The song "Psycho" by Harley Poe tells the story of a disturbed individual who is experiencing violent and murderous thoughts. The protagonist is addressing their mother, seeking her help to cope with their deranged thoughts and actions. The song begins with the protagonist expressing their hunger and wishing for the baby to be quiet because their head is hurting. They then mention seeing their ex-partner with someone else and confesses to killing both of them and burying them under a sycamore tree. The protagonist acknowledges that others might view them as psychotic and pleads with their mother to pour them a cup. They mention having crazy dreams and recounting one where they woke up holding Johnny, possibly referring to a child, by the throat, wishing for both of them to be dead. The protagonist continues to exhibit disturbing behavior, revealing they might have squeezed Johnny's pup too tight and confessing to having seen a little girl named Betty Clark in the park, despite her allegedly being dead. In the final part of the song, the protagonist questions why their mother doesn't get up, possibly indicating that their mother is unresponsive or unable to help them. The repeated plea for their mother to get up suggests a desperate cry for support and understanding. Overall, "Psycho" explores themes of mental illness, delusion, and the struggle of an individual trapped in their own violent and disturbed thoughts. It offers a glimpse into the complexities of the human mind and the haunting effects it can have on one's actions and relationships.
