Formed in 2008, Jessica 6 is a Brooklyn-based trio that pushes the boundari… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 2008, Jessica 6 is a Brooklyn-based trio that pushes the boundaries of nu-disco and R&B. “It all started when Nomi [Ruiz] brought over a kick-pattern and a song she’d written called ‘Fun Girl’,” recalls Jessica 6 bassist Andrew Raposo of the band’s conception. Ruiz (the band’s front woman), Raposo and Morgan Wiley, Jessica 6’s keys and synth master, originally met while performing with Hercules and Love Affair. “We were enjoying listening to each other's music beyond Hercules. It was really just about having fun,” says Raposo who first met Wiley in college before joining the now defunct DFA produced hip-hop act Automato together. “Then Nomi came in with hundreds if not thousands of songs her laptop.”

What started as playful, improvised studio sessions soon turned into a tight sound none of the three musicians could ignore. Ruiz, who had been contemplating another solo album, soon realized, along with Raposo and Wiley, that the three were best matched as band. “It’s kind of like Fleetwood Mac,” Ruiz says of the energy and extreme connectedness shared by Jessica 6’s members (sans the romantic warfare, of course). Raised in Sunset Park on the melodies of Janet and Michael Jackson, as well as the power anthems of Mary J. Blige, Ruiz immediately bonded with Wiley and Raposo over freestyle and underground hip-hop--nuances of which punctuate Jessica 6’s debut LP.

A reduction of folk, Britney Spears circa ‘Blackout,’ Cuban-mafia fashion and the works of Dario Argento, Jessica 6 is a cross-pollination of various dark, campy and dramatic themes. “We were staying up and watching a lot of horror movies about breaking taboos and the irreligious, while at the same time looking to sweet romances and high-camp,” Raposo says of the album’s evolution. The band's moniker, of course, pays tribute to a lead character in the hyper-sexed cult-classic "Logan's Run." 'Jessica 6' is the film's rebellious heroine who flees from an authoritarian underground world in search of freedom and autonomy.

For the members of Jessica 6, this musical endeavor has been a similarly liberating experience. It is proof that, unlike a core belief held by the oppressive government in "Logan's Run," life does not in fact end at 30. Jessica 6 may bear all of the fresh, optimistic undertones of a recently conceived live act, but its members' respective industry experiences make for an especially mature sound and exceedingly tight live show. “We developed our personal relationship live, on stage” Raposo says of the band’s ties. “Morgan and I have been playing together for over a decade, and Nomi was next to us every night with Hercules for over a hundred shows.” It’s this familial likeness that not only lends the band’s members the freedom to push boundaries and bounce inspiration off one another. It makes for an emotionally-charged and evocative live performance--Jessica 6 signatures which are not lost on the band’s very personal premiere LP.

I'm Deranged
Jessica 6 Lyrics

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Funny how secrets travel
I'd start to believe if I were to bleed
Thin skies, the man chains his hands held high
Cruise me blond
Cruise me babe
A blond belief beyond beyond beyond
No return No return
I'm deranged

Deranged my love
I'm deranged down down down
So cruise me babe cruise me baby
And the rain sets in
It's the angel-man
I'm deranged
Cruise me cruise me cruise me babe
The clutch of life and the fist of love
Over your head
Big deal Salaam
Be real deranged Salaam
Before we reel
I'm deranged
And the rain sets in
It's the angel-man
I'm deranged
Cruise me cruise me cruise me babe
And the rain sets in
It's the angel-man
I'm deranged

Cruise me cruise me cruise me babe
I'm deranged

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jessica 6's song "I'm Deranged" are open to interpretation, but one possible meaning is that the singer is experiencing feelings of madness or disorientation related to a romantic relationship. The lines "Funny how secrets travel" and "Thin skies" suggest a sense of instability or insecurity, and the repetition of the phrase "Cruise me" may indicate a desire for escape or surrender. The image of "the man chains his hands held high" adds to the sense of confinement or restriction, while the repetition of the word "deranged" suggests a state of confusion or delirium. The reference to the "angel-man" could be interpreted as a spiritual or supernatural figure, further heightening the sense of unreality. In the midst of all this, the plea to "Be real" is a poignant reminder of the singer's desire for connection and authenticity.

Overall, "I'm Deranged" is a haunting and deeply introspective song that explores the depths of human emotion and the complexities of romantic relationships. It invites the listener to contemplate what it means to be truly "deranged" and to confront the darker aspects of the human psyche.

Line by Line Meaning

Funny how secrets travel
It's interesting how secrets can spread and impact people

I'd start to believe if I were to bleed
Experiencing pain can make me believe something to be true

Thin skies, the man chains his hand held high
The skies are barely visible and a man is bound by his own actions

Cruise me blond
Take me on a ride, blond person

Cruise me babe
Take me on a ride, dear

A blond belief beyond beyond beyond
An unwavering belief that goes on and on

No return No return
There is no turning back now

I'm deranged
I am mentally disturbed

Deranged my love
My love, I am mentally disturbed

I'm deranged down down down
I am mentally disturbed and sinking deeper

So cruise me babe cruise me baby
Please take me on a ride to distract me