The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa formed in 1990. In their own unique way, they … Read Full Bio ↴The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa formed in 1990. In their own unique way, they have always attempted to find their own sound and expression with which they have jointly dictated the direction of alternative music in their homeland of the Czech Republic. The band's cult status there was primarily acquired through strong, emotional music that was open to various influences. From the charm of their original indie guitar sound (imagine a prototype Mogwai) they have now evolved into a group producing distinctive, instinctive electronic music that spans the musical spectrum.

They are one of a small number of Czech groups who have managed to win recognition abroad. They are the only Czech group to have held their own in England, where, in the early 1990s, they made it into the independent charts and recorded a celebrated session with the legendary John Peel. They released three records on the Go! Discs label - the Fluidtrance Centauri EP made it to number 6 in the British independent charts shortly after its release - but the group's promising start was scuppered when its record label Go! Discs was bought in 1995.

In the Czech Republic, however, the charismatic duo at the heart of the band have gone from strength to strength. A casual glance at most guide books to the country notes them as one of the country's most important domestic acts, the group achieved considerable success with their 4B4 set, which was composed of their first four records. This retrospective collection became part of the Absolut Album series, which also included classic albums from the likes of David Bowie, the Sex Pistols, Velvet Underground and Miles Davis.

Jan P. Muchow, the main driving force behind the band, is now a much-sought-after producer and re-mixer. He has also been successful as a writer of music for film and theatre. His soundtrack for the film Samotáři (Loners) became a cult classic for a whole generation of listeners, while his musical rendering of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream also attracted much deserved attention. Kateřina Winterová, who is also a member of the National Theatre Company, makes up the other half of the band.

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Local Distortion
The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa Lyrics

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Felt in love again
Why
Disordered minds
(Guarantinca nation drifting trancey)
Unfamiliar smile
For a while
To weak to sick for freak-vency

Miss calculating incline
Open wide
Tickle and jiggle
In a rigidity giggle

Irresponsible mind
Of human kind
Makes, create, produce, fabricate
Fickle

Local distortion

Overall Meaning

The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa's song "Local Distortion" seems to be discussing the sensation of falling in love again or meeting someone new who causes excitement and nervousness. The lyrics refer to "disordered minds" and "drifting trancey" sensations, suggesting that the singer may be feeling overwhelmed and entranced by their feelings.

The song also references the physical sensations that can come with falling in love or being attracted to someone, such as feeling "weak" or "sick." The lines "Miss calculating incline/Open wide/Tickle and jiggle/In a rigidity giggle" could be interpreted as describing both a sense of uncertainty and hesitancy, as well as an excitement and playfulness.

Underlying this sense of excitement and nervousness, however, is a sense of the fragility and unpredictability of human emotions. The lyrics suggest that the "irresponsible mind/Of human kind/Makes, create, produce, fabricate/Fickle" emotions, underscoring the sense that the joy and excitement of falling in love can be fleeting and sometimes difficult to understand.

Line by Line Meaning

Felt in love again
Experiencing the feeling of love once more

Why
Questioning the reason behind the emotions felt

Disordered minds
Mentally unstable or confused individuals

(Guarantinca nation drifting trancey)
Referring to a hypnotic state or trance

Unfamiliar smile
A grin or expression that is unfamiliar or unknown

For a while
Temporarily or briefly

Too weak to sick for freak-vency
Being too physically weak or ill to engage in extreme or unconventional behavior

Miss calculating incline
Incorrectly estimating a trajectory or path

Open wide
Opening the mouth widely

Tickle and jiggle
Sensation of being tickled or shaken in a playful manner

In a rigidity giggle
Experiencing uncontrollable laughter in a stiff or inflexible manner