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.

Reuters
Therapy? Lyrics

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Our correspondent is sorry to tell
Of an uneasy time, that all is not well
On the borders there's movement
In the hills there's trouble
Food is short, crime is double

Prices have risen since the government fell
Casualties increase as the enemies shell

The climate's unhealthy, flies and rats thrive
And sooner than later the end will arrive

This is your correspondent running out of tape
Gunfire's increasing
Burning

Looting
Rape

Overall Meaning

The song Reuters by Therapy? is a commentary on the state of society in war-torn countries. The lyrics detail the unrest that permeates through a community experiencing war. The song starts with the correspondent mentioning an "uneasy time" and how everything is not okay. The lyrics then describe how movement across the borders and trouble in the hills exacerbate the situation, which leaves people fighting for resources such as food. Crime and prices have risen since the government's fall, and there's an increase in casualties as shelling intensifies. The unhealthy climate enables rats and flies to thrive, and the songwriter argues that the end will come soon.

As the song progresses, the correspondent is "running out of tape" due to gunfire increasing. Everything seems to burn down, and looting and rape are rampant, signifying the breakdown of any remaining social order during wartime. Reuters is, therefore, a scathing indictment on war and the destructive consequences it has on communities. It's a poignant reminder of the painful impact that war can wreak on human lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Our correspondent is sorry to tell
The person reporting the news feels regretful to share what they must say

Of an uneasy time, that all is not well
The situation being reported on is not good and brings feelings of distress

On the borders there's movement
There is activity near the borders

In the hills there's trouble
There are issues or problems occurring in the hills

Food is short, crime is double
There is a lack of food and an increase in criminal activity

Prices have risen since the government fell
After the government lost power, prices have increased

Casualties increase as the enemies shell
As the enemies attack, the number of casualties rises

The climate's unhealthy, flies and rats thrive
The environment is unhealthy, allowing for a proliferation of pests such as flies and rats

And sooner than later the end will arrive
It seems that the end of the situation is fast approaching

This is your correspondent running out of tape
The person reporting is running out of the means to continue recording, whether it be tape or another recording device

Gunfire's increasing
The sound of gunshots is becoming more frequent

Burning
Objects or buildings are on fire

Looting
People are stealing or looting belongings from others

Rape
Sexual assault is occurring

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRUCE GILBERT, COLIN NEWMAN, GRAHAM LEWIS, ROBERT GOTOBED

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