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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In The Dark
Kid Harpoon Lyrics
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You're a promise that I never kept
Waiting in my room in vain
Time winds back and back again
Outside the school gates
We first met in a basement near the park
(Diamonds in the dark)
Your smile like diamonds in the dark
It's a long way to fall
When the words stray, no one calls
We would have little children
We would be together forever
(Diamonds in the dark)
We would live on Delancy Street
But then you cut your hair and it ended there
It's a long way to fall
When the words stray, no one calls
Looking back now I regret
You're a promise that I never kept
Waiting in my room in vain
Time winds back and back again
Now I've nothing left to lose
I'm clinging to a cliff-face staring at your shoes
And tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me do you feel the same?
Or are we just waiting to a day we can't
A day that we can't change, we can't change?
And now there's this no man's land
Between you and me
(Diamonds in the dark)
But I still wander in between
The sheets and streets and other places we've been
It's a long way to fall
When the words stray, no one calls
Looking back now I regret
You're a promise that I never kept
Waiting in my room in vain
Time winds back and back again
Back and back again, back and back again
Back and back again, back and back again
Back and back again, back and back again
Back again
The lyrics to Kid Harpoon's song ‘In the Dark’ reflect on a past relationship that didn't work out. The singer feels regretful and acknowledges their failure to keep a promise to the other person. They reminisce about when they first met, dancing all night in a basement and kissing under the stars. They had plans for the future, to have children and live together, but it all fell apart when the other person cut their hair. The singer reflects on the distance between them now, a "no man's land," but still holds onto memories of their time together.
The song's lyrics describe a bittersweet nostalgia, with the singer acknowledging the pain of lost love but also cherishing the memories they shared. The phrase "diamonds in the dark" is used repeatedly, symbolising the beauty and brightness of the relationship even when things were difficult. The repetition of the line "It's a long way to fall when the words stray, no one calls" emphasises the loneliness of the singer, and perhaps the feeling that the other person moved on while they remained stuck in the past.
Overall, ‘In the Dark’ is a poignant reflection on love and loss, and the lasting impact that relationships can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back now I regret
Reflecting on past decisions, I feel remorse and wish I had acted differently
You're a promise that I never kept
I failed to follow through on my commitment to you
Waiting in my room in vain
I sat alone hoping for your arrival, but it never came
Time winds back and back again
I can't help but replay memories of you and our relationship in my mind over and over
Outside the school gates
Our first encounter was in the area surrounding our educational institution
We first met in a basement near the park
Our initial interaction took place in a subterranean location close to an outdoor recreational area
(Diamonds in the dark)
Our experience felt special, like precious jewels that were only available because it was dimly lit
We danced all night and then we kissed
We celebrated and sealed our connection through physical intimacy
Your smile like diamonds in the dark
Your radiant grin was like precious gems shining in the shadows
We would have little children
We talked about starting a family together
We would be together forever
Our bond was supposed to be unbreakable and last a lifetime
(Diamonds in the dark)
Just like our first encounter, our future aspirations represented the gleaming glistening gems that were difficult to see in the darkness of reality
We would live on Delancy Street
We imagined starting our life anew on a specific road or path – Delancy Street
But then you cut your hair and it ended there
Your small action changed everything and our relationship ended
Now I've nothing left to lose
I no longer have anything to risk or to lose in trying to convey my feelings to you
I'm clinging to a cliff-face staring at your shoes
I'm in a precarious and dangerous position, looking up at you with admiration and respect
And tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me do you feel the same?
I'm desperate for mutual confirmation that our emotions for each other still exist
Or are we just waiting to a day we can't
The possibility of the day coming upon us where it will be too late and our relationship is permanently lost scares me
A day that we can't change, we can't change?
I need to know if you feel the same, or if we're doomed to let an opportunity pass us by
And now there's this no man's land
We've reached a point where there is an emotional void between us that is difficult to traverse
(Diamonds in the dark)
Just like our first encounter, we're attempting to find something special amid darkness
But I still wander in between
I'm still lost in the in-between area, unsure of what to do next and where to go from here
The sheets and streets and other places we've been
I reminisce about all the meaningful moments and locations we've experienced together in our past
It's a long way to fall
It's not a quick or easy downfall to experience heartbreak
When the words stray, no one calls
Once the love and mutual understanding start to disappear, communication becomes difficult and nonexistent
Looking back now I regret
I continue to look back on past decisions and feel guilty for how I acted
You're a promise that I never kept
I'm aware that I didn't uphold my pledge to you
Waiting in my room in vain
I'm painfully aware that I waited for you to come back, but it never happened
Time winds back and back again
I can't help but feel stuck in my thoughts, replaying the memories of our failed relationship
Back and back again, back and back again
I can't escape the endless cycle of negative thoughts and feelings that continue to haunt me
Back again
Once again, I'm left with just my regrets and sorrow
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY WILLIAM HARRISON, KAI FISH, KAPIL TRIVEDI, STEVEN BLAINE HARRISON, WILLIAM REES
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