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.
Jude The Obscene
Therapy? Lyrics
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To a small souled women who died twenty-three
Now you're here, they can't shove you back
I know you live your life out of spite
And I'm waiting for Jude, the obscene
(I'm waiting, I'm waiting)
I'm waiting for Jude, the obscene
The good ones first, so get back in the queue
(So get back in the queue)
You trawled your way through our grim school
(You trawled your way through our grim school)
I hear you crowing in my sleep, in my dreams
A great dark wave shivers over me
I'm waiting for Jude, the obscene
(I'm waiting, I'm waiting)
Waiting for Jude, the obscene
(I'm waiting, I'm waiting, I'm)
Boys with bashed-in eyes, line the roads
(Boys with bashed-in eyes, line the roads)
But the longest walk was the walk back home alone
(The longest walk was the walk back home)
Now you're here, they can't shove you back
You go on living your life out of spite
And I'm waiting for Jude, the obscene
(I'm waiting, I'm waiting)
I'm waiting for Jude, the obscene
(I'm waiting, I'm waiting, I'm)
I'm waiting for Jude, the obscene
(I'm waiting, I'm waiting)
Waiting for Jude, the obscene
(I'm waiting, I'm waiting, I'm)
Waiting for Jude, the obscene
(I'm waiting, I'm)
The lyrics of the song "Jude the Obscene" by Therapy? depict the story of a person who was born around the same time as the singer's birth to a woman who passed away at the age of 23. The song refers to the idea that the person has faced numerous adversities since birth and is living life out of spite. The lyrics speak of the singer's wait for Jude, the obscene, who seems to have overcome all the obstacles and has arrived to take his place in the world. The good ones have gone ahead of Jude and he must wait in the queue. The singer also refers to boys with bashed-in eyes lining the roads, which elicits the sense of violence.
The lyrics carry a sense of desperation and a feeling of being left behind. The singer seems to be looking for someone who would show him the way and be their guiding light. The song depicts a bleak view of life, with the singer witnessing violence and chaos surrounding him. The title also refers to Jude as obscene, which further accentuates the bleak outlook of the song and metaphorically describes the harsh world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
He was born the same time as me
The singer and Jude were born at the same time.
To a small souled women who died twenty-three
Jude's mother died young and was not spiritually fulfilled.
Now you're here, they can't shove you back
Jude is determined to stay and not let anyone push him away.
I know you live your life out of spite
Jude lives his life in anger and resentment towards those who have wronged him.
And I'm waiting for Jude, the obscene (I'm waiting, I'm waiting)
The artist is eagerly anticipating Jude's arrival, despite his reputation for being vulgar and offensive.
The good ones first, so get back in the queue (So get back in the queue)
The singer is telling others to wait their turn and let the most deserving go first.
You trawled your way through our grim school (You trawled your way through our grim school)
Jude had a difficult time growing up and attending a school that didn't treat him well.
I hear you crowing in my sleep, in my dreams
Jude's voice is always on the artist's mind, even in their sleep.
A great dark wave shivers over me
Jude's presence brings a feeling of dread and unease to the artist.
Boys with bashed-in eyes, line the roads (Boys with bashed-in eyes, line the roads)
There are violent and beaten-down young men present in their environment.
But the longest walk was the walk back home alone (The longest walk was the walk back home)
Jude knows what it's like to feel isolated and alone.
I'm waiting for Jude, the obscene (I'm waiting, I'm waiting)
The artist reiterates their eagerness for Jude's arrival, despite his vulgar ways.
Waiting for Jude, the obscene (I'm waiting, I'm waiting, I'm)
The singer can hardly wait for Jude's arrival and is excited for whatever he brings.
I'm waiting for Jude, the obscene (I'm waiting, I'm)
The singer continues to express their excitement for Jude's arrival, regardless of his offensive tendencies.
Waiting for Jude, the obscene (I'm waiting, I'm waiting, I'm)
The singer's eagerness for Jude grows as they await his arrival.
Waiting for Jude, the obscene (I'm waiting, I'm)
The artist is impatiently anticipating Jude's arrival and whatever chaos he might bring.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW CAIRNS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Adam William
such a masterpiece of an album...holds its validity even to this day.
Keeper7Keys
So true !
system720
God unbelievable. Brilliant bass solo. I’m waiting for Jude the obscene. Gonna listen to it again.
CrustyBiker
Have you heard the acoustic version of this?
They are both cool and compliment each other, it is at 4mins 10secs in the video called "Therapy? - Diane/Jude The Obscene (acoustic) (vinyl version) " :-)
really good for hearing all the subtle undertones in the music that you cant normally hear under the thumping drums and guitar rifts, he also sings in a more mellow fashion, but not in bad way!...
CrustyBiker
Actually just search Therapy Jude the Obscene and scroll down to find a bright ORANGE Record Player in the picture with the vinyl on it! :-)
Denis Taylor
never had a bad album
John Marlow
Possibly one of the best songs ever written.........
Sebastian R
Indeed! Sadly "Loose" is a really weak/simple track that don't fit on this masterpiece record. First 6 songs are insane though! :)
Marijo Mandun
cant stop crying to this song...
Андрей Андреев
Listened to them in 95, still listening in 2019!)))) best regards to all from🇷🇺