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'
All Over Again
Harem Scarem Lyrics
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Just when I tried to re-arrange my life
Well then I find out the things that I didn't really want to know
(No, it's not easy, you know it ain't easy)
Trying to get ahead in the world
All of a sudden it came over me and now I finally know
[Chorus]
But I'd do it all over again
Even when I can't see what I've left behind me
I'd do it all over, do it all over again
Noticing now, there's some new things in my life
I try to turn them around, but it's too late to change my mind
(No, it's not easy, you know it ain't easy)
Trying to get ahead in the world
All of sudden it came over me and now I finally know
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Harem Scarem's song "All Over Again" talk about the surprises life can throw at you and the struggles that come with trying to make sense of them. The singer of the song expresses how they were caught off guard by something unexpected and how they tried to adapt their life to the change that came with it. However, as they delved deeper into the situation, they discovered things they didn't want to know. The singer acknowledges that it's not easy trying to make it in the world, but through it all, they have come to an understanding that the hard times are just as important as the good times.
The chorus of the song reflects on the singer's realizations as they look back at all they have been through. They acknowledge that even the tough moments have value, and if given the chance, they would do it all over again. They recognize that they may not always see the reasons behind the decisions they have made, but they trust that they did the best they could with the knowledge they had at the time. Overall, the song's lyrics are about accepting the ups and downs of life and learning from them, even when it's not easy.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it was something that took me by surprise
I wasn't expecting it to happen to me
Just when I tried to re-arrange my life
Right when I was trying to make things better for myself
Well then I find out the things that I didn't really want to know
I learned some information that I wish I hadn't
(No, it's not easy, you know it ain't easy)
This situation is difficult and I know it
Trying to get ahead in the world
I'm trying to succeed in life
All of a sudden it came over me and now I finally know
I had a sudden realization and now I understand
[Chorus]
Repeating the following lines
Even the hard times are good times
Even when things are tough, there can still be positive experiences
But I'd do it all over again
I would go through all of it again, even the difficult parts
Even when I can't see what I've left behind me
Even when I can't understand the path I've taken
I'd do it all over, do it all over again
I would still choose to live my life the same way
Noticing now, there's some new things in my life
I've noticed some changes in my life
I try to turn them around, but it's too late to change my mind
I've attempted to make things different, but it's too late to go back now
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRICE LONG, GERALD SMITH
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