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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Let Go
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song Let Go express the overwhelming feeling of too many choices and too much worry about the past and future. The singer is tired of replaying past decisions in their head and feeling guilty for things they are not proud of. However, they encourage themselves to let go of these thoughts and fears, and be grateful for the present moment. The singer realizes that they have already made choices that may come back to haunt them, but they are not defined by anyone else's perception of their past. They want to experience the joy of life in its simplicity and resist the urge to pin it down with words. Instead, they invite the listener to sit and appreciate the present moment with them.
Overall, the song is about the human tendency to overthink and worry, and how important it is to let go of those thoughts and embrace the present moment. The singer acknowledges that it's not easy to do so, but it's necessary for personal growth and a more fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
too many paths to choose from so many already gone
There are too many options available to me while many of them have already been taken.
too many chances to worry about what's done
I have had too many opportunities to fix my past mistakes, and I cannot keep worrying about them anymore.
i'm tired of playing it over inside my head as if i will forget
I have played and replayed my past events in my head, hoping to forget them. However, it is now exhausting me.
too many thoughts in my head about where i've been and where i'll go
I have too many thoughts in my mind about my past and future. It is overwhelming me.
too many fears in my mind i feel i must control
I have too many fears, and I feel like I must always control them, which only adds more burden to me.
i can open my eyes and just be glad i'm here
If I take a moment to appreciate and celebrate my existence, then I will feel more content and happy.
my worries disappear and i have made choices that come back to haunt my they always will
Once I stop worrying, I realize that the choices I make may have consequences. Some of the decisions might come back to haunt me forever.
i've seen nothing but emptiness in front of me for what seemed like years just let go
I have gone through a phase of depression and anxiety. It feels like emptiness and lack of purpose. However, I need to let it go and move on.
although i've done things of which i am not proud i am not defined by anybody's accounts of a glimpse of my past and my future's mine just let go
Although I have made some mistakes, I am not defined by them. Nobody should judge me or hold me accountable for them. My future is up to me, so I need to let go of the past.
i know you can't find the words to describe what you feel please don't chase it down you'll miss it while it's here
Sometimes, we cannot use words to describe our emotions, and that is fine. We should not try to force it or chase it but instead live in the present moment.
the reason you can't find words is 'cause they don't exist please just sit here with me and experience the joy of life
Sometimes, there are no words to describe the beautiful moments in life. Instead, we should just be present and experience them.
a simple smile resist the urge to pin it down
Sometimes, simplicity brings more joy than complex emotions or situations. We should just smile and enjoy the moment without analyzing it too much.
brethe deeply look inside yourself the sun still shines in you as well it always will
If we take a moment to breathe and introspect, we will realize that we have the potential to shine and spread positivity in the world.
you already have everything you'll ever need now stand an walk see things as new you've just begun to change the world
We should believe that we already have everything we need to accomplish our goals. We should walk ahead with a positive attitude, looking at the world with fresh eyes. We can change the world one step at a time.
just let go
Overall, the message of the song is to let go of our past worries, fears, and mistakes, so we can live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW STEWART-JONES, NICOLE MARSHALL, RYAN SUTHERLAND, TAMERA FOSTER
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