Fidatevi is Ben Weasel's first solo album, and is the most daring, mature a… Read Full Bio ↴Fidatevi is Ben Weasel's first solo album, and is the most daring, mature and expressive musical work he has done. "Fidatevi" has two meanings: trust in oneself and trust between people. Ben's incredible brand of punk rock songwriting is this time focused into is also a personal and positive album - more introspective than anything Ben has previously done. Noting that the album was meant as a series of "Notes to Self," influenced partly by his interest in Buddhism, Ben says, "The music was inspired by whatever goes on in my head that creates tunes. The lyrics are based on experiences or insights gained by practicing secular sitting meditation, as well as ideas I came across and personalized through the study of the works of authors as diverse as Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Henry David Thoreau, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Pema Chodron, Ralph Waldo Emerson and others." This album features the great tunes of one of punk's masters as well as lyrics which illustrate introspection and reflection. Keeping it in the extended Screeching Weasel/Lookout!/Panic Button family, Matt from Teen Idols played the drums, Dan Vapid (SCREECHING WEASEL/ SLUDGEWORTH/ MOPES /METHADONES) added guitar and bass and sang backing vocals, and Mass Giorgini produced. Fidatevi was recorded at Acme Studio in Chicago.

Indecisión
Ben Weasel Lyrics

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I'm sick of sitting here trying to understand,
Well all these things just do not make any sense.
I want answers,
I'm confused as all,
I want to just settle down.

Trying to get a little gratitude within my heart,
To sick of things of which I'll never be apart,

On the outside,
Turn to the outside,
Just (something)

Tense up, indecision,
Wound up, indecision,
Stuck in, indecision.
(x2)

Start to hear that I hope I'll be moving along,
Turning thoughts in my head that make me feel so wrong.
Nothing makes sense to me,
But makes all the sense in the world and in my mind.

Tense up, indecision,
Wound up, indecision,
Stuck in, indecision.
(x2)

I need a break,
Take it slow,
Enjoy the day,

Take it slow.
(x3)

Overall Meaning

The song "Indecision" by Ben Weasel talks about his confusion and frustration about the things around him that do not seem to make any sense. He expresses his desire to settle down and find answers that will help him understand and gain gratitude in his heart. However, despite his efforts, he feels stuck in indecision, unable to move forward or make decisions that will help ease his confusion.

He talks about feeling tense and wound up due to his indecision, which becomes a hindrance to his progress. He hopes to find a way to move along and turn his thoughts around, but he also acknowledges that some things may not make sense to him despite making complete sense within his mind.

The final verse talks about the need for a break, slowing down, and enjoying the day. This could represent his desire to take a step back, look at things from a different perspective, and perhaps find the clarity he needs to make decisions and move forward.

Overall, the song communicates a sense of frustration, confusion, and indecisiveness. It highlights the struggle of making sense of the world around us and finding a way to move forward despite feeling stuck.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm sick of sitting here trying to understand,
I'm tired of trying to comprehend everything

Well all these things just do not make any sense.
All these things are senseless to me

I want answers,
I want clarity

I'm confused as all,
I'm completely bewildered

I want to just settle down.
I just want to find some stillness

Trying to get a little gratitude within my heart,
Struggling to feel grateful about anything

To sick of things of which I'll never be apart,
I'm exhausted of things I don't feel connected to

On the outside,
Externally,

Turn to the outside,
I'm externally looking for something

Just (something)
Just hanging on

Tense up, indecision,
Anxious and uncertain