Psychonaut 4 started with a demo tape titled "40%", released by Depressive Illusions Records in 2011. In June 2012 the band released "Tired, Numb, Still Alive", a 3-way split album with Unjoy and Eurythmie, released by Der Neue Weg Productions. Their first full-length, "Have a Nice Trip" was released in August 2012 on cassette by Depressive Illusions Records (CD version co-released by Der Neue Weg Productions and Solitude and Despair Music in November 2012).
In December 2012 the band decided to split up. In the Spring of 2013 André rejoined the band. In January 2014 a split with Happy Days and Dodsferd was released, and later this year the second full-length "Dipsomania" will see the light of day.
Official webpages:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Psychonaut-4/130368643662027
http://www.myspace.com/psychonaut4
Current lineup
GRAF - vocals
Drifter - guitars (also in Tsre, X-Machine, Monofucktura, Sweet Poison)
S.D. Ramirez - guitars (also in ყველგან უკრავს ეს ჩემისა <3)
Alex - bass
Nepho - drums
Glixxx - guitars
Past members:
André - bass (also in Empty Tears, Sylvester the Cat, Sense of Dispersal)
Borger - drums
Death is a Form of Art
Psychonaut 4 Lyrics
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Stores in motion the mechanism of self-destruction
The world destroys itself, it even needs help in this.
It is so great and pure in its own destruction
Mankind, nothing will heal your aching wounds
Nothing will close your gaping scars
Substitute your vein – it's the injection of death
Listen to my voice,
Human beings in it.
Close your eyes, follow the voice,
It will draw a picture of a pain in your sick mind
Are you happy? Do you like what you see?
No, don't turn away your head, look, look up to the end
You bought yourself a ticket to the theater fall.
You paid for this, watch the show until the end.
This is just a reflection of your essence.
Now just repeat this mantra of hate:
WORLD-DIE!
SOCIETY-DIE
MANKIND-DIE
MORAL-DIE
WORLD DIE
Death is also a form of art
The lyrics of Psychonaut 4's song Death Is a Form of Art express a nihilistic view of the world and mankind's self-destructive tendencies. The principle of hatred is described as being responsible for setting in motion the mechanism of self-destruction within the world itself. The singer asserts that nothing can heal the wounds or close the scars of mankind, and instead, the injection of death is the only substitute for the pain.
The singer then commands the listener to close their eyes and listen to his voice, which contains the dying screams of human beings. He urges them to follow his voice, which will draw a picture of pain in their sick mind. The listener is asked if they are happy, and if they like what they see. The singer tells them not to turn away but to watch until the end, as they have bought themselves a ticket to the theater fall and paid for the show. The mantra of hate is then repeated: "WORLD-DIE! SOCIETY-DIE, MANKIND-DIE, MORAL-DIE, WORLD DIE". The last line of the song, "Death is also a form of art," reinforces the idea that self-destruction is an inevitable and tragic aspect of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The principle of hatred
Hatred is the guiding force.
Stores in motion the mechanism of self-destruction
Hatred catalyzes self-destruction.
The world destroys itself, it even needs help in this.
The world is inherently self-destructive and requires aid in this process.
It is so great and pure in its own destruction
The world is immense and unsullied in its destruction.
Mankind, nothing will heal your aching wounds
Humanity's pain is inescapable and cannot be cured.
Nothing will close your gaping scars
Humanity's wounds will remain open and unhealed.
Substitute your vein – it's the injection of death
Escape from pain through death.
Listen to my voice,
I gathered the dying screams of
Human beings in it.
Hear the collective cries of humanity's suffering.
Close your eyes, follow the voice,
It will draw a picture of a pain in your sick mind
Immerse yourself in the shared pain of humanity.
Are you happy? Do you like what you see?
Are you content with the world as it is?
No, don't turn away your head, look, look up to the end
Do not turn a blind eye to the inevitable destruction of the world.
You bought yourself a ticket to the theater fall.
You have chosen to witness the end of the world.
You paid for this, watch the show until the end.
You have willingly contributed to the destruction of the world.
This is just a reflection of your essence.
The destruction of the world is a reflection of the fundamental nature of humanity.
Now just repeat this mantra of hate:
Now, embrace the mantra of hatred:
WORLD-DIE!
The world will die!
SOCIETY-DIE
Society will die!
MANKIND-DIE
Humanity will die!
MORAL-DIE
Morality will die!
WORLD DIE
The world will die!
Death is also a form of art
Death is a manifestation of the destructive beauty of the world.
Writer(s): Psychonaut 4
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.