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)

Not in Love
Harmful Lyrics

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Well, you're sorry for what you've done
I kept still while you strung me up
I've got to know what you're asking for
Can a taste of love be so wrong?
You may find your love is gone
I've got to know how you've been before

And you told me, why with your charmed eyes

Can't get you out of my head
When it comes around with an awful sound
I'll be on my way

Try to bruise what I've been before
There's nothing left to adore
Show me the place where you start to heal
I can't bear your complaints
I lie down and go insane
You've got to know how I'd been before

And you told me why with your charmed eyes
Can't get you out of my head
When it comes around, with an awful sound
I'll be on my way

Well, you're sorry for what you've done
I kept still while you strung me up
I've got to know what you're asking for
Can a taste of love be so wrong?
You may find your love is gone
I've got to know how you've been before

And you told me, why with your charmed eyes
Can't get you out of my head
When it comes around with an awful sound
I'll be on my way

And you told me, why with your charmed eyes
Can't get you out of my head

When it comes around with an awful sound
I'll be on my way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Not In Love" by Harmful explore the complex emotions of an individual who is reflecting upon a past relationship that has ended. The song is a blend of sadness, confusion, anger, and acceptance. The first verse sets the tone of the song by stating that the individual is aware that their ex-partner has hurt them but they have kept quiet. They want to know why their partner ended the relationship, and if falling in love was a wrong choice. At the same time, they acknowledge that their love is gone, and they want to know how their ex-partner has been doing.

The second verse is more assertive and shows the individual trying to move on from the past relationship. They want to forget the pain caused by their ex-partner and want them to heal themselves. However, they still care about their ex-partner and wish to know about their well-being.

The chorus of the song talks about how the ex-partner's charm has a strong grip on the individual's mind, they cannot stop thinking about them even after the relationship is over. However, when the memories of their ex come back with a painful sound, they want to move on with their life.

Overall, the lyrics of "Not In Love" showcase the various stages of dealing with a breakup, from pain to acceptance to moving forward. It highlights the importance of self-care and the process of healing after a toxic relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, you're sorry for what you've done
You regret your actions and are apologizing

I kept still while you strung me up
I didn't react while you emotionally hurt me

I've got to know what you're asking for
I need to understand your intentions

Can a taste of love be so wrong?
Is it immoral to desire love?

You may find your love is gone
Your love may disappear

I've got to know how you've been before
I need to understand your past behavior

And you told me, why with your charmed eyes
You explained to me with your alluring gaze

Can't get you out of my head
I can't stop thinking about you

When it comes around with an awful sound
When reality hits and it's painful

I'll be on my way
I will leave or move on

Try to bruise what I've been before
You attempt to damage my past self