The band had two mainstream releases: Psychotica, and Espina. the band soon folded leaving their final album Pandemic unreleased until 2001.
180°
Psychotica Lyrics
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As the glitter skies turn to gold
And you do as you're told
And swallow your bitter pill
And though you search for higher ground
And dance to the moon like you're spellbound
Did you fall from grace
And the rhythm of it all?
Did you make your place
In the darkness as you crawled?
Feel so cold now
As the madness moves uncontrolled
You fall to the floor
And lie like a broken doll
And with a poison bloodstain on your gown
Throw the crown that you found and scream like a hellhound
In your empty room with your empty soul
Fall from grace
And the rhythm of it all
Did you make your place
In the darkness as you crawled?
One hundred eighty degrees
And did you fall from grace
And the rhythm of it all?
And did you fall from grace
In the darkness as you called?
And did you fall from grace
And the rhythm of it all?
The lyrics to Psychotica's song "180°" describe a sense of coldness and emptiness in a world where conformity and obedience are the norm. The singer recognizes the futility of searching for meaning in a "nothing world where no one lives" and questions if anyone can truly escape the madness that moves uncontrolled. The chorus of the song asks if the listener has fallen from grace and made their place in the darkness, suggesting a sense of moral decay and loss of identity. The repetition of the phrase "fall from grace" emphasizes the theme of spiritual decline and the loss of connection with something greater.
The lyrics also touch on themes of rebellion and self-expression. The singer encourages the listener to "dance to the moon like you're spellbound" and "scream like a hellhound" in defiance of the empty world around them. The image of throwing away a crown and the reference to a poison bloodstain on a gown suggest a rejection of societal norms and expectations. The phrase "one hundred eighty degrees" suggests a complete reversal or transformation, perhaps indicating a desire to break free of the constraints of conformity and find a new path.
Overall, the lyrics to "180°" express a sense of disillusionment and desire for change in the face of a conformist society. The emphasis on falling from grace and the search for something greater suggests a longing for meaning and purpose outside of societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel so cold now
I am experiencing a sense of emotional detachment and numbness.
As the glitter skies turn to gold
As the world around me changes from something attractive and captivating to something more valuable and stable.
And you do as you're told
And you comply with others' expectations and instructions.
And swallow your bitter pill
And you accept the harsh reality you are faced with.
And though you search for higher ground
And despite your efforts to attain a better, more advantageous position.
And dance to the moon like you're spellbound
And you move rhythmically and joyfully as if under a spell, to please the higher powers.
In a nothing world where no one lives
In a world that feels meaningless and devoid of life.
Did you fall from grace
Have you lost favour or divine assistance?
And the rhythm of it all?
And the order and pattern that governs everything?
Did you make your place
Have you established your position, power or wealth?
In the darkness as you crawled?
In the obscurity and difficulty of your pursuit?
As the madness moves uncontrolled
As the chaos and confusion around you intensifies and takes hold.
You fall to the floor
You collapse and lose strength and willpower.
And lie like a broken doll
And you appear powerless, defective and vulnerable as a result.
And with a poison bloodstain on your gown
And with a dangerous and harmful evidence of your actions on your clothing.
Throw the crown that you found and scream like a hellhound
Throw away the symbol of your success or accomplishment and express your despair and anguish with fierce vehemence.
In your empty room with your empty soul
In a space devoid of all meaning and purpose, with a lack of emotional depth and fulfillment.
Fall from grace
Lose the favour or divine assistance that was previously present.
And the rhythm of it all
And the order and pattern that governs everything.
Did you make your place
Have you established your position, power or wealth?
In the darkness as you crawled?
In the obscurity and difficulty of your pursuit?
One hundred eighty degrees
A complete reversal or change of direction, outlook or perspective.
And did you fall from grace
And did you lose favour or divine assistance?
In the darkness as you called?
In the obscurity and difficulty of your pursuit?
Contributed by Alice Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.