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.
ECSTASY
Psyche Lyrics
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On the table by the door
No regrets, don't forget
That's what you came here for
Good times for a price
And when you're gone you'll be satisfied
You want to make it
I'll give you anything you need
Don't evade it
You can't forsake it
This promise of ecstasy
If you're lonely
I can feel it
When you want it
I can give it
What you need
I can take it
Are these the things that dreams are made of?
Aren't these the things that dreams are made of?
Anything you want
Anything you need
You can get it on the streets
You can see it in a magazine
You can touch your T.V. screen
Hear my promise
Come to me
Ecstasy
The lyrics to Psyche's song "Ecstasy" portray the idea of a transactional relationship, where good times come at a price. The first verse speaks of leaving money on the table, emphasizing the business-like quality of the relationship. The line "no regrets, don't forget, that's what you came here for" suggests that the transaction is predetermined and agreed upon, giving a sense of control to the person offering the "good times". The following lines offer to give the other person anything they need, playing into the idea of instant gratification. The chorus offers a promise of ecstasy, an intense feeling of pleasure and excitement, which the singer offers to provide at any cost. The second verse speaks of the availability of such pleasures through media, and the final verse again emphasizes the promise of ecstasy, urging the listener to come to the singer.
Overall, the song portrays a rather nihilistic view of relationships and human nature, reducing intimacy to a mere transaction. The emphasis on instant gratification, the availability of pleasures through media, and the depersonalized language of transaction, all suggest a certain emptiness or shallowness to the idea of 'ecstasy'.
Line by Line Meaning
Just leave the money
Pay me upfront for the pleasures you seek
On the table by the door
Your transaction ends at the door and the exchange of services begins
No regrets, don't forget
Once you enter, there's no going back, but why would you want to forget?
That's what you came here for
You came here for good times and you shall have them
Good times for a price
Nothing comes for free, it's your investment that keeps this business running
And when you're gone you'll be satisfied
You'll leave here feeling fulfilled and happy
You want to make it
You want to succeed in your quest for pleasure
If you can take it
If you can handle what I have to offer
I'll give you anything you need
I am here to satisfy your desires and provide every sensual pleasure imaginable
Don't evade it
Don't deny yourself of the pleasures you yearn for, embrace them
You can't forsake it
Once you've tasted what I have to offer, you can't go back to your simple life without it
This promise of ecstasy
This is the guarantee that what you'll receive in return will be unlike anything you've ever experienced
If you're lonely
If you feel isolated or alone
I can feel it
I can sense your need for companionship
When you want it
When you crave it the most
I can give it
I can provide the physical and emotional intimacy you seek
What you need
What your mind and body desire the most
I can take it
I will take on the responsibility of fulfilling your needs and desires
Are these the things that dreams are made of?
Is the perfect, unrestrained pursuit of pleasure everything you've ever dreamed of?
Aren't these the things that dreams are made of?
Aren't the countless pleasures I offer everything you could ever want in your wildest dreams?
Anything you want
All of your deepest desires and cravings can be satisfied here
Anything you need
No desire is too extreme, your every need can be met
You can get it on the streets
But the risks and uncertainties of public pursuit cannot compare to the safe and luxurious surroundings I provide
You can see it in a magazine
You can browse the endless pages of fantasy, but only here can you experience the ecstasy for yourself
You can touch your T.V. screen
But the real pleasure can only be felt in person, it's only a few steps away
Hear my promise
I swear by everything I offer that you will not be disappointed
Come to me
Experience the full range of pleasures I have to offer for yourself
Ecstasy
This is what awaits you, the ultimate in pleasure and satisfaction
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Written by: Psyche
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Psyche
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