Psyche are a Canadian dark synth pop band that's currently based in Germany… Read Full Bio ↴Psyche are a Canadian dark synth pop band that's currently based in Germany. Originally founded in 1982 by Darrin Huss with his brother Stephen Huss, briefly including Dwayne Goettel, the group is now centered around Darrin Campbell Huss himself, who remains the only constant member through its history. Collaborations exist with David Kristian, Per-Anders Kurenbach, and Remi Szyszka, all recording albums with Darrin under the name Psyche. To date, Psyche have released 11 official full length albums, 1 DVD entitled 'Imaginary Life', and several compilations.

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.

The Beyond
Psyche Lyrics

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There are promises meant to be kept
But I never expected this at all
The security we dream about
Makes us desperate and confused

And the feeling returns
Even when the night is falling
Somewhere beyond the lights

What shall become of us?

Beyond the lights
It's in our minds

Illusions can sometimes be swallowed
Protection stays within our hearts
Pay the price for wanting more
Believing in this cruel uncertainty

And the feeling returns
Even when the night is falling

Somewhere beyond the lights
What shall become of us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Psyche's song The Beyond are a portrayal of the human insecurities and fears regarding the unknown future. The opening lines, "There are promises meant to be kept, but I never expected this at all," imply a sense of disillusionment and disappointment. The promises probably refer to the expectations we have from life, which, more often than not, go unfulfilled. The next lines, "The security we dream about makes us desperate and confused," suggest that the idea of security is nothing but an illusion that leads to confusion and desperation. The lyrics convey the message that the feeling of security is only temporary and eventually gives way to doubts and insecurities.

The chorus of the song, "And the feeling returns, even when the night is falling, somewhere beyond the lights, what shall become of us?" portrays the sense of helplessness that pervades when one is confronted with the unknown. The "feeling" that returns could be the feeling of doubt or insecurity, and the "lights" could be symbolic of hope or a sense of security that we seek.

The subsequent lines, "Illusions can sometimes be swallowed, protection stays within our hearts, pay the price for wanting more, believing in this cruel uncertainty," emphasize the fact that illusions and delusions, even though they can be comfortable or reassuring, can have a high cost.

Line by Line Meaning

There are promises meant to be kept
There are commitments that we are intended to fulfill

But I never expected this at all
But I never imagined this outcome

The security we dream about
The safety and assurance we yearn and fantasize for

Makes us desperate and confused
Leaves us hopeless and bewildered

And the feeling returns
The sensation resurfaces

Even when the night is falling
Even when darkness is drawing near

Somewhere beyond the lights
In a place none can see or fathom

What shall become of us?
What will become of our fate?

Beyond the lights
Outside what illumination can reveal

It's in our minds
It's a fact of our cognition

Illusions can sometimes be swallowed
Sometimes we can be deceived and accept falsehoods