Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)

Icicle Works

About Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)

"Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)", given the reversed title "Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)" in some markets, is a song by the British band The Icicle Works. It was released in 1983 as the first single from the band's 1984 debut eponymous album The Icicle Works. The song was written by Ian McNabb, the band's lead singer, and produced by Hugh Jones.


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Love comes
Down upon us and it flows like water
Burning with the hope of insight
Feathered books the colors of the bright elation
Stolen in the sight of love

We are we are we are we're just children
Finding our way around indecision
We are we are we are rather helpless
Changes forever
Whisper to a scream

Birds fly
In the eye of the pathos daughter
Spoken
At the bitter end
Wasted
Sacrificed for the new nirvana
Night time sends the sun away

We are we are we are we're just children
Finding our way around indecision
We are we are we are rather helpless
Changes forever
Whisper to a scream
We are we are we are we're just children
Finding our way around indecision
We are we are we are rather helpless
Changes forever
Whisper to a scream

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Icicle Works

The Icicle Works (also known as Icicle Works in the United States) are an English alternative rock band and were named after the 1960 short story "The Day the Icicle Works Closed" by science fiction author Frederik Pohl. They had a top 20 UK hit with "Love Is a Wonderful Colour" (1983). In the US and Canada, they had one top 40 hit, the 1984 single "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)". Led by singer-songwriter Ian McNabb, the band released five albums from 1984 to 1990 before breaking up in 1991. McNabb later convened a revised line-up of the band in 2006 to play live shows; this revised Icicle Works line-up still plays sporadic live dates. more »

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Written by: IAN MCNABB

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" is an 80's single by the English band The Icicle Works.
Band History
The band, Icicle Works, was formed in Liverpool, England in 1980 and was primarily comprised of members Ian McNabb, Chris Layhe, and Chris Sharrock.
Song's Release Year
The song was officially released in 1983 in the United Kingdom and later got a 1984 release in the United States.
Album
"Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" is part of the band’s debut studio album, 'The Icicle Works.'
Chart Performance
The track landed on both UK and US music charts, reaching number 52 on the UK Singles Chart and number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Label
The song was first released under the label 'Beggars Banquet' in the UK, and under 'Arista' in the US.
Music Video
An interesting fact about the song is that the music video was directed by legendary director, David Mallet, who has worked with famous musicians like David Bowie and Queen.
Sound
The song is widely known for its fusion of neo-psychedelia and new wave music, which was a popular combination during the 80s.
Confusing Title
The song was released under two different titles – "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" in the UK and "(We Want) To Hear From You" in the US.
Popular Culture
The song has gained further popularity over the years and has been featured in various popular culture mediums including film and television. It made a notable appearance in the American comedy-drama movie, 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun.'

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