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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Soap Opera
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song "Soap Opera" speak of the intense drama and chaos that can arise within interpersonal relationships. The singer describes a toxic dynamic in which two people are constantly at odds, each trying to manipulate and control the other. The line "It's a soap opera, but it's real life" underscores the idea that these conflicts are not just the stuff of TV dramas, but are a real and painful part of the human experience.
Throughout the song, the singer wrestles with the intense emotions that come with this kind of relationship. He acknowledges that he's been hurt and wronged, but also recognizes that he's not blameless himself. In the end, he seems to come to the realization that the whole situation is unsustainable and needs to be brought to an end.
Overall, "Soap Opera" is a raw and emotional exploration of the dark side of love and relationships. It's a reminder that sometimes even the strongest feelings can lead us down a destructive path.
Line by Line Meaning
She's always looking your way
She constantly fixates her gaze on you
With the look that never goes away
The way she looks at you never fades
You can't escape the girl no matter what you do
No matter what you do, you can't avoid her presence
It's like some crazy soap opera
It's like a wild and unreal television show
And you're the star today
You are the artist of this drama, today
She's got some kind of something
She possesses a certain, unspecified attribute
But it sure ain't love, it's just an obsession
Her feelings aren't love, but rather an unhealthy fixation
You can't figure it out but it's got you guessin'
You cannot comprehend it, but you're constantly second-guessing
It's like some crazy soap opera
It's like an absurd, fictitious story
And you're the star today
Today, you're the leading role of this madness
Oh-oh-oh Soap Opera, Oh-oh-oh Soap Opera
Repeating the title for emphasis and effect
She's always where you go
She appears to be wherever you happen to be
She's got your friends all running to and fro
Your friends are all wrapped up in her shenanigans
You can't take it anymore, you're ready to blow
You're at the end of your rope and about to unravel
It's like some crazy soap opera
It feels like a preposterous, over-the-top drama
And you're the star today
Today, the spotlight is all on you in this farce
Oh-oh-oh Soap Opera, Oh-oh-oh Soap Opera
Repeating the title for emphasis and effect
You can't help yourself, you're hooked
You can't resist this captivating, addictive experience
No matter how hard you try to overlook
No matter how much you try to ignore or brush it off
She's got you like a fish on a hook
She has you exactly where she wants you, like a fish on a hook
It's like some crazy soap opera
It feels like an insane, melodramatic TV show
And you're the star today
Today, you are the lead actor in this absurd saga
Oh-oh-oh Soap Opera, Oh-oh-oh Soap Opera
Repeating the title for emphasis and effect
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Ravage Satoru
"Soap Opera"
Time always flies
When you wallow in a room full of fruit flies
It's just like goodbyes and a box full of beers or you're weapon of lies
Take another fight
Count the tears you cried
Sleep on the couch at night
And wonder why
Nothing ever seems to turn out right
Everything must
be an issue grab a tissue and wipe off that snot
Melodramatics and let's be honest it makes you look silly so why don't you stop
Take another fight
Count the tears you cried
Sleep on the couch at night
And wonder why
Nothing ever seems to turn out right
We know about all of the stupid things you do
We've seen a zillion of your temper tantrums too
We just ignore your antics 'cause they're nothing new
Don't worry 'cause we don't expect too much from you
It's war and then cry
War and then cry
It's just another fight
(It's)Just another fight
And wonder why
Nothing ever seems to turn out right
howard the duck
I figured this solo out the other day
That's a lie I figured it out years ago and haven't played in decades but I still figured it out and it was bad ass
noname
Used to love this song in my teenage days and randomly thought of it today, but I lost the CD. Thanks for uploading!
UnseenAGT
Love this song thanks for uploading
Leo
Fuckn love this song! I can listen to it over and over!
François Dorval
Same here !
veromikes
Classic.
ja50n
I read some where Ben Weasel said this was them trying to write like nofx
Andrew Ruziecki
Sounds nothing like nofx though, doubt that's true and if so, major fail!!
Eva 元気玉 Hoppus
I was just thinking that Ben's voice here reminds me of Fat Mike's.