Contributions to Psychic TV have included artists such as Coil, Current 93, Hafler Trio, The Cult, White Stains, Soft Cell, XKP, Master Musicians of Jajouka, Matthew Best, Daniel Simon Black, Bill Breeze, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, Derek Jarman, Fred Giannelli, John "Zoskia" Gosling, Timothy Leary, Rose McDowall, Stephen Kent, Vagina Dentata Organ, Andrew Weatherall, Z'ev, Zef Noi$e, and many others.
PTV can not be seen as regular band/group but more as a collective of musicans, artists, painters and others that made their contribution under the PTV umbrella. PTV had for many years their own record label Temple where they released music by PTV as well as Dave Ball (ex Soft Cell) and others. In many ways PTV followed in the same lane as Throbbing Gristle did, but did it into something more. The first years of PTV the music was experimental and sometimes noise. Later they changed their musical direction into electronica as well as techno.
Psychic TV is also responsible in part for the popularity of the acid house movement. Some will even argue that they played a huge part in starting the movement.
In the Nursery
Psychic TV Lyrics
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Without is without in the nursery
Darkness is not dark in the nursery
Time is not time in the nursery
Sun becomes moon in the nursery
It's only hard at first in the nursery
No guilt, no retribution in the nursery
No fear, no retribution in the nursery
Dogs turn into wolves in the nursery
There are children [???], they live in the nursery
Where the sun shines in the nursery
Special powers invest the nursery
We protect our nursery
Our strength still lies in the nursery
There are no lies in this nursery
All time ends in the nursery
[???] will grow and meet you in the nursery
Our sanctuary is the nursery
We are all [captives?] in this nursery
We are the wolves' priests in the nursery
Boys become dogs in the nursery
Girls become frogs in the nursery
The bear is there in the nursery
I pledge my soul to the nursery
The doors are closed in the nursery
To protect our lives in the nursery
There is no time in the nursery
All time ends in the nursery
In the nursery (x3)
Play games in the nursery
[???] down in the nursery
[There is?] war in the nursery
Shielded from life in the nursery
No absolutions in the nursery
The world breathes no air in the nursery
There in the nursery (x3)
There is burning [ink?] in the nursery
Everything is neat in the nursery
Boys turn into frogs in the nursery
Girls turn into boys in the nursery
I am watching you in the nursery
[???] in the nursery
Everything is clear in the nursery
A darkness is here in the nursery
The lyrics of Psychic TV's song In the Nursery describe a mystical place where time, space and the rules of reality are different. This place is called the nursery and it's a sanctuary where people can explore their consciousness and gain special powers. The singer of the song mentions that after an inquiry, they went through a door and passed a wolf and a bear. This could represent the trials and challenges one must overcome to enter the nursery.
The nursery is described as a place where there is no guilt, fear or retribution. It's where the world breathes no air and time ends. In the nursery, boys become dogs and girls become frogs. This can be interpreted as a transformative experience where people shed their societal roles and become something new. The lyrics also mention that the nursery is a place where there is no war and where people are shielded from life.
Overall, the lyrics of In the Nursery describe a place of spiritual and psychological growth, where people can shed their mundane existence and tap into their true potential.
Line by Line Meaning
As a result of our inquiry, I went through the door. I passed a wolf and a bear.
After discovering something, I entered a new world. I encountered dangerous creatures, but still moved forward.
Without is without in the nursery
The absence of something is not a problem in this safe space.
Darkness is not dark in the nursery
Even the lack of light cannot prevent happiness in this place.
Time is not time in the nursery
The concept of time is different here than outside.
Sun becomes moon in the nursery
The familiar can become unfamiliar in this alternate reality.
It's only hard at first in the nursery
There may be challenges at the beginning, but things get easier later on.
No guilt, no retribution in the nursery
There is no punishment or blame assigned here.
No fear, no retribution in the nursery
Fear and punishment are not part of this world.
Dogs turn into wolves in the nursery
Even the familiar can transform into something fearsome here.
There are children [???], they live in the nursery
There are people here who have always been part of this world and live here happily.
Where the sun shines in the nursery
The location of this world is where the sun is always shining.
Special powers invest the nursery
There are extraordinary abilities and energies present in this place.
We protect our nursery
We take steps to ensure the safety and peace of this world.
Our strength still lies in the nursery
This alternate reality is where we have the most power and control.
There are no lies in this nursery
There is an inherent honesty and transparency in this world.
All time ends in the nursery
The experience of time is finite here.
[???] will grow and meet you in the nursery
Something or someone will become more significant in this reality and connect with you.
Our sanctuary is the nursery
This is our place of refuge and safety.
We are all [captives?] in this nursery
We may be unable or unwilling to leave this world and its comforts.
We are the wolves' priests in the nursery
We have a relationship with the wolves that is similar to a religious connection.
Boys become dogs in the nursery
Boys can transform into pets or subservient creatures in this world.
Girls become frogs in the nursery
Girls can become something less significant or important in this world.
The bear is there in the nursery
Bears, or danger, can still exist in this safe space.
I pledge my soul to the nursery
This world has become the most significant thing in my life and I would do anything to remain here.
The doors are closed in the nursery
Access to this world is restricted or limited.
To protect our lives in the nursery
The measures in place, such as doors, are there for our safety and happiness.
Play games in the nursery
There is no work or stress in this world, only leisure and enjoyment.
[???] down in the nursery
There is no need to worry about or be aware of difficult situations or issues here.
[There is?] war in the nursery
Conflict or violence may exist in this world, but it has no negative consequences or lasting effects.
Shielded from life in the nursery
This world protects us from the realities and responsibilities of everyday life.
No absolutions in the nursery
There is no need for forgiveness or redemption here, as there is nothing to be forgiven or redeemed.
The world breathes no air in the nursery
The reality outside of this alternate world is illogical, impossible, or irrelevant.
There in the nursery (x3)
This world is the only important thing to us now and we never want to leave.
There is burning [ink?] in the nursery
There is a feeling of intensity or passion in this world.
Everything is neat in the nursery
This world is orderly and well-maintained.
Boys turn into frogs in the nursery
Boys can transform into something less significant or important in this reality.
Girls turn into boys in the nursery
Girls can become more significant and respected in this alternate world.
I am watching you in the nursery
There is someone, possibly with authority or power, observing or monitoring you in this world.
[???] in the nursery
There is something present or nearby that is noteworthy or important.
Everything is clear in the nursery
There is no confusion or uncertainty in this world.
A darkness is here in the nursery
Despite its safety and peace, there is still a sense of danger or negative energy present in this alternate realm.
Contributed by Emily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.