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.
Gods and Monsters
Psyche Lyrics
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There's a head at the door and a face on the wall
Waiting for the sign
There's a passion you can't hide and it whispers to you
There's always a promise
In the dark of the night just before it's too late
Running out of time
But you know that the game's not over
They're telling you lies
But you won't go down on the other side
There's a guiding light
And you don't believe in gods or monsters
In the name of the few
You gotta stay on track just to find the answer
Never to be confused
By the laws of gods and monsters
Contagious science
It's the emperor's new clothes
And the human bias
For whatever it means
Now the lines are drawn and the numbers chosen
Whisper in the night
It's the cold dark chamber and you hear them sighing
Running out of time
But you know that the game's not over
In the beginning of the song, Psyche talks about memories and the different things that one encounters in life, like a head at the door and a face on the wall. It then goes on to talk about passion and how it whispers to you, waiting for the right moment to come forth. There’s always a promise in the darkness, just before it becomes too late. The game isn't over, there is still time.
The next verses are about the lies that people are fed by others, and how they won't go down to the other side, instead, they have a guiding light. Psyche expresses their disbelief in gods or monsters, and instead, they focus on the journey they need to take to find the answer. One shouldn't be confused by the laws of gods and monsters.
The final verse talks about science, how it can be contagious and how humans have biases. The lines are drawn, and the numbers are chosen. It's now the moment of decision, and it's in the cold dark chambers of the night that you hear them sighing. There isn't much time, but the game isn't over yet.
Overall, the song Gods and Monsters speaks about one's journey of self-discovery, about not following the lies fed by others and following one's heart to find the truth. It's an encouragement to keep up the fight and not be swayed by the norms or beliefs of the majority.
Line by Line Meaning
You remember it all
You have distinct memories of everything
There's a head at the door and a face on the wall
There are disembodied body parts present on the premises
Waiting for the sign
Waiting for an indication to proceed
There's a passion you can't hide and it whispers to you
You have an overwhelming desire that cannot be concealed and is constantly urging you
There's always a promise
There's always a guarantee of things to come
In the dark of the night just before it's too late
At the brink of dawn just before it's too tardy
Running out of time
Time is slipping away
But you know that the game's not over
However, you are aware that there's still hope
They're telling you lies
They are deceiving you
But you won't go down on the other side
But you're not going to give in
There's a guiding light
There's a beacon of hope
And you don't believe in gods or monsters
Moreover, you don't have faith in supernatural forces, either good or evil
In the name of the few
Just a handful of them have the authority to command
You gotta stay on track just to find the answer
You must keep to your goals even though they may seem distant
Never to be confused
Always be clearheaded and don't be misled
By the laws of gods and monsters
Don't be led astray by the conventions or customs of supernatural forces
Contagious science
Knowledge or principles that can spread like an infection
It's the emperor's new clothes
It's something that's commonly accepted, but is really fake or non-existent
And the human bias
Moreover, the prejudice that people have
For whatever it means
For any significance it may hold
Now the lines are drawn and the numbers chosen
The boundaries have been established, and the necessary people have been selected
Whisper in the night
A murmur heard in the still of the night
It's the cold dark chamber and you hear them sighing
It's the chilly, dim chamber where their sorrowful sighs can be heard
Running out of time
Time is running out quickly
But you know that the game's not over
Nevertheless, you are aware that there's still a chance of winning
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