1) A female trap metal/fai… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists by this name.
1) A female trap metal/fairy metal artist. As the sole writer, producer, and creator of the project, Banshee combines shattering screams with lush beats and ethereal melodies to tell her stories. Just as the Irish myth tells of the banshee’s warning cry, Banshee’s music blares the sirens on abuse and corruption.
Her debut LP “Fuck With a Banshee” is a cathartically honest story of how a Banshee was born: through trauma, mental illness, entering life on a dying planet, and corrective sexual abuse.
2) Banshee are a heavy metal band from the Midwest, USA, formed in the spring of 1986 by vocalist Tommy Lee, bassist Chuck Hoplkins (both ex-Lick), drummer Kent Burnham (ex-Crypt Keeper) and extraordinary guitarist Terry Dunn of Kansas City-based Frodo & By the fall of 1986, they released their first EP entitled Cry In The Night. On September 15, 1989, released their first full-length album, Race Against Time, on Atlantic Records Titanium label. The album was released on vinyl, CD & cassette tape. Shortly thereafter, Banshee parted ways with Atlantic Records. In 1993, the band self-released their second full-length album, Take 'Em By Storm, with the band dismembering shortly after the initial release. This album was reissued on January 17, 2020 by NoLifeTillMetal Records.
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Mindslave
Banshee Lyrics
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Someone else is pushing buttons to manipulate your soul
Fame and fortune were not enough to satisfy your taste
Now you're sitting home with your addiction - your life a bitter waste
When will it end - you're gonna die - don't even care
When will it end this burning cross you bear
Paranoid and hearing voices whispering in your head
Another day of charming life - you're wishing you were dead
When will you realize just who's running who (you)
Look into the mirror now and tell me what you'll do
Mother Mary can't save you now - she can't even save
Can't even save herself or her son
You're sinking to the bottom of the sea
Your ego is really bringing me down
You need to take control - mindslave (slave!)
Before you lose your soul mindslave
It's burning in your brain - mindslave - driving you insane
Paranoid and hearing voices whispering in your head
Another day of charming life - you're wishing you were dead
When will you realize just who's running who (you)
Look into the mirror now and tell me what you'll do
Mindslave - it's burning in your brain - mindslave (slave!)
Driving you, driving you insane - mindslave (slave!)
You need to take control mindslave
It's driving you, driving you fucking insane (slave!)
The song "Mindslave" by Banshee explores the theme of addiction and the loss of control that comes with it. The lyrics suggest that the singer of the song has given up control of their life to their addiction, allowing someone else to manipulate their soul. The fame and fortune they once sought are no longer enough, and their life has become a bitter waste. The chorus asks the question of when will it all end, as the singer is seemingly resigned to their fate, not even caring if they die. The song suggests that the singer's addiction has made them a mind slave, hearing voices and sinking to the bottom of the sea both literally and metaphorically, their ego bringing everyone around them down.
The lyrics of the song are poignant and thought-provoking, addressing the struggles of addiction and the loss of control that comes with it. The words and music of the song come together to create an emotional and powerful message that resonates with many people. The band Banshee is known for their powerful and insightful lyrics, and "Mindslave" is a prime example of their ability to address complex issues in a meaningful and impactful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere deep inside you know, you know you've lost control
You are aware that you have lost control of your own life.
Someone else is pushing buttons to manipulate your soul
You are allowing someone else to control your thoughts and emotions.
Fame and fortune were not enough to satisfy your taste
You are not content with the success and wealth that you have achieved.
Now you're sitting home with your addiction - your life a bitter waste
You are consumed by your addiction and your life has become meaningless.
When will it end - you're gonna die - don't even care
You do not care about the consequences of your actions and feel like your life will not get any better.
When will it end this burning cross you bear
You are burdened by the weight of your struggles and wish for it to end.
Mind slave
You are a slave to your own mind, unable to take control of your thoughts and emotions.
Paranoid and hearing voices whispering in your head
You are experiencing feelings of paranoia and hearing voices in your head.
Another day of charming life - you're wishing you were dead
Every day feels the same and you are filled with a sense of hopelessness.
When will you realize just who's running who (you)
You need to understand that you are the one who should be in control of your own life, not someone else or your own addictions.
Look into the mirror now and tell me what you'll do
You need to take a good, hard look at yourself and make a decision about how to regain control of your life.
Mother Mary can't save you now - she can't even save
No one can save you from your current situation, not even religion or faith.
Can't even save herself or her son
Even those who are revered and worshipped are not immune to struggling themselves.
You're sinking to the bottom of the sea
You feel like you are drowning and cannot escape the depths of your own mind.
Your ego is really bringing me down
Your own ego and sense of entitlement is frustrating and discouraging to those around you.
You need to take control - mindslave (slave!)
You have to actively take control of your own life and break free from the chains of addiction and external control.
Before you lose your soul mindslave
Unless you take control of your own life, you risk losing yourself entirely.
It's burning in your brain - mindslave - driving you insane
Your own thoughts and emotions are tormenting you and driving you to madness.
Driving you, driving you insane - mindslave (slave!)
You feel like you are being driven to insanity by your own thoughts and emotions.
You need to take control mindslave
You have to take control of your own mind and emotions in order to regain control of your life.
It's driving you, driving you fucking insane (slave!)
Your own mind and emotions are causing you to lose your grip on reality and leading you towards destruction.
Writer(s): Dunn
Contributed by Isabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.