Members:
Jeremy Bolm - vocals;
Clayton Stevens - guitars;
Nick Steinhardt - guitars (formerly bass);
Tyler Kirby - bass;
Elliot Babin - drums.
Former members:
Tyson White - guitars;
Jeremy Zsupnik - drums.
http://www.toucheamore.com
Harbor
Touché Amoré Lyrics
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And I've never been that quick
Because I take things as they come
And I respond how I see fit
But it's easy to get distracted
As I've been living life abroad
But I'm starved for your acceptance
And I work for your applause
I'd always envisioned myself as a giver
But as I reflect, I've left something to be desired
Not that my heart hasn't ever delivered
But that it's never felt this inspired
To have direction, to feel complete
To embrace affection, to end all the woe is me
But mainly to harbor the love that I have to give
But for tonight, let's just stay inside
Well it's far too loud and I just want quiet
And if we die before we wake
I'll blame it on the past mistakes
Without you I'm not pure
And without you I'm not clean
But if I'm going down with you
Then you're going down with me
The lyrics of "Harbor" by Touché Amoré delve into themes of self-reflection, personal growth, and the desire for acceptance and love. The singer acknowledges that they have often taken things as they come and responded in their own way without being particularly quick or decisive. However, they admit that this approach can easily lead to distractions, especially as they live life abroad. Despite this, they crave acceptance from others and work hard for their applause, indicating a longing for validation and recognition.
The lyrics also reveal a revelation about the singer's self-perception. They had always seen themselves as someone who gives to others, but upon reflection, they feel there is something lacking in their efforts. The singer acknowledges that their heart has indeed delivered love in the past, but it is only now that they feel truly inspired to do so.
The song then transitions to a desire for direction and fulfillment, wanting to embrace affection and leave behind any feelings of self-pity. The singer yearns to harbor the love they have to give, indicating their desire for a deep and meaningful connection. However, for the present moment, they simply want to stay inside, seeking quiet and solace amidst the chaotic world around them.
The closing lines introduce a sense of fatalistic unity. The singer suggests that if they were to die before waking or fully realizing their desires, they would hold past mistakes accountable. They acknowledge that without their loved one, they feel impure and unclean, highlighting the transformative and empowering nature of love. However, they also express a willingness to face any downfall together, implying a deep and interconnected bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Call it a learning process
Consider it as a journey of growth and self-discovery
And I've never been that quick
I have always taken my time in understanding things
Because I take things as they come
I approach situations without forcing or overthinking them
And I respond how I see fit
I react based on my own judgment and instincts
But it's easy to get distracted
However, it is simple to lose focus
As I've been living life abroad
Since I've been exploring unfamiliar territories
But I'm starved for your acceptance
Yet, I long for your approval and validation
And I work for your applause
And I strive to earn your recognition and admiration
I'd always envisioned myself as a giver
I have always seen myself as someone who gives selflessly
But as I reflect, I've left something to be desired
But upon reflection, I have realized I haven't met certain expectations
Not that my heart hasn't ever delivered
Not that I haven't shown love and care
But that it's never felt this inspired
But it has never felt this deeply passionate before
To have direction, to feel complete
To have purpose and a sense of fulfillment
To embrace affection, to end all the woe is me
To embrace love and put an end to self-pity
But mainly to harbor the love that I have to give
But primarily to nurture and hold onto the love I have to offer
But for tonight, let's just stay inside
But for this moment, let's find solace in staying indoors
Well it's far too loud and I just want quiet
Because the outside noise is overwhelming, and I yearn for tranquility
And if we die before we wake
And if our lives come to an end before we open our eyes
I'll blame it on the past mistakes
I will attribute it to the errors and choices of the past
Without you I'm not pure
Without your presence, I feel incomplete and impure
And without you I'm not clean
And without your influence, I feel tarnished and unrefined
But if I'm going down with you
But if I am facing downfall alongside you
Then you're going down with me
Then you are accompanying me on this journey towards failure
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Clayton Stevens, Paul Babin, Nicholas Steinhardt, Tyler Kirby, Jeremy Bolm
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@100deep1
Call it a learning process
And I've never been that quick
Because I take things as they come
And I respond how I see fit
But it's easy to get distracted
As I've been living life abroad
But I starve for your acceptance
And I work for your applause
I'd always envisioned myself as a giver
But as I reflect I've left something to be desired
Not that my heart
Hasn't ever delivered
But that it's never felt
This inspired
To have direction to feel complete
To embrace affection to end all the woe is me
But mainly to harbor the love that I have to give
But for tonight let's just stay inside
Well it's far too loud and I just want quiet
And if we die before we wake
I'll blame it on the past mistakes
Without you I'm not pure
And without you I'm not clean
But if I'm going down with you
Then you're going down with me
What I'm afraid of is one deserting
What I'm sure of is that it's on me
But I'm too tired to be that person
And that person needs to be set free
To harbor the love that I have to give
@100deep1
Call it a learning process
And I've never been that quick
Because I take things as they come
And I respond how I see fit
But it's easy to get distracted
As I've been living life abroad
But I starve for your acceptance
And I work for your applause
I'd always envisioned myself as a giver
But as I reflect I've left something to be desired
Not that my heart
Hasn't ever delivered
But that it's never felt
This inspired
To have direction to feel complete
To embrace affection to end all the woe is me
But mainly to harbor the love that I have to give
But for tonight let's just stay inside
Well it's far too loud and I just want quiet
And if we die before we wake
I'll blame it on the past mistakes
Without you I'm not pure
And without you I'm not clean
But if I'm going down with you
Then you're going down with me
What I'm afraid of is one deserting
What I'm sure of is that it's on me
But I'm too tired to be that person
And that person needs to be set free
To harbor the love that I have to give
@willplays7954
This is the music the world needs right now. Thank you guys so much
@talinbardenhagen1965
this style is very underrated, being a fan of spoken word poetry I quite enjoy the lyrics
@LerySarti
this style is very overrated, being a fan of spoken word poetry I quite dislike this screaming chicken :D
@makinakama486
U know Hotel books?
@dakotadavis1221
+LerySarti just because YOU don't like something doesn't make it overrated
@manjon217
+LerySarti lol dude the style of music you sing is what's overrated. This type of music takes a lot of hard work a creativity. You wanna be pop songs are dime a dozen. Post hardcore is some of the toughest stuff to write lyrically and instrumentally.
@ThePsychedelicCinema
Lmao.
@laurenraelle
This band has helped me get through so much. Amazing.
@katarinabursac5277
This song is amazing.