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.
In Search of Tranquillity
Phlebotomized Lyrics
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Subtle disbalanced liquidity
I was sure to be set at ease
Instead of relieving me from my pains
A sense, a shred of my imagination involved
In therapeutical treatment
Suggestibility is used
Dislodge my repressed fears
Expel vexatious traumas
Drown now in my suggestive resistance
Not based on a mere physiological process
The state in which I now drop into
Here is where I am unobstructed
Nor beheld from access
Subconsciousness is my aspiration
Subtle disbalanced liquidity
The cure was within reach
Some problems seemed to fade away
But the malignant sickness is here
Which tends to stay
Not based on a mere physiological process
The state in which I now drop into
Here is where I am unobstructed
Nor beheld from access
Subconsciousness is my aspiration
Subtle disbalanced liquidity
Subtle disbalanced liquidity
Take my opinion as a advice
The only way to loose this miraculousness
Is not the responsibility of a psychologist
It is also the will of the mind
Subtle disbalanced liquidity
Subtle disbalanced liquidity
The lyrics of Phlebotomized's song "In Search Of Tranquillity Subtle Disbalanced Liquidity" delve into the complexities of seeking inner peace and balance in the face of emotional turmoil and psychological distress. The repetition of "Subtle disbalanced liquidity" suggests a state of instability and fragility, where the singer is struggling to find a sense of calm and equilibrium. The desire to be "set at ease" and relieved from pain is juxtaposed with the realization that the journey towards tranquility involves delving deep into one's psyche and confronting repressed fears and traumas.
The exploration of therapeutic treatment and suggestibility highlights the ways in which the mind can be a powerful tool in healing and transformation. By tapping into the subconscious and addressing buried emotions, the singer attempts to navigate the complexities of their inner world and find a path towards healing. The lyrics suggest a struggle between the conscious desire for relief and the deeper, subconscious aspirations for understanding and self-discovery.
The mention of a "malignant sickness" that "tends to stay" speaks to the enduring nature of emotional pain and psychological wounds. Despite efforts to find a cure and alleviate problems, there is a recognition that some scars run deep and cannot easily be erased. The lyrics emphasize that true healing requires a willingness to confront the mind's complexities and acknowledge the role of personal agency in overcoming challenges.
In the final stanza, the lyrics offer a perspective on the nature of healing and self-discovery. The idea that "the only way to lose this miraculousness" is not solely the responsibility of external factors like psychologists, but also requires the active engagement and will of the mind, suggests a sense of empowerment and agency in the journey towards inner peace. The repetition of "Subtle disbalanced liquidity" serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle to find equilibrium and serenity amidst the chaos of the mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Subtle disbalanced liquidity
A delicate imbalance in my emotional state
I was sure to be set at ease
I thought I would find peace
Instead of relieving me from my pains
But it did not ease my suffering
A sense, a shred of my imagination involved
Even a small part of my mind was at play
In therapeutical treatment
During therapy
Suggestibility is used
I am influenced by suggestions
By calling upon my symptoms in trance
Bringing out my symptoms in a hypnotic state
Dislodge my repressed fears
Release my hidden fears
Expel vexatious traumas
Get rid of troubling traumas
Drown now in my suggestive resistance
Overwhelmed by my subconscious defenses
The cure was within reach
I felt like I could finally be healed
Some problems seemed to fade away
Certain issues appeared to be resolved
But the malignant sickness is here
Yet the harmful illness remains
Which tends to stay
Persisting despite efforts
Take my opinion as advice
Consider my suggestion
The only way to lose this miraculousness
To overcome this extraordinary state
Is not the responsibility of a psychologist
Is not solely the psychologist's duty
It is also the will of the mind
It also depends on my own mental resolve
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Barry Schuyer, Ben Quak, Jordy Middelbosch, Lawrence Payne, Patrick van der Zee, Tom Palms
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