99
Screeching Weasel · How To Make Enemies And Irritate People [1994]
Of just about every other day
It's funny but the tv
Dosen't seem to make my thoughts about you go away
Every time I think of you
I start to follow clues
Can't call you from my shoe
99
The bathtub girls I see on bikes in Lakeview
All look too much like you and 99
I've got a job to do
But I can't concentrate anything else at this time
I know I should be gettting smart
But since we've been apart
I can't even count as high as 99
Don't tell me you're a double agent
I asked you not to tell me that
I'd join you in a New York minute
'cause you're so rad and that's a fact
When you left me things were Kaotic
And I think I almost lost Control
But now I am a little less psychotic
And my mission's not impossible
I will find another girl like 99
You know the world is full of 99'
But I'll remember you 99
99
Screeching Weasel's "99" stands as a quintessential example of the band's high-energy punk rock style. Released on the 1994 album How To Make Enemies And Irritate People, the track captures the frantic, melodic sensibility that defined the group during this prolific era. Frontman Ben Foster's songwriting often blends self-deprecating humor with sharp social observation, creating a sound that resonates deeply within the punk community. This recording showcases the band's ability to deliver catchy, fast-paced anthems that balance aggression with infectious melodies. As part of a significant body of work, the song reflects the group's enduring influence on the genre and their commitment to crafting memorable, energetic music that continues to engage listeners decades later.