The fact that they weren't empty brained mutton heads and that they were such great players was probably at the root of the reason they never broke through to a bigger Rock audience. Music, lyrics and arrangements for metalheads with brains and a developed sense of humour was never going to deliver them the biggest market in the world I guess. They were, in fact, nothing like the bands named under 'similar artists'.
Markus Jaan (lead singer) had this to say about Psycore:
The music we make is really hard and dynamic. If Psycore is like a film, it's like 'Blade Runner'. That film has the same elements we have in our music. It has depth, action and it's futuristic. When 'Blade Runner' came out it set standards for its genre, and that's what we aim to do with Psycore.
Psycore disbanded some time after the second album.
Members:
Hans Wilholm - Drums
Hansi Baumgartner - Bass
Markus Jaan - Vocal
Carlos Sepúlveda - Guitar
Discography:
Future is Fact (EP) (1997)
Your Problem (1998)
Medication (Single) (1998)
I Go Solo (Single) (1998)
Fullblood Freak (Single) (1998)
I'm Not One of Us (1999)
The Zoo (Single) (1999)
Link:
http://myspace.com/psycore1 (tribute site for Psycore and Swedens Finest)
Trivia:
- Two Psycore members, Markus and Carlos, moved created a new band called Swedens Finest after Psycore disbanded. Swedens Finest band created two albums and has seemingly also disbanded.
- Carlos Sepúlveda went on to play in the also shortlived Revenge of Lorenzo.
Pandemonium
Psycore Lyrics
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Sick of life and giving
Inner annihilation
Me and my existence
Need a vacation
Turn me off, I'm spinning, turn me off
Brain rotating
World vibrating
Mind in chaos
Mental-floss
Breakdown-expected-already-infected
Suffer insomnia
Sanity in slumber
Life out of focus
Dumbest, dumb, dumber
No rest at night
World in strobe-light
I've had enough
Turn me off
The lyrics to Psycore's song Pandemonium touch on themes of mental chaos, mental health, and escapism. The opening lines, "Inside-twister-sedate me-sister" appear to refer to the internal turmoil and the desire for sedation or escape from it. The singer is "sick of life and giving" and feels as though they are experiencing "inner annihilation." The repetition of the phrase "turn me off" suggests a desire for escape or relief from this mental chaos.
The second verse further emphasizes the singer's struggle with their mental state. The lines "breakdown-expected-already-infected" indicate that the singer is aware that they are experiencing a breakdown and that it was inevitable given their state of being. They are plagued by insomnia and feel as though their sanity is slipping away. The world around them is described as being out of focus, as though they are unable to make sense of it. The lines "dumbest, dumb, dumber" suggest a sense of frustration with oneself for not being able to find clarity or peace of mind.
Overall, the lyrics to Pandemonium paint a picture of a mind in chaos, desperately seeking escape or relief. The use of repetition and vivid imagery emphasizes the intensity of the singer's struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside-twister-sedate me-sister
I am feeling overwhelmed and need someone to calm me down.
Sick of life and giving
I am tired of constantly giving and feel like my life is meaningless.
Inner annihilation
I am experiencing a personal crisis that is destroying me from the inside.
Me and my existence
I am questioning my purpose in life and whether or not I should continue living.
Need a vacation
I need a break from the stresses of life.
Turn me off, I'm spinning, turn me off
I am feeling so overwhelmed that I just want to shut down and escape my thoughts.
Brain rotating
My mind is constantly racing and cannot seem to slow down.
World vibrating
The world around me is moving too fast and I cannot keep up.
Mind in chaos
My thoughts and emotions are in a state of turmoil.
Mental-floss
I need something to cleanse my mind of negative thoughts and feelings.
Breakdown-expected-already-infected
I am anticipating a mental breakdown because my emotional state is already so unstable.
Suffer insomnia
I have trouble sleeping due to my inner turmoil.
Sanity in slumber
I find some relief from my thoughts while sleeping, but it is only temporary.
Life out of focus
I cannot seem to find a clear direction or purpose in my life.
Dumbest, dumb, dumber
I feel like I am becoming less intelligent and capable as my mental health deteriorates.
No rest at night
My emotional state keeps me up at night, preventing me from getting the rest I need.
World in strobe-light
The world around me feels overwhelming and disorienting.
I've had enough
I cannot handle my current state and need things to change.
Turn me off
I need a way to escape my thoughts and emotions, even if only temporarily.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLOS SEPULVEDA, HANS WILHOLM, HANSI BAUMGARTNER, MARKUS KINNANDER
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