Canadian rock band: Harlequin was a Canadian rock band that formed in Winnipeg in 1975 and lasted until the mid-1980s. Before reunited mid 2000's.
The original members of Harlequin were vocalist George Belanger, guitarist Glen Willows, keyboard player Gary Golden, drummer David Budzak and bassist Ralph James. Harlequin signed with Epic Records in 1979 and had a string of hit singles in Canada. Their biggest hit single is "Innocence" which topped Canada's charts.
Belanger has since reformed the band, again in Winnipeg. Their latest release is Waking the Jester [2007]. Ralph James is still very active in business side of music, managing The Agency, a large music booking firm.
The Swedish Harlequin was active between 1992 and 1998 in Mariestad, Sweden.(2)
The Tasmanian band is currently active, and becoming well known in folk and re-enactment circles in Australia. To quote the notes on their 2005 album "La Vielle": Harlequin's music has been resurrected from & inspired by mediaeval, middle eastern & eastern european traditions and is played on mediaeval instruments handcrafted by the members.
Sven Väth was also known under this synonym.
Survive
Harlequin Lyrics
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Cause she knows how to dress,
She's a hit in the bar
She learned how to dance
And how to read the stars
Or whatever it takes, no matter how hard
Oh, somehow, we all gotta find a way to survive now
She's hot on the trail of a superstar
She wants to ride on his wave
She wants to be on his car
Oh, and later tonight if she does her job
She keeps his mind on her head
She'll find her name on the charts
Oh, somehow, we all gotta find a way to survive now
Somehow, we all gotta find a way to survive
To keep us alive
Look out for yourself you're really not gavotte
So I take care of myself, I could show you the scars
Whoa, whoever it is, no matter who you are
There's that fine looking face
You've got impossible sound
Oh, somehow, we all gotta find a way to survive now
Somehow, we all gotta find a way to survive
Oh, somehow, we all gotta find a way to survive now
Somehow, we all gotta find a way to survive
To keep us alive
Oh, whoa, whoa
Oh, whoa, whoa
Just a way to survive
The lyrics of the song "Survive" by Harlequin talk about the struggles that people go through in order to survive in a competitive environment where success is often determined by how one looks or how one presents oneself. The first verse describes a woman who is ready to do whatever it takes to succeed. She knows how to dress and dance and can read the stars - all of which help her to stand out in the bar. The chorus emphasizes the need to find a way to survive no matter what obstacle comes in one's way.
The second verse continues with the theme of striving for success. The woman in this verse is ambitious and wants to be a superstar. In order to achieve this, she needs to keep the man interested in her and make sure she stays on his mind. The chorus is repeated again, reinforcing the idea that everyone needs to find a way to survive in order to stay alive.
In the third verse, the singer tells the listener to look out for themselves because nobody else will do it for them. He speaks from experience, saying that he can show the scars from taking care of himself. He then acknowledges that everyone, regardless of who they are, has a fine-looking face and an impossible sound - something unique that can help them stand out and survive.
Overall, the message of the song is to keep striving and finding a way to survive in order to stay alive in a competitive world.
Line by Line Meaning
Given a chance you know she might go far
She's capable of achieving great success if given an opportunity
Cause she knows how the dress, She's a hit in the bar
She knows how to present herself and make an impression on people
She learned how to dance, And how to read the stars
She has learned multiple skills, both practical and mystical
Or whatever it takes, no matter how hard
She's willing to do whatever it takes, no matter how difficult or challenging
She's hot on the trail of a superstar, She wants to ride on his wave, She wants to be on his car
She's chasing after a famous person and wants to ride their coattails to fame herself
Oh, and later tonight if she does her job, She keeps his mind on her head, She'll find her name on the charts
She plans on impressing the celebrity enough to get attention and become a chart-topping artist herself
Look out for yourself you're really not gavotte, So I take care of myself, I could show you the scars
You need to take care of yourself because nobody else will; Harlequin has scars as proof of this
Whoever it is, no matter who you are, There's that fine looking face, You've got impossible sound
No matter who you are, there's always something valuable about you; Harlequin is impressed by the person's looks and unique sound
Oh, somehow, we all gotta find a way to survive now, Somehow, we all gotta find a way to survive, To keep us alive
We all need to survive and find a way to stay alive, no matter what it takes
Oh, whoa, whoa, Oh, whoa, whoa, Just a way to survive
Surviving is essential, even if it's not glamorous or easy
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@bensymington5550
This band is awesome
@tonyyorfido9330
One of the Best thanks for posting their tunes
@MrShiddy1
Best guitar sounds ever ..rythym and lead. Love this.
@pegger18636
just hearing this on the radio for the first time right now, it's wicked how fast you can find songs these days. just a quick google search of any bit of lyrics you can catch, then straight to youtube and there you have it. nice tune i'll have to check these guys out.
@larrydunlop2594
First concert I ever saw Maple Leaf Gardens, they opened for Aerosmith. Blew me away!
@geoffedwards2802
Great Harlequin tune.
@billc307
this song brings back memories.
@MrShiddy1
Glenn Willows was a Legend. Amazing how that guitar sounded.
@busheybushdawg
Classic tune - Remeber it from a ktel compilation called street wave back in 1980 Thanks for posting!
@bonichols8511
Will somebody please tell me how HalequiN never made it way, way, way into the MAINSTREAM of music? They ere the BEST!!! Winnepeg has some of the greatest bands!!!