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'
Run and Hide
Harem Scarem Lyrics
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Big mistake setting the bar to high
If I knew that the sun would rise on the other side
Yeah you're the only thing I know
Oh no you can't escape me for ever
Oh no you can't escape your whole life
Everyday is a rollercoaster ride
You're gonna break keeping it all inside
If I knew that the sun would rise on the other side
Yeah you're the only thing I know
Oh no you can't escape me for ever
Oh no you can't escape your whole life
I never get a chance cause you only run and hide
The song "Run And Hide" by Harem Scarem seems to be about someone who is running away from their problems and seeking to hide from the world. The lyrics suggest that this person has set their expectations too high and is now overwhelmed, turning to the safety of seclusion as a way of coping. The singer warns that this is a mistake and that they cannot escape forever because their problems will follow them wherever they go. They are urged to face their issues and not continuously run and hide from life.
The metaphor of a roller coaster ride is used to describe the emotional turmoil that the person is experiencing. They are struggling to keep everything inside, which will ultimately lead to a breakdown. The lyrics state that if they knew that there was hope on the other side, they would not have to hide. The only thing that they know for sure is the person they are running from cannot escape them forever.
It is possible that the song is a message to someone who has left a relationship and is now avoiding the issues that led to the breakup. The singer is telling them not to run away and hide but rather to confront their issues and move on. The song encourages personal growth and facing challenges rather than shirking them.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you leave looking for places to hide
Are you avoiding me by trying to find a secluded place?
Big mistake setting the bar to high
It was a big mistake when you raised your standards so high.
If I knew that the sun would rise on the other side
If I knew that things will eventually get better.
Yeah you're the only thing I know
You're the only person I can depend on.
Oh no you can't escape me for ever
You cannot avoid me forever.
Oh no you can't escape your whole life
You cannot run away from your entire life.
I never get a chance cause you only run and hide
I cannot talk to you since you always choose to evade me.
Everyday is a rollercoaster ride
Everyday is full of ups and downs.
You're gonna break keeping it all inside
You're keeping your emotions in, and it will eventually take a toll on you.
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