Celena
Screeching Weasel · Kill The Musicians [1995]
and now she wants to know what's wrong with me
and why I always have to be so me
Celena wants to know: why i never seem to want to go
to all the things her friends are going to
and why we never do what she wants to
And I can't wait, cause I can talk to her and
make her understand I'm not the boyfriend she made
herself believe I was
But Celena's brave and Celena says, yah Celena says
I broke her heart she's going to think about all
the time she wasted with me and with him
Celena says she's tired of spending so much of her
precious time watchin' me while I watch Benny Hill
And countin' every minute that I kill
Celena says she's young and deserves to have a little fun
but if that's what Celena really thinks
then I don't understand why she won't leave
I'm getting tired of seeing her drunken body lying
on the stairs- I've seen the pictures in the paper
You'll know why I'm here
But Celena's brave and Celena says, yah Celena says
I broke her heart, she's going home to see her mom
And to think of ways that'll make me miserable
Celena's telling me that my future doesn't look too promising
She sits there eating ice cream while she pouts
and wonders why I sleep out on the couch
Celena looks at me and tells me I'm not the guy I used to be
I smoke a cigarette and fall asleep
and she continues right on nagging me
I'm getting married at the chapel
She doesn't seem to care-
I've seen the pictures shown on TV-
You'll know why I'm here
But Celena's brave and Celena says, yah Celena says
I broke her heart
She's going home to her mom and to think of ways
to make me miserable...
Celena
Celena stands as a testament to Screeching Weasel's enduring commitment to high-energy punk rock. Released on the 1995 album Kill The Musicians, the track captures the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and aggressive instrumentation. Ben Foster's songwriting during this period often balanced personal introspection with the frantic pace characteristic of the genre. This recording reflects the group's ability to maintain a distinct identity within the broader punk landscape, delivering concise, impactful music that resonates with long-time fans. The song contributes to a discography defined by its raw energy and consistent output, showcasing the band's skill in crafting memorable melodies without relying on excessive complexity. It remains a notable song in their extensive catalogue of work from the mid-nineties.

