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)
Likewise
Harmful Lyrics
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Will you let me have these things on my side until i´m able to stand them... likewise
As long as weakness remains I guess we´ll suffer all the same
Neither large nor small... high or low Worthy to be followed
Will you let me have these things on my side until i´m able to stand them... likewise
As long as weakness remains I guess we´ll suffer all the same
I don´t want to complain... I just want to explain... First, let me get this right
Will you let me have these things on my side until i´m able to stand them... likewise
The lyrics of "Likewise" by Harmful are open to interpretation, but they seem to express a sense of vulnerability and a desire for support. The repeated refrain "Will you let me have these things on my side until I'm able to stand them... likewise" suggests that the singer is acknowledging their own weaknesses and hoping that others will stand by them until they can overcome these challenges themselves. The lines "Neither large nor small... high or low / No agreement I become less" could be interpreted as a reflection on the singer's sense of not fitting in, or not feeling valued in certain situations.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of shared suffering, with the line "As long as weakness remains I guess we'll suffer all the same." This could be seen as a call for empathy and understanding, or as a recognition of the difficulties that all humans face in life. The line "I don't want to complain... I just want to explain" suggests that the singer is not seeking pity or sympathy, but simply wants to be heard and understood.
Line by Line Meaning
Neither large nor small... high or low
Size and height don't matter, whether I am at the top or bottom in life
No agreement i become less
Without support or agreement from others, I begin to lose confidence in myself
Will you let me have these things on my side until i´m able to stand them... likewise
Can you please support me and let me have these things until I am strong enough to handle them on my own, and I will do the same for you
As long as weakness remains I guess we´ll suffer all the same
As long as we are both weak, we will both experience the same hardships
Worthy to be followed
I want to be a leader and set an example to be followed
I don´t want to complain... I just want to explain... First, let me get this right
I don't want to sound like I am complaining, but let me clarify my thoughts before I speak
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.