Neuroticfish is the name of a German musical project whose styles borrow fr… Read Full Bio ↴Neuroticfish is the name of a German musical project whose styles borrow from electronic body music and synthpop, as well as other types of electronic music. It released music on the Dancing Ferret Discs record label.

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.

Hospitality
Neuroticfish Lyrics

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I want hospitality
I need hospitality
I ask hospitality
Something that you never gave to me

Nailed to the ground; forced to be bound
Nothing's perfect except the nightly sounds
Taking my breath; taking all I have

Rejecting; neglecting; living with my death

(chorus)

Losing my will; expecting not to kill
My pleasure; my treasure; something that I feel
Never looking back; never try to crack
My fantasies; my memories; my aphrodisiac

(chorus)

(My pleasure; my treasure; something that I feel)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Neuroticfish's "Hospitality" convey a sense of desperation for something that is being withheld or denied. The repetition of the phrase "I want hospitality/I need hospitality/I ask hospitality" emphasizes the urgency of the request. The use of the word "hospitality" could be interpreted in a few different ways, but it seems to suggest a desire for warmth, kindness, and acceptance from someone else. The next line, "Something that you never gave to me," reinforces the idea that this sense of hospitality is being denied by another person.

The second stanza adds to the sense of despair and powerlessness. The singer is "nailed to the ground" and "forced to be bound," suggesting a lack of agency or control in their life. The phrase "rejecting; neglecting; living with my death" further emphasizes the sense of rejection and isolation. The chorus repeats the request for hospitality, underscoring its importance, while the last stanza speaks to the importance of maintaining one's own sense of pleasure and desire, even in the face of adversity.

Overall, "Hospitality" paints a picture of someone who feels trapped and alone, looking for connection and acceptance from someone else, but ultimately relying on their own inner strength and resources to persevere.

Line by Line Meaning

I want hospitality
I desire someone to welcome me and treat me kindly

I need hospitality
I require the warmth and friendliness of others to feel secure

I ask hospitality
I request the generosity and kindness of those around me

Something that you never gave to me
I feel neglected and unloved by those who have failed to show me hospitality

Nailed to the ground; forced to be bound
I feel stuck and trapped, unable to move or escape my current situation

Nothing's perfect except the nightly sounds
Although my environment is imperfect, I find comfort in the sounds of the night

Taking my breath; taking all I have
My current circumstances are draining me of my energy and resources

Rejecting; neglecting; living with my death
The lack of hospitality and kindness from others is causing me to suffer and feel like a part of me is dying

Losing my will; expecting not to kill
I am losing my motivation and hope, but I do not want to give up completely

My pleasure; my treasure; something that I feel
I find joy and value in my own personal pleasures and experiences

Never looking back; never try to crack
I am determined to move forward and not dwell on past failures or mistakes

My fantasies; my memories; my aphrodisiac
My own imagination and past experiences bring me pleasure and comfort

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