All of Harley Poe's initial members came from the now defunct Christian band Calibretto 13. Upon disbanding in late 2004, Joseph Whiteford (vocals and guitar), Chad Serhal (bass), and Christopher Thomas (drums) went on to record an album under the name Harley Poe. "In the Dark", which had originally been planned as a new Calibretto 13 album, was released in November of that year. The line-up has gone on to feature many changes since this release, and the only remaining member of this original line-up is Joe Whiteford, who is very much the owner of the band.
The band released 4 albums over the next 11 years, notably 2012's Satan Sex and No Regrets, which was a more acoustic release, and became Harley Poe's most popular album (still holding this title today), and 2013's Pagan Holiday, which was an album almost entirely dedicated to Halloween.
In 2015, Joe Whiteford announced on his blog that Harley Poe would be going on "indefinite hiatus," citing a need to "give this demon some time off." Whiteford marked the hiatus of Harley Poe by releasing the album "Fallen Down," a collection of recordings done almost entirely on Whiteford's phone.
In January 2016, however, Whiteford announced that he had reformed the band and was working on recording yet another album. "I'm thinking that music is a part of me," Whiteford wrote on his personal Facebook page, "It flows. I can't stop it. When something is on my mind, I write about it (...) It's a gift."
Following this, in 2017, Lost and Losing It was released, an album mainly focussed on Whiteford's recent divorce which is what had sparked his hiatus. In 2019, Have A Great Life was released, feeling like a continuation of the themes presented in Lost and Losing It.
The band released a new album on streaming services entitled "7 Inches of Hell" in January 2021, although it had all been written and recorded with a limited release prior to the hiatus in 2015.
Harley Poe released a new album, 'Uke Puke' in August 2021.
LOST SOUL
Harley Poe Lyrics
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Tell her to stay awhile and pray.
You know we sacrifice, you know that we in love so much
I don't care if you've been touched by another man's embrace.
But I can see through your eyes, though my heart sometimes lies,
Do you really despise a man who once shared your soul?
But I can't let go, and you'll never know.
Hold me in your arms, don't let me go.
I'm just a lost soul, struggling in your world
I seek the answers I'm not sure that I'm allowed to know.
Look at me mama, are you praying for me?
My faith ain't what it used to be.
I'm having some trouble gettin' over her love
You keep telling me to focus on things above.
Look at me daddy, what do you see?
A little mamma's boy displaced from reality
It seems so unfair, were you ever there?
Did I just blame you for the shit that's happening to me?
Look at me God, oh
I'm just a man, why should you pay any mind?
Who am I, oh
Death has come for me, oh lord, please be kind
Cause I'm just a lost soul, struggling in your world
Hold me in your arms, don't let me go
Cause I'm just a lost soul, struggling in your world
I seek the answers I'm not sure that I'm allowed to know
Look at me lovely, what happened to us?
We had something that the world could never touch.
We became tainted, innocence lost
Our new lives that we lead came at a cost
I hope it was worth it, I hope your life is great,
You know you deserve it and I deserve my fate
For letting you go, but I want you to know
I have loved you even when it didn't show
I have loved you,
I have loved you,
I have loved you,
Loved you, ah.
I'm just a lost soul, struggling in your world
Hold me in your arms, don't let me go.
I'm just a lost soul, struggling in your world
I seek the answers I'm not sure that I'm allowed to know.
The song "Lost Soul" by Harley Poe tells the story of a man who is struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship. He pleads with his love not to leave and to stay with him, despite knowing that she has been with another man. The song describes his inner turmoil and the feelings of abandonment, as well as his struggles with faith.
The first verse addresses his lover directly, asking her to stay and pray with him. He acknowledges that they have sacrificed a lot for their relationship and that he loves her deeply. However, he also admits that his heart sometimes lies and wonders whether she despises him for the pain he has caused. Despite these mixed feelings, he desperately wants her to stay and hold him.
The second verse addresses some of the other important figures in his life, such as his mother, father, and God. He questions where his faith has gone and feels lost and alone. He wonders whether his father was ever there for him and whether he is to blame for his current situation. He also questions whether God will show him mercy now that he is facing death.
In the chorus, the man describes himself as a lost soul struggling in the world of his lover. He wants her to hold him and not let him go because he doesn't know what else to do. He seeks answers that he's not sure he's allowed to know, suggesting that he feels lost and helpless.
Overall, "Lost Soul" is a powerful and emotional song that describes the struggles of a man dealing with the end of a relationship and the challenges of life. It's a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to love and the pain that it can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell her not to go, tell her not to leave, it's ok
Encourage her to stay and pray instead of leaving, and reassure her that everything will be okay.
You know we sacrifice, you know that we in love so much
We have given up a lot for each other and our love is strong.
I don't care if you've been touched by another man's embrace.
I don't care if you have been with someone else in the past.
But I can see through your eyes, though my heart sometimes lies,
I understand what you are feeling, even if my emotions sometimes cloud my judgment.
Do you really despise a man who once shared your soul?
Do you really hate me for being someone you used to love deeply?
But I can't let go, and you'll never know.
I cannot move on from you, and you will never know how much I love you.
I'm just a lost soul, struggling in your world
I am a confused and troubled person, struggling to navigate my life with you.
Hold me in your arms, don't let me go.
I want you to comfort me and be there for me.
I seek the answers I'm not sure that I'm allowed to know.
I am searching for deeper meaning and understanding, even if I am not sure it is meant for me to find.
My faith ain't what it used to be.
I have lost some of my faith and spiritual grounding.
You keep telling me to focus on things above.
You keep reminding me to look towards the heavens and to have faith.
Look at me daddy, what do you see?
I am asking my father for guidance and support.
A little mamma's boy displaced from reality
I am a boy who is struggling with reality and feeling lost without my mother's guidance.
It seems so unfair, were you ever there?
Life feels unfair and I am questioning if my father was ever there for me.
Did I just blame you for the shit that's happening to me?
I am questioning whether my father is responsible for the hardships I am facing.
Look at me God, oh
I am calling out to God for help and understanding.
I'm just a man, why should you pay any mind?
I am acknowledging my small size and insignificance in the grand scheme of things, questioning why God should care about me.
Death has come for me, oh lord, please be kind
I am facing death and asking God to show me mercy.
We had something that the world could never touch.
Our love was special and no one could ever understand it fully.
We became tainted, innocence lost
Our relationship was damaged and our purity was lost.
Our new lives that we lead came at a cost
We had to sacrifice a lot for the paths we chose to take in life.
I hope it was worth it, I hope your life is great,
I hope your new life and choices were worth the pain and sacrifice we both endured.
You know you deserve it and I deserve my fate
You deserve the happiness you have found and I deserve the consequences of my actions.
For letting you go, but I want you to know
I am sorry for letting you go, but I want you to know that I still love you.
I have loved you even when it didn't show
I have loved you deeply, even if I did not always express it.
Writer(s): Joseph Barr Whiteford
Contributed by Aria C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.