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.
FREAKS
Psyche Lyrics
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Secrets locked away
Thoughts you never wanted to share
How did they get there?
Where is the crime?
Where is the fear?
When you're near the edge?
Do you see them?
No one knows you're here
No one is listening
Under surveillance
The camera is loaded
I can hear you breathing
I want to capture you
Steal this moment
Do you see the freaks?
The lyrics of Psyche's song Freaks explore the theme of private desires and secrets that we lock away in our minds. The song talks about the thoughts that we never wanted to share with anyone and how they came to be there. The song suggests that one can feel like a freak when they are near the edge, and they start to question if they are doing something wrong or if they are afraid to be themselves. The song asks, “Where is the crime? Where is the fear?” which highlights the confusion that comes with the pressure to conform.
The song also comments on the idea of surveillance and the feeling of being watched. The lyrics suggest that someone could be under surveillance, and no one knows they are there, and no one is listening to their thoughts. The camera is loaded, and the person can hear their breathing. This feeling is somewhat disturbing, but at the same time, capturing the moment in a photograph feels desirable. The lyrics are cryptic but paint a picture of a person who is haunted by their past and wants to be understood but is afraid of being judged. The song pushes the idea that sometimes, being a freak is not such a bad thing, and it takes a lot of courage to put oneself out there.
Line by Line Meaning
Private desires
Things you want but keep secret
Secrets locked away
Things you keep hidden from others
Thoughts you never wanted to share
Ideas you never wanted to tell anyone
How did they get there?
How did those thoughts and desires become part of you?
Where is the crime?
What law did you break by thinking or wanting these things?
Where is the fear?
What are you afraid of? Revealing yourself or being judged by others? Or both?
When you're near the edge?
Do you feel like you're about to give in to your desires and reveal your true self?
Freaks
People who are different from what society considers normal
Do you see them?
Are you aware of those who are considered freaks? Do you identify with them?
No one knows you're here
You're keeping your thoughts and desires hidden from everyone else
No one is listening
You feel like no one cares or understands you
Under surveillance
You feel like you're being watched or judged
The camera is loaded
You feel like you're being watched and judged by others
I can hear you breathing
I am aware of your presence and your innermost thoughts
I want to capture you
I want to expose you and your desires to the world
Steal this moment
Take the opportunity to reveal your true self and be free
Do you see the freaks?
Are you aware of those who are different and proud of their uniqueness? Can you relate to them?
Contributed by Ruby N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.