Primal Scream
Mötley Crüe
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Broke dick dog My head slung low Tail knocked in the dirt Time and time Of being told Trash is all I'm worth When I was just a young boy Had to take a little grief Now that I'm much older Don't put your shit on me Grab it and shake Reach down scrape it You just got to Primal scream and shout Let that mother out You just gotta say "Hey" Primal scream & shout Oooh tear it out You just gotta say Janou said Meters are red Blow a neurotic fuse Show a little A little pain Unlock a lotta truth When daddy was a young man His home was livin' Hell Mama tried to be so perfect Now her mind's a padded cell, ya Grab it and shake Reach down scrape it You just got to Primal scream and shout Let that mother out You just gotta say "Hey" Primal scream & shout Oooh tear it out You just gotta say Hey man, get out of my face I deal with my problems at my own pace With your screwed-down, anti-human views Deal with the pressures by playing the blues If you want to live life on your own terms You gotta be willing to crash and burn Primal scream and shout Let that mother out You just gotta say "Hey" Primal scream & shout Oooh tear it out You just gotta say Scream shout Come on come on come on Scream shout
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Written by: MICK MARS, NIKKI SIXX, TOMMY LEE, VINCE NEIL
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Primal Scream" is a song by the American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. The track was first released on their 1991 compilation album "Decade of Decadence."
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Release and RankingThe song was released as a single in 1991 and reached number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 21 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Primal Scream" features the band performing in a cage-like structure, surrounded by a crowd of excited fans. The video is known for its energetic atmosphere and dynamic performance.
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ThemeThe lyrics of "Primal Scream" are about releasing pent-up frustration and anger, a primal scream as a way of therapy, which is why Mötley Crüe chose the title.
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Band Context"Primal Scream" is considered one of Mötley Crüe's heaviest songs, demonstrating their evolution toward a more hard rock/metal sound.
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Line-upThe line-up of Mötley Crüe at the time of "Primal Scream"'s release consisted of Vince Neil on vocals, Mick Mars on guitar, Nikki Sixx on bass, and Tommy Lee on drums.
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Album ReceptionThe album "Decade of Decadence," where "Primal Scream" features, was released to celebrate the band's 10th anniversary. It reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song CompositionThe song uses a range of robust and raucous melodies to create its heavy rock sound. The guitar parts in particular are frequently highlighted for their complexity and technical proficiency.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "Primal Scream" has consistently been included in the setlist during Mötley Crüe's live performances due to its popularity among fans.
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Behind the ScenesInterestingly, "Primal Scream" was inspired in part by Arthur Janov's psychotherapy method that shares the title. Janov's idea suggested that repressed pain could be diminished by having the patient revert to the traumatic period of their life and scream.
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