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.

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Psyche Lyrics

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Now the sun is going down
Just when you thought you could walk away
Your memory is slowly changing
And your world has gone astray
Is it wrong to want to live forever?

Hear the voice of a stranger
That never lingers on

But you don't see the danger
Until you don't belong

I don't know if it's wrong
But I can't wait until the sun goes down

The night has it's price

I can't wait

Until the sun goes down!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Vampire by Psyche dive into the concept of immortality and the desire to live forever, despite the potential consequences that may come with it. The song begins with the imagery of the sun setting, representing the end of a day and the darkness that is about to rise. The singer then talks about how their memory is slowly changing, indicating that they may be transforming into something different. They feel as though their world has gone astray and they are questioning whether their desire to live forever is wrong.

The second verse introduces the voice of a stranger and the idea that danger may not be immediately evident until one no longer belongs. This suggests that the desire for eternal life may lead to alienation from society and perhaps even one's own identity. The chorus repeats the lines "I don't know if it's wrong, but I can't wait until the sun goes down" and "The night has its price, I can't wait until the sun goes down!", portraying a sense of excitement and eagerness for the darkness to come.

Overall, Vampire by Psyche conveys the dangers and consequences that may come with the desire to live forever, and leaves the listener questioning whether such a desire is worth sacrificing their sense of belonging and morality.

Line by Line Meaning

Now the sun is going down
As evening approaches, the events that will soon unfold are a symbol of the singer's change and a precursor to the emergence of the lurking darkness.

Just when you thought you could walk away
The singer refers to those who believed they had escaped the lurking darkness, but it’s now following them again.

Your memory is slowly changing
The singer's subconscious is changing, paving the way for the darkness to entangle them.

And your world has gone astray
The reality that the artist once knew has become chaotic, and everything they thought they knew is turned upside down, distorted, and unrecognisable.

Is it wrong to want to live forever?
The artist muses on the concept of immortality and whether desiring eternal life is such a terrible thing given the price they would need to pay.

Hear the voice of a stranger
The singer warns against trusting a familiar voice that they don't recognise or one that is strange or unfamiliar to them.

That never lingers on
The voice the singer warns about never stays in one place long enough to be understood, making it a mystery that needs to be deciphered or ignored.

But you don't see the danger
The artist cautions against ignoring the warning signs or overlooking the dangers of dealing with the unknown or unfamiliar, whether it be the voice of the stranger or the darkness that's slowly creeping up on them

Until you don't belong
The artist suggests it’s only after the darkness entangles you when you feel the need to belong to it or embrace it's twisted nature

I don't know if it's wrong
The artist is admitting doubts or uncertainty about the direction they're heading, which could possibly result in eternal damnation or at the very least an uncomfortable experience

But I can't wait until the sun goes down
The singer is eagerly anticipating the darkness that will envelop them, despite the uncertainty that comes with it.

The night has it's price
The artist implies that the night, darkness or anything associated with it, has a high cost or terrible penalty

I can't wait
The singer's unwavering desire for the darkness is stronger than their dread or reservations about what’s to come.

Until the sun goes down!
The singer is restless and impatient for the darkness to conquer the light, waiting for their chance to succumb to it completely.

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