After releasing their first EP, Falling Upstairs through Yehonala Tapes in 2006, and later a split-CD with Molotov Solution on Twelve Gauge Records in 2006, the quintet signed to Lifeforce Records for the release of their full length debut album “Transmetropolitan” in 2007. After departing with their founding vocalist, they released "In Shoals" in April 2009 with their new vocalist, Nico Webers (formerly of The Ocean) and a follow-up, entitled "MMX", in October 2010.
WFAHM signed with Season of Mist in 2012 and released their most recent album "Voyeur" in October of the same year. After more than 500 shows War from a Harlots Mouth announced they would go on a indefinite hiatus in 2013 and played their final show on Dec 30th in Berlin, Germany.
The future of the band is open at this point.
Bandmembers:
Simon Hawemann - Guitar
Paul Seidel - Drums
Filip Hantusch - Bass
Daniel Oberländer - Guitar
Nico Webers - Vocals
Ex-members:
Steffen Winopal - Vocals
Vertigo
War from a Harlots Mouth Lyrics
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The curtains drop,
I've locked the door.
I'm standing with my back against the wall.
These walls have eyes.
I must not..fall!
in confusion i tremble.
I must not fall!
These walls have eyes,
& you are breathing into my ears.
I am swathed in your stale scent.
These walls have eyes,
& they are breathing into my ears.
I am swathed, I must not fall!
The lightbulb is glaring at me
with a peircing glow.
I can't escape it's cone.
In the mirror's sight, glass-eyed!
Still, I can feel your eyes,
peircing into the back of my pencil neck.
Are you even there?
The lyrics of War from a Harlots Mouth's song Vertigo depict a feeling of confinement and claustrophobia, both physically and mentally. The singer speaks of walls closing in and curtains dropping while they lock the door. It's as if they are trying to hide from something, but they cannot escape the feeling of being trapped. The walls have eyes, and they feel like they're being watched. The singer must not fall, which indicates that they are fighting to keep their sanity.
The lyrics also reveal that there is someone else in the room. The singer can feel their breath and smell their scent, but they cannot see them. This unknown presence adds to the paranoia and fear that the singer is experiencing. The lightbulb's piercing glow and the mirror's sight make the singer feel exposed, vulnerable, and trapped. The lyrics leave us with a question, "Are you even there?", which adds to the feeling of uncertainty and fear that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics of Vertigo by War from a Harlots Mouth explores themes of confinement, insecurity, and fear. It sheds light on the mental struggle that many people face when feeling trapped and helpless.
Line by Line Meaning
The walls are closing in.
I feel trapped and confined.
The curtains drop,
The situation is about to change.
I've locked the door.
I am isolating myself.
I'm standing with my back against the wall.
I am in a defensive position.
These walls have eyes.
I feel watched and judged.
I must not..fall!
I cannot give up.
In vertigo I stumble,
I feel dizzy and disoriented.
in confusion i tremble.
I am uncertain and afraid.
These walls have eyes,
I am being observed.
& you are breathing into my ears.
I am being influenced by someone.
I am swathed in your stale scent.
I am surrounded by your presence.
& they are breathing into my ears.
I am being manipulated by someone.
The lightbulb is glaring at me
I feel exposed and vulnerable.
with a peircing glow.
It is intense and painful.
I can't escape it's cone.
I feel trapped and unable to move away.
In the mirror's sight, glass-eyed!
I see myself as empty and lifeless.
Still, I can feel your eyes,
I sense someone's gaze on me.
peircing into the back of my pencil neck.
It is uncomfortable and unsettling.
Are you even there?
I question the presence of the person observing me.
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bermuda vox
I love this band. We had the honor of opening for them in europe & the uk. My guitarist and I fanboy'd during their set every night. Nicest dudes ever!
uzimosh
Their new album is killer! Saw them live a while back they were great, really nice down to earth dudes.
ThyArtIsFilming
I love Nico's vocals, they are really unique.
Enno
can't stop listening to this song..so awesome!
jed52
Wow, this is pretty dope. Surprised I never stumbled across them until just now.
Unword9
Omg i really love this album.
ThyArtIsFilming
This video, song, and band rule! Made my day.
GOOFY
old vocals were nothing we haven't heard from any mediocre metal core band out there. Thank god they came up with that blend of vocals so that wfahm could be 100% unique.
Gray Anderson
Paule Seidel is one of the best drummers alive. Goddam.
LetsPlaySyntaxTerror
Great.... Simply amazing. But expected nothing less.