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)
Decay
Harmful Lyrics
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Nobody cried and nobody cared
Never should have called
But my head's to the wall
And I'm lonely won't you join my fall
Runaway
Or contemplate
Your own decay
Without a trust or flaming fields
Void as a drug you take the ordeal
I still believe in forgotten years
I was ashamed when they disappeared
Runaway
Or contemplate
Your own decay
Runaway
The lyrics to Harmful's song Decay deal with themes of isolation, desperation, and ultimately, the consequences of running away from one's problems. The opening lines - "Once again our distance failed, Nobody cried and nobody cared" - hint at the breakdown of a relationship, or perhaps a friendship, with the singer feeling abandoned and alone. They express a desire for someone to "join [their] fall", implying that they are in a state of emotional freefall, and are seeking some kind of companionship, even if it means dragging someone else down with them.
As the song progresses, the singer urges the listener to "contemplate your own decay", suggesting that the loneliness and despair they are feeling is universal - everyone faces their own struggles and challenges. However, the line "Without a trust or flaming fields" suggests that the singer sees himself as uniquely hopeless, with nothing to cling to and no passion or drive to keep him going. He compares his sense of emptiness to a "void as a drug", implying that his numbness is not something he can easily shake off.
Ultimately, the song seems to be a plea for help - the singer is both urging others not to make the same mistakes he has, and begging someone to come and take him away from his own pain. The repeated refrain of "Runaway, or contemplate your own decay" echoes the sense of desperation and urgency that permeates the song, with the two options presented as the only possible outcomes for anyone dealing with feelings of hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Once again our distance failed
Once again our relationship fell apart due to our inability to bridge the distance between us
Nobody cried and nobody cared
No one had any emotional investment in our failed relationship, and it fell apart with no resistance or sadness from either party
Never should have called
In hindsight, it was a mistake to try and revive our relationship through a phone call
But my head's to the wall
I felt trapped and unable to escape the situation
And I'm lonely won't you join my fall
I am feeling isolated and alone in my situation, and I am asking for someone to join me in my despair and pain
Runaway
I am suggesting that it is better to flee the situation than to stay and suffer
Or contemplate
Alternatively, I suggest taking the time to think through the situation and make a reasoned decision
Your own decay
Either choice will likely result in negative consequences, and I am implying that staying will lead to a slow decay of one's mental state
Without a trust or flaming fields
Our relationship was built on a lack of trust and was doomed from the beginning
Void as a drug you take the ordeal
The situation was emotionally draining and left us feeling empty and unfulfilled, akin to a drug that leaves us feeling worse than before
I still believe in forgotten years
Despite the failed relationship, I have hope that we will be able to move past it and find happiness in the future
I was ashamed when they disappeared
I felt embarrassed and regretful when past relationships and connections disappeared due to my own mistakes and shortcomings
Runaway
Reiterating my earlier suggestion to flee the situation
Contributed by Lauren F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
propercompanion
what an album!!!!
Mike Stankovich
amazing song
MrSawlong
(Y) was man so über amazon findet wenn man CDs bestellt ;D imemr wieder erstaunlich...
RE DE
hat was von queens of the stone age saugut