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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Your Name Is Tattooed on My Heart
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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but i thought you should know
how i feel
so you're not going anywhere
won't fade away
cause your name is tattoed
on my heart
and i'll always be true
wherever i go what i do
and should you slip my mind
i'll have this to remind me
your name is tattoed on my heart
and i'll always be true
am i such a fool
to show my love for you
i know it's no mistake
and no this thing is not a fake
don't forget that i won't forget you
wherever i go what i do
and should you slip my mind
i'll have this to remind me
your name is tattooed on my heart
and i'll always be true
The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song Your Name Is Tattooed on My Heart are a declaration of everlasting love. The song talks about how the singer's love for their significant other is real and true, and how they want to make sure that their love never fades away. The lyrics suggest that the singer has permanently etched their lover's name on their heart as a reminder of their love and commitment.
The repeated line "your name is tattooed on my heart" is a powerful metaphor for the singer's love. A tattoo is a permanent reminder of something significant, and by saying that their lover's name is tattooed on their heart, the singer is communicating that their love is permanent and unchanging. The song's tone is romantic and sincere, with the singer promising to always remember their lover and stay true to their feelings.
Overall, Your Name Is Tattooed on My Heart is a moving and heartfelt love song that speaks to the enduring power of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
well i know that our love is for real
I am aware and confident that the love we share is genuine and sincere.
but i thought you should know how i feel
I want to express my emotions and thoughts to you so that you are aware and understand the depth of my affection for you.
so you're not going anywhere won't fade away
I want to reassure you that my love for you is constant and unwavering, and that it will not diminish or disappear with time.
cause your name is tattoed on my heart and i'll always be true
Your memory and presence are forever etched in my heart, and I am committed to being loyal and faithful to you.
don't forget that i don't forget you
I want to remind you that you hold a special place in my heart and that I will always cherish and remember you.
wherever i go what i do
Regardless of where I am or what I am doing, I will always carry your love and your memory with me.
and should you slip my mind i'll have this to remind me
If there are ever times when I momentarily forget or lose sight of our love, I have this tattoo on my heart as a permanent reminder of our bond.
your name is tattoed on my heart and i'll always be true
Your name and essence are forever ingrained on my soul, and I am dedicated to being authentic and genuine in my love for you.
am i such a fool to show my love for you
I am willing to take the risk and vulnerability of expressing my love openly, even if it means potentially getting hurt or rejected.
i know it's no mistake and no this thing is not a fake
I am confident that our love is genuine and authentic, and not based on deception or superficiality.
don't forget that i won't forget you
I want to reassure you that my love and devotion for you is not fleeting, and that I will always hold you close in my heart.
wherever i go what i do
No matter what life may bring or where it may take me, my love and loyalty for you will remain steadfast and unchanging.
and should you slip my mind i'll have this to remind me
Even if there are fleeting moments when I forget or lose sight of our love, my tattoo serves as a constant reminder of the depth and authenticity of our bond.
your name is tattooed on my heart and i'll always be true
Your presence and essence are forever etched in my heart, and I am dedicated to being a loyal and unwavering partner to you.
Contributed by Christian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.