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.
On My Pillow
Motorpsycho Lyrics
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Dive into my pillow sleeping
Won't hear the phone ring
Distress is the one thing I can't stand
Tell my friends I'm on vacation
And say that I'm OK (x3)
Just wanna sleep all day
Sweet regression cruise contol
Diving deep in shallow water,
I'm home again
Tell my friends it feels like dying
Say that I'm OK (x3)
Just wanna sleep all day
The wolves are howling
I'm out walking
I ain't going back again
If you find me,
Please remind me of who I am
Tell my friends it feels like dying
Say that I'm OK (x4)
Just wanna sleep all day
Your hair on my pillow
You're here on my pillow
The lyrics to Motorpsycho's "On My Pillow" seem to be about the desire to just escape from the world, shut everything out and sleep all day. The first verse sets the scene of a person turning off their phone and telling their friends they are on vacation, essentially isolating themselves from the outside world. They are seeking to distance themselves from anything that might cause them distress. The repeated line "just wanna sleep all day" emphasizes their desire for an escape from reality.
The second verse implies that this desire for escape is not a new feeling, as they describe themselves as being "within" and "in orbit," suggesting that it is a perpetual state. They fantasize about diving deep into "shallow water," which seems to be an impossibility as it is a logical contradiction. This reinforces the idea that they want to be somewhere they cannot be reached or disturbed by others.
The howling wolves in the third verse can be viewed as external pressure to return to reality, but the singer is resolute in their decision to not return, declaring that they are "not going back again." The final line, "Your hair on my pillow, you're here on my pillow," could be interpreted as a memory or a dream of a loved one. It underscores their desire for comfort and connection, but it is not enough to bring them back to reality.
Overall, "On My Pillow" presents a melancholy portrait of someone who is overwhelmed by life and looking for an escape from the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn the lights out,and draw the curtain
I want to create complete darkness and privacy in order to sleep.
Dive into my pillow sleeping
I want to fully relax and rest my head on my pillow while I sleep.
Won't hear the phone ring
I don't want any disturbances or interruptions during my sleep.
Distress is the one thing I can't stand
I can't handle feeling stressed or overwhelmed, and want to escape from it all by sleeping.
Tell my friends I'm on vacation
I want my friends to think that I'm taking a break from my hectic life and have gone on vacation.
And say that I'm OK (x3)
I want my friends to believe that I'm doing well and don't need any help or support.
Just wanna sleep all day
My main goal is to sleep as much as possible and block out the rest of the world.
I'm within-I'm in orbit
I feel like I'm in my own little world, removed from reality.
Sweet regression cruise contol
I'm letting go of all control and letting myself relax without worrying about anything.
Diving deep in shallow water,
Even though I'm not really going anywhere, I feel like I'm exploring and going on a journey.
I'm home again
I feel safe and comfortable in my own mind.
The wolves are howling
I feel like there are outside forces trying to intrude on my peace.
I'm out walking
I'm trying to escape and find some solitude.
I ain't going back again
I don't want to return to my previous state of stress and anxiety.
If you find me,
I'm trying to hide and stay away from others.
Please remind me of who I am
I feel like I'm losing myself in my escape from reality, and need someone to ground me.
Your hair on my pillow
Even though I'm alone, I'm imagining someone else with me.
You're here on my pillow
I feel comforted and secure imagining someone else sleeping next to me.
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Antonio Ramani
Definetly one of the finest songs on the legendary Timothy's Monster. There's a certain Neil Young/Crazy Horse feeling, especially in the guitar solo. God bless Motorpsycho.
Serge Zerkalo
C'est vraiment beau
Vale V
just wanna sleep all daaaaayyyy!!! bless my pillow (and Motorpsycho)
aurel
And the end of this one reminds me of Plan #1.