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.
Sanctuary
Psyche Lyrics
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And I feel you breathing next to me
A face in the darkness
As I dance in the temple of the living dead
You started a fire
And the blood is rising in my veins
You started a fire
Can you hear the sound of my desperate cry?
You were my sanctuary
The price I paid for a lonely heart
You were my sanctuary
The night is gonna tear us apart
The face on the street
Closing my eyes
A gentle touch
A desperate hand
Remove the blade from my soul
Steal this kiss before it's gone away
You started a fire
Isolation
Steal this kiss before it's gone away
The opening lines of the song "Sanctuary" by Psyche describe a scene where the night is unfolding, and the singer is feeling their lover's breath next to them in the darkness. They are in a temple of the living dead and the beat of their heart is rising as if to suggest something within them is coming alive. The person they are with has started a fire and the blood is rising in their veins as they dance with their lover. Yet, despite all this excitement and passion, there is a sense of despair as they ask if anyone can hear the sound of their desperate cry. The person who is causing all these intense emotions is referred to as being the singer's 'sanctuary.'
The second half of the song paints a different picture. It seems like the singer is in a dark place, possibly on the streets, and they cry out for help. They talk about a gentle touch amidst all the desperation around them, and how they want to save this intimate moment by stealing a kiss before it passes away. The chorus is repeated yet again, which makes it sound as if the person they are referring to as their 'sanctuary' has left them behind, and they don't know what to do next. It is as if they were dependent on this person for all the hope and optimism in their life, but they have now left, and the night is threatening to tear them apart.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is unfolding
The situation is gradually revealing itself
And I feel you breathing next to me
I can sense your presence beside me through your breath
A face in the darkness
Someone's face that is shrouded in shadows
As I dance in the temple of the living dead
As I am engaged in activities that are meaningless and fruitless
You started a fire
You ignited a passion within me
And the blood is rising in my veins
I am experiencing intense emotions
Isolation
Being alone and disconnected from others
Can you hear the sound of my desperate cry?
Can you perceive the magnitude of my agony?
You were my sanctuary
You provided me with the emotional and mental relief I needed
The price I paid for a lonely heart
I had to suffer the consequences of being alone and lonely
The night is gonna tear us apart
The harsh reality of the situation is going to separate us
The face on the street
The image of a stranger on the road
Closing my eyes
Shutting off my senses
A gentle touch
A soft and tender contact
A desperate hand
A forceful and urgent request for help
Remove the blade from my soul
Ease the mental pain and torment I am undergoing
Steal this kiss before it's gone away
There is a fleeting opportunity to express our love
Contributed by Oliver R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stergios22
THe best Psyche song and the best live execution of it ..... Just perfect :D :D Superb upload
@Diggarci
Perfect performance.
@BanesRomance
An old favourite