Through the years, the band went through many line-up changes, with Ben and John being the only constant members since the band's inception. Screeching Weasel officially broke up for (roughly) the third - and allegedly final - time on July 6, 2001.
The band did a few surprise shows between 2001-2009.
Ben Weasel reformed the group in March 2009 with a new line-up, and without John Jughead. Ben had released solo albums that were the same just in his name. John finally settled for T-Shirt money for being an original member of the band and a royalties for a handful songs he co-wrote, and let Ben play as Screeching Weasel with the hundreds of song lyrics and music has written.
Former Members include renowned punk rock record producer Mass Giorgini on bass guitar, Dan Panic (born Dan Sullivan) on drums, and Danny Vapid (born Dan Schafer,on guitar or bass, depending on the band's necessity. Dan is currently fronting The Methadones and formerly of Sludgeworth)
Members of Screeching Weasel have gone on to form bands such as: The Methadones, The Mopes, Even in Blackouts, and Sweet Black And Blue.
Screeching Weasel has also included members of Green Day, Sludgeworth, Common Rider, Squirtgun, and Teen Idols.
During one of the band's many break-ups, Weasel and Vapid also formed the Riverdales. Additionally, Ben Weasel released a solo record in 2002 entitled Fidatevi.
In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout! Records in the wake of long-running financial and personal conflicts. The masters were subsequently licensed to and reissued by Asian Man Records.
On December 7, 2010, it was announced that Screeching Weasel will release a new album on March 15, 2011, the band's first album in eleven years. The album will be titled First World Manifesto and will be released on Fat Wreck Chords. It will contain 14 new songs and is produced by Mike Kennerty of The All-American Rejects. It was announced that the label will also be releasing the back catalogs of Screeching Weasel, the Riverdales, and Ben Weasel.
On March 18, 2011, during Screeching Weasel's South by Southwest Festival performance at the Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas, Foster reached from the stage and slapped a female audience member who had spit on him several times. This sent off a fire storm web frenzy from all of the self -righteous non Screeching Weasel fans. Ben apologized for his actions, but all of the perfect people who never loose there cool were not satisfied.
Ben and his hired band had a falling out. He found out who his true friends and fans were. After over a year of spending time with his family and raising a new baby, he released Carnival of Schadenfreude EP in 2011 with huge interest and has resumed his music career again full swing.
Back of Your Head
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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It's funny, I don't even like her
Beside a parasitic woman child
Caca atavistic girls gone wild
Oh, you're just lookin' out above
You're lookin' out below
You're spying through the back door
Through the eyes in the back of your head
You know, I've tried to mollify her
Now don't you cry my little viper
Put out a BOLO and an APB
That girl is never gonna set me free
Oh, you're just lookin' out above
You're lookin' out below
You're spying through the back door
Peeking out the window looking at me, baby
Through the eyes in the back of your head
Baby, don't you know
You're lookin' out above
You're lookin' out below
You're spying through the back door
Peeking out the window looking at me, baby
Through the eyes in the back of your head
Chain me up to the leg of the bed
And put a hood on my head
"Ever wonder what's out there
Beyond the universe, baby?" she said
Oh, you're just lookin' out above
You're lookin' out below
You're spying through the back door
Peeking out the window looking at me, baby
Through the eyes in the back of your head
Baby, don't you know
You're lookin' out above
You're lookin' out below
You're spying through the back door
Peeking out the window looking at me, baby
Through the eyes in the back of your head
Right through the eyes in the
Back of your head
In the song "Back Of Your Head" by Screeching Weasel, the lyrics portray a sense of frustration and exasperation towards a toxic and manipulative individual, likely a woman, whom the singer has been trying to appease or pacify. The singer expresses his dislike for this person, describing her as parasitic and childish, using the term 'Caca atavistic girls gone wild' to emphasize her negative qualities. The use of such strong language suggests a deep-rooted resentment and a desire to break free from this toxic relationship.
The repeated refrain of "You're just lookin' out above, You're lookin' out below" suggests that the person being addressed is constantly suspicious, watching and monitoring the singer's actions from every angle, even through the back door and window. The imagery of spying and peeking symbolizes a lack of trust and invasion of privacy, creating a sense of unease and discomfort for the singer. The notion of being watched through the 'eyes in the back of your head' reinforces the idea of constant surveillance and scrutiny.
The singer attempts to mollify or placate this person, perhaps in an effort to avoid conflict or confrontation, but acknowledges that his efforts are in vain ("Now don't you cry my little viper"). The reference to putting out a 'BOLO' (Be On the Lookout) and an 'APB' (All Points Bulletin) suggests that the situation has escalated to a point where the singer feels trapped or in danger, indicating a sense of urgency and fear. The declaration that the girl will never set him free implies a feeling of entrapment and powerlessness in the relationship.
The final verse introduces a more sinister tone, with references to being chained and hooded, suggesting a metaphorical or literal imprisonment at the hands of this controlling individual. The question posed by the woman about the unknown beyond the universe adds a surreal and unsettling element to the narrative, hinting at a deeper psychological manipulation or existential crisis. The recurring refrain in the song serves as a haunting reminder of the constant surveillance and control imposed by the person in question, culminating in the eerie and ominous image of being watched through the 'eyes in the back of your head'. Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a dysfunctional and oppressive relationship filled with manipulation, surveillance, and a sense of entrapment.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M FOSTER
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