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)
Turn You Down
Harmful Lyrics
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You're name was just a broken sound
I'm lying here on the ground
While you're telling me you're back in town
Bad memories come to mind
All the mess you left behind
You're someone I used to know
Nothing more and nothing's left to grow
There's no way out
Even in the darkest hour
I'd turn you down
It's always been wait and see
What was happening deep inside of me
Always fought to wear the crown
All you did was moving underground
Without trying to change a bit...
Offering me an awkward place to sit.
You kept running your own show
Leaving you was the only way to go.
You could offer the ocean now
There's no way out
Even in the darkest hour
I'd turn you down
The song Turn You Down, by the German punk rock band Harmful, is a powerful statement of an artist in the rock genre. The lyrics paint a picture of a past relationship and the singer's conviction that there is no reason to look back or try again despite an apparent attempt to reconcile by the other person. The lyrics begin with the singer receiving a call from the past love interest letting him know they are back in town, which brings back unpleasant memories of their relationship. The singer then proceeds to tell that despite any attempts of reconciliation, there is no love left and no more room to grow in that relationship.
The singer further describes that the other person can offer him anything, even the ocean, yet nothing will sway him. This shows his faith in his decision to move on from the past and not look back, even in the darkest times. Throughout the song, the singer's message is clear: there is no hope for a future relationship, and the other person has nothing to offer him that can change his mind. The chorus "Even in the darkest hour, I'd turn you down" reinforces his statement of being steadfast in his decision.
Overall, this song is a clear and powerful declaration of the singer's resilience and determination to move on from a toxic past relationship. It is a warning to anyone who might try to reconcile, that no matter how much they have to offer, the singer is not interested in revisiting the pain of that relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Got some information call
I am receiving a call with some information
You're name was just a broken sound
Hearing your name did not evoke any positive emotions in me
I'm lying here on the ground
I am feeling defeated and vulnerable
While you're telling me you're back in town
You are informing me that you have returned to this place
Bad memories come to mind
Unpleasant thoughts and memories resurface
All the mess you left behind
I am reminded of all the problems and damage you caused
You're someone I used to know
You are a person from my past
Nothing more and nothing's left to grow
Our relationship has reached its end and there is no potential for further development
You could offer the ocean now
Even if you were to give me everything I ever wanted
There's no way out
There is no way to escape the consequences of your actions
Even in the darkest hour
Even in the bleakest moments
I'd turn you down
I would reject your attempts to reconcile
It's always been wait and see
I have always been unsure about what to do
What was happening deep inside of me
I have been struggling with my own emotions and thoughts
Always fought to wear the crown
I have always strived to be in control and come out on top
All you did was moving underground
You were secretive and avoided responsibility for your actions
Without trying to change a bit...
You made no effort to improve or make amends
Offering me an awkward place to sit.
You did not provide me with any comfort or support
You kept running your own show
You were only concerned with your own interests and goals
Leaving you was the only way to go.
I had to end our relationship in order to move forward
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.