There is more than one artist with this name:

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'

Reach
Harem Scarem Lyrics

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I know I gotta leave the comfort of inside my head
Before I'm gonna be so far down that I can't find it
The only way to be when your down is up I guess
I'm in between the walls that I built and it's closing in

Til I can't breathe
I can't see
I can't feel

If I'm real

Reach for the sun
Yeah I'll break free and run
And all my fears are gone
Reach for the sun
Yeah our road will be long
And all my fears are gone

I'm never gonna leave the ground with tired wings of lead
And I'm always gonna be a prisoner to all the things I've said
I know I gotta bleed the endless wounds and the cuts I have
Cause they're taking over me and it makes me feel like I'm living dead

Til I can't breathe
I can't see
I can't feel
If I'm real

Reach for the sun
Yeah I'll break free and run
And all my fears are gone
Reach for the sun
Yeah our road will be long
And all my fears are gone

Reach for the sun

Yeah our road will be long
And all our fears are gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Reach" by Harem Scarem are about the struggles that we face in life and how we can overcome them. The song talks about how we need to get out of our own heads and break free from our own limitations. The first verse talks about how we need to leave our comfort zones and not get trapped in our own thoughts. The second verse talks about how we need to confront our fears and overcome them so that they don't take over our lives. The chorus talks about how we need to reach for the sun and break free from our limitations. The song encourages us to be brave and take risks, as this is the only way we can truly live.

Overall, the song is very inspiring and encourages listeners to be confident and courageous in their own lives. It’s a powerful reminder that we all have the power to overcome our fears and achieve greatness.

Line by Line Meaning

I know I gotta leave the comfort of inside my head
I understand that I need to step out of my comfort zone and confront reality

Before I'm gonna be so far down that I can't find it
Otherwise, I'll be lost and won't be able to pick myself up

The only way to be when your down is up I guess
I suppose the only way to deal with being down is to look up and keep hope alive

I'm in between the walls that I built and it's closing in
I feel trapped by my own limitations and my world is closing in on me

Til I can't breathe
Until I feel suffocated by my struggles and challenges

I can't see
I'm blinded by my fears and unable to see a way forward

I can't feel
I'm numb to everything around me and unable to experience joy

If I'm real
I question my own existence and purpose in life

Reach for the sun
I need to strive for a better future and aim high

Yeah I'll break free and run
I'm determined to break free from my limitations and run towards my goals

And all my fears are gone
By doing so, I'll be able to conquer my fears and overcome my obstacles

Yeah our road will be long
I know the journey ahead won't be easy, but I'm willing to take that risk

And all my fears are gone
Because I'll be on my way towards achieving my dreams

I'm never gonna leave the ground with tired wings of lead
I refuse to give up and let my exhaustion hold me back

And I'm always gonna be a prisoner to all the things I've said
I'm aware that my words have power and impact, and I need to be responsible for them

I know I gotta bleed the endless wounds and the cuts I have
I understand that I need to face my pain and confront my wounds in order to heal and move forward

Cause they're taking over me and it makes me feel like I'm living dead
Otherwise, my pain will consume me and I'll feel like I'm just existing, rather than truly living

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Eve Warren, Gloria M. Estefan

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