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)
Tempted To Complete
Harmful Lyrics
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Whose darkness deepens in your arms?
Come on back if the moment lends
You can look up all my closest friends
So set your restless heart at ease
I raise my voice against it all
Who's the one to fall?
Take your time and find your rhyme
Show me what you have to show
Throw it away, there's nothing to say
I tried to keep it straight but it never pays
This better be worth of all the waste
Nothing to win and nothing to lose
But your taste is proud so when you start to speak
Are you tempted to complete?
The lyrics of "Tempted To Complete" by Harmful depict a somewhat apocalyptic scenario, with the singer referring to "these final days", in a tone that suggests a sense of uncertainty and foreboding. The first line, "Whose darkness deepens in your arms?", could be interpreted in many ways, but it seems to refer to a sense of intimacy that can amplify the feeling of doom. The singer then invites someone to return to him if the moment is right, contrasting the urge to be with someone against the sense that everything is coming to an end.
The line "You can look up all my closest friends" adds an element of paranoia to the song, as if the end of days is accompanied by a sense of betrayal or mistrust among acquaintances. The singer seems to be urging someone to find their own way and their own voice, asking them to "find your rhyme" and "show me what you have to show". At the same time, the singer acknowledges the futility of trying to make sense of it all: "Throw it away, there's nothing to say / I tried to keep it straight but it never pays".
Line by Line Meaning
These are the final days...
The end is near and time is running out.
Whose darkness deepens in your arms?
Who are you embracing that is causing you pain and sadness?
Come on back if the moment lends
Return to me if you feel the timing is right.
You can look up all my closest friends
Do your research on my inner circle.
So set your restless heart at ease
Calm yourself and ease your troubled emotions.
I raise my voice against it all
I speak out against the negativity and injustices in the world.
Who's the one to fall?
Who will be the one to fail or suffer the consequences?
Take your time and find your rhyme
Take as much time as you need to find your rhythm and flow.
Can you now recall all that you've known?
Do you still remember everything you've learned?
Show me what you have to show
Demonstrate your abilities and talents to me.
Throw it away, there's nothing to say
Discard useless items or ideas; there is no need for conversation.
I tried to keep it straight but it never pays
I made an effort to stay honest and truthful, but it never resulted in any rewards.
This better be worth of all the waste
This situation better be valuable enough to justify all the effort and resources spent on it.
Nothing to win and nothing to lose
There is no opportunity for gain or loss.
But your taste is proud so when you start to speak
Your prideful nature influences the way you communicate.
Are you tempted to complete?
Do you have the desire and drive to finish what you started?
Contributed by Sadie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.