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.

Rust
Therapy? Lyrics

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The letching corpse of rock 'n' roll
The letching corpse of rock 'n' roll
The letching corpse of rock 'n' roll
The letching corpse of rock 'n' roll

What's done is done
What's done is done
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What's done is done

I don't know what I want, but I want it now
Before we turn to dust
Before we turn to superstition
Before we turn to rust

The letching corpse of rock 'n' roll
The letching corpse of rock 'n' roll
The letching corpse of rock 'n' roll
The letching corpse of rock 'n' roll

What's done is done
What's done is done
What's done is done
What's done is done

I don't know what I want, but I want it now
Before we turn to dust
Before we turn to superstition
Before we turn to rust

I don't know what I want, but I want it now
Before we turn to dust
Before we turn to superstition
Before we turn to rust

What's done is done
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Overall Meaning

The song "Rust" by Therapy? is a commentary on the state of rock and roll music. The repeating phrase "the letching corpse of rock 'n' roll" speaks to the idea that the genre has become tired and outdated. The repetition emphasizes the stagnation of the industry and the lack of innovation. The lyrics "what's done is done" suggest that there is no going back to the days when rock and roll music was fresh and exciting.

The chorus "I don't know what I want, but I want it now" speaks to the audience's desire for instant gratification. The lead singer is acknowledging that people want something new and exciting in music, but they are not sure what that is. The bridge "before we turn to dust, before we turn to superstition, before we turn to rust" suggests that the time for change is running out. The song is calling for a new era of music before it's too late.

Overall, "Rust" is a statement on the need for innovation and change in the rock and roll industry. The repetition of the chorus and the emphasis on the state of the industry suggest that the band believes that change is long overdue.

Line by Line Meaning

The letching corpse of rock 'n' roll
The decaying, immoral state of the rock 'n' roll industry

What's done is done
What's happened in the past cannot be changed

I don't know what I want, but I want it now
Feeling an urgency for satisfaction even though the goal is unclear

Before we turn to dust
Before we die and/or fade away

Before we turn to superstition
Before we become overly reliant on beliefs and practices that may not be based in reality

Before we turn to rust
Before we become useless and forgotten, like objects that are left to rust

Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ANDREW JAMES CAIRNS, MARTIN JOHN MCCARRICK, MICHAEL ROBERT MCKEEGAN, NEIL COOPER

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