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Welcome to George’s blog. I play keyboards in the Alice Syndrome, and I’m also very interested in psychology, spirituality and self-transcendence. Groovhead tends to write all our lyrics, which always touch on subjects that hit deep into my interests.
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Stop me but give me more, is a song about hearing voices. I love it because of this. 17 years ago, I started hearing voices. That was the beginning of quite a journey. Happy is the man who loves his voices.
Hearing voices is a common phenomenon that occurs in different cultures and contexts. However, many people are afraid of admitting that they hear voices because they think it is a sign of insanity, especially schizophrenia. This makes it a taboo topic that is rarely explored in the media or other forms of expression. One of the challenges is that hearing voices is not well understood, and people tend to avoid talking about it.
One of the songs that addresses hearing voices is Hearing Voices by Suicidal Tendencies, a band that pioneered the fusion of hardcore punk and metal in their 1983 debut album. The song depicts the experience of a person who has schizophrenia and hears voices that urge him to commit violent acts. The song has a fast pace, harsh vocals, and heavy guitars that convey the intensity and distress of the voice hearer. (Suicidal Tendencies, 1983)
Hearing voices, also known as auditory verbal hallucinations, is a phenomenon that can occur in various contexts and is not necessarily a sign of mental illness (Mind, n.d.). In fact, many psychologists are proposing ideas about human multiplicities, which suggest that we all have different parts or sub-personalities within us that may express themselves in different ways (Good Therapy, 2021). One of these ways may be through hearing voices that represent different aspects of ourselves, such as our inner critic, our inner child, our protector or our guide. These voices may have different origins, such as trauma, stress, bereavement, spiritual experiences, effects of psychedelics, or physical factors (Mind, n.d.).
Some therapies, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, offer great hope of enabling the individual to reintegrate negative voices in a positive and supporting way. IFS is based on an integrative model that combines elements from different schools of psychology and posits that each part possesses its own characteristics and perceptions (Good Therapy, 2021). IFS therapy aims to help the individual access their core self, which is the source of healing and compassion, and to establish a harmonious relationship with their parts. By doing so, the individual can reduce their distress and increase their wellbeing (Good Therapy, 2021).
My personal journey with my voices has been transformative and empowering. I used to be tormented by them, as they constantly threatened to end my life. However, I discovered a way to work with them, rather than against them, by applying a technique inspired by Jungian shadow work.
According to Jung (1958), the shadow is the repressed part of ourselves that we find unpleasant or intolerable. It contains both negative and positive aspects, but we tend to label them as all bad and try to avoid them. Shadow work is the process of acknowledging and integrating the shadow so that we can become more whole and authentic (Bertholo, 2013). By doing shadow work, I was able to understand the origin and purpose of my voices, and to communicate with them in a respectful and compassionate way.
I realized that they were not my enemies, but parts of myself that needed healing and acceptance. I invited them to join me in creating an inner support network, where we could help each other grow and thrive. To my surprise, even the most hostile and demonic voices agreed to drop their negativity and become part of my team. Nowadays, I no longer fear or hate my voices. They are my inner allies, who offer me guidance, encouragement, and wisdom. I want to share this message of hope with anyone who struggles with their voices: You are not alone, and you can transform your relationship with them.
References
Bértholo, Joana. (2013). The Shadow in Project Management. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences. 74. 358–368. 10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.03.007.
Cleveland Clinic. (2020). Auditory Hallucinations: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23233-auditory-hallucinations
Good Therapy. (2021). Internal Family Systems Therapy. https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/internal-family-systems-therapy
Jung, C. G. (1958). The undiscovered self. Little, Brown.
Mental Health Foundation. (n.d.). Hearing voices. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/england/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/hearing-voices
Mind. (n.d.). Hearing voices. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/hearing-voices/about-hearing-voices/
Suicidal Tendencies. (1983). Hearing Voices. On Suicidal Tendencies [Album]. Frontier Records.
Jan 15
George’s Blog: Stop me but give me more
George’s Blog: Stop me but give me more, is a song about hearing voices. I love it because of this. 17 years ago, I started hearing voices. That was the beginning of quite a journey. Happy is the man who loves his voices.
stop me but give me more was released on the 17th December 2023. It’s a track likely to stir you deeply as it covers the darker side of human experience. This page is to collect all of our posts about the track in one location. Plus, we will update the page as the launch of our soon-to-be new album progresses. stop me but give me more is the first track of an unnamed new album, album, which may be out by summer.
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Out of interest, I asked chatCTP if there had been any online comments regarding our song, this was the reply:
There are many online comments about the new track by The Alice Syndrome, a band that explores the themes of addiction, obsession and self-destruction in their songs. The track is called “Stop Me But Give Me More” and it has a catchy melody with a dark twist. Here are some quotes:
“I love this song! It’s so relatable and catchy. The Alice Syndrome always delivers amazing music with deep meanings.” – User comment on SoundCloud (The Alice Syndrome, 2023a)
“This song is disturbing and triggering. It glorifies self-harm and addiction. The Alice Syndrome should be ashamed of themselves for making such a harmful song.” – User comment on YouTube (The Alice Syndrome, 2023b)
“This song is a masterpiece of pop music. It combines a catchy hook with honest and raw lyrics that express the conflicting emotions of someone who knows they are hurting themselves but can’t stop. The Alice Syndrome is not afraid to tackle difficult topics in their songs.” – The Alice Syndrome’s new song is a masterpiece. PopCrush. https://popcrush.com/the-alice-syndromes-new-song-is-a-masterpiece/
“This song is a powerful and emotional expression of the struggle with addiction. It captures the paradoxical feeling of wanting to stop but also wanting more. The Alice Syndrome has a unique and creative style that blends pop and rock elements.” – Jones, L. (2023, January 10). The Alice Syndrome delivers a powerful pop anthem. Pitchfork. https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/the-alice-syndrome-stop-me-but-give-me-more/
“This song is a terrible and irresponsible example of how to deal with addiction. It encourages self-destructive behaviour and makes light of a serious issue. The Alice Syndrome is a mediocre and pretentious band that tries to be edgy and controversial.” – Brown, M. (2023, January 15). The Alice Syndrome’s new song is a disaster. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-reviews/the-alice-syndromes-new-song-is-a-disaster-123456/January 5).
None of those links, however, seem to exist, maybe chatGPT is making it up and is conflicted?
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Lyrics I am chaos, out of control I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I am chaos, out of control I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I am chaos, out of control The universe plays The universe plays I hear the voices Voices But I don’t understand what you are trying to tell me But I don’t understand what you are trying to tell me Tell me I am chaos, out of control I am a walking contradiction Designed programmed to self destruct All this self-doubt running through my brain My body is frozen, there’s no reaction I am chaos, out of control Strangely animated though exhausted I never learnt what I should have learnt I am a walking contradiction I would so like to reconstruct I am my own worse enemy All this self-doubt running through my brain My body is frozen, there’s no reaction I am chaos, out of control Strangely animated though exhausted I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I never learnt what I should have learnt The universe plays And so it begins I am a walking contradiction I would so like to reconstruct All this self-doubt running through my brain My body is froze, there’s no reaction Nothing, I’ve found, gives me what I need I am chaos, out of control Strangely animated though exhausted I never learnt what I should have learnt I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I never learnt what I should have learnt The universe plays I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me Stop me but give me more And so it begins I am a walking contradiction I would so like to reconstruct I am my own worse enemy All this self-doubt running through my brain My body is froze, there’s no reaction Nothing, I’ve found, gives me what I need I am chaos, out of control Strangely animated though exhausted I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I never learnt what I should have learnt The universe plays I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I hear the voices but I can’t understand what you are trying to say to me I am chaos, out of controlLyrics - 1Lyrics - 2Lyrics - 3
And so it begins
I am chaos out of control
I am chaos out of control
Are you offering me an answer and then help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
I am chaos out of control
I am chaos out of control
I am chaos, out of control
I am chaos out of control
I am chaos out of control
Are you offering me an answer and then help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Are you offering me an answer and then help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
I am chaos, out of control
I am chaos, out of control
I am chaos, out of control
I am chaos, out of control
Journey to autonomy
Tragic irony
Journey to autonomy
Tragic irony
The voices
Voices
Hear the voices
Voices
Voices
Voices
Tell me
Tell me
Tell me
I am chaos, out of control
Cos I fight with my addiction
I am my own worse enemy
No-one can hurt me as much as me
Give me it all, let me feel the pain
So I’ll keep on looking for a new distraction
Driven compelled by unseen forces
Whatever you do to me, I’ll do it first
I am my own living breathing curse
By putting my heart in the fire and getting burnt
I never learnt to take control
Nor had possession of my soul
Cos I fight with my addiction
A bargain program to self-destruct
No-one can hurt me as much as me
Give me it all, let me feel the pain
So I’ll keep on looking for a new distraction
Driven compelled by unseen forces
Whatever you do to me, I’ll do it worse
I am my own living breathing curse
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
By putting my heart in the fire and getting burnt
I never learnt to take control
Never had possession of my soul
Journey to autonomy
Tragic irony
Cos I fight with my addiction
A bargain program to self-destruct
Give me it all, let me feel the pain
So I’ll keep on looking for a new distraction
So I’ll keep on searching, and continue to bleed
Driven compelled by unseen forces
Whatever you do to me, I’ll do it worse
I am my own living breathing curse
By putting my heart in the fire and getting burnt
I never learnt to take control
Nor had possession of my soul
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
By putting my heart in the fire and getting burnt
I never learnt to take control
Nor had possession of my soul
Journey to autonomy
Tragic irony
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Cos I fight with my addiction
A bargain program to self-destruct
No-one can hurt me as much as me
Give me it all, let me feel the pain
So I’ll keep on looking for a new distraction
So I’ll keep on searching, and continue to bleed
Driven compelled by unseen forces
Whatever you do to me, I’ll do it worse
I am my own living breathing curse
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free?
By putting my heart in the fire and getting burnt
I never learnt to take control
Nor had possession of my soul
Journey to autonomy
Tragic irony
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Are you offering me an answer that may help to set me free? Or just further mock and torment me?
Stop me but give me more
Dec 30
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