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.
Lunacy Booth
Therapy? Lyrics
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Like cheap pornography
Picking at my guilt with promises of hell christ, revealed
Sin it's all that
You know glad my mirror's broken my image is a burden
I want to lose myself
In the coming of the lord
Sin it's all that you know reveal yourself to me I wanna lose myself
Reveal yourself to me
I wanna lose myself reveal yourself to me
I wanna lose myself reveal yourself to me
I wanna lose myself christ, revealed sin it's all
That you know christ, revealed sin it's all that you know
The lyrics to Therapy?'s song Lunacy Booth seem to be exploring the theme of guilt and the desire for redemption. The song starts with the lines "Reveal yourself to me, like cheap pornography, picking at my guilt with promises of hell, Christ revealed, sin it's all that." The listener can interpret these lyrics as the singer feeling guilty about their sins and wanting to be redeemed by Christ. The "cheap pornography" reference could symbolize the singer seeking out quick, temporary fixes for their guilt, rather than truly facing and dealing with it.
The next lines, "You know glad my mirror's broken, my image is a burden, I want to lose myself in the coming of the lord," further emphasize the singer's feeling of guilt and burden. The "mirror" reference could symbolize the singer's self-image and the idea that they are ashamed of who they see. However, they express a desire to lose themselves in "the coming of the lord," which could represent the idea of being released from the burden of sin and finding redemption. The lyrics repeat the lines "Christ, revealed, sin it's all that you know, reveal yourself to me, I wanna lose myself" multiple times, further emphasizing the theme of seeking redemption and release from guilt.
Line by Line Meaning
Reveal yourself to me
I want to know everything about you, your thoughts and feelings
Like cheap pornography
You are only revealing what is easy and superficial about yourself
Picking at my guilt with promises of hell christ, revealed
You are using my fears and insecurities to manipulate me
Sin it's all that
You are trying to make me feel guilty about my actions
You know glad my mirror's broken my image is a burden
I don't like the way I look and my self-image is causing me problems
I want to lose myself
I want to forget about my problems and just be happy
In the coming of the lord
I hope that a higher power will come and help me
Reveal yourself to me
I want to know everything about you, your thoughts and feelings
I wanna lose myself reveal yourself to me
I want to forget about my problems and understand you better
christ, revealed sin it's all that you know
You are using religion to control me and make me feel guilty
I wanna lose myself christ, revealed sin it's all
I want to forget about my problems, but you keep reminding me of my sins
That you know christ, revealed sin it's all that you know
You only know how to use religion to manipulate people
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW CAIRNS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Olly's Films and Games
That chorus is godly
Lewis Barrah
One of the best songs. They were beautifully dark back then. The vocals and the riff behind them are perfect. The lyrics and harmonies are incredible, it's one of those songs. Everything
Sincera Morrison
Great song!
MIGEL GLORIA
MASTERPIECE
looksliketouble
Leslie rankin did a fine job here.
Powerfull n crisp
dervlaann
Best m/f duet ever bar none.
Graham Taylor
Nah, Patti Smith singing with Albert Bouchard on The Revenge of Vera Gemini, by Blue Oyster Cult is...
nervenkiller
Waaaahnsinnn, solche flashbacks, wenn Ihr auch nur den Hauch einer Ahnung hättet was diese Songs mir in Verbindung mit meinem verstorbenen Freund Bernd bedeuten.. CHRIST!!!!!
looksliketouble
Still strong but class is permanent
Γιώργος Ξενικάκης
Finally, someone upload it!!!! THANKS!!!