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.
Last One to Heaven's a Loser
Therapy? Lyrics
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Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
I'm damned for what I said
And the way I said it
I didn't think it through
Is it me that bothers you?
And will we live to regret this?
Too much air is lost already
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Now you've fallen on hard times
You're ripped and torn like many
At the scene of all your crimes
You're guilty and they're plenty
Now you never leave the house
Unless you're really desperate
One last ticket to God knows where
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
Last one to Heaven's a loser
The lyrics of Therapy?'s song "Last One to Heaven's a Loser" seemingly talk about the fear of missing out and the consequences of one's actions. The repetition of the line "last one to heaven's a loser" points to the fear of missing out on something important or desirable, like getting into heaven, and being left behind while everyone else moves forward.
The first verse, "I'm damned for what I said and the way I said it, I didn't think it through, and I don't think I meant it," hints at regret over past actions or words spoken without fully thinking through. The fear of regret is also present in the line, "And will we live to regret this?" indicating that the singer is worried about the long-term effects of their behavior.
The second verse shifts focus to another person who has fallen on hard times and is possibly regretting their past actions. The line "Now you've fallen on hard times, you're ripped and torn like many" suggests that this person may have made mistakes that have led to their current situation. The lyrics also mention how this person never leaves the house unless desperate, indicating the consequences of their past actions have caught up with them.
Overall, "Last One to Heaven's a Loser" seems to be a meditation on the fear of missing out and the potential regret of past actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Last one to Heaven's a loser
If you are the last one to die and go to heaven, then you have lost the game of life.
I'm damned for what I said
I am being punished for the words I spoke.
And the way I said it
I am being punished for the way I expressed my thoughts.
I didn't think it through
I didn't consider the consequences of my words before speaking.
And I don't think I meant it
I am not sure if I really meant what I said.
Is it me that bothers you?
Do my actions or words offend you?
And will we live to regret this?
Will we feel sorry for what we did and suffer from it?
Too much air is lost already
I have already said too much.
Now you've fallen on hard times
You are now experiencing difficult and challenging circumstances.
You're ripped and torn like many
You are damaged, broken and injured like many others.
At the scene of all your crimes
You are at the place where all your wrongdoings were committed.
You're guilty and they're plenty
You are responsible for many things that you regret.
Now you never leave the house
You don't go out of your house anymore.
Unless you're really desperate
Unless you really need to go out.
One last ticket to God knows where
One final chance to go to a place we don't know where.
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.