Neuroactive was formed in 1991 by Jarkko Tuohimaa, Ville Brusi, and Vesa Rainne. Signing their first album, Morphology, in 1994 with Cyberware Productions, the group went on to produce Phonic Trace in 1997. Shortly thereafter, Brusi and Rainne left the group and Kimmo Karjalainen came on board to sing for two albums (Fiber Optic Rhythm, Transients). Following Kimmo's departure Jarkko has been working with various guest vocalists.
Neuroactive signed with A Different Drum in 1998, and continues to release material under that label.
Innerspaceman
Neuroactive Lyrics
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Just flow
Without touching a thing
Without leaving a mark
And I
Wouldn't know
Even if I cared
And here we go now
An innerspaceman far from home
I'm coming down through no fault of my own
I'm feeling tired and feeling alone
Spinning around without a course
Would you take me by the hand
Guide me safely back on land
Kindred spirit on command
Holding on before I crush
Places
They pass
Without a trace
Without meaning a thing
And I
Just float
Times are hard like they always are
We go
An innerspaceman far from home
I'm coming down from the twilight zone
Innerspaceman on my own
Spinning around without a course
Would you take me by the hand
Guide me safely back on land
Kindred spirit on command
Holding on before I crush
Hold on hold on
Take me by the hand
Hold on hold on
Guide me back to land
You are my kindred spirit on command
Hold on before I crush
I just float
And times are hard 'cause they always are
We go
An innerspaceman far from home
I'm coming down through no fault of my own
Feeling tired and feeling alone
Would you take me by the hand
Take me by the hand
Guide me back to land
Hold on before I crush
The lyrics of Neuroactive's song Innerspaceman touch upon themes of isolation, disconnection, and the search for guidance and support in navigating through life. The song's opening lines describe regular people going about their lives, seemingly unaffected by their surroundings or the impact they have on the world around them. The singer, however, feels lost and detached from his surroundings, symbolized by the refrain "And I just float." He longs for someone to take him by the hand and ground him back into reality, hence the desperation in the lines "Would you take me by the hand/Guide me safely back on land/Kindest spirit on command/Holding on before I crush."
The title of the song, "Innerspaceman," alludes to the idea of feeling alienated from oneself, a common experience among those grappling with mental health problems or spiritual crises. The singer considers himself an "innerspaceman far from home," implying that he is not only disconnected from the external world but also from his own inner self. The chorus, which repeats the lines "I'm coming down through no fault of my own/Spinning around without a course," further underscores this sense of being adrift and directionless.
Overall, Innerspaceman is a poignant and introspective track that captures the sense of despair and longing that can accompany feelings of disconnection and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
People
Humans around you
Just flow
Live without any attachment to things or people
Without touching a thing
Without leaving any impact or influence
Without leaving a mark
Without causing any impact or noticeable effect
And I
The singer who is introspecting
Wouldn't know
Doesn't understand
Even if I cared
Even if I felt any concern
And here we go now
Moving on to the next thought
An innerspaceman far from home
The singer feels lost and disconnected
I'm coming down through no fault of my own
The situation is beyond his control
I'm feeling tired and feeling alone
The singer is exhausted, and there is no one to keep him company
Spinning around without a course
Feeling directionless and purposeless
Would you take me by the hand
Asking for help
Guide me safely back on land
Lead me towards safety and stability
Kindred spirit on command
Someone who understands and can be trusted
Holding on before I crush
Holding on to one's sanity before losing it completely
Places
Locations around the singer
They pass
They go by quickly
Without a trace
Without leaving any impression or memory
Without meaning a thing
Without holding any significance
And I
The singer who is still introspecting
Just float
Living without any purpose
Times are hard like they always are
Life is challenging, but it's not something new
We go
Keep moving forward
Hold on hold on
Asking to hold on firmly
Take me by the hand
Asking for help again
You are my kindred spirit on command
Asking for help from someone who understands and can be trusted
Hold on before I crush
Asking to hold on before completely breaking down
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