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.
Into the Light
Therapy? Lyrics
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Of shaking
My head side to side
Like a sick, sick dog
Waiting to die
And what I see
I find
So hard to believe
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
Poisoned with headaches
Hungry and tired
I just want happiness
I don't have to buy
Eternal life?
No thanks
I've been here once
Can't face it twice
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
The lyrics to Therapy?'s song Into the Light are a powerful expression of the singer's struggle to break free from the darkness that surrounds them. The opening lines, "I'm so sick of shaking my head side to side like a sick, sick dog waiting to die," paint a vivid image of the singer's despair and hopelessness. They feel trapped and helpless, like they're waiting for something inevitable to happen.
Yet, the singer still holds onto a glimmer of hope. They find it hard to believe what they see and are searching for something more. They want to break free from the pain and find happiness, but not at the expense of their own integrity. They reject the idea of eternal life because they cannot bear to face the darkness and pain again.
The chorus, "Into the Light," is a powerful call to action. The singer is ready to leave the darkness behind and step into the light. They're willing to fight for their own happiness and refuse to be held captive by their pain and despair any longer.
In summary, the lyrics to Therapy?'s song Into the Light are a powerful expression of a person's struggle to break free from the darkness and pain that surrounds them. They long for happiness and hope but reject the idea of eternal life because they cannot bear to face the darkness again.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so sick
I am very tired and exhausted
Of shaking
Of constantly moving my head from side to side
My head side to side
Moving my head repeatedly and uncontrollably
Like a sick, sick dog
Similar to how an ill dog twitches uncontrollably
Waiting to die
Feeling helpless and hopeless
And what I see
The things that I witness
I find
I perceive and interpret
So hard to believe
Too difficult to accept or comprehend
And then I breathe
Taking a deep breath to calm myself
Into the light
Towards a bright and hopeful future
Into the light
Moving forward towards positiveness
Into the light
Leaving behind negativity and darkness
Into the light
Towards a better and brighter tomorrow
Poisoned with headaches
Bothered and disturbed by mental pressure
Hungry and tired
Physically drained and exhausted
I just want happiness
All I desire is to feel joy and contentment
I don't have to buy
It doesn't have to be something I have to pay for
Eternal life?
Life that goes on forever?
No thanks
I don't want it
I've been here once
I have already experienced life once before
Can't face it twice
I am not ready to deal with another lifetime
Contributed by Violet L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.