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 Outsider
Psyche Lyrics
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He said, "They're always waiting underneath"
His fear is what keeps him alive
My mind is darker than the night
Darker than the night
When I'm in a familiar room
I am the outsider
I am going farther
Away
My time is not the clock on the wall
I share, with the decline and fall
One sight will shape the face of rage
Inside, I am waiting inside
When I'm in a familiar room
I am the outsider
I know you don't understand
I am going farther
Away
When I'm in a familiar room
I am the outsider
I know you don't understand
I am going farther
Away
The song “The Outsider” by Psyche is a representation of an individual who feels disconnected and misunderstood from the people around him/her. The lyrics explore the emotions of feeling like an outsider in familiar settings where the person should feel comfortable. The first verse outlines how the singer stumbled upon something unseen and was warned about the existence of outsiders or unknown lurkers. The fear was necessary for survival and is possibly a metaphor for navigating the world cautiously. The second verse introduces the concept of time which is not linear but rather a shared experience of growth and decay. One's perception of time is shaped by certain events which cause an emotional reaction or affect the psyche, leading to eventual deterioration.
The chorus highlights how the person feels like an outsider in familiar settings due to the detachment they experience because of their inner struggles. The line “I know you don’t understand” shows how the person feels disconnected and cannot relate to others’ experiences. The phrase “I am going farther away” alludes to the melancholy of leaving what feels familiar and distancing oneself from it. The song’s overall theme is reminiscent of existentialism, where people feel the need to create meaning in their lives despite the chaos that surrounds them.
Line by Line Meaning
One time I saw what I wasn't meant to see
There was an instance where I witnessed something that should have been hidden from me
He said, 'They're always waiting underneath'
Someone told me that something ominous is always lurking beneath the surface
His fear is what keeps him alive
The person who told me this is motivated by their fear to remain alert and aware
My mind is darker than the night
I possess a deep, troubling darkness within my own thoughts
When I'm in a familiar room
I am the outsider
Even in places I know well, I feel disconnected and isolated from those around me
I know you don't understand
I recognize that others are unable to relate to my sense of detachment and alienation
I am going farther
Away
I'm becoming increasingly distant from the people I'm surrounded by
My time is not the clock on the wall
The measurement of time I abide by is not the same as what is typically accepted
I share, with the decline and fall
I have a connection with the downfall and loss experienced by others
One sight will shape the face of rage
A single event has the potential to spark intense anger and hostility in me
Inside, I am waiting inside
I'm anxiously anticipating something and this waiting is consuming me internally
Contributed by Isaiah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.