In 1991 Lars began a solo project called "Psychosis" and released a cassette "Death in Utero" in 1992 with Leif as guest musician/lyricist. Leif became an official band member and a second cassette "The Time Spent Dead" was completed in 1993. At about this time, a demo of Psychosis reached Decibel records of Milwaukee, WI. With a call from Decibel, plans for the first cd "Stillbirth" began and was to be released in 1995. Another band named Psychosis necessitated a name change, and the word "Oneiroid" was added. With the release of this album, Oneiroid Psychosis obtained world wide recognition. The following album "Fantasies About Illness" was released in 1997 with a tour of the mid-west and east coast including shows in Madison WI, Milwaukee WI, Columbus OH, Cleveland OH, Pittsburgh PA and New York NY. 1998 brought many changes for Decibel as well as Psychosis Laboratories and prompted a record label change. The third release "Garden of Remembrance" came out in 1999 and was released on Nilaihah records of Columbus, OH. After this release Leif and Lars finished work on the fourth album "Dreams; with pollutions when virile" and Oneiroid Psychosis signed to COP International. A record label based out of Germany and California in the US. COP International gave OP the European distribution and popularity they were looking for. Since "Dreams", COP International has released a reissue of OP's debut "Stillbirth" and their fifth full length release "Forever is Forgotten". Over their history Oneiroid Psychosis has charted all over Europe, Canada, and South America, as well as all over the US. They have also been featured and interviewed in magazines, newspapers, and radio shows from Russia, Europe, Canada, South America and the US.
October
Oneiroid Psychosis Lyrics
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I'm running through dark twisted trees
You're laughing and one step behind me
But this game has begun to scare me
A cold wind rushes through me
And I sense your presence in me
You're breathing though me,
I close my eyes and I let go
As I feel you tugging at my soul
But am I dreaming? Am I dreaming?
Oneiroid Psychosis's song October is a haunting and chilling exploration of fear and anxiety. The opening lines, "I'm running through dark twisted trees / You're laughing and one step behind me" immediately set a tense and foreboding tone. The singer is being pursued through the woods by an unknown figure, and the laughter of their pursuer only adds to their increasing sense of terror. As the song progresses, the singer begins to question the reality of their situation. They wonder if they are simply dreaming or if the fear they feel is rooted in something deeper.
The theme of fear and uncertainty is reinforced by the imagery of the cold wind rushing through the singer, and the sense that their pursuer is somehow present within them, breathing through them. The line "As I feel you tugging at my soul" suggests a deeper psychological struggle, perhaps with fear or anxiety, that is manifesting as an external threat. Overall, the lyrics to October evoke a powerful sense of unease and psychological turmoil, leaving the listener with a lasting impression of fear and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm running through dark twisted trees
I'm journeying through a winding, shadowy forest.
You're laughing and one step behind me
I sense you pursuing me, relishing in my distress.
But this game has begun to scare me
I'm no longer enjoying this chase, as it is becoming too concerning for me.
A cold wind rushes through me
I feel an icy gust sweep through my body.
And I sense your presence in me
I detect your spirit within me.
You're breathing though me,
breathing through me
Your breath seems to be flowing through me, as if I am inhaling the same air as you.
I close my eyes and I let go
I shut my eyes and surrender myself to whatever fate may come.
As I feel you tugging at my soul
I experience the sensation of you pulling at my very being.
But am I dreaming? Am I dreaming?
I question whether this experience is a mere nightmare or a reality I cannot comprehend.
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