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.

The Boy's Asleep
Therapy? Lyrics

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I think we should probably call it a night now, it's just as well, cus, eh, 'cause we got a lot of things sorted out tonight that needed sorting out I suppose
I'll take a taxi home, I think I'll...

Thanks for coming
Mind your step on the way home
The roads are busy
Tonight just pick the ones you know
Thanks for coming

Stick to all the places you've been
Thanks for coming again

There's not really much difference between what you think and I think
It's just, who does it with most conviction, I suppose
But it's really hard to believe in what you have and what you're looking for

Thanks for coming, mind your step on the way home
The roads are busy, tonight just pick the ones you know
Thanks for coming, mind your step on the way home
The roads are busy, so pick the ones you know

Thanks for coming, mind your step on the way home
The roads are busy, tonight just pick the ones you know
Thanks for calling, mind your step on the way home
Find a God and thank him

Thanks for coming, mind your step on the way home
The roads are busy, tonight just pick the ones you know

Thanks for coming, mind the step on your way home
The path is crowded

Overall Meaning

The song "The Boy's Asleep" by Therapy? is a melancholic track that centers around the concept of closure and moving on. The opening verse seems to recount a conversation between two people, possibly friends or partners, declaring that it seems the night has served its purpose and it’s time to call it a night. The lines, "There's not really much difference between what you think and I think, It's just, who does it with most conviction, I suppose" highlight how despite people having their own opinions, the way they convey and put them across may vary.

The chorus repeats the phrase "thanks for coming" several times, which is repeated in gratitude to the person concerned. The lines "mind your step on the way home, the roads are busy, tonight just pick the ones you know" are a reminder to be cautious after leaving and carefully pick the path back home. The track’s title becomes clearer in the line “Find a God and thank him,” where we realize the may be no "boy" in question, but rather it was just a metaphorical concept for something that needed to be put to rest.

Overall, "The Boy's Asleep" is a contemplative song that contemplates the meaningless of life, the importance of closure, and moving forward.

Line by Line Meaning

I think we should probably call it a night now, it's just as well, cus, eh, 'cause we got a lot of things sorted out tonight that needed sorting out I suppose
We should end this discussion now, because we have resolved many important issues tonight.

I'll take a taxi home, I think I'll...
I will leave and go home by taxi.

Thanks for coming
Thank you for being here.

Mind your step on the way home
Be careful walking home.

The roads are busy
There is a lot of traffic on the roads.

Tonight just pick the ones you know
Just choose the roads you are familiar with.

Stick to all the places you've been
Stay in the areas you are familiar with.

Thanks for coming again
Thank you for coming back.

There's not really much difference between what you think and I think
We have similar opinions.

It's just, who does it with most conviction, I suppose
It is a matter of who believes in their opinion more strongly.

But it's really hard to believe in what you have and what you're looking for
It is difficult to have faith in your goals and ideals.

Thanks for calling, mind your step on the way home
Thank you for contacting me, be careful while walking home.

Find a God and thank him
Believe in a higher power and express gratitude towards them.

The path is crowded
There are many people on the road.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW CAIRNS, MARTIN MCCARRICK, MICHAEL ROBERT MCKEEGAN

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