He has been around for a few years and gained a big fanbase after tours with Larrikin Love, the Mystery Jets and The Kooks.
His biggest solo show so far was the sold out set at Dingwalls in Camden in March, which he played with his new formed band Kid Harpoon And The Powers That Be.
His first releases were the "The River, The Ocean, The Pearl" EP and "The First EP" and "The Second EP". He also features on the Mystery Jets' "Diamonds In The Dark" EP with a cover of said song.
His debut album should be released later this year, even though no date has been fixed yet.
More information can be found at his official page at http://www.kidharpoon.com and at http://www.scimperscamper.com
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Buried Alive
Kid Harpoon Lyrics
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Miniature bubbles I burst every week that were gold
A seat on the stairs, a cave by the sink
A tiger to partner the people
We hoodwink our friends
But now I've turned away my head
Thought I was dead, buried alive
There's nothing to tell, nothing at all
The tread on my tires is wearing away
I'm losing contact, what can I say to the time
Wandering feet discovered the world
Broken and sore, fell in love with a girl
Who's now gone
But now I've turned away my head
Thought I was dead, buried alive
The sky is at peace within itself
There's nothing to tell, nothing at all
Now these old weary eyes
Are painted with white to look alive
We stole a matchstick lie
And it's burned me alive, now it's time to go back
My friend from the field, the egg and spoon race
Starts with a bang, so remember my face this time
I came back to get you and now you are here
Tired and hungry, lend me your ears, I will sing
No I will not turn my head
Thought I was dead, buried alive
The sky is at peace within itself
There's nothing to tell, nothing at all
The song "Buried Alive" by Kid Harpoon encompasses the struggles and challenges of growing up and moving on from the past. The opening lines set a nostalgic tone, with the artist remembering the small joys and pleasures of childhood. However, as the song progresses, the mood turns introspective as Kid Harpoon realizes that he has grown disconnected from those memories and from the world around him. The lines "But now I've turned away my head / Thought I was dead, buried alive" express a feeling of apathy and disengagement from life.
Throughout the song, the artist realizes the impermanence of life, with people and situations fading away or changing. For instance, the lines "Wandering feet discovered the world / Broken and sore, fell in love with a girl / Who's now gone" depict a sense of loss and longing, as the artist reflects on a love that has slipped through his fingers. However, in the final stanza, the song takes a positive turn, with Kid Harpoon seeking to reconnect with his friends and to move beyond the emotional stagnancy that was holding him back.
In essence, "Buried Alive" is a bittersweet meditation on growing up and letting go of the past, with Kid Harpoon acknowledging both the pain and the beauty of such a journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I forgot the memories of childhood so sweet
I have forgotten the pleasant memories of my childhood.
Miniature bubbles I burst every week that were gold
I used to enjoy bursting small golden bubbles every week.
A seat on the stairs, a cave by the sink
I remember sitting on the stairs and pretending a sink cabinet as a cave.
A tiger to partner the people
My imaginary playmate was a tiger to accompany me during my playtime.
We hoodwink our friends
We used to deceive our friends during our imaginary playtime.
But now I've turned away my head
Now I've stopped thinking and dismissed that memory.
Thought I was dead, buried alive
I felt like I'm trapped and unable to escape from the situation.
The sky is at peace within itself
The sky appears calm and serene as if unaffected by my situation.
There's nothing to tell, nothing at all
There's nothing worth telling or worth mentioning about my current situation.
The tread on my tires is wearing away
My life is passing by, and I'm losing grip on it.
I'm losing contact, what can I say to the time
I feel disconnected from time and unable to control it.
Wandering feet discovered the world
I explored and discovered the world with my curious nature.
Broken and sore, fell in love with a girl
I was broken and hurt, but I still fell in love with someone.
Who's now gone
However, that person is not with me anymore.
Now these old weary eyes
My eyes are now old, tired and worn out.
Are painted with white to look alive
To appear alive, I use makeup to hide the tiredness under my eyes.
We stole a matchstick lie
We spread a tiny lie, which was not true.
And it's burned me alive, now it's time to go back
That lie has destroyed me, and now it's time to return to where I started.
My friend from the field, the egg and spoon race
I recall my friend with whom I used to participate in egg and spoon race in the field.
Starts with a bang, so remember my face this time
I'm ready to start with a bang and want my friend to remember my enthusiasm this time.
I came back to get you and now you are here
I've returned to bring my friend back with me, and my friend is here now.
Tired and hungry, lend me your ears, I will sing
My friend is tired and hungry, and I want to entertain by singing to them.
No I will not turn my head
I'll face the situation and not ignore it this time.
The sky is at peace within itself
The sky remains calm regardless of how I feel or what I do.
There's nothing to tell, nothing at all
There's nothing worth mentioning or worth sharing about this moment.
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.