1) Harvest was a seminal hardcore/metalcore band from Faribault, Minnesota… Read Full Bio ↴1) Harvest was a seminal hardcore/metalcore band from Faribault, Minnesota (later relocated to Minneapolis), formed in 1994. They released two full lengths on Trustkill Records plus numerous 7"s and splits. Members have gone on to bands such as The Hope Conspiracy, Season of Fire, Krakatoa and The Good Fight.

2) Dennis Stratton's (ex-Iron Maiden} first band Harvest (later known as Wedgewood) circa 1973.

Intuition
Harvest Lyrics

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Suddenly I was put on hold
For some days, some weeks or more
My bright sense of direction
Warned me my past was coming closer
I ran through dusty pages
Went far back in time
To a chapter with empty phrases
Where the ink already dried

Some words were coming from a mouth
That had no idea what they meant
It's so simple to rephrase a story
That left me in a pitch black room

There is no dirt on my hands
My conscience is clean everyday
Today is like an empty canvas
That I can quietly paint again
The brushstrokes and the colours
Won't distort yesterday
Because me and my intuition
We will always be awake

Some words were coming from a mouth
That had no idea what they meant
It is so simple to judge a painting
But I was left in a pitch black room

Intuition!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Harvest's song Intuition seem to speak to the idea of introspection and reflection on one's past experiences. The first verse begins with the singer being put on hold for an unknown period of time, during which they have time to reflect on their past. The singer's "bright sense of direction" warns them that their past is coming closer, perhaps indicating a sense of regret or guilt about past actions. The singer then goes through old memories, represented by "dusty pages", and lands on a chapter with "empty phrases" and "dried ink", suggesting that the past is unchangeable and stagnant.

In the following verse, the singer comments on the power of language and storytelling, noting that it's easy to rephrase a story to suit one's purposes. However, this rephrasing leaves the singer feeling trapped in a "pitch black room" of confusion and uncertainty. The refrain of "intuition" seems to suggest that the singer is relying on their own instincts and inner voice to guide them through this introspective journey. The final verse focuses on the idea of starting afresh, of using an "empty canvas" to quietly paint a new picture without allowing the past to distort it. The singer and their intuition will always be awake and aware, helping them avoid the confusion of the "pitch black room."

Line by Line Meaning

Suddenly I was put on hold
Something paused me abruptly and without warning.

For some days, some weeks or more
I remained stuck in this uncertain and frustrating situation for what felt like an indeterminate amount of time.

My bright sense of direction
My instinctual compass, which usually guides me well.

Warned me my past was coming closer
Alerted me to the fact that something from my past, possibly negative or unwanted, was headed towards me.

I ran through dusty pages
I delved deep into old memories and experiences, seeking insight or understanding.

Went far back in time
I traveled to distant moments in my personal history.

To a chapter with empty phrases
To a section of my past that felt unfulfilling or lacking in substance.

Where the ink already dried
Where nothing more could be done to change or alter the events that had already taken place.

Some words were coming from a mouth
Someone was speaking to me in a way that felt insincere or misguided.

That had no idea what they meant
That were empty or hollow, and held no true intention or meaning.

It's so simple to rephrase a story
It's easy to manipulate or distort the narrative of events to suit one's own purposes or avoid responsibility.

That left me in a pitch black room
That left me feeling confused, disoriented, or without clear guidance.

There is no dirt on my hands
I harbor no guilt or wrongdoing in relation to the situation at hand.

My conscience is clean everyday
I maintain a clear awareness of what is right and wrong, and strive to act accordingly in my daily life.

Today is like an empty canvas
Each day holds infinite possibility and gives me the opportunity to create something new, without being constrained by the past.

That I can quietly paint again
I have the freedom and ability to shape my present and future according to my own vision and values.

The brushstrokes and the colours
The individual decisions and actions that I make on a daily basis.

Won't distort yesterday
Won't change what has already happened, no matter how much I try to revise or reinterpret it.

Because me and my intuition
Because I trust in my inner voice and rely on my instinctual wisdom.

We will always be awake
I will remain vigilant and attentive to my own needs and priorities in order to navigate my way through life's challenges.

Intuition!
A rallying cry to trust in oneself and stay true to one's inner guidance.

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