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.
Renegades
Psyche Lyrics
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This could be dying
Nailed to the floor
Waiting round the corner of another night
Bound and sacred hidden in the wall
Renegade on the streets of tomorrow
I know somehow we'll find our escape
Renegade on the streets of tomorrow
It's not our fate
I know somehow we'll find our escape
Pushed me again
Denied access
A voice is calling from within
Breaking down the speakers as you try to escape
I'm hypnotized by another face
Renegade
On the streets of tomorrow
We'll find our escape
The lyrics of the song Renegades by the British band, Psyche, are a representation of fear, restriction, and the hope of finding an escape. The singer talks about 'tasting the fear from the years before' which could be a reference to the past events that have led to the feeling of being 'nailed to the floor'. This line could be interpreted as the fear becoming overwhelming that it feels like it's consuming them. The fear could be a representation of a situation, a feeling, or an emotion that is holding them hostage. The next line goes, 'waiting round the corner of another night, bound and sacred hidden in the wall.' This is the singer describing how they feel restricted in their movements, and they have to hide their true selves as though they are 'sacred' and should be protected at all costs.
In the chorus, the singer describes themselves as 'Renegades' which means a person who rebels against society, and they believe that their salvation lies in the future. They say that 'it's not too late' and even though they don't know how, they'll 'somehow find their escape'. This could be seen as a message of hope to people who feel like they are trapped or living life on autopilot. The singer wants to inspire the listener to take control of their lives and make something of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Taste the fear from the years before
Experience the anxiety from past events
This could be dying
This situation may be coming to an end
Nailed to the floor
Feeling stuck and unable to move forward
Waiting round the corner of another night
Anticipating another evening to pass by
Bound and sacred hidden in the wall
Trapped and guarded, protected from harm
Renegade on the streets of tomorrow
Non-conformist on the path toward the future
It's not too late
There's still time to change course
I know somehow we'll find our escape
I'm confident we'll discover a way out
Pushed me again
Another attempt to move me in a certain direction
Denied access
Prevented from entering or being included
A voice is calling from within
An inner voice is speaking out
Breaking down the speakers as you try to escape
The music is overwhelming and captivating as you try to leave
I'm hypnotized by another face
I'm mesmerized by a new person
Renegade
Non-conformist
On the streets of tomorrow
On the path to the future
We'll find our escape
We'll discover a way out
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.