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.

Loser Cop
Therapy? Lyrics

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All we represent to them, man, is somebody who needs a haircut

Look me in the eyes and say it!

You little punk

Asshole!
Asshole!

Asshole!
Asshole!

Good morning, pigs
Good morning, fascists
Honkys
Killers
Bigots
You fags
Pinkos
You creeps
You bastards
Fuzz

This indoctrination of vocal harassment was compiled by our own juvenile division in preparation for the concert this weekend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Therapy?'s song "Loser Cop" seem to be a commentary on police brutality and oppression. The lines "All we represent to them, man, is somebody who needs a haircut" suggest that the police don't view the band members or their fans as individuals, but rather as a mass of disheveled "losers" who need to conform to societal norms. When the band challenges them to "look me in the eyes and say it" and calls them "assholes," it's a rebellion against this dehumanizing attitude.

The rest of the song is a litany of insults hurled at the police, using language that is intended to shock and offend. The words "pigs," "fascists," "honkys," and "killers" all have a loaded history as terms of abuse directed at law enforcement; similarly, "fags," "pinkos," and "bigots" are all slurs that seek to undermine the police's authority by attacking their perceived masculinity or political beliefs. The choice of words is intentional, as Therapy? is trying to provoke a reaction and make a statement about the power dynamic between the police and the public.

Taken as a whole, "Loser Cop" is a scathing critique of the police and the role they play in society. It's an angry, confrontational song that speaks to the frustrations of people who feel oppressed or marginalized, and it's a reminder that music can be a powerful tool for social change.

Line by Line Meaning

All we represent to them, man, is somebody who needs a haircut
Our appearance is all they can focus on, not the message we bring

Look me in the eyes and say it!
Back up your insults and hate with real confrontation instead of hiding behind slurs

You little punk
You're weak and lacking in courage

Asshole!
A crude insult used to dehumanize and dismiss someone

Good morning, pigs
An ironic and sarcastic greeting to the police who represent an oppressive system

Good morning, fascists
Another sarcastic greeting mocking the authoritarianism of the police

Honkys
A racial slur used to target white people

Killers
A way to highlight the brutality and violence of the police

Bigots
A term highlighting the prejudice and phobias of the police

You fags
A homophobic slur to exhibit the bigotry of the police

Pinkos
An outdated and derogatory term targeting left-leaning people, meant to criticize their political beliefs

You creeps
A way to describe the police as creepy or unsettling

You bastards
Another insult that expresses anger and frustration with the police

Fuzz
A derogatory slang term used to refer to the police

This indoctrination of vocal harassment was compiled by our own juvenile division in preparation for the concert this weekend
These lyrics were crafted by a group of young people as an act of protest against police brutality and bigotry

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