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'
face It
Harem Scarem Lyrics
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It turns out to be nothing at all yeah
Give me back the ring
And any other things that I've dished out
I don't wanna take this lying down
I don't wanna face it like it is
I don't wanna face it
Your brilliant ways have shamed us all
That's why u still b working at the mall yeah
You're heading for the drain
Good-bye you little pain don't come around
Through tainted eyes we see love
And I prove it time and time again
And I knew I'm better off to be alone
And I lose a little more each day
The lyrics of Harem Scarem's song "Face It" express emotions related to the end of a relationship. The first line of the chorus, "Just when you think you've got it all, it turns out to be nothing at all," suggests that the singer believed he had found happiness in his relationship, but ultimately it was not fulfilling. The repetition of the phrase "I don't wanna face it" conveys a sense of denial or avoidance of the painful reality of the breakup.
The second verse seems to be addressed directly to the ex-partner, as the singer requests the return of a ring and other items. The line "Your brilliant ways have shamed us all, that's why you still be working at the mall" could be interpreted as a dismissive comment on the ex-partner's perceived lack of success. The chorus then repeats, reinforcing the idea that the singer does not want to confront the emotions of the breakup directly.
The final lines of the song suggest a resignation to the reality of being alone, with a recognition that each day brings a little more loss. The theme of avoidance is echoed in the final lines, as the singer declares that "I knew I'm better off to be alone," but then immediately follows with "And I lose a little more each day."
Line by Line Meaning
Just when you think you've got it all
Right when you believe you have everything going perfectly
It turns out to be nothing at all yeah
It ends up not amounting to anything significant
Give me back the ring
Return to me the symbol of our commitment
And any other things that I've dished out
And anything else that I have given you
I don't wanna take this lying down
I don't want to passively accept this situation
I don't wanna face it like it is
I don't want to confront the reality of the situation
Emotions on display when I break down
My feelings are visible when I emotionally collapse
I don't wanna face it
I don't want to confront it
Your brilliant ways have shamed us all
Your intelligent methods have humiliated every one of us
That's why u still b working at the mall yeah
That's why you're still working in retail
You're heading for the drain
You're moving towards failure
Good-bye you little pain don't come around
Farewell to you, who has caused only trouble, don't return
Through tainted eyes we see love
Our vision of love is distorted by negative experiences
And I prove it time and time again
And I consistently demonstrate it
And I knew I'm better off to be alone
And I realized that it is better for me to be single
And I lose a little more each day
And I am gradually becoming more disheartened as time goes on
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@scottnukend
Wow, I used to write code in 1999 to this album on repeat. I never could find it until today.