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)
Dumb
Harmful Lyrics
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Every moment feels the same
The first time I saw you
You were chasing down again
I'm not the one to provide
I'm not the homicide
You've got all you wanted
And now you know how to be dumb
Everything will come undone
I don't mind if I'll stay here out of time
Arms open, unspoken
Every moment feels the same
Capsize the tall tale but you will always fail
Sit down, you will fall apart?
That's when the trouble starts
From the top I counted you out
Life can be so hard
And now you know how to be dumb?
Everything will come undone
I don't mind if I'll stay here out of time
We're sold, we're done now
Every moment feels the same
The first time I saw you
You were chasing down again
I'm not the one to provide
I'm not the homicide
You've got all you wanted
Everything to hide
Arms open, unspoken
Every moment feels the same
Capsize the tall tale but you will always fail
Sit down, you will fall apart?
That's when the trouble starts
From the top I counted you out
Life can be so hard
The lyrics of Harmful's song "Dumb" seem to be about feeling trapped in a monotonous routine, where each day feels identical to the last. The singer expresses a sense of frustration at feeling like they are not in control of their own life, as evidenced by lines such as "We're sold, we're done now / Every moment feels the same." The repetition in the lyrics emphasizes this feeling of sameness and boredom.
The lines "I'm not the one to provide / I'm not the homicide / You've got all you wanted / Everything to hide" suggest a lack of responsibility or agency on the part of the singer. It seems like they are being expected to go along with someone else's wishes or desires, even if it's not what they want for themselves. This may be why they express a desire to "stay here out of time" – they want to escape from the expectations and pressures of their everyday life.
The repeated refrain of "And now you know how to be dumb / Everything will come undone" suggests that the singer sees a certain power in being ignorant or oblivious to their situation. They might feel that by ignoring their problems or responsibilities, they can free themselves from the weight of those expectations. However, the final lines of the song ("From the top I counted you out / Life can be so hard") suggest that this is not a sustainable solution, and that eventually one must face their problems head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
We're sold, we're done now
We've given in and accepted our fate
Every moment feels the same
Life feels like an endless cycle
The first time I saw you
You were chasing down again
I saw you repeating the same mistakes
I'm not the one to provide
I'm not the homicide
You've got all you wanted
Everything to hide
I'm not your savior, nor your enemy; you've achieved your goals, but you're hiding something
And now you know how to be dumb
Everything will come undone
I don't mind if I'll stay here out of time
Your foolishness will lead to your downfall, but I'm OK with staying in this moment forever
Arms open, unspoken
Every moment feels the same
Capsize the tall tale but you will always fail
I'm open to your deceit, but it's all the same; your lies will never succeed
Sit down, you will fall apart?
That's when the trouble starts
From the top I counted you out
Life can be so hard
If you relax, you'll fail; I've lost faith in you; life is challenging
We're sold, we're done now
We've given in and accepted our fate
Every moment feels the same
Life feels like an endless cycle
The first time I saw you
You were chasing down again
I saw you repeating the same mistakes
I'm not the one to provide
I'm not the homicide
You've got all you wanted
Everything to hide
I'm not your savior, nor your enemy; you've achieved your goals, but you're hiding something
Arms open, unspoken
Every moment feels the same
Capsize the tall tale but you will always fail
I'm open to your deceit, but it's all the same; your lies will never succeed
Sit down, you will fall apart?
That's when the trouble starts
From the top I counted you out
Life can be so hard
If you relax, you'll fail; I've lost faith in you; life is challenging
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