The song "Psychic Visions" by Electric Six is a playful and somewhat humorous take on the theme of psychic abilities and the supernatural. The lyrics describe a person who claims to have psychic visions and uses them to navigate their relationships and life. The song initially discusses a person who hurts their partner emotionally but blames it on their own instincts or emotions ("Truth hurts, yes it does, Sometimes I hurt you baby, just because"). They feel disconnected from others and spend their days alone. The narrator then introduces a woman who is referred to as the "queen of the bad dogs" and the "rumbling siren in the fog." This woman has a mysterious and alluring presence. The narrator, on the other hand, calls themselves the "king of the submarines" and mocks their own music, implying it is not of high quality, especially for a teenage audience. The chorus expresses the idea that the narrator is present in the listener's psychic visions and that they can feel their presence when they are going through difficult times. The lyrics go on to describe the narrator as someone who can predict the future and has a connection to the listener ("I feel the future in the side of you, baby"). The narrator mocks people who seek answers from fortune tellers and mentions the weight of the unknown that can crush someone's spirit. The second verse introduces a different woman who is described as the "queen of the queen bees" and is expected to arrive from Belize soon. The narrator sees her dancing in a specific location and comments on how abbreviations make everything shorter. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the narrator's desire for their psychic visions to be recognized and appreciated. Towards the end of the song, the lyrics suggest seeking professional help if one is experiencing doubt or uncertainty ("See a shrink if you're having doubt"). The song concludes with a request for a Gypsy woman to rattle and shake, possibly symbolizing a desire for clarity and confirmation of the narrator's psychic abilities. Overall, "Psychic Visions" is a lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek exploration of psychic abilities and the mysterious world of the supernatural.
