Antwerp based band Psy’Aviah brings open-minded electronic music with energ… Read Full Bio ↴Antwerp based band Psy’Aviah brings open-minded electronic music with energy, heart and soul. Their sound is best described as "eclectric" as they fuse several genres and into their own musical world.

Creative experimentation
Experimentation is one of the main philosophies of Psy’Aviah. This is portrayed by both incorporating different genres into their own sound and by the different collaborations they have done over the years: from poetry with Suzi Q. Smith and Jean-Luc De Meyer (Front 242), to EBM power-pop with Jennifer Parkin (Ayria), trip-hop & lush warm vocals by Kyoko Baertsoen (ex-Hooveprhonic & Lunasxcape), covered by Chaos all Stars ft. Mona Roukachi, and even to Enya-esque reminders with Kristell Lowagie.

Due to this varied pallet in both music and lyrics, the band fits well on different stages: from main-stream pop, rock and electronic festivals, as well as more gothic, EBM and experimental oriented shows.

Track record…
Formed in 2003, but mainly focusing on experimenting and playing live shows, the band really took form in 2007 when they released their first album “Creationism”. Shortly after that release Psy’Aviah was signed to “Alfa Matrix” records and with them they released the albums “Entertainment Industries” (2008), “Eclectric” / “Eclectricism (2CD Limited Edition)” (2010), “Into The Game DJEP” featuring Ayria (2011), “Introspection ~ Extrospection” / “Restrospection” (2CD Limited Edition)” (2011), “Contraspection” (Digital Only Release) (2011) and “OK / Virtual Gods DJEP” (2012) with remixes by Jan Vervloet, M.I.K.E., Radical G, NUDE, and more…
Renewing their contract in 2012 the band worked on releasing the concept (mini)-album "Future Past" (2013) and a single/remix EP "Our Common Future ft. Kyoko Baertsoen" (2014) to mark the new "Era" of Psy'Aviah: collaborating once again with a lot of new artists to bring variety in the vocal palette. At the moment Psy'Aviah is working on a new full length album.

Members
The band was initially founded in 2003 by producer and composer Yves Schelpe. In 2007 he was joined by vocalist Emélie Nicolaï and guitarists Kristof De Clerck (2007-2011) and Ben Van de Cruys (2011-...). From 2013 on with the album "The Xenogamous Endeavour" the project moved away from a tradition line-up, and Yves focused back on inviting guest vocalists and musicians on the songs, thus returning back to the roots.

Some facts
* Played with acts such as Subsonica, IC 434, Emilie Autumn, Implant and 32Crash.
* Played various festivals including SONFest, Delta Festival Hague, Gothic Festival and BIMFest.
* Collaborated with Jean-Luc De Meyer (Front 242), Jennifer Parkin (Ayria) and IC 434 (Geert de Wilde).
* Banned by YouTube for supposedly explicit content in their videoclip for “Moments feat. Suzi Q. Smith)”.
* Asked to participate in the Microsoft Windows 7 marketing with the song “Tired”.
* Played live inside an internet-banner for a DEXIA campaign with the song “Tired”.
* Music (“Fear”) used for footage of the “Dirty Dancing” fashion show with clothing of Nicky Vankets, Othello and hair products of Paul Mitchell.
* Scored a top 20 entry in the “BBC Next Big Thing” contest. Among the judges were Tori Amos, Nina de Man and Nitin Sawhney.
* Won the weekly Studio Brussel’s demopoll in 2003 with the unreleased song “The Future of The Sun”.

Sites: MusicBrainz, Wikipedia, Facebook, MySpace and http://PsyAviah.com

Letting Go
Psy'Aviah Lyrics

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Some say it's a scar that never heals
Some say you have to learn and heal
Some say it's a scar that never heals
Some say you have to learn and heal

She wants the cage she lives in to vanish
Clean out her closet and break through the walls
That stop her from dreaming, that make it impossible to live her life

She wants to clean the mess inside her head
Clear old dusty boxes with memories
Of stories she wanted forgotten, but never really could

Facts and figures, clues and hints
Tangible evidence of a crime at hand
Bruises, injuries, black eyes and tears
Tangible evidence of a painful past

Break up with the past, leave it all behind
It's easier said than done
Break up with the past, leave it all behind
I know, it's easier said than done

If only the days would move a little faste
Sleep would last just a little bit longer
And being awake and conscious, wouldn't have to be so endless
Come let waves erase all the past
Let them wash it away and bury
Everything that once was, 'cause some things are meant to be forgotten

Facts and figures, clues and hints
Tangible evidence of a crime at hand
Bruises, injuries, black eyes and tears
Tangible evidence of a painful past

Break up with the past, leave it all behind
It's easier said than done
Break up with the past, leave it all behind
I know, it's easier said than done

Some say it's a scar that never heals
Some say you have to learn and heal
Some say it's a scar that never heals
Some say you have to learn and heal
Some say it's a scar that never heals
Some say you have to learn and heal
Some say it's a scar that never heals
Some say you have to learn and heal

Facts and figures, clues and hints
Tangible evidence of a crime at hand
Bruises, injuries, black eyes and tears
Tangible evidence of a painful

Break up with the past, leave it all behind
It's easier said than done

Break up with the past, leave it all behind
I know, it's easier said than done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Psy'Aviah's song "Letting Go" explores the difficulties and challenges of moving on from a painful past. The repetition of the phrase "Some say it's a scar that never heals, Some say you have to learn and heal" in the chorus highlights the contrasting views people hold when it comes to dealing with emotional pain. The singer of the song longs to break free from the cage she feels trapped in, hoping to clear out her mental clutter and forget the painful memories that still haunt her. She yearns for the freedom to dream again, to live her life unencumbered by the past.

The verses of the song reflect on the tangible evidence of the past trauma, with "facts and figures, clues and hints" pointing to a crime that has been committed. The bruises, injuries, black eyes, and tears serve as a painful reminder of the hurtful experiences she has faced. The song implies that letting go of the past is not an easy feat, as the lyrics repeat the notion that it is "easier said than done." However, the singer seeks the comfort of a fresh start, hoping to bury everything that once was and allowing the waves of life to wash it all away.

In conclusion, Psy'Aviah's "Letting Go" is a poignant song that delves into the complexities of moving forward from a traumatic past. The lyrics express the struggle of wanting to leave the past behind, while being mindful of the fact that healing is a process that requires time and perseverance.

Line by Line Meaning

Some say it's a scar that never heals
People believe that emotional wounds never fully fade away

Some say you have to learn and heal
Others believe that you can overcome your struggles by learning from them

She wants the cage she lives in to vanish
The singer desires to break free from her limitations and inhibitions

Clean out her closet and break through the walls
She wants to rid herself of emotional baggage and overcome her barriers

That stop her from dreaming, that make it impossible to live her life
These barriers prevent her from achieving her goals and living life to the fullest

She wants to clean the mess inside her head
The singer wishes to clear her mind of clutter and negative thoughts

Clear old dusty boxes with memories
She wants to let go of past memories that weigh her down and cause pain

Of stories she wanted forgotten, but never really could
The memories that she wants to forget continue to haunt her despite her efforts

Facts and figures, clues and hints
These are tangible proofs of pain and trauma that the singer has experienced

Tangible evidence of a crime at hand
The singer speaks of past emotional and psychological trauma as a form of abuse

Bruises, injuries, black eyes and tears
The physical manifestations of the emotional scars left by the trauma

Break up with the past, leave it all behind
The singer urges herself to let go of the painful memories and live in the present

It's easier said than done
Although she wants to move on, actually doing so is difficult

If only the days would move a little faster
The singer wishes for time to pass quickly so she can leave her past behind

Sleep would last just a little bit longer
She wishes for peace and escape from her troubles through rest

And being awake and conscious, wouldn't have to be so endless
Living with the pain and memories seems never-ending and overwhelming

Come let waves erase all the past
The singer wishes to metaphorically wash away her past and start anew

Let them wash it away and bury
She wants to be free of her past and its negative impact on her life

Everything that once was, 'cause some things are meant to be forgotten
Some events in life are better left in the past and should be forgotten

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some say you'll have to learn and deal
indeed indeed.. time (and music) heals :)

@eternalNostalgia

10y↑1

Animated & directed by Emily Weeks. Concept & story by Yves Schelpe & Emily Weeks. Track mastered by Geert de Wilde (IC 434).

@tomasmakarauskas7304

10y

Do prefer comics video that real camera view?

@psyaviah

11y

thx we fixed it :)! the other lyrics are "some say, it's a scar that never really heals, some say you'll have to learn and deal" Thanks for taking the time to let us know - much appreciated!!

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