Motorpsycho is a band from Trondheim in Norway, formed in 1989. Their music… Read Full Bio ↴Motorpsycho is a band from Trondheim in Norway, formed in 1989. Their music can generally be defined as psychedelic rock, but they also mix in elements from metal, jazz, rock, noise, pop and many other musical styles. The members of the band are Bent Sæther (bass/vocals) and Hans Magnus Ryan (guitar/vocals). Håkon Gebhardt (drums) left the band in March 2005 to concentrate on solo projects (as Gebhardt) and his other band HGH.
Drummer Kenneth Kapstad joined Motorpsycho as a full member late in 2007.

Their new double-CD "Black Hole / Blank Canvas" was released 17th/20th march 2006 in Europe. The album has been getting generally positive reviews, proving the skills of the arguably most innovative Norwegian band of the last decade. Bent Sæther plays drums on this record, except on the track "You Loose", which is played by Jacco van Rooij who also played drums for the band on a short tour in spring 2006.

In activity since 1990, Motorpsycho have released 10 full length albums, as well as a number of EPs, a couple of live albums, and some side-project releases. Over the years, they moved from their initial mixture of metal, grunge and hardcore music, playing almost any kind of musical genre: indie, pop, psych rock, lo-fi, stoner, avantgarde, classic hard rock, acoustic, fusion, jazz rock and country rock as part of the The International Tussler Society.

2008 saw the release of the album, "Little Lucid Moments", containing 4 songs lasting between 11-21 minutes. The release was followed by a European tour in April and May 2008.

Early 2009, Motorpsycho recorded the Patrik Fitzgerald cover Punch with Jello Biafra from Dead Kennedys on vocals. Jello Biafra have, according to Norwegian broadcaster NRK been a fan of Motorpsycho for 16-17 years.

In the autumn of 2009 they released a vinyl-only record, Child of the Future and in January 2010 they released Heavy Metal Fruit, their first album with an outside producer.

On May 23 2016 it was announced on the band's website that Kenneth Kapstad will be leaving Motorpsycho after nine years with the band. The band did not announce a replacement, with supposed upcoming gigs in Brazil and a 40 show stint as the houseband in writer Carl Frode Tiller's play "Begynnelser" at Trøndelag Teater in Trondheim from September 2 2016.

However, on the second day of 2017 the fans could greet the long-awaited news of a replacement with delight. Swedish Trondheim resident Tomas Järmyr who has also played in acts such as Zu, Yodok, Yodok lll, Sunswitch and with Aidan Baker. He also studies at the music conservatory at NTNU – like Kapstad, Ståle Storløkken, Ola Kvernberg, Ketil Møster "and just about every decent musician we’ve worked with over the last decade before him" (quote Bent Sæther, January 2 2017). This piece of news was also supplemented with hints of an upcoming album in the fall of 2017. The album, titled "The Tower" was released on September 8th 2017.

Into the Sun
Motorpsycho Lyrics

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Rising, setting, been trying to get into the sun, yeah.
Wanting, getting, gonna' get more, baby, when I'm done.

All my life I had been waiting, then you turn me on.
Now there'll be no hesitating, I'm getting into the sun.

Growing, knowing, you learn more everyday, yeah.
Needing, succeeding, sun, don't go away.

Things are changing for the better, now I'm not afraid.
I'll be writing you a letter, 'cause I just got paid.

Growing, knowing, you learn more everyday, yeah.
Needing, succeeding, sun, don't go away.

Things are changing for the better, now I'm not afraid.
I'll be writing you a letter, 'cause I just got paid.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Motorpsycho's song "Into The Sun" speak about a quest for personal fulfillment and growth. The opening lines refer to the sun rising and setting, symbolizing the passage of time and the pursuit of a goal. The singer expresses a desire to get into the sun, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for achieving one's dreams or reaching a state of happiness and contentment. The chorus reinforces this message, with the repetition of the phrase "growing, knowing, needing, succeeding," which captures the cyclical nature of personal growth.

The second verse alludes to the idea that learning and growth are ongoing processes, with the line "you learn more every day." The repetition of the phrase "things are changing for the better" suggests that the singer is experiencing positive change in their life as a result of their pursuit of personal growth. The final lines of the verse, "I'll be writing you a letter, 'cause I just got paid" could be interpreted as the singer reaching a point of financial and personal success, with the ability to share this success with loved ones.

Line by Line Meaning

Rising, setting, been trying to get into the sun, yeah.
I've been striving to reach my highest potential, despite the ups and downs of life.

Wanting, getting, gonna' get more, baby, when I'm done.
I have big dreams and I'm not going to stop until I achieve them.

All my life I had been waiting, then you turn me on.
My life was dull and unfulfilling until I met someone who inspired me to pursue my passions.

Now there'll be no hesitating, I'm getting into the sun.
I won't hold back anymore, I'm going to go all in and reach for the stars.

Growing, knowing, you learn more everyday, yeah.
As I continue to live and learn, I gain more wisdom and knowledge every day.

Needing, succeeding, sun, don't go away.
I need the warmth and light of the sun to thrive and succeed in life.

Things are changing for the better, now I'm not afraid.
My life is improving and I feel confident and brave enough to tackle any challenges that come my way.

I'll be writing you a letter, 'cause I just got paid.
Now that I have some money in my pocket, I want to share my excitement with someone I care about.

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