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.
SomeBody
Neuroticfish Lyrics
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but my lungs are filled with water.
Somebody give me my relief.
I need to speak
but my heart seems to be broken.
Somebody help me to believe.
Somebody, Somebody help me.
Somebody, Somebody help me.
I need to eat
but I won’t give in to hunger.
Somebody help me to deceive.
I need to run
but I don’t know where I’m going.
Somebody find a way for me.
Somebody, Somebody help me.
I need to breathe, I need to speak.
Somebody, Somebody help me.
I need to live
But I think I lost the purpose.
Somebody tell me who to be.
I need relief
from the pointless things I long to.
Nobody should rely on me.
The lyrics of Neuroticfish's song "Somebody" depict a desperate cry for help from someone who is drowning in their own emotions. The singer expresses their need to breathe, speak, eat, run, and live, but all of these basic functions seem to be out of their reach. Their lungs are "filled with water" and their heart "seems to be broken," leaving them feeling lost and directionless. They plead with someone, anyone, to come to their aid and help them find relief from their struggles.
The repetition of "Somebody, Somebody help me" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's sense of desperation and isolation. They feel as though they are completely alone in their struggle, unable to find the strength to overcome their challenges on their own. The reference to "deceive" and "pointless things" suggests that the singer may be struggling with addiction or other unhealthy coping mechanisms, making it even more difficult for them to break free from their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
I need to breathe
I am suffocating and need air to sustain my life
but my lungs are filled with water
I am drowning in my own despair and cannot find a way out
Somebody give me my relief.
I am desperately seeking help and someone to offer me a way out of this suffocation.
I need to speak
I have something to say that is important to me.
but my heart seems to be broken
I am deeply hurt and cannot find the courage to speak up.
Somebody help me to believe.
I need someone to support me and give me the confidence I lack.
Somebody, Somebody help me.
I am appealing to anyone who can hel me get out of this situation.
I need to eat
I am physically hungry and need food to survive.
but I won’t give in to hunger.
I am being stubborn and refusing to accept my needs.
Somebody help me to deceive.
I need someone to guide me and help me hide the truth about myself.
I need to run
I am overwhelmed and need to escape.
but I don’t know where I’m going.
I am lost and confused about my direction in life.
Somebody find a way for me.
I need someone to help me navigate my path and find my way.
I need to live
I want to find meaning in my existence and truly live.
But I think I lost the purpose.
I am struggling to find meaning in my life and feel lost.
Somebody tell me who to be.
I am seeking guidance on how to become a better version of myself.
I need relief
I want to escape from my struggles and find peace.
from the pointless things I long to.
I am chasing after things that bring no true satisfaction or fulfillment.
Nobody should rely on me.
I am not in a position to support anyone else, as I am struggling to support myself.
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.