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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Count To Three
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song "Count To Three" are about a person who is frustrated with another group of individuals and their behavior. The singer asserts their dominance by claiming to have "eyes in the back of [their] head" and threatening to physically harm them if they do not leave them alone. The chorus repeats the phrase "count to three" followed by a warning to run or disappear. The singer also brags about their confidence and toughness, claiming to be "twice the man you'll ever be" with "two brass balls to prove it" and having been "stylin' since you wore short pants." Overall, the lyrics suggest a desire to exert power and control over others.
This song can be interpreted as a critique of toxic masculinity and the harm it can cause to both the singer and those around them. The singer's violent threats and need to assert their dominance can be seen as harmful and indicative of deeper issues with insecurity and self-esteem. The repetition of the phrase "count to three" also reinforces the idea that violence is the only solution to conflicts, rather than peaceful resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
i've had it with you and your friends
I'm tired of dealing with you and your group of associates.
i got eyes in the back of my head
I am aware of everything that's going on around me, even behind me.
get the fuck away from me or i'll put you right over my knee
If you don't leave me alone, I will punish you severely.
count to three i'll ruin all your fun
If you give me three seconds, I will use that time to disrupt your enjoyment.
count to three and then you better run
After counting to three, it would be in your best interest to flee.
count to three i've had it up to here
I have reached my limit, so you should start counting to three.
count to three i'm gonna count to one two three you better disappear
Once you reach the count of three, I will also count to three and expect you to vanish.
i'm twice the man you'll ever be i got two brass balls to prove it baby
I am more substantial than you in every way, and my confidence is unbreakable.
i've been stylin' since you wore short pants now i'm taking names and kicking ass
I have been cool and collected for a long time, but now I am ready to fight and win.
count to three i'll fuck up your good time
If you let me count to three, I will disrupt your pleasurable experience.
count to three and listen to you whine
Once I count to three, I expect to hear you complain and cry about the outcome.
count to three it's past your bedtime dude
It's time for you to leave, and you should start counting to three to prepare.
count to three i'm gonna count to one two three and then you better move
Once you count to three, I will count to three, and you need to depart immediately.
count to three i've had it up to here
I have reached my limit, and I'm telling you to start counting to three.
count to three you better disappear
By the time you finish counting to three, you should have vanished.
count to three i'll fuck up all your fun
Give me three seconds, and I will ruin any enjoyment you are having.
count to three and now you better run
Once you finish counting to three, you need to flee and never come back.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: ROBERT JOHN FOSTER
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