Their influences inc: many indietronica artists (e.g. Björk, The Knife & Radiohead) and the forest.
Sites: Discogs.
The official band website is: http://www.hundredsmusic.com/.
I Love My Harbour
Hundreds Lyrics
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you calmed our heart beats
we see them
Rocks and bushes fall apart
a fetal lost their path
we form
we lose
This desert it will never end
our thirst is never filled
let's move on
Purple sky is above our heads
illuminated aeroplanes
we run
they follow
We can try
sure we die
but we can share
some safety
some fear
Memories and thoughts are gone
brightest whitened minds
don't talk
I am watching windows
you pull the blindfolds down
we know it
we find it
Animals have left their homes
trees grow upside down
we have our hands
We'll hide inside a big fish
listen to the choir
the seaside is waiting
We can try
for sure we die
but we can share
some safety
some fear
The song "I Love My Harbour" by the German duo Hundreds is a poignant and metaphorical description of a journey through life's ups and downs. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the sense of solitude and emptiness the singer feels as they walk through the deserted streets. However, the presence of their companion has a calming effect on their heartbeats - a sense of comfort in the face of the unknown.
The second stanza is more abstract, describing rocks and bushes breaking apart and a fetal lost along the path. Here, the metaphorical journey becomes more interesting, signifying the unpredictable path of life and how it can lead us astray. As the singer states, "we form, we lose," it becomes clear that they are grappling with the impermanence and fragility of life and the relationships within it.
The next stanza describes the endless desert they must traverse, where thirst is never fully quenched - a metaphor for the trials and tribulations of life. The lilac sky and illuminated airplanes create a sense of surreal otherworldliness, and the singer seems to be running from something (or is it towards something?).
The final verse describes a world in chaos; animals have left their homes, trees are growing upside down, and memories and thoughts are gone. The singer watches windows while their companion pulls the blindfolds down, revealing the truth of the world around them. Finally, the two seek refuge and find hope in hiding inside the belly of a big fish, where they can listen to the choir and the seaside can welcome them.
Overall, "I Love My Harbor" is a beautiful and haunting song about the journey of life, the uncertainty and unpredictability of it all, and the importance of finding a safe harbor in the midst of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
While we walk through empty streets
As we stroll down these empty streets
you calmed our heart beats
You have eased our anxieties
we see them
We notice the surroundings
Rocks and bushes fall apart
The rugged terrain breaks apart
a fetal lost their path
A young creature has lost its way
we form
We come together
we lose
We fall apart
This desert it will never end
This barren landscape is infinite
our thirst is never filled
Our desire remains unfulfilled
let's move on
We need to keep moving
Purple sky is above our heads
The sky is painted purple
illuminated aeroplanes
The planes light up the sky
we run
We hurry up
they follow
The planes chase us
We can try
We can attempt
sure we die
Failure may result in death
but we can share
However, we can still offer
some safety
A bit of protection
some fear
A little bit of apprehension
Memories and thoughts are gone
All past recollections have faded away
brightest whitened minds
Intellects that have been purified
don't talk
No words are necessary
I am watching windows
Observing the exposed homes
you pull the blindfolds down
You draw the curtains shut
we know it
We are aware
we find it
We locate it
Animals have left their homes
The wildlife has relocated
trees grow upside down
The trees have reversed
we have our hands
We have each other's support
We'll hide inside a big fish
Let's take cover inside a large sea creature
listen to the choir
Hear the harmonious musical ensemble
the seaside is waiting
The ocean beckons us
Writer(s): Eva Milner Copyright: BMG Rights Management Gmbh (Germany)
Contributed by Dylan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rentosnyggt
Simply fantastic !!
@myminddrips
hundreds = love at first sight
@CMVadv
beautiful..
@KARNAGEMr
the childs of everything but the girl!
@SurrealisticSoother
video reminds me of nikakoi - city lights
@mattueue
fucking great!
@hasiloveforever
video reminds me of: björk,it s in our hands, which is so much better...