“Psychotic Reaction” is a psychedelic garage-rock classic about losing your mind due to heartache. The song reached #5 in September 1966, about 10 years before “punk rock” entered into the popular vernacular.
“Psychotic Reaction” was written by Count Five ’s Irish singer and guitarist John “Sean” B...
[Verse 1]
I feel depressed, I feel so bad
'Cause you're the best girl that I've ever had
I can't get your love, I can't get a fraction
Oh little girls, psychotic reaction
And it feels like this
[Verse 2]
I feel so lonely night and day
I can't get your love, I must stay away
Well, I need you, girl, by my side
Oh little girl, would you like to take a ride now?
I can't get your love, I can't get satisfaction
Oh little girl, psychotic reaction
Psychotic Reaction was written by Roy Chaney & John “Mouse” Michalski & Craig “Butch” Atkinson & Kenn Ellner & John “Sean” Byrne.
Psychotic Reaction was produced by Joseph Hooven & Hal Winn.