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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
I Don't Care Anymore
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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And I'm not walking into doors.
I don't eat my vegetables now,
Because I don't care anymore.
Don't read the Courier now,
Because it only reminds me of you.
Don't floss three times a day now,
Because I don't care anymore.
Don't wash my clothes anymore,
Because it's all affected by you.
Don't pick my nose anymore,
Because it's all affected by you.
Don't watch "The Tick" anymore,
Because it's all affected by you.
Don't play the game anymore.
Because it's all affected by you.
And I don't care anymore.
The song "I Don't Care Anymore" by Screeching Weasel is a reflection of the feeling of disinterest, apathy, and detachment after a personal relationship ends. The singer uses his body and hygiene as a metaphor for the emotional detachment he feels after the break-up. The line "My head is much better now, and I'm not walking into doors" implies that the singer is no longer lost in his own thoughts and has regained his clarity of mind. He also mentions that he doesn't eat vegetables anymore, which can be interpreted as a sign of his lack of interest in maintaining a proper diet and taking care of himself in general.
The singer also talks about avoiding things that remind him of his past relationship. He mentions not reading the Courier, a local newspaper, as it reminds him of his ex-partner. He also doesn't floss, wash his clothes, or watch his favorite TV show anymore, which shows his lack of motivation to take care of himself and engage in things he once enjoyed. The repetition of the line "because it's all affected by you" reinforces the idea that the singer is avoiding anything that reminds him of his past relationship and is trying to move on.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "I Don't Care Anymore" express the emotional numbness and detachment one can feel after a break-up. The use of metaphor and repetition effectively convey the singer's state of mind and his attempts to distance himself from his past relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
My head is much better now,
I've finally recovered from the pain you caused me.
And I'm not walking into doors.
I'm no longer blinded by your lies and can see things clearly now.
I don't eat my vegetables now,
I'm no longer trying to impress anyone and can eat what I want.
Because I don't care anymore.
I'm done trying to please you or anyone else.
Don't read the Courier now,
I avoid anything that reminds me of you.
Because it only reminds me of you.
Anything that reminds me of you causes me unnecessary pain.
Don't floss three times a day now,
I no longer feel the need to impress anyone with perfect dental hygiene.
Because I don't care anymore.
I don't care if my dental hygiene isn't perfect, I'm not trying to impress you.
Don't wash my clothes anymore,
I'm not trying to dress to impress you anymore.
Because it's all affected by you.
Everything I did was to impress you, but not anymore.
Don't pick my nose anymore,
I no longer care about my perceived imperfections.
Because it's all affected by you.
I tried too hard to be perfect for you, but it's not worth it anymore.
Don't watch "The Tick" anymore,
I no longer try to find enjoyment in things we both liked.
Because it's all affected by you.
Even my choice of entertainment was influenced by my desire to impress you.
Don't play the game anymore.
I don't want to continue playing this game of trying to impress you.
Because it's all affected by you.
Everything I did was for you, but that's not who I am anymore.
And I don't care anymore.
I'm done with trying to impress you or anybody else, I'm free to be myself now.
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