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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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 Wanna Walk Around With You
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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I don't want to walk around with you
I don't want to walk around with you
So why you want to walk around with me
I don't want to walk around with you
The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You express a strong sense of rejection and disinterest towards someone who seems to be persistently pursuing the singer. This sentiment is reflected in the repeated chorus of "I don't want to walk around with you", which establishes a clear boundary between the singer and the subject of the song. The lyrics also suggest a certain level of irritation and frustration towards the subject's persistence, as the singer questions why they would even want to be around each other in the first place.
Throughout the song, the lyrics paint a picture of two people who are fundamentally incompatible, with the singer rejecting the subject's advances and expressing a desire to maintain their independence. The verses highlight some of the reasons why the singer does not want to be with this person, citing differences in lifestyle, interests, and values. The lyrics are straightforward and unapologetic, with the singer making it clear that they have no interest in compromising their own happiness for the sake of appeasing someone else.
Overall, the lyrics to I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You convey a sense of empowerment and self-assuredness, with the singer clearly stating their boundaries and standing up for themselves. The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo contrast with the slightly bitter lyrics, creating a memorable and energetic punk anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to walk around with you
I don't desire to spend time with you, to be in your presence or in close proximity to you.
I don't want to walk around with you
I am making it clear that I have no interest in engaging in any activities, such as strolling or wandering, with you.
I don't want to walk around with you
I am repeating my negative sentiment towards walking with you to emphasize the strength of my feelings.
So why you want to walk around with me
I am questioning the logic behind your desire to be in my company when I have already expressed my lack of interest.
I don't want to walk around with you
I am reiterating my disinterest in walking with you as a final statement and to make sure there is no confusion about my feelings.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi
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Diego Flores
Buen cover, me gusto más que la original de los ramones, viva el punkrock
Leahflower
Is this Dan panic on drums?