The music that carries the S.i.K message is constructed from a variety of genres, sounds and influences. Every member has different influences and it’s this diversity that coins the Stuck In Kaos sound of brutal baritone grind of guitar, deep underlying bass and tribal/groove influenced percussion mixed with dynamics of soulful aggression.
Stuck In Kaos from Virginia Beach, have been together since 1999 and have been playing regionally since 2001. Since, they've opened for bands such as Soulfly, Hatebreed, Ill Nino, Otep, American Head Charge, Biohazard, Kittie, Superjoint Ritual, Mushroom Head, 18 Visions, Dope, Flaw, 40 Below Summer, Motorgrater, Chamiara, Dry Kill Logic and more along with some of the best local & regional bands around.
Members include Brandon Batton on vocals, Jeremy Selby on Bass, J Dove on Guitars, Jeff Deeds running samples/vocals and Chris Faircloth on Percussion.
Stuck In Kaos put out their first full length album entitled "You're All S.i.K" in 2002 containing 10 songs to what they consider their true debut album. In 2005 they released their long anticipated album “Society” containing 15 songs on CD and a full length live show on DVD. They’ve also been featured on countless compilations, some of which by Massive Aggressive Marketing, Feoh Records, Erayce Records Presents & many more. They’ve also had their music featured on the movie soundtrack “The Wickeds”, a horror film directed by John Poague & starring Ron Jeremy.
The Stuck In Kaos live show can be best put as part music, part spectacle, balls to the wall energy and all for the fans. The audience is both the driving force and the life blood for the music and message being spilled out from their performance. Their goal is to blur the line between stage and audience by not only encouraging audience participation, but becoming a part of the audience as well.
But it’s the fans who are really the reason Stuck In Kaos do what they do. While this statement has been whored upon by nearly every musical act, it is the genuine soul of Stuck In Kaos. Every single person that supports Stuck In Kaos in any way is as big of a part of the band as any musician or writer. And while the message and the music is held sacred by the bands 5 members, the people who support them are deified. Every person who comes to a show, buys a CD, buys merchandise, looks at their website, stops to notice who they are and what they are doing is as big of a part of this band as the 5 guys writing and performing the music.
Psychological Warfare
Stuck In Kaos Lyrics
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Psychological, Warfare
It's Psychological, War-fare
Psychological Warfare
It's Psychological, Well it's...
Psycho-logi-cal War-fare
Down the path of destruction
I can feel it getting closer
Sneaking, Lurking, trying to get the best of me
Like a blood sucking leech
I can't pull away from it
I won't question my security
So get the fuck away from me!
I'll break all these chains that bind me
To Your news and your media
Pressure, Pressure
Your putting to much Pressure on Me!
"CHORUS"
It's coming
You can't help me
It's coming
Cause it's all fucking over
It's coming
You can't help me
It's coming
So you better take cover!
I was once on the path of discovery
But now I'm at the end of my own rope
And I can feel it closing in on me
Your wasting my time
And killing my pride
In a nation, a nation that will surely die
When worlds collide
And world leaders fry
Fuck your news
I'll pass
Designed to appeal to the upper class
Your putting to much pressure on me
Putting to much pressure on me
I can't take this much more
Get the hell away from me
Untie this noose from around my neck
I won't let you get the best of me
"CHORUS"
"INTRO"
Will you help me
You can't help me
Can you reach me
When it's all over
Will you help me
You can't help me
How can you teach me
When it's all over
Can't you feel it
Unfolding all around you
Can't you see it
The eminent becoming clear
What will you do now
When all this shit don't matter anymore
How will you carry
The weight of the world
Can you help me
You can't help me
How will you teach me
When you can't even teach yourself
Just to love, not to hate, not to kill and not to rape
Mother-fucker, It's your own Warr-faarree...
The song "Psychological Warfare" by Stuck in Kaos is an intense and provocative reflection on the impact of media and societal pressure on the psyche of an individual. The song opens with the repetition of the phrase "Psychological Warfare" to emphasize the mental struggle that the singer is facing. The man is depicted as being on the path of destruction which could be interpreted as a metaphor for his spiraling mental health or as a contemplation of suicidal thoughts. He feels as if he is losing control over his mind and is being threatened by external forces. He describes these external forces as blood-sucking leeches that he can't pull away from.
The chorus emphasizes the impending doom that the singer feels and the unavailability of any help. He views the end of his rope as a symbol of his life coming to an end. He is critical of the media, which he believes is designed to manipulate the masses and perpetuate a false narrative. The pressure that he feels is not only due to the external forces, but also due to personal struggles. He feels as though he is succumbing to the pressure of societal norms and expectations.
In the final section of the song, the singer questions whether anyone can help him or reach him. He contemplates the effect of the doom that is unfolding around him and wonders how the weight of the world can be carried. He urges people to love instead of hate and kill, and to take responsibility for their own psychological welfare, thereby ending their own self-destructive "war-fare".
Line by Line Meaning
Psychological, Warfare
The situation is one of psychological warfare.
It's Psychological, War-fare
Psychological warfare is in play.
Psychological Warfare
The situation is one of psychological warfare.
It's Psychological, Well it's...
The situation is indeed one of psychological warfare.
Psycho-logi-cal War-fare
Psychological warfare is in play.
Down the path of destruction
I'm heading towards destruction.
I'm on the verge of insanity
I'm about to go insane.
I can feel it getting closer
My insanity is closing in.
Sneaking, Lurking, trying to get the best of me
My insanity is stealthily making its way towards me.
Like a blood sucking leech
My insanity is like a parasite that won't let go.
I can't pull away from it
I can't escape my insanity.
I won't question my security
I won't doubt my own sense of safety.
So get the fuck away from me!
I want my insanity to leave me alone.
I'll break all these chains that bind me
I'll free myself from all that constrains me.
To Your news and your media
I won't be a slave to the mainstream media.
Pressure, Pressure
There's too much pressure on me.
Your putting to much Pressure on Me!
The pressure on me is too much.
It's coming
Something bad is headed my way.
You can't help me
No one can save me from it.
Cause it's all fucking over
It's the end for me.
So you better take cover!
Protect yourself from what's coming.
I was once on the path of discovery
I used to be curious about the world.
But now I'm at the end of my own rope
I'm at the end of my options.
And I can feel it closing in on me
My doom is approaching.
Your wasting my time
You're taking away my precious time.
And killing my pride
You're making me feel ashamed of myself.
In a nation, a nation that will surely die
The country is doomed to fail.
When worlds collide
When things fall apart.
And world leaders fry
When the powerful are held accountable for their actions.
Fuck your news
I reject the mainstream media's version of the truth.
I'll pass
I'll ignore it.
Designed to appeal to the upper class
The media is tailored to the wealthy.
Putting to much pressure on me
The pressure on me is too much.
Putting to much pressure on me
The pressure on me is too much.
I can't take this much more
I can't handle this anymore.
Get the hell away from me
Leave me alone.
Untie this noose from around my neck
Free me from my burdens.
I won't let you get the best of me
I refuse to be defeated.
Will you help me
Can you assist me?
You can't help me
You're unable to help me.
Can you reach me
Are you able to connect with me?
When it's all over
When everything's ended.
How can you teach me
What can you show me?
Can't you feel it
Can't you sense it?
Unfolding all around you
Happening all around you.
Can't you see it
Can't you perceive it?
The eminent becoming clear
The inevitable is becoming obvious.
What will you do now
What's your next move?
When all this shit don't matter anymore
When all of this is irrelevant.
How will you carry
How will you manage?
The weight of the world
The enormity of the task at hand.
How will you teach me
How can you help me learn?
When you can't even teach yourself
When you're unable to help yourself.
Just to love, not to hate, not to kill and not to rape
Instead of hate, killing, and rape, choose love.
Mother-fucker, It's your own Warr-faarree...
You're fighting your own battles, buddy.
Contributed by Aaron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrew Poole
Dude this is so awesome. I was like 14 years old when this shit came out and jammed on it so fucking hard and still do. Idk how you got these pictures but it is AWESOME to see the original lineup. I mean everyone that was in this band was fucking good and I was stoked to see them every chance I good. I can’t tell you what a blast from the past this video is and I would LOVE to see this band play a reunion show.
Волощин Виктор
Какие же страстные ребята, удивительно, что такие таланты undergroud. Хардкорный ню метал
craig mack
Do you have anything from this album other than Psychological Warfare? I used to listen to these guys all the time and even hung out with them a few different times and dropped in on band practice a few times so if you can find anything from this album please upload it and let me know or you can email me the links
Sky Quack
Evan dont talk about SIK often but when i play Away he lights up.
DEFENDING CAIN
Holy shit !!!!!!
Vigo the Butch
God I miss these guys soo much. Had the pleasure for opening them once and these dudes blew my mind. Good dudes...love to see them return one day
DEFENDING CAIN
+Joe Asley where did you fun all these awsome pics !!! Man it's bringing me back in time
Joe Asley
+DEFENDING CAIN
Good times!!!