Though Muir's sense of humor was often obvious with Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves often brought out a goofier type of humor: their albums contain comedy skits by a reptilian lover named Sarsippius.
The band can be seen (and heard) performing as the prom band in the 1992 Pauly Shore film Encino Man.
In a recent interview, Muir reported that the Infectious Grooves are recording new material.
Therapy
Infectious Grooves Lyrics
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Lost sight-I think I'm getting out of my range
Colors flash-now things are starting to get strange
Start it up-and you say you want to get in on my, I need I need I need my
Therapy-now just relax we'll put your mind at ease
Therapy-but first you've got to say "pretty please"
Fire it up-put a little gas on the brain
All aboard-a ride on the newest thang
Chew chew-look out it's a runaway train, pure pain, no gain, insane it's
Therapy-and right before the dig into my mind
Therapy-the Dr. screams "let's go it's party time"
Therapy therapy
Left right left right-like every heartbeat needs a motion
Left right left right-like every wave needs a sea
Left right left right-like every teardrop needs a eyeball
Left right left right-you've got to name you therapy
Therapy! Therapy! Therapy!
Therapy Therapy
Snap pop-a sweet emotion just broke loose
Don't care-it ain't nothing I can use
Ha! Ha!-ain't it funny how we all abuse you choose, abuse, you lose now
Therapy-you know we want to help we really care
Therapy-but when your money's gone you're out of here!
Therapy therapy
Lost sight-I think I'm getting out of my range
Colors flash-now things are starting to get strange
Start it up-and you say you want to get in on me, I need I need I need my
Therapy therapy therapy therapy!
Infectious Grooves's song Therapy portrays the band's sarcastic take on the concept of therapy. The opening lines suggest that the singer is losing their grip on reality when they say, "Lost sight - I think I'm getting out of my range/Colors flash - now things are starting to get strange. The solution is a bizarre form of therapy offered by the band that promises to "put your mind at ease." However, the twist is that before undergoing the treatment, the patient has to ask for it, saying "pretty please." This requirement only highlights the absurdity of the idea of therapy for someone who is in distress.
The following lines indicate that therapy, for the band, is like a drug. "Fire it up, put a little gas on the brain/ All aboard, a ride on the newest thang/ Chew-chew, look out, it's a runaway train, pure pain, no gain, insane, it's therapy." The Dr. screams, "let's go, it's party time," which highlights how therapy has become an entertainment product. The repetitive nature of the lyrics mimics the feeling that the band is offering a quick fix instead of the long-term healing that real therapy provides.
Overall, the song portrays the view of therapy as a fashionable trend that companies commercialize, instead of a genuine practice that helps people heal. The kicker, however, is that the band's lyrics maintain a sense of humor, even while critiquing the industry of therapy.
Line by Line Meaning
Therapy therapy
The song is about therapy sessions
Lost sight-I think I'm getting out of my range
The person singing feels like they are losing sight of reality
Colors flash-now things are starting to get strange
The person is starting to hallucinate and see flashes of colors
Start it up-and you say you want to get in on my, I need I need I need my
The person is eager to start the therapy session because they feel like they need it
Therapy-now just relax we'll put your mind at ease
The therapist is promising to help the person relax and feel at ease during the session
Therapy-but first you've got to say "pretty please"
The therapist is implying that the person needs to be willing to undergo therapy and ask for help
Fire it up-put a little gas on the brain
The person is being told to mentally prepare themselves for the therapy session
All aboard-a ride on the newest thang
The person is being encouraged to try out the latest therapy techniques
Chew chew-look out it's a runaway train, pure pain, no gain, insane it's
The therapy session may be difficult and painful, but it is necessary for the person's well-being
Therapy-and right before the dig into my mind
The person is about to delve into their innermost thoughts and feelings
Therapy-the Dr. screams "let's go it's party time"
The therapist is using humor to make the person feel more comfortable about opening up
Left right left right-like every heartbeat needs a motion
The person is being told that therapy is a necessary part of life
Left right left right-like every wave needs a sea
Therapy is compared to the natural ebb and flow of the ocean
Left right left right-like every teardrop needs a eyeball
The person needs therapy in order to properly process and deal with their emotions
Left right left right-you've got to name you therapy
The person needs to acknowledge their need for therapy and take responsibility for seeking it out
Therapy! Therapy! Therapy!
The person singing is emphasizing the importance of therapy for their own mental health
Snap pop-a sweet emotion just broke loose
The person is experiencing an emotional breakthrough during therapy
Don't care-it ain't nothing I can use
The person realizes that their behavior and thought patterns were not serving them and need to be changed
Ha! Ha!-ain't it funny how we all abuse you choose, abuse, you lose now
The person is reflecting on how they have been mistreating themselves and how therapy can help break that pattern
Therapy-you know we want to help we really care
The therapist genuinely cares about the person and wants to help them heal
Therapy-but when your money's gone you're out of here!
The harsh reality that therapy can be expensive and many people cannot continue to attend sessions once they run out of money
Therapy therapy
Repetition of the main theme of the song
Lost sight-I think I'm getting out of my range
Repetition of the idea that the person is struggling with reality
Colors flash-now things are starting to get strange
Repetition of the idea that the person is experiencing hallucinations
Start it up-and you say you want to get in on me, I need I need I need my therapy therapy therapy!
Repetition of the person's eagerness to begin therapy for their own benefit
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL ALLEN MUIR, ROBERT AUGUSTINE TRUJILLO
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AHDBW
Ozzy says one word throughout the whole song and it's still awesome
Dallas Ponder
All he neefs to sau
aniyunwiya09
I've had this CD since 1991, and now my 14 year old won't stop playing it.
Panda Pand
As he should.
Dr. Loomis
ok boomer
Brigitte
I have the cassette tape. Hopefully Amazon has the C.D.
Leon Corbett
Is your 25 year old still playing it? Do you still have the CD?
l1ght
@Dr. Loomis you mean xennial
BurgerwithFries1
This is the most 90's thing I've ever seen.
I love it
Mr. Bungle
I don't understand how great bands like I.G. and Mr.Bungle did not blow up like they should and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers did?