Formed in 1995, their inspiratio… Read Full Bio ↴Psykup is a Metal band from France.
Formed in 1995, their inspiration comes primarily from Strapping Young Lad, Primus, and Alice in Chains. However, Psykup aims at creating different music, mixing up different styles such as pop and groove.
The singers's extremely versatile voices are reminiscent of works by System Of A Down and Mike Patton.
Little by little, Psykup came closer to other French metal bands, like Gojira and Sleepers, and became part of the Antistatic group ("collectif" in Fr.), along with Sidilarsen, Leiden, Mary Slut, and Delicatessen.
After the EP "Sors la tête"(2000), Psykup released their first album "Le temps de la réflexion" (2002), which was a collection of disparate creations of theirs, and eventually seduced both public and critics. "Acoustiques" (EP,2004) came out as a bridge between the first effort and "L'ombre et la proie"(2005), the latest album to date.
Current Line-up
Julien Cassarino "Ju": Vocals, Guitars
David Castel "Vidda": Guitars
Stéphane Bezzina "Pelo": Bass
Brice Sansonetto: Drums
Mathieu Miegeville "Milka": Vocals, Triton
Appearances as guest members
Three members of Psykup (Julien, Brice, and David) are an active part of Manimal: an even more extreme and straightforward band.
Mathieu also sings in Agora Fidelio(intimate post-rock act), and My Own Private Alaska (an original formation of 3 sitting musicians, with very deep heartfelt performances).
Julien participated to "Orphan", an album from Seaside (track entitled "A Different Place"), and the track "Seule", by Aeria Microcosme.
Mathieu collaborated with Hypno5e, on the album "Des deux l'une est l'autre"
Official Websites
www.psykup.com
Myspace Page
Do It Yourself
Psykup Lyrics
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Tired of wasting your time
Watching the same TV-shows
Same websites, same stories,
Same newspapers, same movies
Everyday is yesterday
"Every day is yesterday's life"
"Every friend is any friend"
What a way of life!
You need a smack on the face
I can't bear with your speech anymore.
Write your own book.
Stop your teenage crisis
Take your bollocks with your own fucking hands by now
Do it yourself
Another way, another way to make yourself
Revolution
by now
For us
By us
Keep in you
Your suffering
So useless
Don't you believe?
Show us the world you'd like to see
Let's watch it together
Do it yourself
Trust your fire one time
You'll find yourself
The lyrics of Psykup's song "Do it yourself" convey a message of individualism and taking responsibility for one's own life. The opening lines, "Tired of wasting your time, watching the same TV-shows, same websites, same stories, same newspapers, same movies", describe a situation where a person is stuck in a routine, doing the same things over and over again, without any growth or personal development. The repetition of "same" emphasizes the monotony and lack of creativity in this person's life. The following line, "Everyday is yesterday, your worm life is everybody's life", suggests that this person is just another average person, following the same life path as everyone else, without any uniqueness or individuality. The line "every day is yesterday's life" conveys the same message that life is repetitive and there's nothing new happening in it.
The song then goes on to urge the listener to break out of this monotony and do something themselves. The line "take your bollocks with your own fucking hands by now" is a call to action, urging the listener to take control of their life and make a change. The chorus "do it yourself, another way to make yourself, revolution by now, for us, by us" further emphasizes this message of individualism and self-empowerment.
The lyrics also encourage the listener to use their own experiences and ideas to make a change in the world. "Keep in you your suffering, so useless, don't you believe? Show us the world you'd like to see, let's watch it together" suggests that the listener should take their pain and use it as a tool for change. The line "trust your fire one time, you'll find yourself" is a message of encouragement and hope, suggesting that if the listener takes action and takes control of their life, they will eventually find themselves and their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Do it yourself now
Start taking responsibility for your own life now
Tired of wasting your time
You're bored and dissatisfied with the monotonous routine of your life
Watching the same TV-shows
You're stuck in a cycle of consuming the same mass media every day
Same websites, same stories,
You're not exploring new and different perspectives
Same newspapers, same movies
You're not engaging with different forms of media or ideas
Everyday is yesterday
Your life is stagnant and unchanging
Your worm life is everybody's life
Your mundane existence is shared by everyone around you
"Every day is yesterday's life"
You're stuck in a never-ending cycle of doing the same things over and over
"Every friend is any friend"
You're not cultivating meaningful relationships
What a way of life!
Your current lifestyle is not fulfilling or satisfying
You need a smack on the face
You need a wake-up call to shake you out of your complacency
I can't bear with your speech anymore.
I'm tired of hearing you complain without taking action
Write your own book.
Create your own story and take control of your own life
Stop your teenage crisis
Stop dwelling on petty problems and focus on what matters
Take your bollocks with your own fucking hands by now
Take control of your own life and make something happen
Do it yourself
Take responsibility and make things happen for yourself
Another way, another way to make yourself
There are different paths you can take to create the life you want
Revolution
It's time for a change
by now
Start making changes right away
For us
We can all benefit from a new way of thinking and living
By us
We have the power to create the world we want
Keep in you
Hold onto your feelings
Your suffering
The pain and struggles you've experienced
So useless
Don't let your hardships be in vain - use them to propel you forward
Don't you believe?
Don't doubt your own ability to make a real difference
Show us the world you'd like to see
Visualize and work towards a better future
Let's watch it together
We can all work towards a better future
Trust your fire one time
Believe in yourself and your ability to create change
You'll find yourself
By taking action and making changes, you'll discover who you truly are
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.