All Is Now Harmed
Howard Ben Lyrics
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Not scared of the flood of the creek
And the thud inside your chest
Clearly calm and keeping terrorized
The ageless pull of winter along the by your side
Here in light on the soft divide?
The middle curtain all?
Here at all, here at all
Here in light I thought I said comes home
I cant do this alone
Sleepless light I was born to lie?
Now prove me wrong, prove me wrong
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed
As a child he was not there,
Not scared of the flood of the creek
And the thud inside your chest
Clearly calm and keeping terrorized
The ageless pull of winter along the bayou side
Here in light I thought I said comes home
(What is in your nature, looms inside your blood)
I cant do this alone
(Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed)
Sleepless light I was born to lie?
(What is in your nature, looms inside your blood)
Now prove me wrong, prove me wrong
(Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed)
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
Hold me in harms wake baby, All is now harmed
The lyrics to Howard Ben's song "All Is Now Harmed" are somewhat abstract and open to interpretation, but there are a few key themes that emerge upon closer analysis. The first stanza seems to be referencing the singer's childhood, and the absence of someone who should have been there for them. They were not scared of the natural world around them, even though it may have been terrifying, and they seem to have developed a strength or resilience in the face of this. However, there is still a sense of being terrorized, perhaps by something more nebulous like anxiety or depression. The "ageless pull of winter" suggests a cyclical, persistent feeling of darkness or coldness that is a constant presence in their life.
In the second stanza, the lyrics become more introspective, with the singer questioning their own identity and authenticity. They seem to be struggling with a sense of unworthiness, wondering if they were "born to lie" - in other words, if they are inherently deceitful or untrue to themselves. They express a desire to be proven wrong, to find some kind of validation or proof that they are capable of being genuine and honest.
The repeated refrain of "what is in your nature, looms inside your blood / hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed" is a bit more enigmatic, but it could be interpreted as a recognition of the singer's own darkness or pain, and a plea to be held or comforted despite this. The phrase "all is now harmed" could be seen as a kind of fatalistic acceptance of the fact that life is inherently flawed or imperfect, but that there is still beauty and meaning to be found in it.
Line by Line Meaning
As a child he was not there,
He lacked guidance as a child
Not scared of the flood of the creek
Fear did not come easily to him
And the thud inside your chest
He was unphased by heart-racing moments
Clearly calm and keeping terrorized
He exuded composure even when afraid
The ageless pull of winter along the bayou side
The lingering coldness of winter remained with him
Here in light on the soft divide?
Is he currently in the middle of something significant?
The middle curtain all?
Is he completely exposed to scrutiny?
Pull me down was I born to lie
Is he inherently dishonest?
Here at all, here at all
Is he truly present in this moment?
Here in light I thought I said comes home
I believed I had found my place in the light
I cant do this alone
He needs support
Sleepless light I was born to lie?
Is he destined to be deceitful and restless?
Now prove me wrong, prove me wrong
He wants to break free from his predetermined path
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
The essence of who he is ingrained in him
Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed
The effect of his actions bringing harm to all
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
He cannot escape his true nature
Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed
His wake of destruction affects everyone
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
He cannot change the core of who he is
Hold me in harms wake baby, All is now harmed
The damage he has done is irreversible
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN JOHN HOWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robin de Carlan
As a child he was not there,
Not scared of the flood of the creek
And the thud inside your chest
Clearly calm and keeping terrorized
The ageless pull of winter along the by your side
Here in light on the soft divide?
The middle curtain all?
Pull me down was I born to lie
Here at all, here at all
Here in light I thought I said comes home
I cant do this alone
Sleepless light I was born to lie?
Now prove me wrong, prove me wrong
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed
As a child he was not there,
Not scared of the flood of the creek
And the thud inside your chest
Clearly calm and keeping terrorized
The ageless pull of winter along the bayou side
Here in light I thought I said comes home
(What is in your nature, looms inside your blood)
I cant do this alone
(Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed)
Sleepless light I was born to lie?
(What is in your nature, looms inside your blood)
Now prove me wrong, prove me wrong
(Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed)
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
Hold me in harms wake baby, all is now harmed
What is in your nature, looms inside your blood
Hold me in harms wake baby, All is now harmed
Mason Scott
I will never understand how someone could be so profoundly poetic and musically inclined. He gives me goosebumps daily.
HADI
same man......perpetual goose bumps when you listen to Ben
Icreek
To me, it's the best written song of him. The amount of poetry put into this is overwhelming. What a talent, god.
Sam Sepoil
same buddy, same.
Epicurean
Do you recognize that feeling, that you have listened to the whole album (again) and then there's this song ending it, everytime it feels like you've had an immense trip through emotions and feelings again. Definitely in my top 10 this album. Big love for Ben
Dano 123
This song keeps me going, during this pandemic crisis. Thanks Ben.
Kayla Stark
❣️ ❣️ ❣️
Brooke Longworth
BH is my favorite voice, always. This song reminds me of my younger brother & how hard it was for him then. As a child he was not there & he was terrorized. I revisit this song often to remind myself that i can't do it alone as i try to forgive my parents for their misgivings.
Sienna Hawryluk
Ben Howard is the key to everyones lost thoughts and empty feelings inside. Still standing on my own two 2 feet , world wouldn't be the same with him, # ben Howard is music
Breanna Stibbs
Bought this on vinyl not knowing who this was, only paid 1$ at a thrift store.. complete score!
All is now harmed is a new favorite.
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