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.
Loose
Therapy? Lyrics
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Something's kickin' in, I smell the summer on your skin
I'm sick of being down, we're coming up, so let's go out
We won't live forever now, so let's make the most of it somehow
Your body is loose and you're going down
Your body is loose, you're going down
Your body is loose and you're going down, today
I don't care where you're from, whatever planet you think you're on
'cause you're my space cadet, I'll go anywhere with you, yeah
Maybe you're still lonely, but I love you, you're my best friend
We look like sister and brother, according to all our friends
Your body is loose and you're going down
Your body is loose, you're going down
Your body is loose and you're going down, today
Your body is loose and you're going down
Your body is loose, yeah, you're going down
Your body is loose and you're going down, today
There's no guns firing now, big yellow cranes hold up the clouds
And this season's changed me, I've fallen into a different skin
We make quite a pair and we look stupid and we don't care
We need no explanation, just keep on taking the happy pills
Your body is loose and you're going down
Your body is loose, yeah, you're going down
Your body is loose and you're going down, today
Your body is loose and you're going down
Your body is loose, yeah, you're going down
Your body is loose and you're going down, today
Let me try on your dress
The lyrics to Therapy?'s song "Loose" delve into the themes of insecurity, carefree abandonment, and the desire to live in the moment, making the most of life. The line "let me try on your dress" is a metaphor for wanting to experience life through someone else's eyes, to see things from a different perspective. This desire is further elaborated upon in the line "I'm sick of being down, we're coming up, so let's go out," indicating a need to escape from one's current state of mind and embrace the present.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of being comfortable with someone else's company, even if that person is perceived as different or odd. The line "Maybe you're still lonely, but I love you, you're my best friend" highlights the fact that despite any differences, the connection between two people can still be strong and meaningful.
Additionally, the chorus line "Your body is loose and you're going down" could be interpreted as a physical release, allowing oneself to let go and be free from any burdens or stress. Overall, the lyrics urge the listener to embrace life with abandon and not be held back by insecurity or fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me try on your dress
I want to take on your identity and experience what it feels like to live in your skin
It turns me on when we're a mess
I find it exciting and arousing when we let go of social expectations and act uninhibited
Something's kickin' in, I smell the summer on your skin
I'm feeling a rush of adrenaline and I'm drawn in by the scent of your skin, reminding me of summer memories
I'm sick of being down, we're coming up, so let's go out
I'm tired of feeling depressed and I sense a positive change, so let's celebrate by going out and having fun
We won't live forever now, so let's make the most of it somehow
Life is short and we must seize the moment to enjoy it before it passes us by
Your body is loose and you're going down
You're letting go of control and surrendering to the moment, losing yourself in the experience
I don't care where you're from, whatever planet you think you're on
I accept you for who you are, even if you feel like an outsider or come from a different background
'Cause you're my space cadet, I'll go anywhere with you, yeah
I see you as an adventurous and imaginative person, and I'm willing to follow you wherever your mind takes us
Maybe you're still lonely, but I love you, you're my best friend
You may still feel isolated, but I care for you deeply and consider you my closest companion
We look like sister and brother, according to all our friends
Our friendship is so close that it appears like we're family to others who know us
There's no guns firing now, big yellow cranes hold up the clouds
There's no conflict or violence in this moment, and instead I see the beauty of the world around me
And this season's changed me, I've fallen into a different skin
I've undergone a transformation and feel like a new person, as if I'm shedding an old skin and embracing something different
We make quite a pair and we look stupid and we don't care
We may appear odd or foolish together, but we're happy to be ourselves and not conform to societal expectations
We need no explanation, just keep on taking the happy pills
We don't need to justify our happiness or analyze it, we just want to keep experiencing it and enjoy the moment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW CAIRNS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jamie Warrior Warlord McCallum
awesome rock track, from my childhood. therapy was a good rock band. awesome song.
Dave Bryan
*Is a good rock band
Ricehard Cameron
WAS?
Dat Nigga
great quality! great song!
Jack of all
reminds me of my teenage years and a girl, Oh god give me a time machine.
Alex L
Love this song. Very sexy and has that cool 90s crossover vibe.
Andreas Rehn
Honestly? this song does not sound like therapy at all... it's the 15th forgotten and best song of the Dookie album, I am 100% sure... :D
Iz Akasha
I picked it up in cassette in 96
I was in mandatory treatment..
Met a " sex addict"
Yeah you want the definition of crazy?
Later in the keys miss Florida 83 or 84
DANA
Yeah this is a serious so g for me
deceiver
This video is beautifully amazing
Gabriel Black
if you guys think this video is weird, go watch the video, but for the Photek remix. I think it fits that version better.