There are five bands that go by the name Harlem.

1.) Harlem is an Au… Read Full Bio ↴There are five bands that go by the name Harlem.

1.) Harlem is an Austin (by way of Nashville) garage rock/lo-fi band. http://www.myspace.com/harlemduh

2.) Harlem is a Swedish electro-pop group signed to Gothenburg-based Service Records.

3.) Harlem is a Polish rock group, created in 1993 roku by singer Ryszard Wolbach, guitar player Krzysztofa Jaworski, percussion player Jarosław Zdankiewicz and basist Wiesław Sałata.

4.) Harlem is also RnB

5.) Harlem is a Jazz big band who recorded the album Harlemania which was released in 2006. There first record was released in 1985. They are signed to Lake Records.

Stripper Sunset
Harlem Lyrics

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Do I look like some trick
No I don't care what you think
About me

Cuz I've been here since sunset
Tell me
Where were you

I won't look at you ever again
I won't look at you ever again

I won't look at you ever again
Not gonna do it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Harlem's song "Stripper Sunset" are a powerful statement of self-worth and independence. The singer challenges anyone who might judge or underestimate them, defiantly declaring "Do I look like some trick/No I don't care what you think/About me." The use of the word "trick" is significant here, as it is often used in reference to sex work - and the implication is that even if the singer were a stripper or sex worker, they would not be ashamed or diminished by it.

The second half of the verse sets up a dichotomy between the singer's presence and that of the listener ("cuz I've been here since sunset/tell me/where were you"). This could be interpreted in a number of ways - perhaps the singer feels ignored or unappreciated, or they are simply outlasting the attention of the audience. The repetition of the line "I won't look at you ever again" in the chorus reinforces this sense of autonomy and self-reliance. By refusing to engage with others' opinions or gaze, the singer asserts their own agency and power.

Overall, "Stripper Sunset" is a bold and empowering song that challenges societal expectations and norms around gender, sex work, and self-expression.

Line by Line Meaning

Do I look like some trick
Are you assuming I am a prostitute based on my appearance?

No I don't care what you think
I am unaffected by your assumption regardless.

About me
Your opinion of me is of little importance as you do not know me truly.

Cuz I've been here since sunset
I have been working here as a stripper since the beginning of the evening.

Tell me
Can you honestly provide me with a valid reason as to why you just assume I am a prostitute?

Where were you
You were not here when the evening started so you have no right to judge me.

I won't look at you ever again
I choose to discontinue interaction with you as you are not worthy of my attention.

Not gonna do it
I refuse to subject myself to your judgement and scrutiny any further.

Contributed by William L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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