Neuroticfish’s sole member was Sascha Mario Klein. Klein cites his musical inspirations as such bands as Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails, and Depeche Mode, and began experimenting with music on his own in the early 90’s. After Neuroticfish was born, Klein did not make the typical efforts of a muscian to send out a demo; instead, he relied on the internet as a medium of expression for his music. Klein was eventually offered a place on a synthpop compilation called A Reflexion of Synthpop. From this point on, Neuroticfish gained popularity in the club scene, where he has made an impact ever since.
Klein gained a bit of notoriety after one of his songs contained the sample "Electronic body music is dead." It has since become somewhat of a catchphrase for Neuroticfish.
On January 4th 2008 the official Neuroticfish MySpace page had a message announcing that the band would cease to exist after its performance at the 2008 edition of the Wave Gothic Treffen festival in Leipzig, Germany.
In July 2012 the website was updated after the project seemed finished. The latest updates say that Sascha and Henning Verlage are working together during Winter 2012 and Spring 2013 on a new album.
In 2015 Neuroticfish released "A Sign Of Life", his first album in 10 years. It is exclusively sold at the band's page at Bandcamp, digitally, and physical albums only being sold at Neuroticfish's regular web page.
Agony
Neuroticfish Lyrics
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Line it up, all in pairs, make it orchestrated.
I’m a sucker for symmetry.
Lock the door, what it’s for, it’s not complicated.
Give the key, just to me, I’m not devastated.
I’m a sucker for privacy.
I’m a sucker for harmony.
I’m in control of heart and soul.
I’m a sucker for harmony.
I’m a sucker for harmony.
Let me show you my agony.
You’ll understand what I have planned.
I’m a sucker for harmony.
Another day that I’ve been on retreat,
another day to recover.
Another task that I’ll never complete.
The day we prey on eachother.
The day I’ll come to my senses,
you make me lose it all again.
And I fall into pieces.
I think you’ll never understand.
Scrub your feet, wash your hands, make them disinfected.
Don’t come near, don’t stay here,
don’t feel disconnected.
I’m a sucker for sanity.
Don’t drink this, don’t eat that,
only if it’s heated.
Please refrain from the stain,
it just has been treated.
I’m a sucker for decency.
Another day that I’ve been under siege,
another day to discover.
My holy grail, it is never complete.
And so I feed on another.
The day I’ll jump all the fences,
is the day when I lose it all.
When I’m down on my knees yet,
I’ve nowhere left to fall.
The opening lines of Neuroticfish's song "Agony" describe someone who is obsessed with order, symmetry, and control. They want everything to be "clean, lean, and decorated," and they are particular about where things are placed: "Line it up, all in pairs, make it orchestrated." This person craves privacy and is not easily devastated by situations that are not in their control. The repetition of "I'm a sucker for harmony" throughout the song reinforces this idea - this person is looking for a sense of balance and order in their life.
The second verse suggests that the singer is struggling with some internal chaos. They feel like they are on "retreat" and trying to recover from something, but there is always another task waiting for them. They feel like they are constantly preyed upon by others, and they are losing control of their life. The repetition of "another day" emphasizes how repetitive and exhausting this cycle feels.
The chorus then repeats the idea that the singer is a "sucker for harmony." They want to show others their "agony" so they can understand what they have planned. This may suggest that they are trying to maintain a certain facade or image of control, but they are actually struggling on the inside.
Overall, "Agony" seems to be a commentary on the struggle to maintain order and control in a chaotic world. The singer is obsessed with maintaining a sense of balance and harmony, but they are constantly threatened by the chaos around them. Despite their efforts to hold everything together, they are falling apart on the inside.
Line by Line Meaning
Make it clean, make it lean, make it decorated.
I seek cleanliness, simplicity, and aesthetics in everything.
Line it up, all in pairs, make it orchestrated.
I want everything to be organized in a symmetrical and well-designed way.
I’m a sucker for symmetry.
I have a strong affinity towards symmetry and balanced aesthetics.
Lock the door, what it’s for, it’s not complicated.
I prefer privacy and do not want to be disturbed or distracted.
Give the key, just to me, I’m not devastated.
I trust myself with my own privacy and do not fear breaking it.
I’m a sucker for privacy.
I value my privacy and prefer to keep others at a distance.
I’m a sucker for harmony.
I prefer balance and orderliness in my life, avoiding chaos and turmoil.
Chaos did never work for me.
I have had negative experiences with disorder and chaos in the past.
I’m in control of heart and soul.
I am a self-sufficient individual who has control over their emotions and inner self.
Let me show you my agony.
I want to reveal the pain and struggles that I am dealing with in life.
You’ll understand what I have planned.
I hope that by revealing my pain, others will understand my perspective and actions better.
Another day that I’ve been on retreat, another day to recover.
I take frequent breaks from my usual routine to recharge and recover.
Another task that I’ll never complete, the day we prey on each other.
I feel overwhelmed and burdened with responsibilities and the negativity of the world around me.
The day I’ll come to my senses, you make me lose it all again.
Despite my efforts to stay calm and rational, others and the world still have the power to push me over the edge.
And I fall into pieces, I think you’ll never understand.
When I break down, I feel like others will not be able to comprehend my pain or situation.
Scrub your feet, wash your hands, make them disinfected.
I am cautious about germs and cleanliness, prioritizing hygiene to protect myself from illness.
Don’t come near, don’t stay here, don’t feel disconnected.
I am guarded with my emotions and relationships, preferring to keep people at arms length but still value human connection.
I’m a sucker for sanity.
I aspire to maintain my well-being and mental health, striving for a calm and composed mindset.
Don’t drink this, don’t eat that, only if it’s heated.
I am cautious about what I eat and drink, preferring to consume only clean and fresh food and drinks.
Please refrain from the stain, it just has been treated.
I have zero tolerance for anything that may taint or defile my personal possessions.
I’m a sucker for decency.
I believe in morality and decency, expecting others to behave ethically and honorably.
Another day that I’ve been under siege, another day to discover.
I feel overwhelmed and under attack by the demands and pressures of daily life but still seek to find meaning and purpose.
My holy grail, it is never complete, and so I feed on another.
I have an unattainable goal that I keep striving towards, but never quite reach, leading me to seek out new challenges and experiences.
The day I’ll jump all the fences, is the day when I lose it all.
If I ever let go of my principles and beliefs, I would feel like I lost everything.
When I’m down on my knees yet, I’ve nowhere left to fall.
When I have hit rock bottom, I feel like I have no safe place to turn to.
Contributed by Gabriel M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.