Originally, they were a death/grind band called Bacterial Cancer, then Bacterial Disease. They changed their name to Phlebotomized and their style around 1990.
They reunited in 2013 and Immense Intense Suspense & Skycontact has been reissued as a double album in 2014.
Achin
Phlebotomized Lyrics
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But I do need some company dear
Oh please don't leave home,
Don't really mean what I'm saying here
The outside may look okay, not all of it was hell,
My biggest wish and fear is to forever drift and dwell
Leave me alone, let's pretend that we're not here,
Oh please don't leave home, would't it be great to dissapear
All the pressures Ifeel, they're building up around me,
I hope you'll never feel this aching pain inside
These lyrics are from Phlebotomized's song "Achin". The song is an emotional plea from the singer expressing his need for company but also his fear of attachment. The lines "Leave me alone, but I do need some company dear" and "Oh please don't leave home, don't really mean what I'm saying here" highlight this internal conflict. The thoughts are mixed and the singer is unsure of whether he wants to be alone or if he wants someone to be there for him.
The song represents the singer's struggle with mental illness and the pressure that he is feeling. The lines "All the pressures I feel, they're building up around me" and "I hope you'll never feel this aching pain inside" demonstrate his state of mind. He is dealing with a lot of emotional pain and is finding it difficult to cope. He wants someone to be there for him but he is also afraid of getting too close.
Overall, the song is a powerful depiction of the inner turmoil of someone dealing with mental illness. It shows the struggle of trying to find balance between needing support and wanting to be alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave me alone,
I want to be left alone.
But I do need some company dear
Even though I want to be alone, part of me still wants companionship.
Oh please don't leave home,
I don't want to be abandoned or cast out.
Don't really mean what I'm saying here
I may not be expressing my true feelings or intentions.
The outside may look okay, not all of it was hell,
Things may appear fine to others, but there are hidden struggles in my life.
My biggest wish and fear is to forever drift and dwell
I crave a sense of freedom and detachment from my life, but I fear being disconnected from everything forever.
Leave me alone, let's pretend that we're not here,
I want to escape from reality and create a fictional world where I don't have to face my problems.
Oh please don't leave home, would't it be great to dissapear
I daydream about escaping my life and my troubles.
Leave me alone, don't leave me alone,&will I ever know?
I can't decide what I want and I may never know what I truly desire.
All the pressures Ifeel, they're building up around me,
I feel overwhelmed by the stress and expectations of life.
I hope you'll never feel this aching pain inside
I wish no one else had to experience this pain and suffering.
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amada Nokthvrna
excelente canción!
Christian Herraiz
Leave me alone,
But I do need some company dear
Oh please don't leave home,
Don't really mean what I'm saying here
The outside may look okay, not all of it was hell,
My biggest wish and fear is to forever drift and dwell
Leave me alone, let's pretend that we're not here,
Oh please don't leave home, would't it be great to dissapear
Leave me alone, don't leave me alone, & will I ever know?
All the pressures I feel, they're building up around me,
I hope you'll never feel this aching pain inside
mysteriousDSF
a-fucking-mazing alt-rock lyrics, better than anything Radiohead's ever lain down.
Tomas Horn
totaly weird song.. and so good too
Matthew Valdez
Phuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuk