The International Language of Screaming
Super Furry Animals
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It's not where you're from It's not where you're at It's not where you've been It's where you're between It's not what you've been It's not what you've seen It's where you're between It's not what you've seen It's where you're between La la la la La la la la La la la la La la la la La la la la La la la la Oh! Oh! Oh! La la la la Oh! Oh! Oh! From A to B Then onto see Don't stop the journey 'Til you get to Z 'Til you get to Z There's nothing to see Don't stop the journey There's nothing to see Don't stop the journey Every time I look around me everything seems so stationary It just sends me the impulse to become reactionary Spell it out, rip it up, rearrange it, on the contrary If I scream it, I mean it, I hope you will understand me Whoa! La la la la La la la la La la la la La la la la La la la la La la la la Oh! Oh! Oh! La la la la Oh! Oh! Oh! La la la la La la la la La la la la La la la la La la la la La la la la Oh! Oh! Oh! La la la la Oh! Oh! Oh! La la la la Oh! Oh! Oh!
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Written by: CIAN CIARAN, DAFYDD IEUAN, GRUFF RHYS, GUTO PRYCE, HUW BUNFORD
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"The International Language of Screaming" was released as the second single from their second studio album, "Radiator" in July 1997. The song garnered positive reviews from critics and became one of the band's best-known tracks.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being one of Super Furry Animals' signature songs, "The International Language of Screaming" peaked at only number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Sound and StyleThe song prominently features fuzzy, distorted guitars and the band's eclectic approach to rock music, which incorporates diverse influences from punk to pop to psychedelic.
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Welsh BandSuper Furry Animals is a Welsh band, well-known for releasing some songs and albums in Welsh. Although "The International Language of Screaming" is in English, it helped cement their reputation as one of Wales' leading musical acts.
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Candid LyricsThe lyrics of "The International Language of Screaming" highlight the band's candid and often surreal songwriting, touching on themes of existential concern and disillusionment with society.
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Global InfluenceThe 'screaming' in the title is used metaphorically, describing a universal form of communication that transcends language barriers. This furthers the band's philosophy that music itself is the true 'international language'.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "The International Language of Screaming" typifies the band's quirky, irreverent style. It shows the band members in various surreal and comical scenarios.
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Radiator" AlbumThe song is featured on the "Radiator" album, which is considered one of the Super Furry Animals' best albums, and was influential in the late '90s British rock scene.
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Live Performances"The International Language of Screaming" is a mainstay of the band's live performances. The energetic track is known to rouse audiences at their shows.
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Band's Iconic SoundThe song represents Super Furry Animals' distinct sound that combines rock 'n' roll with experimental electronic elements, which has influenced many alternative bands over the years.
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