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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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 Need Therapy
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The song "I Need Therapy" by Screeching Weasel is about the singer's depression and desperation for professional help to get him out of his miserable state. The opening line is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the point that the singer is aware of his need for therapy. He is feeling down because his girlfriend has left him, and he was unable to convince her to stay despite his declaration of love. The line "she just kicked me in the face" could be interpreted literally or figuratively, representing the rejection and humiliation he feels.
The verses also mention his obsession with certain pop culture icons, such as the Ramones and Mr. T, further highlighting his loneliness and boredom at home. The line "think!" repeated multiple times could represent the singer's attempts to come up with a solution to his problems on his own, but ultimately realizing that he needs professional help. The final line "now I think I got vd" is a sarcastic and exaggerated response to his feelings of hopelessness and lack of control.
Line by Line Meaning
i need therapy i need therapy i need therapy oh yeah
The subject is emphasizing their need for therapy due to their current state of mind.
i need therapy i need therapy oh yeah
Continuation of emphasis on the subject's need for therapy.
my girlfriend left today when i said "but i love you babe"
The subject's girlfriend left them, even though they expressed their love for her.
she just kicked me in the face oh yeah
The subject's girlfriend reacted violently to their statement and physically assaulted them.
i'm so depressed - i need a shrink!
The subject is feeling a deep sense of sadness and believes therapy can help them.
i need therapy i need therapy oh yeah
Reiteration of the subject's need for therapy.
o.d.'d on the ramones
The subject has listened to the band The Ramones to the point of burnout or disinterest.
cause i just sit around at home and bitch and whine cause i'm alone oh yeah
The subject spends their time alone complaining and feeling sorry for themselves due to their lack of companionship.
i need a shrink!
The subject believes therapy can help them with their mental state.
i need an institution - think!
The subject may require hospitalization or other forms of institutionalization to address their mental health needs.
there ain't no solution - think!
The subject is struggling to find a solution to their mental health problems.
the u.s. constitution - think!
The subject is acknowledging that even the country's foundation cannot provide a solution to their problems.
i need therapy i need therapy oh yeah
Reiteration of the subject's need for therapy.
o.d.'d on mr.t i sit around and watch tv and now i think i got vd oh yeah
The subject has spent too much time watching TV, including shows featuring Mr. T, and now believes they have a sexually transmitted disease.
i'm so depressed - i need a shrink!
Reiteration of the subject's feelings of sadness and their belief that therapy can help them.
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I need therapy
I need therapy I need therapy oh yeah
I need therapy I need therapy oh yeah
My girlfriend left today
When I said "But I love you babe"
She just kicked me in the face
Oh yeah I'm so depressed - I need a shrink!
I need therapy I need therapy oh yeah
I need therapy I need therapy oh yeah
O.D.'d on The Ramones
Cause I just sit around at home
And bitch and whine cause I'm alone
Oh yeah I'm so depressed - I need a shrink!
I need an institution - think!
There ain't no solution - think!
The U.S. Constitution - think!
I need therapy I need therapy oh yeah
I need therapy I need therapy oh yeah
O.D.'d on Mr.T
I sit around and watch TV
And now I think I got VD
Oh yeah I'm so depressed - I need a shrink!
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