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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Going Home
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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when we both get off the bus
it's a fucking shame we have to be raised to fear and mistrust
strangers to you dangerous to you but it's necessary
they say you look at me with fear in your eyes
and I look the other way
I'm just going home I've had a long day
I'll leave you alone I'll stay out of your way
is it the way I look or just cause I'm a man
it would be easier to take if I don't understand
why you need to worry
there's a lot of creeps out there
what can I say to show you that this time
you don't have to be scared
try to say something it's all I can do
to yell "don't be afraid of me I'm not following you"
I cross the street look the other way
but I still can't claim your fright
you look back in terror and run into the night
The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song "Going Home" reflect the poignant moment when two strangers get off a bus at night, and one person can sense the other's fear and tension. The singer, who happens to be a man, feels sorry that society has led people to fear and mistrust strangers. He notices the fear in the other person's eyes and feels helpless to ease her worries. Although he understands why some people are afraid of strangers, the singer feels hurt and frustrated that he is seen as a potential threat just because of his gender or appearance. He wonders if his attempts to reassure the other person will make any difference, and he lamentably observes as she runs away into the night.
The song captures the essence of societal fear and the difficulty of overcoming people's perceptions and biases. It's hard to change someone's mind or to make them feel safe when they've been taught to view others with suspicion. The lyrics also speak to a broader truth about the challenges of empathy, as well as the various factors that influence how we treat others. The singer of the song is conflicted about what he can do to ease other people's fears or to disprove their expectations. He knows that he can't change who he is or how he looks, but he recognizes that those factors are often the cause of people's discomfort.
Overall, "Going Home" is a poignant song that speaks to the emotions, frustrations, and misunderstandings that arise from societal fears and biases. It's a reminder that there are many people out there who feel isolated, marginalized, and misunderstood, and that these feelings often stem from larger social issues.
Line by Line Meaning
It's late t night and I can see you're tense
I acknowledge that it's late and I sense that you're nervous.
when we both get off the bus
After getting off the bus together,
it's a fucking shame we have to be raised to fear and mistrust
It's unfortunate that we are taught to be afraid and suspicious.
strangers to you dangerous to you but it's necessary
You perceive strangers as dangerous, and I understand that it's a precautionary measure.
they say you look at me with fear in your eyes
I'm aware that people say you appear frightened when you see me.
and I look the other way
I avoid making eye contact with you, for fear of making you uncomfortable.
I'm just going home I've had a long day
I'm simply heading home after a tiring day.
I'll leave you alone I'll stay out of your way
I won't bother you, and I'll make sure to keep my distance.
is it the way I look or just cause I'm a man
I wonder if you're scared of me because of my appearance or gender.
it would be easier to take if I don't understand
It would be more manageable if I could comprehend your reasoning.
why you need to worry
I'm curious as to why you feel the need to be anxious.
there's a lot of creeps out there
I understand that there are many violent and unsavory individuals on the streets.
what can I say to show you that this time
I'm unsure how to prove to you that, this time, I pose no threat.
you don't have to be scared
I want to assure you that there's no need to be afraid of me.
try to say something it's all I can do
I'll attempt to communicate with you because it's the only way I can think of to ease your fears.
to yell "don't be afraid of me I'm not following you"
I'll shout to you so that you understand that I'm not pursuing you.
I cross the street look the other way
I'll cross the street and redirect my gaze to demonstrate that I have no ill intentions.
but I still can't claim your fright
Despite my actions, I understand that I'm not able to prevent your fear.
you look back in terror and run into the night
You glance back, petrified, before running away into the dark.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHARLIE SHEARER, CHUCK DAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ayumi Chan
🌚🌚🌚🌚🌚♥ que maravilha !!!
Valiwn┊ ↯
– Bom saber que existem brasileiros que sabem curtir um bom som. sz
Juan Belmares
best Screeching Weasel song ever
Matthew Miller
No doubt
Chris Brown
@John Jughead Pierson Nice. Thx for info
John Jughead Pierson
@Chris Brown Ben wrote the music.
Chris Brown
Crimpshrine tune tho. Ben covered
billy bollox
one my faveourite songs.
Arataxo_ox
GOOD👍
A 1
Went to a SW gig in 2017 at the Observatory in Santa Ana Ca. It was raging.