Scream
Chris Cornell (www.pinchala.cl) Lyrics


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Take a minute to tell you right
And you can say what you want
Turn around every night
So now you're always going off
Doesn't matter what I done
Or if I even crossed the line
Is that the hollar going for blood
Girl, it doesn't have to be a fight

Throwing out the blame when you know it ain't my fault
Messing with my brain when you want to see me fall
There may come a time when I don't bother you at all
It isn't my call, it isn't my call

Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?

There's no need to scream, baby
I'm standing right in front of your face
Why?
I know sometimes we don't get along
So Chris sing the second verse to you
Like this

Take a minute to tell you now
Don't have to raise my tone
Take the level and bring it down
I just want you to know
I got no trouble with what you said
I don't even think you're wrong
It's how you say it
You lose your head
Girl I'm standing right in front of you

Throwing out the blame when you know it ain't my fault
Messing with my brain when you want to see me fall
There may come a time when I don't bother you at all
It isn't my call, it isn't my call

Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?

Silence is golden
I used to think that silence was golden

Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?





Silence is golden
I used to think that silence was golden

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Scream" by Chris Cornell Ft. Timbaland discuss the dynamics of a relationship where one partner constantly argues and yells, while the other tries to deescalate the situation. The song highlights the frustration and confusion that comes with being blamed for something that is not your fault and being subjected to unnecessary aggression. Chris Cornell attempts to calm down his partner, but the screaming continues as he pleads for silence.


The first verse starts with the singer acknowledging that he wants to talk and sort things out with his partner, but she always seems to be ready for a fight. He also mentions that even if he hasn't done anything wrong, his partner still wants to argue and raise her voice. This makes it difficult for them to have a peaceful conversation. The chorus features Timbaland repeating the line, "Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?" to emphasize the fact that the partner's yelling is unnecessary and uncalled for. The second verse is sung by Chris Cornell and echoes the same sentiment, but he tries a gentler approach by telling his partner that it's not what she's saying that's the problem, but how she's saying it. He then repeats the chorus, and the song ends with both singers agreeing that silence is golden.


Overall, "Scream" is a song that explores the difficulties of communication in a relationship and sheds light on the negative effects of constantly yelling and arguing. While one partner tries to be rational and calm, the other is stuck in a cycle of unnecessary aggression and blame-shifting.


Line by Line Meaning

Take a minute to tell you right
Let me take a moment to speak to you honestly


And you can say what you want
It's okay if you disagree with me


Turn around every night
You always seem angry and upset


So now you're always going off
You're always yelling and being confrontational


Doesn't matter what I done
It seems like you're always looking for a reason to be upset with me


Or if I even crossed the line
Even when I haven't done anything wrong


Is that the hollar going for blood
Are you trying to pick a fight?


Girl, it doesn't have to be a fight
We don't need to argue


Throwing out the blame when you know it ain't my fault
You're unfairly blaming me for things that aren't my fault


Messing with my brain when you want to see me fall
You're trying to manipulate me and make me fail


There may come a time when I don't bother you at all
I may give up on trying to have a relationship with you


It isn't my call, it isn't my call
It's not entirely up to me to fix our problems


Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
Why are you yelling so loudly and aggressively?


There's no need to scream, baby
We can solve our problems calmly and rationally


I'm standing right in front of your face
I'm here, we can talk things out


I know sometimes we don't get along
I understand that we have disagreements


Take a minute to tell you now
Let me speak to you again, but calmly


Don't have to raise my tone
I don't need to yell or be aggressive


Take the level and bring it down
Let's lower the intensity of the conversation


I just want you to know
I want to communicate with you


I got no trouble with what you said
I don't disagree with your point of view


I don't even think you're wrong
I believe you have a valid point


It's how you say it
It's the way you're communicating with me that's the problem


You lose your head
You're getting too angry and aggressive


Silence is golden
Sometimes it's best to say nothing


I used to think that silence was golden
I used to believe in the idea of keeping quiet to avoid conflict




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, NATE HILLS, KERI HILSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sofiaisaurralde5590

I take a minute to tell you right
And you can say what you want
You turn around every night
So now you're always going off
Doesn't matter what I done
Or if I even crossed the line
You start to holler, going for blood
Girl, it doesn't have to be a fight

Throwing out the blame when you know it ain't my fault
Messing with my brain when you want to see me fall
There may come a time when I don't bother you at all
It isn't my call, it isn't my call

Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?

[There's no need to scream, baby
I'm standing right in front of your face
Why?
I know sometimes we don't get along
So Chris sing the second verse to you
Like this]

Take a minute to tell you now
And I don't have to raise my tone
Take the level and bring it down
I just want you to know
I got no trouble with what you said
I don't even think you're wrong
It's how you say it
You lose your head
Girl I'm standing right in front of you

Throwing out the blame when you know it ain't my fault
Messing with my brain when you want to see me fall
There may come a time when I don't bother you at all
It isn't my call, it isn't my call

Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?

Silence is golden
I used to think that silence was golden

Hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?
I say hey, why you keep screaming at the top of your head?

Silence is golden
I used to think that silence was golden



All comments from YouTube:

@sephineminien3230

He left so many clues, nobody did anything...

@mariacelestehey6025

Still heartbroken over his passing. He looked so beautiful in this video. And his voice - phenomenal as always.

@lifeinallcolorz

I totally agree đŸ„ș

@slowfuse

he's wearing a lot of makeup mate

@lilouloulou1993

it has nothing to do with make up ,he was obviously a very handome man.Perfect bone structure,jawline,hair ..
Gorgeous man ,cant deny that

@teedot1186

Incredible... As a black kid the first time I heard Chris's voice on Black Hole Sun my life changed. Rock was cool when Chris was around.. Never knew his next move. Whole body chills. Rip Chris.

@tgmaks

One Tree Hill brought me here in 2012. This song is how i knew about Chris Cornell in 2012 and started following him ever since. I am sure I could be the only person in a small and beleaguered country called Zimbabwe who know about this man and his works.

You spoke to me through this song. Gone too soon Chris.

@yinyang8259

From India brother, and OTH was the show that introduced me to Cornell as well. :)
RIP Chris Cornell. And RIP Quentin fields

@tinasheenosdzihwema9042

OTH S6E04 brought me here.

@takundaababio

LOL I'm from Zim too bro!

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