Internationally, Green is best known for his soul work: his most popular was Gnarls Barkley's 2006 worldwide hit "Crazy", which reached number one in various singles charts worldwide, including the UK. In the United States, "Crazy" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album St. Elsewhere, was also a hit, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Gnarls Barkley's second album, The Odd Couple (2008), charted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Green took a break from working with Gnarls Barkley and released the single "Fuck You!" on August 19 as a solo artist. The song was a hit, with the radio-edit version "Forget You" reaching the top spot in the UK and the Netherlands and charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, The Lady Killer (2010), saw similar success, peaking within the top five of the UK Albums Chart and debuting within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and receiving a Gold certification from the BPI in the UK. His next two single, "It's OK" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" were also hits in Europe.
Scream
CeeLo Green Lyrics
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That’s imperfect
'Cause I can show you how to make your worst day
Feel like your birthday
The kind of funny only you can discover
If you’re interested
Do what I do and please join me
Hope you ain’t in a rush, we’re gonna be here for a while
Hey hey, jump around and sweat
Where’s the loudest section?
Right here!
Where’s the loudest section?
Right here!
Old people you should just leave, and leave
And the kids gonna scream
It’s all about illumination
That’s what’s based in option
Don’t you know every single dream is what chasing?
But that is amazing
’Cause it’s okay to be you and to be other
Oh are you listening?
Do what I do and please join me
Get down, get up, get in the out
Hope you ain’t in a rush, we’re gonna be here for a while
Hey hey, jump around and sweat
Where’s the loudest section?
Right here!
Where’s the loudest section?
Right here!
Old people you should just leave, and leave
And the kids gonna scream
Just dance, and don’t you let nobody get in your way
Hey you
I don’t care what they do or what they say
Well, unless I guess the short and the mother
Get them by the wrist
Then make them do what they do in this place to be
And see!
Get down, get up, get in the out
Hope you ain’t in a rush, we’re gonna be here for a while
Hey hey, jump around and sweat
Where’s the loudest section?
Right here!
Where’s the loudest section?
Right here!
Old people you should just leave, and leave
And the kids gonna scream
The lyrics to CeeLo Green's "Scream" are all about embracing imperfection and celebrating the present moment. The opening lines acknowledge that life isn't always perfect, but reassure the listener that it's possible to turn a bad day into a joyful one by finding the humor in it. This is followed by an invitation to join in and let loose, dancing and sweating along to the music. The chorus encourages everyone to get involved and make some noise, creating a sense of community and shared experience.
The second verse expands on the idea that all dreams are worth pursuing, even if they seem impossible or unconventional. The emphasis is on being true to oneself and embracing one's uniqueness, rather than conforming to society's expectations. Once again, the listener is invited to join in and be part of the fun.
The final verse is a call to let go of inhibitions and enjoy the moment, regardless of what others may think or say. The emphasis is on dancing without a care in the world, and creating an atmosphere of shared joy and freedom. The repetition of the phrase "get down, get up, get in the out" emphasizes the physicality of the experience, inviting the listener to move and let loose.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say stories don’t always end perfect
Not all stories have a happy ending
That’s imperfect
Which is imperfect
'Cause I can show you how to make your worst day
Because I can show you how to turn your bad day
Feel like your birthday
Into a celebration
The kind of funny only you can discover
Jokes that only make sense to you
If you’re interested
If you're curious
Do what I do and please join me
Follow me and let's have fun together
Get down, get up, get in the out
Move, dance, and let loose
Hope you ain’t in a rush, we’re gonna be here for a while
Take your time, we're going to be here for a bit
Hey hey, jump around and sweat
Jump and dance, and let's work up a sweat
Where’s the loudest section?
Where is the most energetic part of the crowd?
Right here!
Here, in this part of the crowd!
Old people you should just leave, and leave
Elderly folks should probably go home
And the kids gonna scream
And young people will be the most enthusiastic
It’s all about illumination
It's all about shining and standing out
That’s what’s based in option
That's the key to success
Don’t you know every single dream is what chasing?
Don't you know that it's worth chasing your dreams?
But that is amazing
But that's incredible
’Cause it’s okay to be you and to be other
Because it's okay to be yourself or someone different
Oh are you listening?
Are you paying attention?
Just dance, and don’t you let nobody get in your way
Just dance and don't let anyone stop you
Hey you
Hey, you
I don’t care what they do or what they say
I don't care about their actions or words
Well, unless I guess the short and the mother
Unless it's a short person and their mother
Get them by the wrist
Grab them by the wrist
Then make them do what they do in this place to be
Make them dance and have fun with us
And see!
And watch how enjoying life can be!
Contributed by Isaiah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.