Some examples of their best known songs are "Brain Collapses", "Unveiling the Secret, "Eternal", "Misery", "Tears", "Sanctuary", "Gods and Monsters", "15 Minutes", and a remake of "Goodbye Horses", the cult Q Lazzarus song made famous by its use in the psychological thriller film 'The Silence of the Lambs'. Other popular covers include versions of "Sex Dwarf" (by Soft Cell') and "Disorder" (by Joy Division).
As of the last 30 years since their debut in the early 80s, Psyche continue to record and perform their unique blend of dark electronic music throughout Europe as well as many territories around the world.
Official Website: www.psyche-hq.de
*Note:
In the early 90s, the name Psyche was also used as an alias of Detroit techno artist Carl Craig. Under this early pseudonym the legendary Detroit based techno producer released a few 12"s on Transmat - later compiled onto 'Elements', alongside other material written under his BFC alias, and released on Craig's own Planet E label.
Also, a short lived west coast Scottish new wave/rock band called Psyche released a 7" single in 1982.
Bloodcurse
Psyche Lyrics
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I am lost again
I lie awake somewhere alone
Forever in a dream
And the feeling in my blood
I can never let it out
This heart of darkness
It all becomes so far away
In this space when I have gone
You will be found again
And the ties that bind me here
Never let us go
And the danger in my blood
Is this who I am?
This heart of darkness
This night of pain
I can't make it go away
The song "Bloodcurse" by Psyche depicts a sense of isolation and loneliness, as the singer feels lost in a world that has forgotten him/her. The lyrics convey a feeling of being trapped in a dream-like state, where the reality is far away. The singer is haunted by a feeling in their blood that they can never let out - it seems to be a heart of darkness and a night of pain. The feeling of danger in their blood makes them question their identity, wondering if this is truly who they are. Despite this inner turmoil, the singer has a connection to someone else, as they believe that when they eventually leave this space, that person will be found again. However, the ties that bind them to their current state seem unbreakable.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep emotional struggle within the singer, who is grappling with their identity and place in the world. The use of dark imagery and introspective questioning adds to the haunting and melancholic atmosphere of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
In this world that time forgot
I feel lost and forgotten in an unfamiliar world.
I am lost again
I have lost my way and I am unable to find my path.
I lie awake somewhere alone
I am sleepless and lonely somewhere in my mind.
Forever in a dream
I am trapped in a never-ending dream, unable to wake up and face reality.
And the feeling in my blood
The striking emotion in my blood that can't be subdued.
I can never let it out
I am unable to express or release the overwhelming feeling inside me.
This heart of darkness
The darkness in my heart that suffocates me.
This night of pain
The unmeasurable pain in my life that never fades away.
It all becomes so far away
Everything seems so far and out of reach, including hope.
In this space when I have gone
After my departure from this life and all its pain.
You will be found again
You will find yourself once more and be free from the sorrows of the past.
And the ties that bind me here
The things that hold me back from being free from my pain and darkness.
Never let us go
These ties are too strong to be broken or forgotten.
And the danger in my blood
The imminent threat that could either bring me down or empower me from within.
Is this who I am?
I question whether the danger is part of me and can't be separated from my true self.
I can't make it go away
I can't rid myself of the darkness and the pain, it's a never-ending battle.
Contributed by Anthony D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.