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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Sychro
The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa Lyrics
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Squeeze your way by noisy flash
Solitude in circles always
Avoid avoid avoid
Re-join
Peel the guilt from eyes at last
Ship the joy your heart is for
Breathing night, day
The lyrics to The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa's song "Synchro" can be interpreted in different ways, but there seems to be a theme of seeking refuge or solitude from the noisy and overwhelming chaos of the world. The singer urges the listener to "take refuge from clear sight whisper" and "squeeze your way by noisy flash," suggesting that one should avoid the distractions and temptations of the external world.
The repetition of "avoid avoid avoid" followed by "re-join" creates a sense of tension between the desire for solitude and the need to reintegrate with society. It suggests that finding a balance between isolation and connection is a constant struggle for the singer.
The lines "Peel the guilt from eyes at last / To espy a tiny flower in the crack" seem to suggest that by shedding guilt and letting go of negative emotions, one can find beauty and joy even in the smallest things.
Overall, the lyrics of "Synchro" invite the listener to reflect on the importance of finding a balance between solitude and connection, and on the beauty that can be found in moments of stillness.
Line by Line Meaning
Take refuge from clear sight whisper
Find comfort in secrets and whispers, away from the harshness of reality
Squeeze your way by noisy flash
Navigate through the distractions and noise around you
Solitude in circles always
Finding loneliness in the continuous cycle of life
Avoid avoid avoid
Stay away from negativity and harmful influences
Re-join
Find your way back to a positive and uplifting environment
Peel the guilt from eyes at last
Let go of the shame and regret that weigh you down
To espy a tiny flowers in the crack
Recognize the beauty and goodness in small, unexpected places
Ship the joy your heart is for
Spread happiness and positivity wherever you go
Breathing night, day
Living fully in every moment, day and night
Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.