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)
Deliverance
Harmful Lyrics
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You're everything but it's all right
So show me the way? I count all the days?
This lie will sting your eyes
Nonsense prevails modesty fails
I will just go on with the same old song
But if you hurt me once again
No consequence, for my defense
You rise above by acting tough
But if you betray me it's all the same?
We'll find a way to break the walls again
I wish I could change my plans and ignore your demands?
It's not that fair but it's all right
I'll show you the way, you'll count all the days
A kind of a big surprise
Wake up zombie another funny day
Can't bring myself to look so write another book
But if you lose me once again?
There won't be a chance for your deliverance
I'm gonna need some time
To wash away your fears
I'm gonna need some time
To wash away your tears
At least you know how to be impressed by yourself?
You're everything but it's all right
So show me the way? I count all the days?
This lie will sting your eyes
Nonsense prevails modesty fails
I will just go on with the same old song
But if you betray me it's all the same?
We'll find a way to break the walls again
I'm gonna need some time
To wash away your fears
I'm gonna need some time
To wash away your tears
The lyrics of "Deliverance" by Harmful express a sense of frustration and betrayal towards someone who has hurt the singer in the past. The opening line seems to be a sarcastic remark about the other person's ego, suggesting that they are self-centered and impressed with themselves. The following lines continue this idea, implying that the other person's behavior is not ideal but that the singer has come to accept it.
The chorus of the song then shifts to a sense of resilience and determination. The singer acknowledges that they have been hurt before but declares that they will try to control their own emotional response to prevent it from happening again. The line "nonsense prevails, modesty fails" suggests that the singer feels like traditional approaches to dealing with the other person have failed in the past.
The second verse echoes the sentiment of the first, with the singer acknowledging that they are struggling to maintain their own sense of identity and creativity in the face of the other person's demands and expectations. The chorus repeats twice more, underscoring the idea that the singer is trying to overcome their feelings of hurt and betrayal and move on.
Overall, "Deliverance" expresses a complex set of emotions towards someone who has hurt the singer in the past. The song suggests that the singer is trying to maintain their own self-esteem and sense of identity in the face of the other person's behavior, but is also struggling to come to terms with their own feelings of anger and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
At least you know how to be impressed by yourself?
You're vain and self-centered, but you're content with who you are.
You're everything but it's all right
You have all the qualities, but it's not enough to be happy.
So show me the way? I count all the days?
I need guidance and I'm counting on you to help me.
This lie will sting your eyes
The truth will hurt and be hard to accept.
Nonsense prevails modesty fails
People often speak nonsense, and humility is disappearing.
I will just go on with the same old song
I'll continue with what I'm familiar with.
But if you hurt me once again
If you cause me pain again
I'll try to control my deliverance
I'll try to control my reaction.
No consequence, for my defense
Your actions have no effect on my defense.
You rise above by acting tough
You think you're better by being intimidating.
But if you betray me it's all the same?
If you betray me, it doesn't matter either way.
We'll find a way to break the walls again
We'll find a way to overcome obstacles, as we've done before.
I wish I could change my plans and ignore your demands?
I want to do things my way, and not be controlled by you.
It's not that fair but it's all right
Life isn't fair, but I'm dealing with it.
I'll show you the way, you'll count all the days
I'll lead the way, and you'll follow diligently.
A kind of a big surprise
I have a big surprise planned.
Wake up zombie another funny day
Another mundane day begins.
Can't bring myself to look so write another book
I'm uninspired and can't find the motivation to create.
But if you lose me once again?
If our relationship fails once again?
There won't be a chance for your deliverance
You won't have the chance to redeem yourself.
I'm gonna need some time
I need some time to recover.
To wash away your fears
To heal from the fears you've caused.
To wash away your tears
To heal from the pain you've caused.
Contributed by Maria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Billy Scrivner
Awesome word! Never heard that taught before. Thank you my brother. May you never grow weary in your walk.
Trish Thomerson
Praise God!
Hephzibah Kadam
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AMEN!!!🙏♥️
Carola Lafeber
Thank you, beautiful words
J. Edmontson
Amen 🙏🏾
Demetta Gerald
Amen hallelujah thank you Jesus I receive so true so truth yes lord amen