Scream
Chris Cornell
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Take a minute to tell you right And you can say what you want Turn around every night So now you're always going off Doesn't matter what I done Or if I even crossed the line Is that the hollar going for blood Girl, it doesn't have to be a fight Throwing out the blame when you know it ain't my fault Messing with my brain when you want to see me fall There may come a time when I don't bother you at all It isn't my call, it isn't my call Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head? I say hey why you keep screaming at the top of your head? I say hey why you keep screaming at the top of your head? I say hey why you keep screaming at the top of your head? There's no need to scream, baby I'm standing right in front of your face Why? I know sometimes we don't get along So Chris sing the second verse to you Like this Take a minute to tell you now and I don't have to raise my tone Take the level and bring it down I just want you to know I got no trouble with what you said I don't even think you're wrong It's how you say it You lose your head Girl, I'm standing right in front of you Throwing out the blame when you know it ain't my fault Messing with my brain when you want to see me fall There may come a time when I don't bother you at all It isn't my call, it isn't my call Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head? I say hey why you keep screaming at the top of your head? I say hey why you keep screaming at the top of your head? I say hey why you keep screaming at the top of your head? Silence is golden I used to think that silence was golden Silence is golden I used to think that silence was golden Silence is golden I used to think that silence was golden Silence is golden I used to think that silence was golden Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head? I say hey why you keep screaming at the top of your head? I say hey why you keep screaming at the top of your head? I say hey why you keep screaming at the top of your head? Silence is golden I used to think that silence was golden Silence is golden I used to think that silence was golden
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Written by: Christopher J. Cornell, Leslie Jerome Harmon, James David Washington, Timothy Z. Mosley
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Scream" is a song that was written by James Tratto and Chris Cornell. This song is the title track and the third single from Cornell's third solo studio album, "Scream".
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Genre BlendDespite Cornell's background in alternative rock and grunge (as a member of Soundgarden), "Scream" is an electronic pop song. This song represents a significant genre departure for Cornell, which divided the opinions of fans and critics.
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ProductionThe entire "Scream" album, including the title track, was produced by Timbaland whose work is typically associated with hip-hop and R&B. The pop sensibility and electronic beats from Timbaland's production style are evident in the song.
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Release and Reception"Scream" was released as a single on February 3, 2009, and the song’s and album's blend of rock and pop drew mixed reviews. The song did not chart in the U.S., but it did reach number 30 on the Norwegian Singles Chart.
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Unique Music VideoThe music video for "Scream" is one part of a longer film that was made for the entire album. Each song on the album has its own portion of the video that, when combined, tell a complete story.
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Lyrics and ToneThe song "Scream" deals with feeling trapped and seeking an escape. The lyrics are a mix of introspective and empowering themes, with lines such as "Stop pushing me/Don't just let me be/I've taken too much of this poison we brew."
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CollaborationThe song "Scream" and its parent album marked one of the most famous collaborations between a rock artist (Chris Cornell) and a hip-hop producer (Timbaland).
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Controversial ProjectThe project was widely controversial, receiving polarized responses from fans and critics alike. It was seen as a brave move by Cornell that either expanded his artistic range or was a commercial sell-out. Cornell referred to it as a "highlight of his career".
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Live PerformancesDespite the conflicting reception, "Scream" often appeared in Cornell's live setlists during his solo tours.
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Crossover SuccessThe blending of rock and electronic/pop elements in "Scream" prefaced the sonic direction that many other rock bands would take in the late 2000s and early 2010s, pioneering a sound that would become commonplace in the following years.
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