Originally from South Florida, Futurisk was a pioneering electro-punk group… Read Full Bio ↴Originally from South Florida, Futurisk was a pioneering electro-punk group that recorded and performed in the pre-midi era of the early '80's. They had two vinyl releases that sold out, a legendary live show, and some videos , but for a number of reasons, by 1984 Futurisk was history. Eventually the main core of Futurisk would be the Kolosine/Hess/Howard line up, but in '79 when a teenage Jeremy Kolosine won studio time & money in a competition with his drum-machine triggered guitar-synth act called 'Clark Humphrey & Futurisk', he decided to form a band around the name to record a more punk release "The Sound of Futurism 1980 / Army Now". It was an ambivalent anti-war anthem, with Jack Howard on drums, Frank Lardino on synth and Kolosine on vocals and guitar synth. In '81, Kolosine, who had gotten absorbed in a new synth/sequencer replaced Lardino with synthesist/recordist Richard Hess who had a myriad collection of Moogs, Oberheims and KATs,etc. and the line up for the "Player Piano EP" was cast. The EP, like the live show, was a strange blend of punk/minimalist/disco influenced electro pop, with drum-machine triggered synths and often frantic real drums all led by Kolosine's schizophrenic Bowie/Ferry/Foxx adulations (and about 20 seconds of punk-funk guitar). It was recorded by Rich and the band in the rooms of Ron K's house.The drum sound, gotten in a bathroom, rocks, even today. Reportedly, Futurisk may have been the 1st synth-punk band in the American South...or something, and 1981's track 'Push Me Pull You (pt. 2)' was an early pre-'Rockit' excursion into electro-funk.
In 2003 LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy gave a complimentary wink to Futurisk by using the track on the delightful Colette # 5 DFA Comp CD. In 2007 an unreleased 1982 version of the track "Meteoright" was included on Minimal Wave's "Found Tapes" vinyl LP. In 2010 Minimal Wave Records released the long awaited 30th anniversary retrospective Player Piano LP by Futurisk.
..and OUT NOW... Futurisk's " Lonely Streets Remixes" with remixed tracks by Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle,Chris & Cosey), Tom Furse (The Horrors), Prince Language (DFA, Editions Disco) and Complexxion from the UK.

Go to the Official Futurisk pages for more:

http://futurisk.net
http://minimalwave.com/artists/artist/futurisk

FUTURISK ! 30th Anniversary release on Minimal Wave! "Player Piano LP":
Now on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/player-piano/id419380112
NEW!: Lonely Streets Remixes: http://www.minimalwave.com/articles/article/futurisks-lonely-streets-remixes-out-may
Juno DL: http://www.junodownload.com/artists/Futurisk/releases/
Amazon: http://amzn.to/ftrisk
Vinyl at Minimal Wave http://minimalwave.com/releases/release/player-piano-lp/ &
http://minimalwave.com/releases/release/futurisk-lonely-streets-remixes/
Juno vinyl: http://www.juno.co.uk/artists/Futurisk/

Poison Ivy
Futurisk Lyrics

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Is there no chance to hide me from those poisoned eyes?
With her witches brew she'll try me on for size
And she's painting pictures always through my eyes
Using strategic plans of which she has devised.

Poison Ivy she's the one
Dangerous ways of having fun
Told the truth when she says she never cries.

Is there no hope of hiding from her poisoned eyes?
Must be the witches brew of which she has devised.
Is she never lonely when her lover dies?

Poison Ivy's got the goods, she'd only hurt you if she could
She's using me for all her alibis,
Here she comes now to try me on for size.

Try me
Poison Ivy
Try me
Try me, try me
Poison Ivy

Try me
Poison Ivy
Try me
Poison Ivy

Is there no hope to save me from those poisoned eyes?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Poison Ivy by Futurisk describe the dangerous and alluring nature of a woman named Poison Ivy. She is described as having "poisoned eyes" and using a "witches brew" to control and manipulate those around her. The song tells of the danger of being caught up in her web and the fear of being consumed by her. However, the lyrics also suggest that there is an attraction to her and a willingness to be used by her, despite the potential harm.

The repetition of the phrase "try me" throughout the song adds to the sense of danger and risk. It seems that the character singing the song is both afraid of being caught up in Poison Ivy's power, yet also drawn to it. The lyrics suggest that Poison Ivy is a powerful and dangerous figure who is able to use her beauty and charm to manipulate those around her.

Overall, the lyrics to Futurisk's Poison Ivy convey a sense of danger, risk, and the power of attraction. The song warns against being caught up in the web of a dangerous and alluring figure like Poison Ivy, while also acknowledging the temptation to do so.

Line by Line Meaning

Is there no chance to hide me from those poisoned eyes?
Can I not escape from the malicious gaze of Poison Ivy?

With her witches brew she'll try me on for size
She will test me out with her dangerous concoction

And she's painting pictures always through my eyes
She manipulates my vision to see what she wants me to see

Using strategic plans of which she has devised.
She has carefully thought out her tactics for control

Poison Ivy she's the one
Poison Ivy is the source of danger

Dangerous ways of having fun
She finds enjoyment in dangerous behavior

Told the truth when she says she never cries.
Poison Ivy is honest about not showing any weakness

Is there no hope of hiding from her poisoned eyes?
Is it impossible to keep myself hidden from Poison Ivy's harmful gaze?

Must be the witches brew of which she has devised.
The root of her power likely stems from her dangerous potion

Is she never lonely when her lover dies?
Does Poison Ivy not feel any sadness when her partner passes away?

Poison Ivy's got the goods, she'd only hurt you if she could
Poison Ivy has the ability to harm, and she uses it if given the opportunity

She's using me for all her alibis,
She is manipulating me to create her excuses for wrongdoing

Here she comes now to try me on for size.
She is approaching me again to test me with her dangerous behavior

Try me Poison Ivy Try me Try me, try me Poison Ivy Try me Poison Ivy Try me Poison Ivy
Repeated pleading with Poison Ivy to test or try, indicating a toxic and desperate relationship.

Is there no hope to save me from those poisoned eyes?
Can anyone save me from the destructive influence of Poison Ivy?

Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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