Harpoon
Jebediah Lyrics


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This will take some explaining but I think you will agree
There is no use pretending that there's hope for you and me

Chorus:
And I love her, but do you think she can see
When I tell her, it's the end for you and me
It was over, ever since you went and shot me
Like a harpoon
Like a harpoon
Like a harpoon in my heart....
Like a harpoon
Like a harpoon in my heart

Yeah
I can handle the fighting, it's the affection I can't stand
And I don't mind us talking, just don't try and touch my hand

Chorus

When you left I didn't want you back
But now your gone so won't you come right back
Come right back x 5

Why does it hurt
Simple matters don't seem worth
We're the same but it's not happening again





Chorus

Overall Meaning

Jebediah's "Harpoon" is a song that explores a relationship that has gone wrong. The lyrics suggest that there is no hope left for the relationship, and the singer is struggling to come to terms with the reality of the situation. The chorus of the song talks about how the singer still loves their partner, but they know deep down that the relationship is over. The metaphor of a harpoon in the heart is used to describe the pain that they are feeling.


The verses go on to explain why the relationship is over. The singer can handle the fighting, but they cannot stand the affection. They do not want to be touched, and they feel like there is no emotional connection left between them and their partner. The bridge of the song talks about how the singer initially did not want their partner back when they left, but now that they are gone, they are yearning for their return.


Overall, "Harpoon" is a song that taps into the pain and heartbreak of a failed relationship. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that it is over, and they are left with feelings of hurt, confusion and love.


Line by Line Meaning

This will take some explaining but I think you will agree
I want to explain something to you, and I think you'll understand what I mean.


There is no use pretending that there's hope for you and me
We can't pretend that things are going to work out between us.


And I love her, but do you think she can see
I love her, but I don't know if she realizes it.


When I tell her, it's the end for you and me
When I tell her that we're over, she'll understand that it's really the end.


It was over, ever since you went and shot me
Our relationship ended when you hurt me.


Like a harpoon
It hurt a lot, like being hit with a sharp spear-like weapon.


Like a harpoon in my heart....
I was deeply hurt and heartbroken by your actions.


I can handle the fighting, it's the affection I can't stand
I can tolerate disagreements, but I don't like displays of affection.


And I don't mind us talking, just don't try and touch my hand
I'm okay with talking to you, but I don't want any physical contact.


When you left I didn't want you back
I didn't want you to come back after you left.


But now your gone so won't you come right back
But now that you're gone, I wish you would come back to me.


Why does it hurt
I'm wondering why I'm feeling so much pain.


Simple matters don't seem worth
Small things don't seem important anymore.


We're the same but it's not happening again
We're similar, but we can't try to make things work again.


It was over, ever since you went and shot me
Our relationship ended when you hurt me.




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Comments from YouTube:

The Ginger Power Ranger

One of the most beautiful timeless songs to ever come out of Australia. Lovely to have it pop up in to my YouTube feed again!

John Huxley

please dont mosh to this song its a love song

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Michael Husada

This got played on Triple J this afternoon. After about 20 years it still takes me back to late 90s early 2000s. Pushing 50 and I was singing it at the top of my lungs in the car.

Joshua Lansell-Kenny

3:19 still sends shivers up my spine every time after all these years

Jiberish Talk

I watched Jebediah in a small pub in Perth around 2000-2001 with my friends. We stand in front of them because it's a small stage. Was awesome. After that I bought Jebediah's several cds. Still have till now.

Joey C

94 or 95 Big Day Out, used to hand with them in Freo back in the day.

Jandy Kerton

My bestie friend at the time Liz got me on to this song way back when... I can't help think of her when I here this song... I haven't seen her in 23 years

Cupboard Cropty Jr.

Don’t let distance spring up between your friends life’s too short reach out to your friend...

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Write to her

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