With keen pop sensibilities, a skewed sense of humour and a willingness to draw inspiration from diverse sources (notably punk rock), Therapy? came to attention in the early 1990s rise of alternative rock, but have endured for more than a decade since; Critic Johnny Loftus writes, "After a ten-plus year career that has seen them outlast competitors and outwit industry attempts at categorization, Therapy? are still headbangers with their thinking caps screwed on tight."
Current line-up :
Andy Cairns (guitar, vocals) (1989 - )
Michael McKeegan (bass guitar, backing vocals) (1989 - )
Neil Cooper (drums) (2003 - )
Past members:
Fyfe Ewing (drums) (1989 - 1996)
Martin McCarrick (cello, guitar, backing vocals) (1996 - 2004)
Graham Hopkins (drums) (1996 - 2001)
Discography:
-Hard Cold Fire (2023)
-Cleave (2018)
-Disquiet (2015)
-A Brief Crack of Light (2012)
-Crooked Timber (2009)
-One Cure Fits All (2006)
-Never Apologise Never Explain (2004)
-High Anxiety (2003)
-Shameless (2001)
-So Much For The Ten Year Plan - A Retrospective 1990-2000 (2000)
-Suicide Pact - You First (1999)
-Semi-Detached (1998)
-Infernal Love (1995)
-Troublegum (1994)
-Face the Strange E.P. (1993)
-Shortsharpshock E.P. (1993)
-Nurse (1992)
-Pleasure Death (1992)
-Babyteeth (1991)
Northern Ireland, 1989.
Bad Excuse for Daylight
Therapy? Lyrics
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I'll be part of the flotsam that goes
I'd like to think that I'll make room for others
As others have made room for me
With all this darkness round me
I feel less alone
In this bad excuse for daylight
Willed on, aware of brevity
Can't the present freeze just a while
The past has gone
The future happening
What happens in between
Happens anyway with all this darkness round me
I feel less alone
In this bad excuse for daylight
I feel less.
The lyrics of Therapy?'s song Bad Excuse For Daylight present deep insights into the human condition and the struggle to find oneself amidst the chaos of life. The opening lines of the song talk about the inevitable cycle of life and death, and how our existence is transient in nature. The artist admits to being a mere flotsam that will be swept away by nature's spring cleaning, but he wants to leave behind a legacy of kindness and empathy.
The lyrics then proceed to talk about the darkness that surrounds the artist, which could be a metaphor for the inner turmoil and struggles that he faces. However, amidst all the darkness, the artist finds solace in the fact that he is not alone. He finds a sense of connection with others who might be going through similar struggles, and this makes him feel less alone. The lyrics have a deep sense of melancholy and acceptance, as the artist comes to terms with the fragility of existence.
Overall, Therapy?'s Bad Excuse For Daylight is a powerful song that delves into the complex human psyche and the search for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
One of these days when nature spring cleans
At some point when nature is renewing itself,
I'll be part of the flotsam that goes
I'll be a part of the debris that gets washed away,
I'd like to think that I'll make room for others
I hope I can make space for others like others have made space for me,
As others have made room for me
Just like people have made space for me in the past,
With all this darkness round me
Despite all the negativity in my life,
I feel less alone
I feel a sense of comfort and belonging,
In this bad excuse for daylight
Even though the light is dim,
I feel less.
I still feel a sense of relief.
Willed on, aware of brevity
Motivated to keep going, knowing that life is short,
Can't the present freeze just a while
I wish time would stand still for a bit,
The past has gone
I can't change what has already happened,
The future happening
The future is constantly unfolding,
What happens in between
What happens in the present moment,
Happens anyway with all this darkness round me
Still happens even with all the negative things happening around me.
Contributed by Kaylee C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.