Harmful were an Alternative Rock / Indie band from Frankfurt am Main / Germ… Read Full Bio ↴Harmful were an Alternative Rock / Indie band from Frankfurt am Main / Germany. They were frequently likened to early Helmet and occasionally to Blackmail

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)

Hardship
Harmful Lyrics

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I want to break out and find a quick return I know I´m blessed with you someone else wants you, too...
You know that I´ve been this way all my life You feel the same way and it´s no surprise
With eyes wide open I´m used to being blind Don´t worry about myself I´ll carry your cross instead
You know that i´ve been this way all my life You feel the same way and it´s no surprise
You may have to suffer hardships now again... but in the fullness of time you´ll have reward, my friend...
I know you´re crying... but i´ll stop you lying Deep in the middle I´ve found a foolproof way
You know that i´ve been this way all my life You feel the same way and it´s no surprise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Harmful's song Hardship depict the struggle of love and possessiveness. The singer wants to break free from the constraints of his possessiveness and let his love spread its wings. He acknowledges that he is blessed to have his significant other in his life, but at the same time, he knows that there are other people who desire them too. He feels lost as he has been this way all his life, but he finds comfort in the fact that his partner feels the same way. The singer is aware that his possessiveness has blinded him, but he is willing to carry the burden of his partner's needs and wants.

The chorus speaks about the hardships that the couple may face in their journey together. The singer encourages his partner that they may have to suffer now and then, but in due time, they will be rewarded. The singer recognizes his partner's pain and promises to stop them from lying. He feels that he has found the ideal solution to their problems and believes that they can overcome them together.

The song speaks to the universal feeling of love and possessiveness that many people experience. It showcases the struggle of coming to grips with these emotions and finding a way to overcome them. The song subtly encourages listeners to put their partners' needs first, even if it means carrying their cross for them.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to break out and find a quick return I know I´m blessed with you someone else wants you, too...
I am feeling stuck and want a change of pace, but I am grateful for having you in my life even though I know other people are interested in you.

You know that I´ve been this way all my life You feel the same way and it´s no surprise
We both have experienced similar struggles for a long time and it's not unexpected.

With eyes wide open I´m used to being blind Don´t worry about myself I´ll carry your cross instead
I am aware of my shortcomings and flaws, but I am willing to support and take on your problems as well.

You may have to suffer hardships now again... but in the fullness of time you´ll have reward, my friend...
While you may face challenges now, eventually good things will come to you.

I know you´re crying... but i´ll stop you lying Deep in the middle I´ve found a foolproof way
I understand that you are upset, but I will not let you deceive yourself. I have also discovered a reliable solution.

You know that i´ve been this way all my life You feel the same way and it´s no surprise
Our shared experiences have been a part of our lives for a long time and it's understandable that we are in sync.

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