After supporting Alice Cooper during the "Brutal Planet" tour in summer 2000 DEBASE returned to Roasting House for the second album "Domination" which was released in fall 2001. The opening track and first video, "Stoneage 2K" is a strong statement of the cynical way we treat each other and our planet. This strongly proved that Debase was really true metal and though high expectations were built-up no one was disappointed. The great response followed by "Domination" reached its climax in November that year when DEBASE toured Scandinavia warming up for Judas Priest and as usual the five piece combo delivered. Six months later it was time for another European crusade, tearing up the roads with Canadian thrashers Annihilator. Having roared 30 stages in 10 countries and newly signed to Sanctuary / Noise Records, the time had come to record their third studio album, "Unleashed". This unstrained manifesto truly confirms their strength and skill, giving meaning to what ´s been referred to as DEBASE-metal.
Biography by Eva Grahn @ http://www.debase.se/story.htm
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Micko Twedberg bass
Jonas Karlgren guitar
Sigge Riesbeck guitar
Michael Hansson vocals
Johan Helgesson drums
Schizofrenia
Debase Lyrics
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A kind of different
but I'm not the kind of man they think I am
I hear voices voices that you don't here
I need medicine to keep my head clear
Come out, come out
I hear voices calling my name
I hear voices calling my name
Sometime I think they are gone
but suddenly I here them call
that fucking commanding song
that I'm he only one
I hear voices that you don't hear
I need a hammer my head is not a tool
Come out, come out
I hear voices calling my name
Come out, come out
I hear voices calling my name
The lyrics of Debase’s song Schizofrenia speak about the inner turmoil of a person who is struggling with schizophrenia. The singer of the song is someone who is misunderstood by others, and is often labeled as strange or different because of his condition. He is tormented by voices that no one else can hear, and needs medication to keep his head clear.
The chorus of the song, “Come out, come out, I hear voices calling my name” is a reference to the hallucinations and delusions that are often associated with schizophrenia. The singer is constantly battling with his own mind, trying to find some semblance of peace and normalcy. The lyrics suggest that he often thinks that the voices are gone, but they suddenly return with a commanding intensity.
The desperation in the lyrics is further emphasized by the line, “I need a hammer, my head is not a tool”. It speaks to the frustration and helplessness that comes with this mental illness. The song does an excellent job of portraying the challenges and complexities of living with schizophrenia, and the toll it takes on a person’s mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people say that I'm strange
I am often judged by society and seen as an outsider.
A kind of different
I have qualities and experiences that are not considered normal or typical.
but I'm not the kind of man they think I am
My outward appearance and behavior do not define who I am as a person.
I hear voices voices that you don't here
I experience auditory hallucinations, but others cannot understand or relate to what I am hearing.
I need medicine to keep my head clear
I require medication to manage my symptoms and maintain a clear state of mind.
Come out, come out
I feel the need to escape or separate myself from the voices in my head.
I hear voices calling my name
The voices in my head are constantly present and demanding my attention.
Sometime I think they are gone
Occasionally, the voices may subside, leading me to believe they have disappeared.
but suddenly I here them call
Suddenly, they return and make their presence known again.
that fucking commanding song
The voices I hear are powerful and controlling, often forcing me to comply with their demands.
that I'm he only one
The isolation and loneliness caused by my condition are exacerbated by the fact that nobody else can relate to my experience.
I need a hammer my head is not a tool
I am so overwhelmed by the voices in my head that I wish to physically harm myself to make them stop.
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Written by: Billy Idol, Brian Tichy
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