Scream
Bettens Sarah Lyrics
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Too old to be cute, too small to mind
I sometimes say things really loud
I found out that volume can make up for content drought
Scream until you lose your breath
Force your way inside some youthful soul tonight
Teach him only you are right
I used to know how to change the word
I lie awake at night and envy that girl
Sometimes i think it's not hard to tell
the good and bad apart
and that idea confirms my fear I'm not the brightest person here
Scream until you lose your breath
Force your way inside some youthful soul tonight
Teach him only you are right
I changed my minds a million times
I know now for sure
that that's alright
Scream until you lose your breath
Force your way inside some youthful soul tonight
Teach him only you are right
The lyrics of "Scream" by Bettens Sarah speak to the feelings of doubt and insecurity that many people experience at some point in their lives. Throughout the song, the singer reflects on how she used to be so sure of herself, always feeling that she was right and that her opinions were the only ones that mattered. However, as she has gotten older, she has started to question her own intelligence and ability to discern between good and bad ideas.
As a result of this self-doubt, the singer has started to feel like she needs to compensate for her perceived shortcomings by being loud and forceful in her opinions. The lyrics suggest that the more she yells and screams, the more she is able to drown out her own insecurities and convince herself that she is right.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it calls on the listener to join the singer in her assertion of dominance over others. By screaming until they lose their breath and forcing themselves into the thoughts and beliefs of those around them, the singer suggests that they can become the only voice that matters.
Overall, "Scream" is a song that speaks to the universality of self-doubt and the ways in which people often try to compensate for their own insecurities. Through its powerful lyrics, it encourages listeners to question their own assumptions about themselves and the world around them and to seek out more nuanced and thoughtful ways of interacting with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to know I was always right
I used to believe I was infallible and never wrong.
Too old to be cute, too small to mind
I am not young and attractive, and may not receive the attention or respect I believe I deserve.
I sometimes say things really loud
I may raise my voice to make my point, even if the content is lacking.
I found out that volume can make up for content drought
I discovered that speaking loudly can distract from or compensate for a lack of substance in my words.
Scream until you lose your breath
Yell at the top of your lungs until you can't breathe, expressing your anger and frustration.
Force your way inside some youthful soul tonight
Use your loud voice and forceful personality to influence or manipulate a young, impressionable person.
Teach him only you are right
Impart your beliefs and opinions on the younger person, convincing them that your perspective is the only correct one.
I used to know how to change the word
I used to believe I could make a difference and impact the world for the better.
I lie awake at night and envy that girl
I am jealous of a younger, more naïve version of myself who believed in the possibility of positive change.
Sometimes I think it's not hard to tell the good and bad apart
I often believe that it is simple to distinguish between right and wrong, and may not see the complexity in moral situations.
And that idea confirms my fear I'm not the brightest person here
This belief that morality is black and white reinforces my fear that I may not be intelligent or nuanced enough to understand the complexity of the world.
I changed my minds a million times
I have reconsidered my beliefs and opinions many times, leading to indecisiveness and doubt.
I know now for sure that that's alright
I have come to accept that changing my mind and having uncertainty is acceptable and normal.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SARAH BETTENS, GUY EREZ, MATTHEW GERRARD, EMERSON SWINFORD
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