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)
Fingertips
Harmful Lyrics
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Caress them with my fingertips
Push me aside
I'm constanly deprived
Can't sleep
Only cry and start to weep
I can't feel
All the pain that made me kneel
Come undone
Set your fire it must be done
Feel that run
Come back home
And hide the sun
No place to fall
To lay me down and shut the door
My last call
Change the world the way it was before
It's time to heal
Can't sleep
Only cry and start to weep
I can't feel
All the pain that made me kneel
No place to fall
To lay me down and shut the door
My last call
Change the world the way it was before
It's time to heal
In Harmful's song "Fingertips," the lyrics express a sense of inability to escape one's pain and constant deprivation. The opening line "Dried out lips, caress them with my fingertips" suggests a physical manifestation of the singer's emotional turmoil. The line "Push me aside, I'm constantly deprived" highlights the feeling of being unseen or disregarded, which only intensifies the singer's pain.
The chorus "Can't sleep, only cry and start to weep, I can't feel all the pain that made me kneel, it's time to heal" suggests that the singer is actively trying to overcome their pain, but it is a difficult and ongoing process. The repeated line "No place to fall, to lay me down and shut the door, my last call, change the world the way it was before" expresses a desire to escape the pain and to return to a time when life was different or easier. However, the singer ultimately realizes that healing is necessary and faces the challenge head-on, seeking to change themselves rather than the outside world.
Line by Line Meaning
Dried out lips
My lips are dry, perhaps due to dehydration or lack of care.
Caress them with my fingertips
I touch and rub my lips with my fingers, trying to ease the dryness and discomfort.
Push me aside
I feel unwanted, unimportant, and ignored. Others don't pay attention to me.
I'm constantly deprived
I always feel like I lack something essential, something that would make me happy or fulfilled.
Can't sleep
I have insomnia or sleep disorders, making it hard for me to get enough rest and recharge.
Only cry and start to weep
My emotions overwhelm me, and I can't help but cry and sob, feeling helpless and hopeless.
I can't feel
I have become emotionally numb and disconnected from my feelings and sensations.
All the pain that made me kneel
I have suffered a lot, physically or emotionally, to the point of being humbled and defeated.
It's time to heal
I recognize that I need to recover, rejuvenate, and find ways to mend my wounds and improve my well-being.
Come undone
I want to let go of my ego, defenses, and masks, and be vulnerable and authentic.
Set your fire it must be done
I need to ignite my passion, my purpose, my drive, and pursue my dreams with determination and courage.
Feel that run
I experience a sense of freedom, joy, and empowerment when I move, exercise, or dance.
Come back home
I yearn for a place of safety, acceptance, and love, where I can be myself and feel welcomed and supported.
And hide the sun
I want to shield myself from the harsh reality, the cruel world, and the blinding glare of fame or success.
No place to fall
I don't have a safe haven, a sanctuary, or a person to lean on when I'm hurt, lost, or confused.
To lay me down and shut the door
I want to retreat from the world, close myself in, and be alone with my thoughts and feelings.
My last call
I feel like I'm running out of time, chances, and hope, and I have to make a bold move or decision.
Change the world the way it was before
I wish to reverse the damage, the pain, the injustice, and restore the world to a better, more harmonious state.
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Betty Pearson
I have raynaud's. It used to be much worse. And it can go further up than just the digits and is painful. Dr. Did nothing to assist other than suggesting the above which can take up to an hour to respond.
What does help is during spring or autumn when temperatures are most stable (because it occurs most frequently when temperatures are more extreme you can have a couple bowls, one of ice water and one of below scalding hot water. Plunge hands or feet into one bowl then plunge into the other repeatedly. Doing this a couple times per week can help to retrain the nerves to respond properly to temperature change.
What has turned out to be most effective is to stop taking hot showers and keeping the thermostat too high. I turn off the breaker for my water heater in the late spring and take 100% cold showers. In late fall I flip the switch back on but all showers through the winter are lukewarm only. If you get any steam it's too warm. Also I never have winter heat more than 60° so this also saves on my power bill.
How extreme you go will depend on how severe it is. It used to be that I would be hot from 5-13/14 times per week with not just fingers or toes but going up to encompass most of the hand or foot for a prolonged time. Now I would say that in general I experience less than 1-2 times per week only in winter or summer, affecting only digits and for durations of no more than 10 minutes each.
I consider this a success in dealing with it.
Chloe ♡︎
I got this on my fingers and feet it suck’s especially during basketball season but it’s fine I’ll deal with it
Kara Albrecht
I have this and usually comes with an immune system disorder. It can just be problematic in the capillaries of the feet and hands, however in the severe form it can also create issues with the larger vessels in vascular system too. I take a calcium channel blocker which helps to increase my circulation and keeps the vessels open and from spasming less. There are two forms, primary and secondary. It can be acquired as well with repetitive motion (think jackhammer operator), but most people have an underlying health disorder. Cutting, stripping or chemically blocking the nerves is usually one of the last treatments that will be used for severe raynauds.
Bunny Frosting
Maaan I wish my doctors would believe me, I’ve been experiencing this for years
Kara Albrecht
@Johanna Cundiff everyone is different. I have a Rheumatologist who monitors it and my meds. Mine has progressively become worse over time. Some people can go their whole live without it being much of an issue. It is mostly manageable however. Just make sure to get medical care if you can't manage it on your own anymore.
D Lane
Also, never heat your hands/feet too fast with too hot of water. It makes the pain much worse. Slow warming & movements are key.
D Lane
Yes, I was diagnosed with Raynaud's about 18 years ago. Then 11 years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Now that I've been living with both for years, I've stopped all prescription medications because I didnt see much difference & now I feel a lot better. I carry gloves everywhere in winter & have them stashed all over house. Just watching weather/temp changes has helped me. My sister has both Raynaud's & Fibro too. My Dr says both can be hereditary.
Johanna Cundiff
Wow! Sounds like you know alot about it. I have it also but friend who also has it said not to worry. But now your comment has me worried!
Janie Baker
I have this, usually once every few months. But now that I've had covid for the second time, it's ramped up, up to 3 to 5 x weekly.
MuscleChicken
Happens to me all the time
Shopaholic Elle
I have this. It got worse after chemo treatment, everything got worse after chemo.
You should do a video on chemotherapy.