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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
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Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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four walls kept following me around laughing quietly
threatening to break down and leave me curled up screaming
I watch them cackle like baboons
and snd smell the stench of their perfume
the've single-handedly stopped evolution
it's all in my head and it's gonna stay that way
I gag and I force down this spoiled version of the facts
in to the round holes but it's pointless trying
I wish that I could make my mind
accept the lies that keep those blobs of human meat alive
I know I can't and I wonder who was around
with a shovel when we paved these roads that don't go anywhere
standing around while the wires jumped and burned
with a where's my paycheck look on their faces
keep it around so you feel a little safer
when you drag your fat ass to bed at night
keep it going around keep the rotten foundation of your cheap little lives
from caving in it's all in my head it better stay that way
The lyrics of Screeching Weasel's "It's All in My Head" are a vivid depiction of an individual who feels trapped by the world around them. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer describing the feeling of being followed by "four walls" that are "laughing quietly." This haunting imagery serves as a metaphor for the singer's feeling of being trapped and unable to escape from their own mind.
Throughout the song, the lyrics describe the singer's struggle to come to terms with the world they live in. They feel suffocated by the stench of "baboons" and disgusted by the "blobs of human meat" that surround them. At the same time, they are unable to accept the "lies" that keep these people alive. This struggle is intensified by the singer's awareness that they are unable to fit into the "round holes" of society.
Despite their despair, the singer ends the song with a sense of defiance. They declare that their perspective on the world is "all in my head" and that it "better stay that way." This final line suggests that the singer has found a way to make peace with their own thoughts, even if they remain at odds with the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere I went today
No matter where I went or what I did today, something was off.
four walls kept following me around laughing quietly
I feel trapped within my own mind, constantly reminded of my inner demons.
threatening to break down and leave me curled up screaming
These thoughts and feelings will consume me if I let them, leaving me feeling helpless and alone.
I watch them cackle like baboons
My thoughts seem to mock and ridicule me, as if they have a power of their own.
and snd smell the stench of their perfume
The thoughts I have are unpleasant and overwhelming, like a bad smell that won't go away.
the've single-handedly stopped evolution
My own negative thoughts are preventing me from moving forward and growing as a person.
it's all in my head and it's gonna stay that way
These thoughts and feelings are internal, and will remain a part of me unless I actively work to overcome them.
I gag and I force down this spoiled version of the facts
I try to suppress these thoughts and convince myself that they're not real or valid, but it doesn't work.
of life I cram my square head
I struggle to understand and make sense of the complexities of life.
in to the round holes but it's pointless trying
I try to fit in and conform to societal norms and expectations, but it feels futile.
I wish that I could make my mind
I long for the ability to control my own thoughts and feelings.
accept the lies that keep those blobs of human meat alive
I envy those who seem able to blindly accept society's norms and live contentedly without questioning their own existence.
I know I can't and I wonder who was around
I've come to accept that I'll never be able to conform in the way others seem to, and I question why that is.
with a shovel when we paved these roads that don't go anywhere
I'm frustrated by the societal structures and expectations that seem to limit my possibilities for growth and fulfillment.
standing around while the wires jumped and burned
I feel powerless to prevent the chaos and destruction that often surrounds me.
with a where's my paycheck look on their faces
I feel disillusioned by the futility of working for societal structures that don't seem to offer much fulfillment or reward.
keep it around so you feel a little safer
Despite my frustrations and disillusionment, I cling to certain comforts and routines that offer a sense of security.
when you drag your fat ass to bed at night
I find solace in the routine and familiarity of going to bed each night.
keep it going around keep the rotten foundation of your cheap little lives
I'm critical of the societal structures and norms that seem to limit people's growth and potential.
from caving in it's all in my head it better stay that way
Despite my criticism and frustrations, I know that ultimately my thoughts and feelings are my own and I must learn to cope with them.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M. FOSTER, BENJAMIN M FOSTER
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