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)
Old Mistakes
Harmful Lyrics
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Choice is on your side
Will you feel alright when you turn off the light?
You've got all the time in the world
I'm sorry that you're feeling disturbed
While you're waiting to shine on
I'm gonna make the same mistake twice
I won't make the same mistake twice
Do what they recommend
And change our lives
It's hard to realize
You've got all the time in the world
I'm sorry that you're feeling disturbed
While you're waiting to shine on
I'm gonna make the same mistake twice
I won't make the same mistake twice
I'll never make the same mistake twice
It's easy to empathize
But nothing has changed and it's no surprise
Nothing that can make you smile
I'm gonna make the same mistake twice
I won't make the same mistake twice
I'll never make the same mistake twice
You've got all the time in the world
I'm sorry that you're feeling disturbed
While you're waiting to shine on
I'm gonna make the same mistake twice
I won't make the same mistake twice
I'll never make the same mistake twice
The lyrics of "Old Mistakes" by Harmful portray a sense of regret and realization of past mistakes. The singer seems to address someone who may be struggling with the choices they face in their life, and advises them to make decisions in line with their own desires rather than following others' recommendations. The line "You've got all the time in the world" speaks to a sense of urgency that one should take control of their own life and not be afraid to make mistakes, as long as they learn from them.
The repetition of "I'm gonna make the same mistake twice, I won't make the same mistake twice, I'll never make the same mistake twice" highlights the significance of the message - that mistakes and failures can actually be valuable learning experiences. The regretful tone in the verses affirms that it's OK to make mistakes, but it's important to learn from them and not repeat them.
Overall, "Old Mistakes" encourages listeners to take charge of their own life and not be afraid of making mistakes in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow the line
Stick to the path and keep moving forward
Choice is on your side
You have the power to choose your own destiny
Will you feel alright when you turn off the light?
Do you have peace of mind when you are alone with your thoughts?
You've got all the time in the world
There's no need to rush, take your time to figure things out
I'm sorry that you're feeling disturbed
I empathize with your current emotional state
While you're waiting to shine on
As you wait for your moment to shine
I'm gonna make the same mistake twice
I am aware of my past mistakes, but I might repeat them
I won't make the same mistake twice
I am determined to learn from my past mistakes and improve
There is no need to pretend
Be honest with yourself and others
Do what they recommend
Follow the advice of those who have experience or knowledge in the matter
And change our lives
Make a positive impact on our lives
It's hard to realize
It can be difficult to come to terms with the truth
It's easy to empathize
It's simple to understand and share another's emotions
But nothing has changed and it's no surprise
Despite our understanding of the situation, nothing has improved
Nothing that can make you smile
There is nothing currently happening that brings joy
I'll never make the same mistake twice
I am committed to learning from my past mistakes and never repeating them
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.