The band made a number of records, all released on Burning heart records.
The line-up consisted of: Mikael Tossavainen (guitar, vocals), P-O Söderbäck (guitar), Fredrik Lindgren (bass) och Magnus Forsberg (drums)
Delirium Boy
Puffball Lyrics
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Smoothen the core, let the trip detain.
Shake rattle and roll when it goes away.
Uncanny feelings that I can't let stay.
Delirium shakes, shakes me to the bone.
Tantrum freakout, highboy, weep and moan.
Bend for the delirium or do something else.
It's a drill onto my forehead, it's a strangling tie.
It's so easy not to fight it and I won't die.
Delirium shakes, shakes me to the bone.
Tantrum freakout, highboy, weep and moan.
I must erase it, I know the habit calls.
Rid of the blurr that kicks me in the balls.
Shaking and desperate for my one true joy.
A day in the life of a delirium boy
Delirium shakes, shakes me to the bone.
Tantrum freakout, highboy, weep and moan.
The first verse of "Delirium Boy" seems to describe someone who is seeking a release from their own mind, with the desperate desire for a "kiss to the brain" - an intense sensation that could help them forget their current state of being. They're hoping to "smoothen the core" of their thoughts and emotions, but also fear the "uncanny feelings" that come along with it. The second verse delves deeper into this state of delirium, where the person experiences intense physical reactions such as shaking and "tantrum freakouts." They're fighting against themselves, torn between giving in to the delirium or trying to resist it.
The chorus repeats the same images of the delirium shaking the singer "to the bone" and bringing on dramatic emotional storms of weeping and moaning. The final verse is a call to action, with the singer acknowledging their own tendency to succumb to this delirium and hoping to "erase" the habit. They want to rid themselves of the "blurr that kicks me in the balls," but also express a sense of desperation for their "one true joy."
Overall, the song seems to be about someone struggling with their own thoughts and emotions, seeking release and relief from the physical and mental strain of it all. They're caught in a fight against themselves, and it's unclear whether they'll be able to break free from this delirium or continue to be shaken by it.
Line by Line Meaning
I am desperate for a kiss to the brain.
I crave a sensation that can permeate my entire being and intoxicate my mind.
Smoothen the core, let the trip detain.
I want to soothe my innermost self in a way that detains my consciousness in a state of euphoria.
Shake rattle and roll when it goes away.
My body and mind become restless and agitated when the pleasurable feeling subsides.
Uncanny feelings that I can't let stay.
I experience bizarre and unsettling sensations that I cannot allow to persist.
Delirium shakes, shakes me to the bone.
The overwhelming sense of delirium shakes me to my very core and affects me profoundly.
Tantrum freakout, highboy, weep and moan.
I exhibit erratic behavior and intense emotions, including crying and feeling elated or high.
A rabid dogfight against myself.
I am in a constant battle with my own impulses and desires, like a frenzied dogfighting against itself.
Bend for the delirium or do something else.
I must decide whether to surrender to the delirium or try to resist it and do something else.
It's a drill onto my forehead, it's a strangling tie.
The feeling of delirium is like a powerful force that drills into my mind and strangles me.
It's so easy not to fight it and I won't die.
I find it tempting to surrender to the delirium because it seems easier and I am not at risk of physical harm.
I must erase it, I know the habit calls.
I am aware that I have developed a habit of seeking out the delirious feeling and I must try to eradicate it.
Rid of the blurr that kicks me in the balls.
I want to eliminate the foggy and confusing feeling that brings me down and sabotages me.
Shaking and desperate for my one true joy.
I am trembling and desperate to experience the one thing that consistently brings me pleasure and happiness.
A day in the life of a delirium boy.
This is what it feels like to be a boy trapped in a cycle of delirium, seeking pleasure but also experiencing pain and confusion.
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.