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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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 Give a Fuck
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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I'm in position
I'm on a fucking roll you ain't seen nothing
I'll show you something out of fucking control
I don't go back because my back's against the wall
Solutions don't mean shit to me
'Cause I don't even give a fuck at all
I don't want anything from you
I just want to be left alone
I'll do it my way anyway's better than your way
On my own my fist is smashing up against these walls
I won't relax and take a deep breath
I don't give a fuck at all
The lyrics of Screeching Weasel's song "I Don't Give A Fuck" showcase the aggressive and assertive mindset of the singer who is on a mission and is already in the position to accomplish whatever he desires. He is confident and fearless, and he is determined to show the world what he is capable of. The singer proclaims that he is out of control, giving the impression that he is a force to be reckoned with.
The lyrics convey the message that the singer is fed up with society's expectations and solutions that don't meet his needs. He does not care about anyone else's opinion or what they can offer him; he just wants to be left alone to do things his way. He believes that his way is superior to everyone else's, and he will continue to smash his fist against walls until he gets the results he desires. In essence, the singer is an individualist who does not care about conformity or the status quo, and this song is his manifesto.
The lyrics of "I Don't Give A Fuck" are a battle cry for anyone who has ever felt trapped, undervalued, or oppressed. It serves as an anthem for the rebels and the outcasts, who refuse to conform to societal expectations and who choose to live life on their terms. Overall, the tone of the song is confrontational, rebellious, and impassioned.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on a mission
I have a purpose or goal that I am dedicated to achieving
I'm in position
I am situated in a favorable or advantageous place to achieve my goal
I'm on a fucking roll you ain't seen nothing
I have been extremely successful so far and am poised for even greater success
I'll show you something out of fucking control
I will exceed your expectations and do something that is wild or extreme
I don't go back because my back's against the wall
I am in a difficult situation where I have limited options and cannot retreat
Solutions don't mean shit to me
I am not interested in any solutions or suggestions that don't help me achieve my goal
'Cause I don't even give a fuck at all
I am completely indifferent and have no concern or interest in anything other than my own goal
I don't want anything from you
I don't need your help, advice, or anything else from you
I just want to be left alone
I prefer to work and achieve my goal without any distractions or interference from others
I'll do it my way anyway's better than your way
I have confidence in my approach and believe that it is superior to any other options
On my own my fist is smashing up against these walls
I am fiercely determined and will do whatever it takes to overcome any obstacles or barriers to achieving my goal
I won't relax and take a deep breath
I am too focused and determined to take a break or pause along the way
I don't give a fuck at all
I am completely and utterly unconcerned with anything that does not help me achieve my goal
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M. FOSTER, BENJAMIN M FOSTER
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