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'
Had Enough
Harem Scarem Lyrics
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Love's a long and twisted road
And I know I've walked it before
It takes me nowhere
Almost every time
And leaves me wondering
When will I find
A true love in perfect harmony
That I've got to believe
On my own now
I've come to learn
The times of heartache
>From bridges burned
Now there's still one thing
I want to know
Will I find peace of mind
If I'm alone
And on it goes
I'm going around and around
God only knows
If I'm ever coming down
When I've had enough
The world kicks me around
One more time I've had enough
When I've had enough
I'll let out all the feelings
I can't hide
I've had enough for awhile
The opening lines of Harem Scarem's song Had Enough set the tone for a reflective, introspective ballad about the difficulties of love and relationships. The singer acknowledges that he has walked this "long and twisted road" before, but almost every time, love takes him "nowhere" and leaves him feeling uncertain about whether he will ever find a "true love in perfect harmony." He wonders when he will learn that he has to believe in himself to find love, rather than relying on external factors to bring him happiness.
The second verse continues the theme of personal growth, with the singer reflecting on his past heartaches and the bridges he has burned. He has come to learn that he needs to rely on himself and his own experiences to move forward, rather than depending on others to guide him. Yet, despite his growth and self-reflection, he still wonders if he will ever find peace of mind if he is alone. The chorus offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer vowing to let out all his feelings when he's had enough.
Overall, the lyrics of Had Enough offer a powerful message about the importance of self-discovery and self-belief in finding happiness and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love's a long and twisted road
Love is an unpredictable and complicated journey.
And I know I've walked it before
I have experienced love in the past.
It takes me nowhere
Love has not led me to a fulfilling place.
Almost every time
This has been a repeated pattern.
And leaves me wondering
I am left with uncertainty.
When will I find
I am searching for something specific.
A true love in perfect harmony
I want to find a fulfilling and harmonious relationship.
When will I learn
I am aware of my lack of understanding.
That I've got to believe
I need to have faith.
On my own now
I am currently alone.
I've come to learn
I have gained knowledge through experience.
The times of heartache
I have experienced emotional pain.
From bridges burned
As a result of past actions, relationships have been damaged.
Now there's still one thing
Despite everything, there is something I still want to know.
I want to know
I have a question that I am seeking an answer for.
Will I find peace of mind
Can I attain inner peace?
If I'm alone
If I am single and not in a relationship.
And on it goes
The search for answers and a fulfilling relationship continues.
I'm going around and around
My thoughts and emotions are cyclic.
God only knows
I am uncertain and do not have the answers.
If I'm ever coming down
If I will ever find peace and a fulfilling relationship.
When I've had enough
When I have reached my limit.
The world kicks me around
Life is difficult and throws me curveballs.
One more time I've had enough
I have endured this feeling multiple times before.
I'll let out all the feelings
I will express my emotions.
I can't hide
I am not able to conceal my emotions.
I've had enough for awhile
I need a break and some time alone.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JACOBY SHADDIX, JERRY HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yanuri Roschev
Saw Harem Scarem in 94 with the release of Mood Swings, and man, it was one helova smokin show, hard, fast, awesome! This song blistered through the amps. Met the guys backstage afterwards, they were all so awesome! Great times! Glad to see them back at it these days..too good a band to be 'Slowly Slipping Away' :)
今村商会
This introduction is great
Mustafa Güven
I wasn't listening to this song for ages, suddenly it came to my mind, thank you
Kevin PRO TRAINER
wonderful song!!!!
Johnny English
Canadian rock at its best!
Herman Pops
Where can i find the tabs of this intro 0:01-0:37
Powerswish
@Herman Pops There are new, more accurate tabs up on Ultimate Guitar now for it.
Herman Pops
@Powerswish Thanks bro
Powerswish
Tuned down half a step, it's basically six note groupings starting with 4-5-6-5-4 on the A string, then down to 6-5-4-5-6 on the E string. Repeat. Jump to 5-7-9. Etc. There's more to it than that, but that's how it starts.
Marz Nova
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