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.
Teeth Grinder
Therapy? Lyrics
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Every nerve pumping hard through me
Every thought rushes at full speed
This false smile grates through babyteeth
(I'm a teethgrinder)
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
Think to win, and I'm up on it
I can't lose, I've got nothing to
Try me now, I'll try anything
This is me, this is what I feel
(I'm a teethgrinder)
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
(I'm a teethgrinder)
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
(Losing his mind and he feels it going)
(Losing his mind)
(Losing his mind and he feels it going)
(Losing his mind)
(Losing his mind)
(I'm a teethgrinder)
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
(I'm a teethgrinder)
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
(I'm a teethgrinder, in my sleep I grind my teeth)
The song "Teeth Grinder" by Therapy? explores the theme of self-destruction and self-harm in the face of feeling invincible. From the opening lines of the song, the singer is filled with an intense rush and feels unstoppable, as evidenced by the line "Think to win, and I'm up on it/I can't lose, I've got nothing to." Despite this feeling, there is an underlying sense of unease and control that is starting to wear thin, represented by the refrain "I'm a teeth grinder" and "losing his mind and he feels it going." The singer is hurting themselves in their sleep, grinding their teeth down to nothing as a physical manifestation of their internal pain and struggle to maintain control.
The repetition of the chorus "I'm a teeth grinder" throughout the song creates a sense of foreboding, hinting at the singer's inner turmoil and the fact that they are aware of their own self-destructive behavior. The use of the phrase "baby teeth" also adds to the sense of vulnerability and a feeling of being too young and inexperienced to handle the pressures of the world. Despite the darkness of the song's themes, the music itself is intense and powerful, building to a crescendo that matches the singer's own feelings of invincibility and self-destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
This feels good, nothing can stop me
I feel invincible and unstoppable at the moment
Every nerve pumping hard through me
I am highly stimulated and on edge
Every thought rushes at full speed
My mind is racing and I can't slow down
This false smile grates through babyteeth
I am putting on a fake facade to hide my true feelings, but it still bothers me underneath
(I'm a teethgrinder) Teethgrinder (In my sleep I grind my teeth)
I am constantly anxious and stressed, even in my sleep
Think to win, and I'm up on it
I have a competitive mindset and am ready to take on any challenge
I can't lose, I've got nothing to
I am feeling confident and have nothing to lose
Try me now, I'll try anything
I am open to new experiences and willing to take risks
This is me, this is what I feel
I am being honest and genuine with myself and my emotions
(Losing his mind and he feels it going) (Losing his mind) (Losing his mind and he feels it going) (Losing his mind) (Losing his mind)
I am spiraling out of control mentally and can feel myself losing grip on reality
(I'm a teethgrinder) Teethgrinder (In my sleep I grind my teeth)
My anxiety and stress are constant, even during my sleep
(I'm a teethgrinder, in my sleep I grind my teeth)
My anxiety and stress cause me to involuntarily grind my teeth even while sleeping
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW CAIRNS, FYFE EWING, MICHAEL ROBERT MCKEEGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marcodepalo1856
This feels good, nothing can stop me
Every nerve pumping hard through me
Every thought rushes at full speed
This false smile grates through babyteeth
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
(I'm a teethgrinder)
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
Think to win, and I'm up on it
I can't lose, I've got nothing to
Try me now, I'll try anything
This is me, this is what I feel
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
(I'm a teethgrinder)
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
(I'm a teethgrinder)
Teethgrinder
(In my sleep I grind my teeth)
@jewelman
I'm a 90s kid and my first experience with them was in road rash on PS1 along with Soundgarden, monster magnet, and swervedriver
@princeofcats6883
Same. And i bought all three albums afterwards
@mikelicenblat
@PrinceOfCats same here mate i heard them off the video game road rash
@pyrogian
haha i hear ya
@markshadows3667
Same!
@siv.blok1984
Same! That's why I'm here.
@dk5468
Their best song! Was lucky enough to see them at Reading 1994, awesome live!
@asosystem5022
Must have been a pleasant experience.
@olegsmirolenko2248
And me, bro
@rickywilson7883
I saw them in 95 donington monsters of rock quality to say the least, Metallica head lined