In 1989, the group returned with the album Gashed Senses & Crossfire, which contained the dance-flavored singles "Digital Tension Dementia" and "No Limit." A European tour in support of the record yielded a live album -- titled simply, Live -- that was released and deleted on the same day in a limited edition of 4,000 pressings. After Balch departed Front Line Assembly in 1990, Fulber stepped in as a full partner; the streamlined duo soon released the electro-styled album Caustic Grip, while 1992's Tactical Neural Implant found the group's music moving in a more hard-edged disco direction. By 1994, the sound evolved yet again, with the album Millennium displaying a newfound reliance on guitars; both the title track and "This Faith" scored as club hits. Fulber departed the lineup by 1997, while his replacement Chris Peterson debuted with 1998's Flavour of the Weak. A best-of/remix compilation, Monument, was released the same year, as well as Re-Wind, a re-mix collection of material from Flavour of the Weak. Implode appeared one year later. Sticking with a heavy dose of synth-pop trance and throbbing melodies,Leeb and Peterson issued Epitaph in fall 2001.
Once again re-united as FLA, Bill And Rhys released a killer single 'Maniacal' (2003) as a precursor to the new album 'Civilization' (2004) and the sighs of relief amongst FLA fans were audible across the globe. 'Maniacal' is good old-fashioned FLA bought up to date whilst B-side 'Anti' shows that messers Leeb and Fulber can still produce stark and dark Industrial.
For the first time, Bill Leeb, Rhys Fulber, and Chris Peterson have joined ranks. The trio, with new members Jeremy Inkel and Adrian White, began work on Artificial Soldier in early 2005, and it was time well spent. Just release in June 2006 the newly re-formed line-up managed to create a release that should live up to the expectations of Front Line Assembly fans. Heavy pounding beats, atmospheric strings, percolating melodies, dynamic synths and Bill Leeb's trademark vocals are the norm here. Two guest vocalists also appear on Artificial Soldier. Eskil Simonsson from Covenant (on “The Storm”) and Jean-Luc De Meyer from Front 242 (on “Future Fail”).
Other projects include: Conjure One, Delerium, Pro-Tech, Synaesthesia, Will, Intermix, Noise Unit, Equinox, Cyberaktif and Mutual Mortuary.
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Psychosomatic
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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you're so dramatic
you seem to hang on every word I say
Psychosomatical
you're so fanatical
you crowd my life
and you won't go away
you take my space
you make me hate
the human race
Can't fight the feeling
my mind is reeling
eternal hate
that won't go away
a bitter ending
to no avail
cheap exploitation
is here to stay
Psychosomatical
you're so fanatical
you crowd my life
and you won't go away
In a world where no one wins
a chemical playground
of lust and sin
swallow the pill
believe the lie
unknown pleasures
we live to die
Psychosomatic
learn to survive
The song "Psychosomatic" by Front Line Assembly is a clear portrayal of a toxic relationship between two people where one individual is deeply obsessed with the other. The lyrics begin by addressing the person as "Psychosomatic", which means someone who is experiencing physical symptoms due to their mental and emotional state. The person in the song is characterized as being dramatic and fanatical, and is always hanging on to every word that the singer is saying. The use of the word "Psychosomatical" emphasizes the intensity of this unhealthy attachment.
The singer later goes on to describe the negative effects this person's presence has on their life. They take up space, breathe their air, and make them hate the human race. Despite wanting to break free from this person's hold, the singer can't help but feel trapped in the situation. This feeling is further echoed in the lines, "Can't fight the feeling, my mind is reeling". The song also speaks about the consequences of this kind of relationship, with "eternal hate" being the only result. The song also implies that the world is a place with no winner, riddled with the sins of society that are often driven by lust and temptation. In the end, the only way to survive is by learning to detach from such relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Psychosomatic
The physical manifestation of emotional distress.
you're so dramatic
You tend to exaggerate or overreact to situations or events.
you seem to hang on every word I say
You're overly focused on me and what I do or say.
Psychosomatical
Suffering from psychosomatic symptoms.
you're so fanatical
You're obsessively enthusiastic about something, often to an unhealthy degree.
you crowd my life
You invade my personal space or try to control my life in some way.
and you won't go away
You refuse to leave, even when I ask or demand it.
You breathe my air
You consume resources that are meant for me and interfere with my own breathing space.
you take my space
You invade my personal space and infringe on my boundaries.
you make me hate
Your behavior and presence incite negative feelings in me, such as anger, resentment, or even loathing.
the human race
All of humanity or people in general.
Can't fight the feeling
I am unable to resist or ignore the emotions that you trigger in me.
my mind is reeling
I feel overwhelmed and disoriented by your behavior or the situation that we're in.
eternal hate
A deep, persistent feeling of animosity or malice that is unlikely to subside or be resolved.
that won't go away
The feeling of hate persists and is resistant to change or resolution.
a bitter ending
A less than satisfactory conclusion or outcome that leaves a negative aftertaste.
to no avail
Despite my best efforts and intentions, nothing seems to change or improve the situation.
cheap exploitation
Taking advantage of someone or something for one's own benefit without regard to ethics, morality or respect.
is here to stay
The negative impact or behavior will continue, and there is little or no hope of improvement or change.
Psychosomatical
Suffering from psychosomatic symptoms.
you're so fanatical
You're obsessively enthusiastic about something, often to an unhealthy degree.
you crowd my life
You invade my personal space or try to control my life in some way.
and you won't go away
You refuse to leave, even when I ask or demand it.
In a world where no one wins
Living in a world where there are no clear-cut winners or losers, or where the outcome is unpredictable or uncertain, causing anxiety and fear.
a chemical playground
A metaphor for a society where drugs or chemicals are prevalent and addicting, offering temporary relief and pleasure but often causing harm and destruction in the long run.
of lust and sin
A society where immoral, hedonistic behavior is rampant, and sexual gratification is prioritized over ethical or spiritual values.
swallow the pill
A metaphor for accepting or conforming to society's norms or expectations, even if they are harmful or false.
believe the lie
Accepting or promoting false ideas or ideologies, often for personal gain or conformism.
unknown pleasures
Finding pleasure or meaning in things that are unhealthy or morally ambiguous, often as a result of unmet needs or unfulfilling experiences.
we live to die
A fatalistic worldview where life is meaningless or unbearable and where death is seen as an escape, a release from pain and suffering.
Psychosomatic
The physical manifestation of emotional distress.
learn to survive
Find ways to cope or adapt to challenging situations or difficult people, even when they seem insurmountable.
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.