Story Behind The Song
wrote this when the 1st beheadingof an American happened in Iraq in '04
Song Description
a mother's reaction to the horrific death of her son
| Song Length |
3:32 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Depressing, Enraged |
Subject |
Murder, Rape, Disgust |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
I Scream
Wake me up When you feel me shake
Strike me hard Don't hesitate
The nightmare I've seen Can crush my faith
Wake me up
Hold me close Taste me breath
Caress my skin Thru tangled sweat
Cover my eyes And I still see hate
Wake me up
BV1: Turn off the TV I'm so damn depressed
Turn all the lights on And strip me I'm wet
Turn off my senses And bathe me in sweat
CH: I Scream What have you done I Scream
I Scream My only son I Scream
The nightly voice No fear no pain
With one broad stroke It smears and stains
The honor earned It so resents
Blaming all as one
BV2: Turn off the TV There's no damn respect
Turn off the radio They're making a mess
Turn off your cell phone Text messaging threats
CH: I Scream What have you done I Scream
I Scream My only son I Scream
BRIDGE: What makes you think we must always be wrong
Why is it always that we must be wrong
I'm sick and tired of us being wrong
BV3: Turn off the TV I'm so damn depressed
Turn off the video conferencing threats
Shut down the presses They revel in death
CH:
Outro: Turn off the TV I'm so damn depressed
Turn all the lights on And strip me I'm wet
Turn off my senses And lay me to rest