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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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 Think We
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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"And watch how you play", they don't understand
And so we're running just as fast as we can
Holding on to one another's hands
Trying to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say, "I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"
Look at the way, we gotta hide what we're doing
'Cause what would they say if they ever knew?
And so we're running just as fast as we can
Holding on to one another's hands
Trying to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say, "I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"
"I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"
"I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"
The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's "I Think We're Alone Now" depict a moment between two people who feel the need to hide their connection from the world. The first two lines of the song, "Children, behave" and "And watch how you play" are representative of the societal norms that expect people to act a certain way when together. The following lyrics describe the couple's attempt to escape from the expectations of society and the judgement they would face if their connection was discovered. They are running to get away from the world, holding onto each other as they navigate the unknown territory of their newfound relationship.
When the couple stops running and finally feels safe, they embrace each other. The lyrics, "And then you put your arms around me, and we tumble to the ground" signify a moment of vulnerability and intimacy between the two. The chorus, "I think we're alone now, there doesn't seem to be anyone around, the beating of our hearts is the only sound" highlights the idea that the couple's love is sacred to them and they feel it is not meant to be shared with the world. They feel that their connection is so pure that they do not need any external validation.
In conclusion, "I Think We're Alone Now" is an emotional representation of a relationship that is forced to hide from the world. It represents the societal norms that expect people to conform and hide their true emotions, while also representing the need for love and the desire to connect with someone on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
"Children, behave", that's what they say when we're together
People tell us to act appropriately when we're together
"And watch how you play", they don't understand
They don't comprehend the way we behave when we're alone
And so we're running just as fast as we can
We're trying to escape from the judgmental eyes of society
Holding on to one another's hands
We're holding onto each other for emotional support
Trying to get away into the night
We're seeking solace in the quiet darkness of the night
And then you put your arms around me
You're comforting me with your embrace
And we tumble to the ground
We fall to the ground together, protected by each other
I think we're alone now
I believe we're the only ones left in the world
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
There's a noticeable lack of other people around us
The beating of our hearts is the only sound
All we can hear is the rhythm of our hearts beating together in unison
Look at the way, we gotta hide what we're doing
We have to keep our actions secret to avoid judgment and scorn
'Cause what would they say if they ever knew?
What would people say if they found out about our intimate moments?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ritchie Cordell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AsGoodAs90
Thank You for uploading this awesome song!!!!!! /Weaselmaniac
Andrew Gonzales
There guitar sound was so raw. So punk....
Trust1nYou
No problem!
Itlogcrusher
100x better and faster than Tiffany's version. :P
dagmerrie
Feebles version is even faster
Kyle Cook
I like the original the best but of the punk remakes, my favorite is probably still Snuff's.
Kevin Swift
I only know original, SW, and Snuff's version (thanks to you!). Have to say, Snuff's version is definitely more of a complete song (and totally awesome btw), and in that sense, I prefer it to this SW version. That said, there's something charming about this 1 minute almost piss-take from SW. Apples and oranges, me thinks.
Joshua Young
@Kevin Swift Something incredibly charming, dawg
David Kirkpatrick
not punk?haters