Yorn started as a drummer who also played guitar. In 1990, he was drumming for his band in a high school talent contest when someone suggested he sing the Replacements song "Talent Show." That went over so well, a competing band asked him to sing Neil Young’s "Rockin' In the Free World" with them.
He was first recognized when the Farrelly brothers picked "Strange Condition" for their film Me, Myself & Irene.
He has gained increasing popularity following the use of his song "Just Another" on popular WB television show Dawson's Creek.
Another of his songs, Murray was used in the credits of the film Igby Goes Down
The song "Undercover" was used in the first Spiderman movie and appears on the soundtrack.
The song "Lose You" was used in the closing of an episode of House on Fox.
Screaming At the Setting Sun
Pete Yorn Lyrics
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And I can't get away from this feeling
And I've been screamin' at the top of my lungs
Screamin' at the setting sun
Oh, and I can't stand what you're sharing
And I don't really care what you're wearing
I've been screaming at the top of my lungsScreamin' at a setting sun
I've been screamin' at the top of my lungs
Screaming at a setting sun
If it's a holiday
It goes on for days
It gets hard to say
What you believe in
And you'll be screaming at the setting sun alright
Oh, I can't stand what I'm seeing
And I can't get away from this feeling
And I've been screaming at the top of my lungs
Screamin' at a setting sun
Oh, I've been screamin' at the top of my lungs
Screamin' at a setting sun
It's a holiday
It goes on for days
It gets hard to say what you believe in
It's a holiday
Goes on for days
It gets hard to say that you were leaving
You'll be screaming at the top of your lungs
Screaming at the top of your lungsScreaming at the setting sun
Screaming at the top of my lungs
Screaming at a setting sun
Screaming at the top of my lungs
Screaming at a setting sun
The lyrics of the song 'Screaming at the Setting Sun' by Pete Yorn revolve around the feeling of frustration and anger towards the present situation. The singer is unable to stand what he is seeing and feeling, and consequently, he screams at the top of his lungs. He has been screaming at the setting sun, which signifies that even though he cannot change the current situation, he will still speak his mind.
The second verse of the song talks about the frustration stemming from keeping up with social conventions. There is a constant pressure to conform to what others believe in or wear. The singer states that he does not care about these societal pressures, and he continues to scream at the top of his lungs.
The chorus of the song talks about how the frustration with society feels like a never-ending holiday that goes on for days. It becomes hard to determine what one believes in, and hence the screaming becomes a cathartic release. At the end of the song, the chorus repeats, and the singer emphasizes that one cannot stop screaming at the setting sun, despite how overwhelming the frustration may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I can't stand what I'm seeing
I am unable to bear what I am observing
And I can't get away from this feeling
I am unable to escape this emotion
And I've been screamin' at the top of my lungs
I have been shouting at the loudest volume possible
Screamin' at the setting sun
Shouting at the sun as it sinks below the horizon
Oh, and I can't stand what you're sharing
I cannot tolerate what you are divulging
And I don't really care what you're wearing
I am not concerned with what you are dressed in
I've been screaming at the top of my lungs
I have been yelling as loudly as I can
Screamin' at a setting sun
Yelling at the sun as it sets
If it's a holiday
In case it is a day of celebration
It goes on for days
It lasts for several days
It gets hard to say
It becomes difficult to express
What you believe in
What you have faith in
And you'll be screaming at the setting sun alright
You will also be shouting at the sun as it goes down
It's a holiday
It is a festival day
Goes on for days
Endures for many days
It gets hard to say that you were leaving
It becomes difficult to indicate that you were departing
You'll be screaming at the top of your lungs
You will be shouting as loud as you can
Screaming at the top of your lungs
Yelling with utmost force
Screaming at the setting sun
Shouting at the sun as it sets
Screaming at the top of my lungs
Yelling as loud as possible
Screaming at a setting sun
Shouting at the sun as it goes down
Screaming at the top of my lungs
Yelling as loud as possible
Screaming at a setting sun
Shouting at the sun as it sets
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter J. Yorn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sarahnichols767
Love it !
@MichaelBarrett1984
love this
@jaredfein
Pete Yorn’s first solo studio album in more than five years -- ArrangingTime -- is available now!!
Check out Official Video for “Lost Weekend” here:
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@jfischetti
This sounds so much like a Lindsey Buckingham song. Complete with wacky guitar and trademark harmonies. Nice job Pete!