Harem Scarem emerged from Melbourne's mid-80's indie scene, but, it could be argued, were closer in sound to classic Australian blues-rock from a decade before (Dingoes, Coloured Balls, Chain, Rose Tattoo etc.). Their sound was infused with a heady mix of punk spirit and Stax soul that also made them contemporaries of the likes of The Gun Club and the Beasts Of Bourbon.
Harem Scarem first appeared on the Melbourne Psychobilly compilation “Asleep at the Wheel”. They soon developed (via the “Dogman” EP and some key line-up changes) into a powerhouse live act, where Christopher Marshall's extraordinary, passionate vocals combined with Charlie Marshall's stonesy guitar.
With the classic line-up of the Marshall brothers, Barry Palmer (guitar), Glen Sheldon (bass), Peter Jones (drums) and Chris Wilson (harmonica & sax), the band went into the studio with producer John Archer (Hunters & Collectors) and emerged with this, their masterful 1986 album: Pilgrim's Progress (now re-issued by Aztec Music http://www.aztecmusic.net/)
3) Harem Scarem is a Scottish contemporary folk band http://www.haremscaremscotland.co.uk who have collaborated with Will Oldham AKA 'Bonnie Prince Billy'
Afterglow
Harem Scarem Lyrics
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If it's our fate then we better seal it
Right or wrong
I don't wanna deal with it or feel this
Time is up
We'll just move on and let it be
There were some highs and some lows
Since I burned out on you
The gloves are off and I don't even feel it
Calm and numb was never so appealing
What went wrong now I don't even see it
I regret hanging on to a ghost already gone
And maybe there will be days when I don't think I'll make it through
And maybe there will be phases I don't know I'm going through
And I don't feel
Calm and numb was never so appealing
The lyrics in Harem Scarem's song Afterglow seem to describe a relationship that has ended, but where one person still feels an emotional connection while the other person has moved on. The first verse describes the aftermath of the relationship, where a small light (perhaps representing the connection between the two people) is fading away. The singer acknowledges that it may be fate that the light is disappearing and that they should accept it, but they don't want to deal with the feelings that come with that acceptance.
The second verse shows a shift in perspective from the singer, who declares that they have burned out on the other person and have taken off their metaphorical gloves. They find it appealing to be calm and numb, suggesting that they prefer not to feel anything at all rather than deal with the pain of the relationship ending. The line "what went wrong now I don't even see it" suggests that the singer doesn't understand how the relationship fell apart, adding to their confusion and pain.
The chorus reflects on the aftermath of the relationship, acknowledging that there were good moments (highs) and bad moments (lows). Despite the pain, the singers are able to move on and live in the "afterglow" of the relationship. However, the final lines of the chorus suggest that the singer is still struggling to move on and accept the end of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
A glow remains when a light is disappearing
Even after something or someone fades away, we may see a hint of their existence that lingers like a glow.
If it's our fate then we better seal it
If destiny intends something to happen, then it's better to accept it and wrap it up.
Right or wrong
Regardless of whether the decision was correct or not.
I don't wanna deal with it or feel this
I don't want to confront the issue or undergo these emotions.
Time is up
The time to deal with this has expired.
We'll just move on and let it be
We will simply proceed and allow things to settle as they are.
There were some highs and some lows
There were moments of happiness and moments of sadness.
We're living in the afterglow
We are currently basking in the leftover glow of whatever had transpired before.
Since I burned out on you
Since I lost interest in you or was let down by you.
The gloves are off and I don't even feel it
I am no longer holding back and I'm not even aware of it.
Calm and numb was never so appealing
Being composed and emotionless has never seemed so alluring.
What went wrong now I don't even see it
I am incapable of comprehending where things went astray.
I regret hanging on to a ghost already gone
I regret holding onto an idea or person that has already moved on or vanished.
And maybe there will be days when I don't think I'll make it through
There may be times when I feel like I'm unable to handle the situation.
And maybe there will be phases I don't know I'm going through
There may be moments when I am not aware of my current emotional state.
And I don't feel
I don't feel anything significant or noteworthy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD VACCARINO, IAN AXEL, LOUISE CAPLIN, MATTHEW PRESTON
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