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'
How Long
Harem Scarem Lyrics
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I gave you it all - there was nothing I wouldn't do
You know that it hurt so bad when I found out the truth
That you've been running around - oh I was such a fool
I know I can't keep holding on
'Cause it's hard for me
And now that you're gone
How long till my heart can love again
I tried and I tried - I don't know what else to do
How long till this broken heart mends
Will I ever be over you
So many sleepless nights since we've been apart
They say time will ease the pain - tell this broken heart
Oh I know I can't keep holding on
'Cause it's hard for me
And now that you're gone
I'm haunted by the memory
How long till my heart can love again
I tried and I tried - I don't know what else to do
How long till this broken heart mends
Will I ever be over you
Oh I know I can't keep holding on
'Cause it's hard for me
And now that you're gone
I'm haunted by your memory
(Tell me how)
How long till my heart can love again (heart can love again)
I tried and I tried - I don't know what else to do
How long till this broken heart mends
Will I ever be over you
The lyrics to Harem Scarem's "How Long" are about the pain and difficulty of moving on after a heartbreak. The singer reflects on how much he loved and gave to his partner and how much it hurt when he found out that she had been unfaithful. He admits that he can't keep holding on to the past but is haunted by memories of his ex-partner. He wonders how long it will take for his heart to love again and if he will ever fully recover.
The song speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the process of healing and moving on. The lyrics are raw and honest, capturing the emotions of someone who is struggling to overcome the pain of a broken heart. The singer's vulnerability is complemented by the melodic guitar and powerful chorus, making the song both mournful and anthemic.
Line by Line Meaning
It's gonna take some time till I'm over you
I need time to move on from you.
I gave you it all - there was nothing I wouldn't do
I did everything for you.
You know that it hurt so bad when I found out the truth
It hurt me so much when I discovered your unfaithfulness.
That you've been running around - oh I was such a fool
I was foolish for not realizing that you were cheating on me.
I know I can't keep holding on
'Cause it's hard for me
And now that you're gone
I'm haunted by your memory
I can't keep holding on to you because it's too painful. But even though you're gone, I can't stop thinking about you.
How long till my heart can love again
I tried and I tried - I don't know what else to do
How long till this broken heart mends
Will I ever be over you
I don't know how long it will take for me to love again or for my broken heart to heal. I'm not sure if I'll ever truly get over you.
So many sleepless nights since we've been apart
They say time will ease the pain - tell this broken heart
I haven't been able to sleep ever since we separated. People say that time will heal my pain, but my heart is still broken.
Oh I know I can't keep holding on
'Cause it's hard for me
And now that you're gone
I'm haunted by the memory
I can't keep holding on to the past because it's too difficult. But your memory still haunts me even though you're no longer here.
(Tell me how)
How long till my heart can love again (heart can love again)
I tried and I tried - I don't know what else to do
How long till this broken heart mends
Will I ever be over you
I'm begging for someone to tell me how long it will take for me to love again or for my heart to heal. I've tried everything I can, but I don't know what else to do. I don't know if I'll ever really move on from you.
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