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.
Can't stop a riot
Neuroticfish Lyrics
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No deeper ideology has ever crossed my mind
I think I'm never trying to stop what they call anger
I've never been a problem child, I've never crossed the line
They say it's just a phase, or I've such balance in my life
I think I've never seemed to care for what they offer
(You think that I am wrong)
But all your noble efforts do not bother me
(bother me)
You better not try to look behind me
'cause there's no one else here, there's no one else here
You can't stop a riot, stay away from me
You can't stop a riot, you don't belong to me
You can't stop a riot, stay away from me
You can't stop a riot
You can't stop a riot
This is not a scene it's more than just with good advice
No shocking kind of information or a bag of lies
I think you better help yourself before you suffer
(suffer) (suffer)
On the outside I am calmer, inside I'm a freak
Something from my darker side is forcing me to speak
This is my relief, I call it anger
Don't think that I am wrong
(Don't think that I am wrong)
I don't expect the offer, there's no help for me
(no help for me)
You better not try to double-cross me
'cause there's no one else here, there's no one else here
You can't stop a riot, stay away from me
You can't stop a riot, you don't belong to me
You can't stop a riot, stay away from me
You can't stop a riot
You can't stop a riot
You can't stop a riot, stay away from me
You can't stop a riot, you don't belong to me
You can't stop a riot, stay away from me
You can't stop a riot
You can't stop a riot
Neuroticfish's song "Can't stop a riot" is built around the theme of anger and passion. The song is narrated from the perspective of someone who is angry about something, and that anger is driving them forward. The opening lines of the song - "This is not a mood or just another state of mind / No deeper ideology has ever crossed my mind" - set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer believes that their anger is not something that can be easily dismissed or ignored, but rather something that is an integral part of who they are.
The rest of the song is built around this theme of uncontainable anger. The singer rejects any attempts from others to "help" him, saying "you better not try to look behind me / 'cause there's no one else here, there's no one else here." The message is clear: this anger is something that the singer must deal with on his own, and that it is not anyone else's place to intervene.
One interesting aspect of the song is how it plays with musical genres. The electronic sound of the music coupled with the aggressive lyrics create a unique sound that blends elements of industrial, punk and electro-pop. Neuroticfish has long been known for their ability to fuse different genres together, and "Can't stop a riot" exemplifies this well.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not a mood or just another state of mind
This feeling is not temporary or superficial
No deeper ideology has ever crossed my mind
I am not motivated by any particular belief or philosophy
I think I'm never trying to stop what they call anger
I do not see a reason to suppress what others label as anger
I've never been a problem child, I've never crossed the line
I have never caused trouble or gone too far in my actions
They say it's just a phase, or I've such balance in my life
People dismiss my behavior as a passing phase or a result of my stable life
I think I've never seemed to care for what they offer
I do not value what others try to provide as help or guidance
You think that I am wrong
(You think that I am wrong)
But all your noble efforts do not bother me
(bother me)
You better not try to look behind me
'cause there's no one else here, there's no one else here
You disagree with my choices, but your attempts to persuade me do not affect me. Do not try to investigate my situation, as I am alone in my decisions
You can't stop a riot, stay away from me
You can't stop a riot, you don't belong to me
You can't stop a riot, stay away from me
You can't stop a riot
You can't stop a riot
You cannot control or change my behavior. Keep your distance, as your influence is uninvited and ineffective
This is not a scene it's more than just with good advice
No shocking kind of information or a bag of lies
I think you better help yourself before you suffer
(suffer) (suffer)
This is not a situation that can be resolved with simple advice or deceitful tactics. Before attempting to intervene, you should address your own issues to avoid any problems you may face
On the outside I am calmer, inside I'm a freak
Something from my darker side is forcing me to speak
This is my relief, I call it anger
Although I may seem composed externally, internally there is a part of me that needs to express itself. This feeling is a release for me, and I refer to it as anger
Don't think that I am wrong
(Don't think that I am wrong)
I don't expect the offer, there's no help for me
(no help for me)
You better not try to double-cross me
'cause there's no one else here, there's no one else here
Do not assume that my behavior is incorrect. I do not anticipate any assistance, as I am self-sufficient. Do not attempt to deceive or harm me, as I am alone in my situation
Contributed by Madelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Barthek
This is amazing. I wish I lived in Europe. The music scene there is so much better than here in America. Thank God for youtube and the internet.
Modi Khadra
God that's exactly the kind of music I've been searching for :) so far I haven't ever been disappointed in any of his tracks ^_^ so different and so unique!
Jimmy David
You probably will also like Camouflage.
Moss Kat
That moment when the bass/ beat is strong enough to vibrate the whole floor
MrsRandall
My forensic science teacher introduced these guys to me :)
Chizuru9
This song's just magnificent <3 Can't stop listening to it!
Альберт Киселёв
хорошая композиция.за душу цепляет.молодцы ребята.
Krista Bridges
Love this sing...makes me wanna dance every time I listen to it
s0ulSeeker
thank you for putting this song up! one of my favs! =]
Jon Barnhill
No joke! Germany especially has a great music scene.