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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Cat-Like
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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I can prowl and pounce all night.
I am cat-like;
I can climb to any height.
But when I finally reach the top and realize I can't get down,
I need some help; a little help!
I am cat-like; perfect vision- light or dark.
I have impeccable agility and balance.
I am independent but sometimes I need some help;
A little help!
The song "Cat-Like" by Screeching Weasel is a metaphorical representation of an individual who possesses cat-like characteristics. The lyrics "I am cat-like; I can prowl and pounce all night" suggest that the person is nimble and quick-witted in their actions, much like how a cat chases its prey. Similarly, the phrase "I can climb to any height" highlights the person's ability to climb high, implying that they are not intimidated by challenges and can handle any situation.
However, the lines "But when I finally reach the top and realize I can't get down, I need some help; a little help!" signify that even though the person is capable, they can still find themselves in a difficult situation, and they require assistance. The following lyrics "I have impeccable agility and balance" suggest that they are skilled and confident in their abilities. The phrase "I am independent but sometimes I need some help" represents how even independent people need support and guidance from others.
Overall, the song portrays a person who is strong and capable but still requires help at times. The lyrics are relatable and emphasize the importance of support and assistance in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I am cat-like;
I possess certain qualities that are similar to a cat's characteristics.
I can prowl and pounce all night.
I am capable of prowling and pouncing throughout the night, especially while hunting.
I am cat-like;
Once again, I possess qualities that are similar to a cat's characteristics.
I can climb to any height.
I am able to climb up to any height, without much difficulty.
But when I finally reach the top and realize I can't get down,
However, when I finally reach the top and discover that I cannot come down, due to my limitations, I find myself in a challenging situation.
I need some help; a little help!
In such cases, I require someone's assistance to get back down safely.
I am cat-like;
Here I am, once again, establishing my cat-like qualities.
Perfect vision- light or dark.
I have an exceptional ability to see, even in low-light situations.
I am cat-like. I don't do tricks nor do I bark.
I am similar to a cat in that I don't perform tricks, nor do I bark like a dog.
I have impeccable agility and balance.
I possess remarkable agility and balance abilities, similar to felines.
I am independent but sometimes I need some help;
Although I tend to be self-reliant, sometimes, I require someone's assistance to get ahead.
A little help!
Even a small help can make a significant difference to my life, at times.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M. FOSTER, BENJAMIN M FOSTER
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