She's Hearing Voices

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About She's Hearing Voices

"She's Hearing Voices" is a song by Bloc Party that was first released on 7" vinyl by London-based independent label Trash Aesthetics in February 2004. It also appeared on their 2004 Bloc Party (EP). The song was later re-recorded for the band's 2005 debut album Silent Alarm, while "The Marshals Are Dead" was re-recorded and released on the 7" and DVD single versions of the "So Here We Are" single. The song is supposedly about "a paranoid schizophrenic", a friend of frontman Kele Okereke.  


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She's hearing voices call her
She's hearing voices warn her
She just can't sleep in her bed,
She just can't sleep
She's falling down the stairs
She's tearing out her hair
She's screaming my name, in the night
To keep her warm

She got a red pill blue pill
Red pill blue pill
Red pill blue pill
Red pill blue pill
Milk of amnesia

Hey hey hey hey
C'mon I know that you want it
There's nothing, nothing to shout about
So jump, jump back in

She got a red pill blue pill
Red pill blue pill
Red pill blue pill
Red pill blue pill
She got a red pill blue pill
Red pill blue pill
Red pill blue pill
Red pill blue pill
Milk of amnesia

She's scared of the blacks and she's scared of the Jews
She is always out there, she is yesterday's news
She screams out my name in the dead of the night
She is leaving my room, she is crying on her side
Walking on eggshells, walking on glass,
Burnt by the mirror, burnt the light
Feeling rejection I'm going to burn down your house
Tearing down posters I was never alive

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Bloc Party

Bloc Party are a British indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Russell Lissack (lead guitar), Gordon Moakes (bass guitar, synths, backing vocals, glockenspiel), and Matt Tong (drums, backing vocals). Their brand of music is said to have been drawn from such bands as The Cure,Mogwai,Siouxsie and the Banshees and in their more recent work Radiohead. more »

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Written by: RUSSELL LISSACK, GORDON MOAKES, KELE OKEREKE, MATT TONG

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Release Information
"She's Hearing Voices" is a song by British indie rock band Bloc Party. It was initially released as a single in February 2004 and later included on their debut album "Silent Alarm" in 2005.
Music Production
Paul Epworth, a well-known British music producer, produced "She's Hearing Voices". He has also worked with famous artists like Adele, Florence and the Machine, and Coldplay.
Inspiration behind the song
The song's lyrics revolve around a friend of lead vocalist Kele Okereke who suffered from schizophrenia. The lyrics represent his friend's struggle and the experience of hearing voices that no one else could hear.
Band Members
The song features Kele Okereke on vocals, Russell Lissack on lead guitar, Gordon Moakes on bass and Matt Tong on drums.
Music Style
Just as typical of Bloc Party's style, "She's Hearing Voices" blends indie rock with post-punk and electronic music, featuring emotive lyrics combined with raw and intense guitar riffs.
Music Video
The music video for "She's Hearing Voices" was directed by Alex Courtes and involves the band playing in a red-colored room. The video matches the intensity and passion felt in the song.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Many praised the band's unique sound and Okereke's emotional and passionate vocals. The track's potent portrayal of mental illness also garnered praises.
Live Performance
"She's Hearing Voices" was known for its energetic live performances. The band's frontman, Okereke often delivers a passionate and fiery performance, contributing to the intense atmosphere of the song.
Song Influence
"She's Hearing Voices" has helped shape the sound of Bloc Party and paved the way for their future success. It is considered one of their signature songs and has left a significant impact on the indie rock genre.
Cultural Impact
The song is known for introducing discussions about mental health within the music industry, using music as an outlet to explore and understand mental illness. It's praised for its honest and sympathetic portrayal of schizophrenia.

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