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.
Brainsaw
Therapy? Lyrics
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I thought you were my friend
Judas, Judas
You're just the same as them
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
Liar, liar
You said you'd stay with me
Liar, liar
Laughing as you leave
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I thought you were my friend
You're just the same as the rest
I thought you were my friend
You're just the same as the rest
User, user
You sucked it all from me
User, user
Your bullshit I believed
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
I'm in hell and I'm alone
The lyrics to Therapy?'s "Brainsaw" describe a feeling of betrayal and loneliness. The song seemingly addresses a person - Judas - who the singer believed was their friend but who ultimately proved to be no different from anyone else. The repeated lines "I'm in hell and I'm alone" emphasize the singer's isolation and despair. The second verse introduces a new subject - a "user" - who took advantage of the singer and deceived them. The song seems to be a lamentation of false friendships and the difficulties of trusting others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Brainsaw" are quite straightforward, but their repetition and intensity convey a sense of the singer's emotional turmoil. The use of the name Judas is notable as it refers to the biblical figure who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. The song's themes of betrayal and deceit are also reminiscent of the story of Judas.
Line by Line Meaning
Judas, Judas
Addressing someone they trusted but betrayed them
I thought you were my friend
Believed that the person was their friend
Judas, Judas
Addressing someone they trusted but betrayed them
You're just the same as them
Realized that the person betrayed them just like everyone else
I'm in hell and I'm alone
Feeling isolated and trapped in their suffering
I'm in hell and I'm alone
Reiterating the feeling of isolation and despair
I'm in hell and I'm alone
Expressing a sense of hopelessness and being trapped
I'm in hell and I'm alone
Concluding with the idea that they are alone and in a state of suffering
Liar, liar
Addressing someone who lied to them
You said you'd stay with me
The person promised to stay with them
Liar, liar
Repeating the accusation of lying
Laughing as you leave
The person left them and seemed to find it amusing
I thought you were my friend
Reiterating the initial belief in the person's friendship
You're just the same as the rest
Concluding that the person is no different from others who have betrayed them
I thought you were my friend
Reiterating their disappointment in the betrayal
You're just the same as the rest
Reiterating the idea that the person is no different from other betrayers
User, user
Addressing someone who used them
You sucked it all from me
The person took everything from them
User, user
Repeating the accusation of being used
Your bullshit I believed
The person's lies were believed by the singer
I'm in hell and I'm alone
Expressing the same sense of isolation and suffering
I'm in hell and I'm alone
Repeating the feeling of being trapped
I'm in hell and I'm alone
Repeating the idea of hopelessness and isolation
I'm in hell and I'm alone
Ending the song with the same expression of despair
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW CAIRNS
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