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)
Nonplussed
Harmful Lyrics
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...knew I couldn´t trust him ...another take-in
Solid waste matters pass... take another lucky dip? Just pick out one, pick out some... to recruit some new members
Catch one´s breath and do a right about turn Powder-keg Pick out one, pick out some...
Diverse, lawful... constraints on immoral behaviour
Pick out one, pick out some... a lucky dip?
The lyrics to Harmful's song Nonplussed appear to describe a sense of disillusionment and frustration towards the world of deceit and manipulation. The repeated phrases "Juggle - stay nonplussed" and "Nonplussed and downcast" suggest an attempt to remain composed and unaffected despite the constant bombardment of false promises and broken trust. The line "Marked by a loss of touch" could be interpreted as a reference to a desensitization to the emotional impact of betrayal and deception.
The lyrics also appear to touch on themes of consumerism and exploitation, with lines such as "Solid waste matters pass" and "to recruit some new members" invoking images of mindless consumption and the manipulation of individuals for monetary gain. The line "Diverse, lawful... constraints on immoral behavior" suggests both a recognition of the need for regulations to prevent exploitation, while also acknowledging that immoral behavior still persists despite these constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
Juggle - stay nonplussed
Balance responsibilities while remaining calm and composed
Nonplussed and downcast
Emotionally unresponsive and disheartened
Marked by a loss of touch
Disconnected from reality
...knew I couldn´t trust him
Realization of broken trust in an individual
...another take-in
Another deception or betrayal
Solid waste matters pass... take another lucky dip?
Referring to disregarding environmental issues and taking risks without consideration
Just pick out one, pick out some... to recruit some new members
Selecting individuals to join a group without thorough vetting.
Catch one´s breath and do a right about turn
Pause to collect oneself and change direction
Powder-keg
A situation or individual with the potential to quickly become dangerous or chaotic
Diverse, lawful... constraints on immoral behavior
Legal limitations on unethical actions and behaviors
Pick out one, pick out some... a lucky dip?
Casually selecting without much thought or consideration, possibly leading to detrimental outcomes.
Contributed by London H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.