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)
Refuse To Shine
Harmful Lyrics
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Disastrous smile that follows my ego It tries to change my point of view
This world begins to look like pieces of bones you dropped in my lap again Refuse to shine...
That´s how it is You gonna relapse if you don´t find...
High above the noise you made you thought if you got caught we´d all go away... ´cause you ´re the one who´s to blame
To go this way is not that easy The truth is I never thought my excuses could fail Give us a try for the second or third time
You might like it more than you think right now
That´s how it is You gonna relapse if you don´t find
Refuse to shine...
The lyrics in Harmful's song Refuse To Shine address the struggles of introspection, ego, and personal responsibility. The opening line suggests a sense of contemplation that the singer is undergoing, questioning whether something is truly worth pursuing. However, the disastrous smile of their ego undermines this pursuit, trying to change their perspective and potentially leading to a relapse into negative patterns.
The metaphor of the world looking like pieces of bones dropped in their lap further emphasizes the fraught nature of the singer's internal conflict. They refuse to shine, to fully illuminate themselves and arguably take responsibility for their actions, which they acknowledge as potentially harmful (as evidenced by the repeated refrain "´cause you´re the one who´s to blame"). Despite this, there is a glimmer of hope in the final lines. The singer suggests trying again, potentially finding more fulfillment than they currently imagine.
Overall, Refuse To Shine is a reflection on the difficulty of personal growth and self-reflection, particularly when faced with negative patterns and the undermining influence of one's own ego.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there a place where i consider... if something is worth it or not
Do I have a mindset that weighs the value of things before pursuing them?
Disastrous smile that follows my ego It tries to change my point of view
My ego attempts to manipulate my perspective, accompanied by a smile that signals impending destruction.
This world begins to look like pieces of bones you dropped in my lap again Refuse to shine...
The world seems like remnants of your past mistakes, causing me to lose motivation and refuse to be vibrant.
That´s how it is You gonna relapse if you don´t find...
This is the current reality, and if I don't seek a solution, I'll fall back into my old ways.
High above the noise you made you thought if you got caught we´d all go away... ´cause you ´re the one who´s to blame
You created chaos, and believed that if you were the only one punished, everyone else's problems would disappear because you are solely responsible.
To go this way is not that easy The truth is I never thought my excuses could fail Give us a try for the second or third time
The path I'm on is difficult and I didn't expect my excuses to stop working. However, let's give it another chance.
You might like it more than you think right now
You may find greater enjoyment in this situation than you initially anticipated.
That´s how it is You gonna relapse if you don´t find
This is the current reality, and if I don't seek a solution, I'll fall back into my old ways.
High above the noise you made you thought if you got caught we´d all go away... ´cause you´re the one who´s to blame
You created chaos, and believed that if you were the only one punished, everyone else's problems would disappear because you are solely responsible.
Refuse to shine...
I refuse to be my best self and let my abilities shine due to my negative experiences.
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.