The original lineup of the band were songwriter Eddie Bengtsson (formerly a founding member of Page), Finn Albertsson, and vocalist Alexander Hofman. Over time the members of the band have shifted: Johan Billing was a member of the band for several years during the 90s, but with the release of S.P.O.C.K in 1999 the band's line-up changed to the current one with Alexander Hofman (the band's only remaining founding member), Johan Malmgren (former member of Elegant Machinery and Aaron Sutcliffe) and Christer Hermodsson. During the summer of 2010 Christer Hermodsson decided to focus more on his own project Biomekkanik. Alexander then called in his old friend Valdi Solemo who since then has played with S.P.O.C.K
In 1988 Eddie Bengtsson wrote a handful of songs to be performed at Finn Albertsson's next birthday party, with Alexander Hofman performing vocals; the three men dubbed the band Mr. Spock (named for Mr. Spock of the Star Trek franchise). After the performance at Albertsson's birthday celebration, the band continued for several months to play at house parties, and soon managed to secure some event bookings. In 1989 the band members contacted Paramount Pictures for permission to use the name "Mr. Spock." When Paramount demanded compensation for the privilege, the band renamed themselves Star Pilot on Channel K, abbreviated S.P.O.C.K.
S.P.O.C.K's commercial success began in 1990 when the Swedish record label Accelerating Blue Fish published Silicon Dream as a limited-edition single.
On stage the band members adopted sci-fi-esque personae, with Eddie Bengtsson as "Eddie B. Kirk", Alexander Hofman as "Android", and Finn Albertsson as "Cybernoid".
Together with such bands as Page, Elegant Machinery, Sista Mannen På Jorden and Kiethevez, S.P.O.C.K helped to define the sound of the Swedish synthpop movement.
Representative songs include Never Trust a Klingon, In Space No One Can Hear You Scream, Mr. Spock's Brain, and Astrogirl.
Not Human
S.P.O.C.K Lyrics
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I see them in my head
In the night, intensive light
They are standing around my bed
I beg them please but there is no sound
Instead I'm floating above the ground
Then they're doing things to me
With some weird machinery
They are not like you and me
Nobody believes me
You think I am crazy
Why should I tell a lie
When I want to be free?
Lock me up in a hospital
Fill me up with drugs
That explains it all
But I know what I've seen
The scar on my neck proves what I mean
They're not human
They are not like you and me
The lyrics of the song 'Not Human' by Swedish electronic band S.P.O.C.K explores themes of alien abduction, the disbelief of the singer's claims, and the struggle to be believed by others. The narrative of the song suggests that the singer is experiencing vivid dreams and encounters with extraterrestrial beings who are abducting them and performing experiments on them with strange machinery. The singer is desperate to be believed by others who dismiss their claims as delusional and attempt to silence them with medication and institutionalization.
The line "They're not human, they are not like you and me" suggests that the singer has a clear understanding that these beings are not of this world, and they do not possess the same qualities as human beings. The singer is insistent on the veracity of their experiences, and their assertion comes from the unique perspective of one who has witnessed these events firsthand. The line "The scar on my neck proves what I mean" is significant as it suggests evidence that the singer has been physically impacted by the encounters.
The song evokes empathy for those who have had experiences that are not easily explained and are dismissed by others. The song highlights how as humans, we can be quick to judge and dismiss things we do not understand. It raises questions on the existence of extraterrestrial life and the validity of experiences that are not easily explained in rational terms.
Line by Line Meaning
I see them in my dreams
The author has witnessed these strange beings in their dreams.
I see them in my head
The author's vision of the creatures is persistent and vivid.
In the night, intensive light
The beings tend to appear when there is an intense light source or darkness.
They are standing around my bed
The creatures are often present in the author's sleeping area.
I beg them please but there is no sound
The author is unable to communicate with or implore the creatures to leave.
Instead I'm floating above the ground
The author experiences a sensation of weightlessness during experiences with the creatures.
Then they're doing things to me
The author is subject to experimentation or procedures at the hands of the creatures.
With some weird machinery
The creatures use obscure or unfamiliar means of conducting their procedures.
They're not human
The author believes the beings to be non-human in origin.
They are not like you and me
The author distinguishes the beings from human characteristics and behaviors.
Nobody believes me
Others do not accept the author's claims of extraterrestrial encounters.
You think I am crazy
The author is met with incredulity and disbelief regarding their experiences.
Why should I tell a lie
The author insists on the authenticity of their encounters with the creatures.
When I want to be free?
The author wishes to share the truth of their experiences and be rid of any potential misconceptions or doubts.
Lock me up in a hospital
The author feels that their claims would lead others to have them institutionalized rather than believed.
Fill me up with drugs
The author imagines that others would use psychiatric medication to explain away their experiences.
That explains it all
Others would write off the author's encounters with creatures as delusions due to taking medication.
But I know what I've seen
The author maintains their belief in the truth of their experiences.
The scar on my neck proves what I mean
The author has physical evidence that validates the reality of their extraterrestrial encounters.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER HOFMAN, EDDIE BENGTSSON
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