There are two artists who go by the name Psychic Twin.

Two and a hal… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists who go by the name Psychic Twin.

Two and a half years ago, Erin Fein began to pen a series of songs that would become the music of Psychic Twin. These songs emerged as intensely personal, nervously rhythmic, and indebted to the ‘80s new-wave of her youth. While recording by herself, doubling her vocals and singing ghostly counter-melodies, she was overcome with the surreal but persistent feeling that she was writing and recording with her twin. “In an ideal situation,” she says, “there would have been two of me singing and playing the music.”

Rather than a musical clone, Brett Sanderson provides a fluid backdrop, joining Fein’s new material with propulsive electronica and a shimmering synth-rock atmosphere. Lush synthesizer washes and incisive keyboard lines fade in and out over subtly persistent beats that begin simply, but reveal their complexity as songs take shape. The music is anchored by the bright melodicism inherent in Fein’s songwriting, as verses and choruses shift and expand over the course of a song. Psychic Twin makes pop music that is romantic and mysterious; infused with an ineffable longing for escape, for the unattainable, like the impossible desire to make music with one’s own double.

In the summer of 2012, drummer Jonny ‘Magic’ Sommer joined Psychic Twin.

The band is: Alex (guitar/vocals), and Stan (drums/percussion). Psychic Twin recorded a three-song demo at Bias Studios in the winter of 2003. The songs from this session (a mere twelve hours of recording and mixing) were "Caught You Looking In The Mirror," "Flush Reverie," and "Not Invisible."

Dream State
Psychic Twin Lyrics

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If we want this we gotta find out
Like a mountain, we have to break down
On the other hand, we can hide out
But I can feel our time running down
And in my mind I can feel it
All your twists and turns are leaving
Out of this place and from you
And I can't stop it even if I want to

And every way I feel I'm changing
But baby, so are you
And if you want me you gotta show me
You go in this way, too
And in my mind I can feel it
All the twists and turns are leaving
Out of this place and from you
And I can't stop it even if I want to
And every way I feel I'm changing
But baby, so are you
And if you want me you gotta show me
You go in this way, too
And every way I feel I'm changing
But baby, so are you
And if you want me you gotta show me
You go in this way, too
And every way I feel I'm changing
But baby, so are you
And if you want me you gotta show me
You go in this way, too
I know if we??
It's gonna swallow us both
I know that we can make it
WHICH WAY ARE YOU GONNA GO?
I know if we??
It's gonna swallow us both
I know that we can make it
WHICH WAY ARE YOU GONNA GO?
Which way are you gonna go?
Which way are you gonna go?
Which way are you gonna go?

WHICH WAY ARE YOU GONNA GO?
I'LL GO THIS WAY

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Psychic Twin's song "Dream State" seem to describe a relationship in flux. The singer seems uncertain whether the relationship can continue, or if it's time for both parties to move on. The line "If we want this we gotta find out" could be seen as a challenge to the other person in the relationship - both parties need to confront their feelings and decide whether they want to continue together or not. The line "On the other hand, we can hide out" suggests that the option of avoiding the issue altogether is also present.

The chorus repeats the idea that both people in the relationship are changing, and that if they want it to continue, they need to show this to each other. There is a sense of urgency and inevitability to the lyrics - the singer can feel that their time is running out, and that if they don't make a decision soon, the relationship will swallow them both up. Ultimately, it seems that the singer has made up their mind - they will go their own way, regardless of what the other person decides.

Line by Line Meaning

If we want this we gotta find out
We need to find out if we truly want this

Like a mountain, we have to break down
We need to overcome obstacles to achieve our goal

On the other hand, we can hide out
We can avoid facing our problems

But I can feel our time running down
There is a sense of urgency to act

And in my mind I can feel it
The feeling is strong in my thoughts

All your twists and turns are leaving
You are becoming clearer and more direct

Out of this place and from you
Out of this situation and away from you

And I can't stop it even if I want to
I cannot change the situation even if I try

And every way I feel I'm changing
I am constantly evolving emotionally

But baby, so are you
You are also changing too

And if you want me you gotta show me
You need to prove your commitment to me