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.
Just Drifting
Psychic TV Lyrics
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In this simple world
Like a country stream,
Asleep to discussion
(the numbness of content)
I see you smile drifting.
Like a country stream,
Precious and pure
As I fall back,
Into softness and sleep
You Caresse me with simple love
You possess me with
Simple love.
A Caresse is just a touch,
And you touched my heart, and now that we're together
You and I will never part.
You Caresse me with simple love,
You possess me with simple love,
Place becomes time
Space becomes mine
And all ways,
Like this robe,
Green like a country dream
You surround me, and cover me
Protect me and Caresse me
With that special simple love,
Sometimes, just drifting,
Like a country stream
Precious and pure,
I see you smile
Asleep to discussion
Of this simple word,
The numbness of content
Drifting
Like a country scene
As I fall back
Into softness and sleep
You possess me with
Simple love.
You Caresse me with simple love,
You possess me with simple love,
Space becomes time,
Place becomes mind
And all ways
Like this rose
Seen like a country stream
You surround me
And comfort me,
Protect me
And Caresse me
With that special simple love.
The song "Just Drifting" by Psychic TV speaks of the purity of love and the calmness it brings to one's life. The singer seems to be in an almost meditative state, "drifting" through life like a country stream. They find comfort in the simplicity of their surroundings, and the song emphasizes the importance of taking time to appreciate and find peace in the world around us.
The singer sees their lover as a source of comfort and care, describing their touch as a "Caresse," which is French for caress. The idea of possession is explored, but rather than being possessive in a negative sense, it seems more like the singer is being cared for and protected by their partner's love. The phrase "Place becomes time / Space becomes mine" suggests that the singer is able to escape the constraints of their physical surroundings through the power of their love.
The overall tone of the song is dreamy and tranquil, with the repetition of phrases like "simple love" and "drifting." It's as if the singers are embracing the idea of letting go of life's complexities and finding happiness in the present moment. The last stanza brings everything full circle, repeating the imagery of a country stream and emphasizing the "special simple love" that the singer has found.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes, just drifting
Occasionally wandering without any goal or purpose
In this simple world
Existing in an uncomplicated universe
Like a country stream,
Flowing gently and peacefully like a rural waterway
Asleep to discussion
Uninterested in talking or debating
(the numbness of content)
Feeling emotionally detached and indifferent as a result of being satisfied with what one has
I see you smile drifting.
I observe you with a grin while you are lost in thought
Like a country stream,
As serene as a rural waterway
My little girl,
A term of endearment for my cherished companion
Precious and pure
Valuable and immaculate
As I fall back,
As I let go and relax
Into softness and sleep
Into a state of tranquility and slumber
You Caresse me with simple love
You caress me with a love that is uncomplicated yet powerful
You possess me with
You seize control of me with
Simple love.
A love that is honest and pure
A Caresse is just a touch,
A caresse is simply a physical contact
And you touched my heart, and now that we're together
You touched my soul, and now that we are reunited
You and I will never part.
We will never be separated
Place becomes time
A location transforms into a moment
Space becomes mine
An area becomes my possession
And all ways,
In every manner
Like this robe,
Similar to this clothing item
Green like a country dream
Hued like a rural fantasy
You surround me, and cover me
You encircle me and shield me
Protect me and Caresse me
Guard me and caress me
With that special simple love,
With that extraordinary yet unpretentious affection
Precious and pure,
Valuable and immaculate
I see you smile
I perceive your grin
Asleep to discussion
Uninterested in talking or debating
Of this simple word,
Of this uncomplicated concept
The numbness of content
The emotional detachment that results from being satisfied with what one has
Drifting
Wandering aimlessly
Like a country scene
As picturesque as a rural landscape
As I fall back
As I relinquish control
Into softness and sleep
Into a state of tranquility and slumber
You possess me with
You seize control of me with
Simple love.
A love that is honest and pure
You Caresse me with simple love,
You caress me with a love that is uncomplicated yet powerful
You possess me with simple love,
You seize control of me with a love that is straightforward yet potent
Space becomes time,
An area transforms into a moment
Place becomes mind
A location becomes a thought
And all ways
In every manner
Like this rose
Similar to this flower
Seen like a country stream
Visualized as a rural waterway
You surround me
You encircle me
And comfort me,
And soothe me
Protect me
Guard me
And Caresse me
And caress me
With that special simple love.
With that extraordinary yet unpretentious affection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX FERGUSON, GENESIS P. ORRIDGE, PETER MARTIN CHRISTOPHERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Luis Fer Sotelo
Sometimes, just drifting
In this simple world
Like a country dream
Asleep to discussion
The numbness of content
I see you smile
Drifting
Like a country stream
My little girl
Precious and pure
As I fall back
Into softness and sleep
You Caresse me with simple love
You possess me with
Simple love
You Caresse me with simple love
You possess me with simple love
Place becomes time
Space becomes mine
And all ways
Like this robe
Green like a country dream
You surround me
And cover me
Protect me
And Caresse me
With that special simple love
Sometimes, just drifting
Like a country stream
Precious and pure
I see you smile
Asleep to discussion
Of this simple word
The numbness of content
Drifting
Like a country scene
As I fall back
Into softness and sleep
You possess me with simple love
You Caresse me with
Simple love
You Caresse me with simple love
You possess me with simple love
Place becomes time
Space becomes mine
And all ways
Like this robe
Green like a country dream
You surround me
And cover me
Protect me
And Caresse me
With that special simple love
Rusa _K
საჭირო დროს, საჭირო მომენტში რომ აღმოაჩენ და ეჯაჭვები, თითქოს გულზე ხელებს გიჭერს და მოსვენების საშუალებას არ გაძლევს. ღმერთმანი, როგორ შემიყვარდა. :)
Ketevan Berodze
ასე მგონია, თვითონ ეს მუსიკა გვპოულობს საჭირო დროს
Zhorzhikk
კი , ზუსტად მასეა
astav
Вау, коменты на Грузинском! Первый раз такое вижу (В таком стиле музыки). Удачи вам, родные мои. Привет из Израиля
Mark Reeves
Brilliant
Mark Reeves
Wonderful
Luis Fer Sotelo
Sometimes, just drifting
In this simple world
Like a country dream
Asleep to discussion
The numbness of content
I see you smile
Drifting
Like a country stream
My little girl
Precious and pure
As I fall back
Into softness and sleep
You Caresse me with simple love
You possess me with
Simple love
You Caresse me with simple love
You possess me with simple love
Place becomes time
Space becomes mine
And all ways
Like this robe
Green like a country dream
You surround me
And cover me
Protect me
And Caresse me
With that special simple love
Sometimes, just drifting
Like a country stream
Precious and pure
I see you smile
Asleep to discussion
Of this simple word
The numbness of content
Drifting
Like a country scene
As I fall back
Into softness and sleep
You possess me with simple love
You Caresse me with
Simple love
You Caresse me with simple love
You possess me with simple love
Place becomes time
Space becomes mine
And all ways
Like this robe
Green like a country dream
You surround me
And cover me
Protect me
And Caresse me
With that special simple love
Subtle Demise
Nothing more pure than a father's love for his daughter(s)
Shelley's Restaurant
Just read the chapter in Genesis’s autobiography about these lyrics, originally written as a poem to Paula, stuck to the water heater in their home, and Alex Fergusson convincing Genesis to allow him to create a song around them. So beautiful♡
Subtle Demise
I thought it was about his daughter, since it has the same melody as Caresse