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.
Lose It All
Therapy? Lyrics
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Static on tv
Losing count of
All the days and weeks
This spiral
Has worn a groove so deep
Can't climb out
Lose it all
Lose it all
Lose it all
Lose it all
I stand to lose it all
This drinking
Drowning inside out
It's so acute
Nights of broken glass
Lose it all
Lose it all
Lose it all
Lose it all
I stand to lose it all
Lose it all
Lose it all
Lose it all
Lose it all
I stand to lose it all
The song "Lose It All" by Therapy? is a haunting lament on the struggles of addiction and feeling lost in life. The opening lyrics set the tone of feeling disconnected from the world - the sound being muffled and indistinct like static on a TV or a random radio station. The repetition of "losing count" of the days and weeks suggests a sense of being adrift and losing track of time. The image of a spiral worn so deep that it is impossible to climb out of is a powerful metaphor for the overwhelming feeling of being trapped in a cycle of addiction.
The chorus of the song drives home the sense of desperation with the repeated plea to "lose it all." It is a recognition that things have gone too far and there may not be a way out. The bridge of the song highlights the drinking as a means of coping with the pain, but it only serves to further drown the singer in their own suffering. The final repetition of "lose it all" is a bleak acknowledgement of the possibility of hitting rock bottom.
Line by Line Meaning
Random radio
The experience of listening to the radio is random and chaotic, mirroring the internal chaos the singer feels.
Static on tv
The television's static serves as a metaphor for the singer's inability to find clarity in their thoughts and emotions.
Losing count of All the days and weeks
The singer feels so consumed by their struggles that they're unable to keep track of time or maintain a sense of normalcy in their life.
This spiral Has worn a groove so deep
The artist has been struggling for so long that their negative thought patterns have become ingrained and habituated, making it difficult to break the cycle.
Can't climb out Pathetic, painful need
The artist feels trapped and helpless, unable to escape the overwhelming pain and despair they're experiencing.
Lose it all Lose it all Lose it all Lose it all
The repeated mantra of 'lose it all' emphasizes the singer's fear of losing control and everything they hold dear.
I stand to lose it all
The singer is acutely aware that they're teetering on the edge of losing everything, and the thought terrifies them.
This drinking Drowning inside out
The artist is using alcohol as a coping mechanism, but it's only making things worse - they feel like they're drowning from the inside out.
It's so acute Nights of broken glass
The pain of the artist's struggles is intense and all-consuming. Their nights are filled with shattered pieces, echoing the fragile state of their psyche.
Lose it all Lose it all Lose it all Lose it all
The repeated mantra continues to emphasize the artist's fear and desperation.
I stand to lose it all
The final line brings the song full circle, driving home the message that the singer is in a precarious position and could lose everything at any moment.
Contributed by Scarlett B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.