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.

Limbo
Therapy? Lyrics

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Thunder and lightning are ready to drop
I'm here, waiting for the whole thing to stop
And wash away this stagnant skin on me
On the eve of my release

She's dreaming fairy tales all the time
She'll kill me, 'cause she's so loud all the time
Wash away this stagnant skin on me

On the eve of my release

Limbo
Limbo
Limbo
Limbo
Limbo
Limbo
Limbo
Limbo

Thunder and lightning are ready to drop
I'm stuck here, waiting for the whole thing to stop
And wash away this stagnant skin on me
On the eve of my release

Limbo
Limbo
Limbo
Limbo
Limbo
Limbo

Limbo
Limbo

Overall Meaning

The song "Limbo" by Therapy? begins with the lines "Thunder and lightning are ready to drop, I'm here, waiting for the whole thing to stop." This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the feeling of being stuck in a rut or a difficult situation, waiting for something to change. The reference to thunder and lightning emphasizes the intensity of this feeling. The second part of the opening lines, "And wash away this stagnant skin on me, On the eve of my release," suggests a desire for renewal and release from this stagnant state.

The second verse introduces a female character who is "dreaming fairy tales all the time" and is loud enough to potentially "kill" the singer. This character could be interpreted as an embodiment of the singer's emotional turmoil, or as a representation of the feeling of being trapped by external forces. The repeated chant of "Limbo" throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of being stuck or in between states.

Overall, the lyrics of "Limbo" explore the feeling of being trapped or stuck in a difficult situation and the desire for release or renewal. The thunder and lightning metaphor and the "stagnant skin" imagery add a sense of intensity and urgency to this theme.

Line by Line Meaning

Thunder and lightning are ready to drop
The impending danger feels like the thunder and lightning about to strike

I'm here, waiting for the whole thing to stop
The person is in a state of anticipation waiting for the impending danger to pass

And wash away this stagnant skin on me
The person wants to be cleansed of their past and stagnant state

On the eve of my release
The person is on the brink of a new beginning, preparing to be released from their past

She's dreaming fairy tales all the time
The other person is living in a fantasy world, putting unrealistic expectations on the relationship

She'll kill me, 'cause she's so loud all the time
The other person's loudness and overbearing nature is causing harm to the relationship

I'm stuck here, waiting for the whole thing to stop
The person is now feeling trapped, unable to move forward or escape the current situation

Limbo
The feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward

Limbo
The frustration of not being able to break free from the current state

Limbo
The feeling of being suspended in time, unable to escape the present situation

Limbo
The hopelessness of being stuck in a situation that seems impossible to change