THERAPY? is an alternative rock/punk rock band from Northern Ireland. The b… Read Full Bio ↴THERAPY? is an alternative rock/punk rock band from Northern Ireland. The band was formed in 1989 by guitarist/vocalist Andy Cairns and drummer Fyfe Ewing. The band initially recorded their first demo with Andy filling in on bass guitar. To complete the line-up, the band recruited bassist Michael McKeegan.
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.

God Kicks
Therapy? Lyrics

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Naked as I am I'm happy sad bulk of a man
And I can show you everything
But I'm just doing the best that I can
And there are no escapes
Come join me in my world
And the exits are blocked off
My girl

You were very young when the law came to take you away
You had that stuff in your hair
Get you in troubles some day
There's no let up or no respite
No answers in anyway
God bless you

God kicks with both feet
God kicks with both feet
God kicks with both feet
And keeps his shoes clean

God kicks with both feet
God kicks with both feet

God kicks with both feet
And keeps his shoes clean

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Therapy?'s song “God Kicks” seem to be about a person who is showing their true self, their naked self, to the world while acknowledging that they have ups and downs, that they are both happy and sad, and that they are just trying to do the best they can. The chorus of the song says “God kicks with both feet, and keeps his shoes clean” which implies that God is tough and powerful, but also neat and orderly. The next verse seems to be about a person who was sent away at a young age, possibly to jail or a correctional facility, and who never found respite or answers to their problems. The song ends with the repeated statement about God kicking with both feet and keeping his shoes clean, once again emphasizing the idea that God is strong and powerful but also in control.

The song’s lyrics are open to interpretation but overall, the song seems to be about being true to oneself despite adversity, and relying on a higher power, such as God, to get through tough times. It may also be about the destructive nature of authority figures who use violence instead of compassion to enforce their power.

Line by Line Meaning

Naked as I am I'm happy sad bulk of a man
I am emotionally vulnerable, feeling a mix of happiness and sadness, and my physical appearance is a large, substantial man.

And I can show you everything
I am transparent in showing you all that I am.

But I'm just doing the best that I can
Despite my flaws and limitations, I am striving to do my best.

And there are no escapes
I am trapped in my current circumstances with no way out.

Come join me in my world
I invite you to see and experience my unique perspective on life.

And the exits are blocked off
There are no easy ways out of my world or my current situation.

My girl
Referring to a significant other who may be a source of comfort or support in this difficult world.

You were very young when the law came to take you away
The artist is addressing someone who has experienced a traumatic event in their past at a young age.

You had that stuff in your hair
Referring to an unknown substance in the person's hair which may have contributed to their traumatic experience.

Get you in troubles some day
The substance in their hair may have caused problems for them later in life.

There's no let up or no respite
This person is constantly dealing with difficulties without any breaks or relief.

No answers in anyway
There are no clear solutions or answers to their problems.

God bless you
The singer offers a blessing for the person who has experienced such hardship and trauma.

God kicks with both feet
The harsh realities of life can feel like a person is being kicked by God repeatedly.

And keeps his shoes clean
Despite the harshness of his kicks, God remains untainted and blameless.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ANDREW CAIRNS, GRAHAM HOPKINS, MARTIN MCCARRICK, MICHAEL ROBERT MCKEEGAN

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