Harmful was originally a trio, founded in 1992 by members Aren Emirze, Chris Aidonopoulos and Nico Heimann. Their 2007 album 7 was produced by former Faith No More bassist and record producer Billy Gould who subsequently joined the band as a fourth member.
Album discography:
* 1995: Harmful (BluNoise)
* 1997: Apoplexy.136 (BluNoise)
* 2000: Counterbalance (Firestarter/BMG)
* 2001: Wromantic (Firestarter/BMG)
* 2003: Sanguine (Steamhammer/SPV)
* 2005: Sis Masis (Nois-o-Lution)
* 2007: 7 (Nois-o-Lution)
* 2010: Cause (PIAS)
Chance
Harmful Lyrics
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When the armies of emotion stay unclear
Won't you show me where you've been?
Show me what I haven't seen
My last chance to paint my dreams
As it dives in distress at the burn in your eyes
You've made my whole entire life just a waste of time
Won't you show me where you've been?
My last chance to paint my dreams
We must try to shake it down
Do our best to break the ground
Try to turn the world around
The lyrics of Harmful's song "Chance" portray the emotions of someone who is struggling to come to terms with the reality of their life. The first two lines, "How does it feel to recant all that's real? When the armies of emotion stay unclear," highlight the confusion and uncertainty that the singer feels. They are grappling with their emotions, and it seems that those emotions are clouding their judgment, making it hard to decipher what's real and what's not.
The second verse, "As it dives in distress at the burn in your eyes. You've made my whole entire life just a waste of time," exhibits a sense of betrayal that the singer is feeling toward someone. It seems that this person has somehow caused them to question the validity of their life experiences, and the emotions that they once held dear are now in question. The singer is pleading with this person to "show me where you've been" and "show me what I haven't seen." They want answers and clarity, as they are running out of time to "paint [their] dreams."
The chorus then comes in, "We must try to shake it down. Do our best to break the ground. Try to turn the world around." This seems to be a call to action, a way for the singer to combat their confusion and understand the truth of their reality. They want to shake things up, break down the barriers that are holding them back, and turn their world around.
Overall, "Chance" showcases the tumultuous emotions of someone who is grappling with the reality of their life. The lyrics paint a portrait of confusion, betrayal, and a search for clarity and truth.
Line by Line Meaning
How does it feel to recant all that's real?
What does it feel like to deny everything that is actually true?
When the armies of emotion stay unclear
When the feelings inside are confusing and uncertain
Won't you show me where you've been?
Can you please reveal your experiences to me?
Show me what I haven't seen
Reveal to me the things I have not yet witnessed
My last chance to paint my dreams
My final opportunity to realize my aspirations
As it dives in distress at the burn in your eyes
As my desire plummets due to the pain in your gaze
You've made my whole entire life just a waste of time
You have rendered my entire existence meaningless
We must try to shake it down
We need to find a way to break free from this situation
Do our best to break the ground
Put forth our maximum effort to create change
Try to turn the world around
Attempt to shift the direction of the world for the better
Contributed by Cooper R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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