Shortly thereafter they were signed by Go-Kart Records and re-recorded the songs from "A Lesson" and re-released their album with the addition of some new tracks.
At the Fest VII in Gainesville, FL they were approached by Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms and subsequently signed to Red Scare Industries.
They released their Red Scare debut EP "Hold On, Dodge" in 2009.
In April 2010, Chamberlain Waits was released, through Red Scare Records. In March and April they also toured in support of Against Me!.
On May 17, 2011 they announced that they had signed to Epitaph Records. Brett Gurewitz, founder of Epitaph Records and guitarist of Bad Religion said this about the signing of the band:
"These guys play the kind of pure punk rock that I grew up with. They are seriously talented songwriters and I'm happy to welcome them to the Epitaph family. I think the band is a great fit here."
They released their third full length album, On The Impossible Past, on February 21, 2012 via Epitaph Records.
The band currently lives in South Philadelphia, PA.
Band Members:
Tom May
Joe Godino
Greg Barnett
Eric Keen
They Speak of My Drinking But Never of My Thirst
The Menzingers Lyrics
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They're planning on pushing their cure for the truth
We're the disneyland dope-fiends, it's a small world
When your praying up to the pill
Generation serotonin: balanced and free
Singing praise to "The Molecule'
My doctor says "don't worry son its just a trial run
I'm gone
And forget the cost the market is hot
This took your father and I've got your numbers
Who am I to say? I'm probably drunk...
My cure works for m, but i can barely breath
Well the market research is showing off her new tits,
Executives' jaws drop to the floor
"We've got the new data and the good news
is they don't think for themselves anymore"
My doctor says "don't worry son, They'll get ya when they come.
You can hold out forever but the devils won"
The Menzingers’ song “They Speak of My Drinking But Never of My Thirst” is a commentary on the current state of healthcare where doctors are pushing drugs and cures rather than treating the actual disease. The song talks about how doctors and drug dealers are colluding to create a monopoly in the market and how people are blindly trusting them.
The first verse talks about how doctors and drug dealers are planning to “push their cure for the truth” and how patients are blindly praying to the pill. This is a commentary on how people are quick to latch on to medical solutions without understanding the root cause of the problem. The second verse criticizes the high cost of healthcare and how people are being taken advantage of. The doctor tells the patient that “the market is hot, this took your father and I’ve got your numbers” indicating that healthcare is a business where patients are just a number.
The chorus takes a playful tone by describing through metaphors how people are blindly following the trend of popping pills without realizing the side effects. “Generation Serotonin” and “Singing praise to ‘The Molecule’” refer to how people are blindly following the trend of raising serotonin levels in the body to stay positive and happy.
Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on the current state of healthcare where patients blindly trust doctors and drug dealers without understanding the root cause of their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
They called a meeting of the doctors and drug dealers in suits
The people with medical and drug knowledge had assembled together in a meeting while wearing formal clothing.
They're planning on pushing their cure for the truth
Their agenda was to promote their cure as the ultimate solution to the problem.
We're the disneyland dope-fiends, it's a small world
When your praying up to the pill
We are addicted drug users living in a fantasy world where the pills are our saviors.
Generation serotonin: balanced and free
Singing praise to "The Molecule'
The current generation is tranquil and liberated, idolizing the neurotransmitter serotonin and its associated drugs.
My doctor says "don't worry son its just a trial run
You'll feel much better when its said and done
I'm gone
The doctor reassures the patient that the treatment is experimental and temporary before leaving them.
And forget the cost the market is hot
This took your father and I've got your numbers
Ignoring the expenses, the profits from medication sales were significant, and the singer already had a record of a family member using the same drug.
Who am I to say? I'm probably drunk...
The singer is uncertain and hesitant about their statement due to their intoxication.
My cure works for me, but i can barely breath
The medication helps the artist but at the expense of their respiratory health.
Well the market research is showing off her new tits,
Executives' jaws drop to the floor
The results of the market research were highly impressive, surprising the executives with big breasts.
"We've got the new data and the good news
is they don't think for themselves anymore"
The latest information is that the consumers are no longer capable of autonomous thinking.
My doctor says "don't worry son, They'll get ya when they come.
You can hold out forever but the devils won"
The doctor advises the patient against trying to resist or escape inevitable addiction, believing that they will eventually succumb to the influence of these substances.
Contributed by Chase A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.