They have been around since 2006, and are constantly honing and improving their craft. Their line up, consisting of punk-folk acoustic guitar, vocals and drums (with a little piano thrown in for good measure) is certainly not your average indie-rock band and audiences are often taken by surprise at the intensity and quality of the sound created by such a minimal arrangement. The Haiku show that the acoustic guitar does not have to be a quiet instrument.
Each and every show is an energetic performance of incredibly personal songs, which somehow manage to speak to each individual member of the audience. Anyone who’s ever loved and lost; or been disillusioned with the state of the world; or been frustrated with the unfairness of life; yet enjoyed the feeling of hope for the future, will understand and appreciate what The Haiku have to offer.
Their work ethic is pleasantly different, and you'd be hard pressed to find a band around today who put more effort in. Regular interaction with fans is something the band take very seriously, and they are acutely aware that without people to listen, the band means nothing. Thankfully, people do want to listen, now moreso than ever.
The differences don't stop with the music either. The band are highly professional about how they manage themselves, and are more than happy to remain independent from the standard “record company” route, to which many bands aspire. Doing it their own way allows them more room to express themselves without compromising, and importantly they can stay close to their fanbase. Every single CD you can buy from their self maintained website, (www.thehaiku.co.uk) - or from one of their numerous gigs around the country, is hand made and often personalised.
Blind Man Takes The Gun
The Haiku Lyrics
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You know he's going to shoot everyone
And if your lifeline slips away
You you know you're going to pay for it some day
So thanks for sending me back
A few weeks from where I was standing
So thanks for sending me back
A few weeks from where I was
When the blind man takes the gun
You know he's going to shoot everyone
And if your lifeline slips away
You you know you're going to pay for it some day
So thanks for sending me back
A few weeks from where I was standing
So thanks for sending me back
A few weeks from where I was
A few weeks from where I was
The lyrics to The Haiku's song Blind Man Takes The Gun depict the dangerous and unpredictable nature of someone with a weapon who is unable to see the consequences of their actions. The repetition of the line "When the blind man takes the gun, you know he's going to shoot everyone" emphasizes the inevitability of a violent outcome when someone who is already hindered in their perception is given a deadly weapon. The following line - "And if your lifeline slips away, you know you're going to pay for it someday" - also underscores the high stakes of this situation, as even innocent bystanders can become victims.
The second stanza repeats the same message, with an added layer of gratitude for being spared from whatever incident the singer was almost involved in. The repetition of the line "So thanks for sending me back, a few weeks from where I was standing" suggests that the singer had a close call with danger, and has been given a second chance at life. Overall, the lyrics of Blind Man Takes The Gun make a powerful statement about the danger of guns in the wrong hands, and the need for responsible gun ownership and regulation.
Line by Line Meaning
When the blind man takes the gun
Once the blind man is in possession of the gun, he will inevitably use it to harm others.
You know he's going to shoot everyone
It is a foregone conclusion that the blind man will use the gun to shoot at anything or anyone in his path without discrimination.
And if your lifeline slips away
In the event that you lose hold of your life's purpose and direction,
You know you're going to pay for it some day
you will pay dearly for the consequences of going astray, sooner or later.
So thanks for sending me back
The artist expresses gratitude for being led back to safety.
A few weeks from where I was standing
The singer has been given a second chance to return to a location just a few weeks prior, where the situation was presumably safer and more manageable.
A few weeks from where I was
The singer reiterates the distance they were from their previous location, suggesting that they are grateful for the opportunity to start over and avoid the danger that was previously present.
A few weeks from where I was
The artist reiterates the distance they were from their previous location, suggesting that they are grateful for the opportunity to start over and avoid the danger that was previously present.
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.