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 Quickening
Psyche Lyrics
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These are the years we've left behind
Your revelation
This is the cruelty of our time
I can't escape it
Take back every word I've said
There's no belonging
The voices of the dead
And when the stars are falling
Projections on the screen
Another day is dawning
Come back to me
And when the night is calling
For everyone to see
The memory's still haunting
Come back to me
This is impatience
These are the hungry mouths to feed
No complications
This is abandon of our needs
I can't erase it
Take back all the tears we've shed
Useless behaviour
A war inside my head
Psyche's song "The Quickening" is a reflection on the cruel and impatient nature of modern society. The first verse acknowledges the harshness of the world we live in, where temptation and revelation often bring pain and suffering. The singer confesses their inability to escape their troubles and longs for a sense of belonging, even though they are surrounded by the voices of the dead.
In the chorus, the singer seems to find comfort in the idea of a new day dawning and a chance to start fresh. However, even as they long for the memory of a lost love to return, the haunting quality of these memories troubles them. The second verse continues to delve into the complexities of life, acknowledging the need to feed hungry mouths and the temptation to abandon our needs in the name of simplicity. The singer is haunted by their internal struggles and the tears they have shed.
Throughout the song, the lyrics contrast the beauty and wonder of the world around us with the pain and cruelty we inflict upon ourselves and each other. Ultimately, the message of "The Quickening" is one of hope in the face of adversity, as the singer calls out for us to embrace life and hold on to the memories that make it all worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
This is temptation
The following lyrics describe the temptation that the singer is facing.
These are the years we've left behind
The singer is reflecting on past experiences that have led them to this point.
Your revelation
The singer is addressing someone who has had a revelation of some kind.
This is the cruelty of our time
The artist is commenting on the harshness of the current era.
I can't escape it
The artist feels trapped and unable to get away from their situation.
Take back every word I've said
The singer wishes they could retract everything they've said.
There's no belonging
The singer feels like they don't fit in anywhere.
The voices of the dead
The artist hears the ghosts of people who have died in their head.
And when the stars are falling
The following lyrics describe what happens when celestial objects fall from the sky.
Projections on the screen
The artist is seeing images of the falling stars on a screen.
Another day is dawning
A new day is beginning.
Come back to me
The artist is longing for someone to return to them.
And when the night is calling
The following lyrics describe the allure of nighttime.
For everyone to see
The singer wants everyone to witness what is happening.
The memory's still haunting
The singer is still haunted by past events.
This is impatience
The following lyrics describe a feeling of impatience.
These are the hungry mouths to feed
The artist is confronted with people who need food.
No complications
The singer wants to simplify things.
This is abandon of our needs
The singer is choosing to ignore their own needs.
I can't erase it
The artist is unable to forget something.
Take back all the tears we've shed
The artist regrets the emotional pain they've experienced.
Useless behaviour
The artist is criticizing their own actions as pointless.
A war inside my head
The singer is struggling with internal conflicts.
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