Scared

The Tragically Hip

About Scared

"Scared" is a song by Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. It was released in September 1995 as the fifth single from the band's 1994 album, Day for Night. The song peaked at number 57 on the Canadian RPM Singles chart. The song was featured in the 2006 film, Trailer Park Boys: The Movie, and was included on the film's soundtrack.


Year:
2005
5:06
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I could make you scared, if you want me to
I'm not prepared, but if I have to
He said, I can make you scared, it's kind of what I do
If you're prepared, here's what I propose to do

You're in Russia and more than a million works of art
Are whisked out to the woods
When the Nazis find the whole place dark
They'll think God's left the museum for good

I can make you scared, if that's what I do
If you're prepared, and if I have to
If I make you scared, and you pay me to
That's the deal, now here's what I can do for you

Now there's a focus group that can prove
This is all nothing but cold calculation

Tests have shown that suspicious are hostile
Their lives need not be shortened
Truth be told, they can live a long, long while
Tickled to death by their importance

If you can make me scared, if that's what you do
If I'm unclear, can I get out of this thing with me and you
If you feel scared, and a bit confused
I got to say, this sounds a little beyond anything I'm used to

There's a precious few that can prove at the root
This is all nothing but cold calculation

Clearly entranced, you're leaving back now
Defanged destroyer limps into the bay
Down at the beach it's attracting quite a crowd
As kids wade through the blood out to it to play

Okay, you made me scared, you did what you set out to do
And I'm not prepared, you really had me going there for a minute or two
He said, you made me scared too, I wasn't sure I was getting through
I got to go
It's been a pleasure doing business with you

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The Tragically Hip

The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as The Hip, was a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario, that was active between 1983 and 2016. The band was made up of Gordon Downie [1964-2017] (lead vocals and guitar), Paul Langlois (guitar), Rob Baker (guitar, known as Bobby Baker until 1994), Gord Sinclair (bass) and Johnny Fay (drums). The band released 12 studio albums, two live albums, 1 EP, and 54 singles. Nine of their albums reached No. 1 in Canada. They received numerous Canadian Music awards, including 16 Juno Awards. The band's final album and tour were in 2016, following Downie being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in December, 2015. more »

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Written by: Gordon Downie, Gordon Sinclair, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Robert Baker

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Scared" is a song by The Tragically Hip, a Canadian rock band that was exceptionally popular both nationally and internationally.
Album Release
The song "Scared" is from The Tragically Hip’s ''Day for Night'' album, which was the band's fourth studio album, released in 1994.
Song Meaning
The song subtly touches on themes of vulnerability, fear, and the complexities of human emotion. As is typical of Gord Downie’s songwriting style, the lyrics are thought-provoking, abstract, and open to the listener’s personal sound interpretations.
Unique Sound
The song continues The Tragically Hip's style of blending rock with elements of folk music, characterized especially by Gord Downie’s eloquent and distinctive voice.
Popularity
While not released as a single, "Scared" has nevertheless been a fan favorite and is commonly recognized as one of The Tragically Hip's most appealing and emotionally resonant songs.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity among fans, "Scared" was a less frequent addition to The Tragically Hip's live performance setlists.
Gord Downie's Performance
The Tragically Hip's frontman, the late Gord Downie, known for highly interactive and sometimes enigmatic performance style, added a unique element to the performance of "Scared" whenever it was played live.
Achievements
The album ''Day for Night'', which included "Scared", reached #1 on the Canadian Albums Chart and was certified diamond in Canada, testifying to the continued popularity and commercial success of the band’s music.
Negative association
Contrary to its title, the song is not about horror or extreme fear, but rather deals with subtler aspects of human vulnerability and apprehension.
Song Ending
The song ending represents Gord Downie's creative and unconventional songwriting style - instead of a traditional conclusion, the song fades out on a repeating verse.)

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