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.
I Am the Money
Therapy? Lyrics
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Don't call me early 'cause I'm not done yet
Gotta take my faith and stained control
Gotta take my feelings that can go
So don't call me honey, 'cause I am the money
So don't call me honey, 'cause I am the money
Never seen any porn that I didn't like
A generation a plague of zombies
Don't go Yoko on me, on me
So don't call me honey, 'cause I am the money
So don't call me honey, 'cause I am the money
It gets cold, I'm down and out and I don't know your name again
This could put me in a super black hole
But I'm a genius, you're an asshole
So don't call me honey, 'cause I am the money
So don't call me honey, 'cause I am the money
So don't call me honey, Don't call me honey
'Cause I am the money, I am the money
So don't call me honey, Don't call me honey
I am the money
The song "I Am the Money" is about self-confidence and self-reliance. The lyrics suggest that the singer has faced setbacks and struggles, but they are determined to keep going and succeed on their own terms. The first two lines, "Drink more wine then break a leg / Don't call me early 'cause I'm not done yet," could be interpreted as a call to celebrate life and keep pushing forward. The next two lines, "Gotta take my faith and stained control / Gotta take my feelings that can go," suggest that the singer is taking charge of their own emotions and beliefs.
The chorus, "So don't call me honey, 'cause I am the money," is an assertion of power and independence. The singer is declaring that they are not to be underestimated or taken for granted. They are their own source of value and strength. The next verse, "Feeling mortal, better put a bit back / Never seen any porn that I didn't like / A generation a plague of zombies / Don't go Yoko on me, on me," seems to be a reflection on the darker aspects of modern life. The singer acknowledges their own mortality and the need to save for the future, but also admits to indulging in less-than-perfect behaviors. The reference to "a plague of zombies" could be seen as a commentary on the numbness and apathy that can arise from too much exposure to media and technology. The mention of Yoko Ono could be a nod to the idea of disrupting established norms and expectations.
The final verse, "It gets cold, I'm down and out and I don't know your name again / This could put me in a super black hole / But I'm a genius, you're an asshole," presents a mix of vulnerability and bravado. The singer acknowledges that they can feel lost and alone at times, but they are still confident in their intelligence and abilities. The insult at the end could be seen as a rejection of anyone who tries to diminish the singer's worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Drink more wine then break a leg
Indulge in pleasures and take risks, regardless of potential consequences
Don't call me early 'cause I'm not done yet
Don't rush me, I still have things to do
Gotta take my faith and stained control
I need to have confidence and take charge of my life
Gotta take my feelings that can go
I need to let go of any negative emotions holding me back
So don't call me honey, 'cause I am the money
I am valuable and powerful, don't address me as something insignificant
Feeling mortal, better put a bit back
Recognizing my mortality, I need to take care of myself
Never seen any porn that I didn't like
I am open-minded and uninhibited when it comes to sexual expression
A generation a plague of zombies
The current generation lacks individuality and blindly follows trends without thought
Don't go Yoko on me, on me
Don't try to interfere with my life and decisions like Yoko Ono did with John Lennon
It gets cold, I'm down and out and I don't know your name again
Life can be harsh and isolating, especially when relationships fall apart
This could put me in a super black hole
This situation has the potential to spiral out of control and have a severe negative impact on me
But I'm a genius, you're an asshole
I am confident in my intelligence and abilities, while disliking someone else's behavior
I am the money
I am valuable and significant, deserving of respect and attention
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDREW JAMES CAIRNS, MARTIN JOHN MCCARRICK, MICHAEL GRAHAM HOPKINS, MICHAEL ROBERT MC KEEGAN
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