Scream
Radio Nationals Lyrics
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Driving past the back roads of your mind
You could have turned the other way
And break down on the sanity you've found inside you
Someone said that you are fantasy
But in the darkness
Behind your smile
Scream
Scream for the crazy ones
Scream at the things you've done
Scream at the rising sun
We bless the beautiful
Let us forgive you for your sins
These must be holy ones
How could we believe they'd let us in
Oh, once I heard that they were fantasy
But in the darkness
Behind their smiles
They scream
Scream
Scream of a broken heart
Scream as they come apart
Scream cause they never started
Scream
No pain
No sympathy
You've always been so steady at the wheel
Some friend reality
You break down on the highway
About to see it my way
Scream at the crazy ones
Scream cause they all have sons
Scream as they point the gun at you
Scream at the bleeding heart
Scream cause the end won't start
Scream as you come apart again
Again, again, again
The lyrics of Radio Nationals's song Scream explores the idea of the turmoil and chaos that can exist within one's mind. The opening verse speaks of making it through another day, but driving past the back roads of the mind suggests a sense of unease or discomfort. The lyrics indicate that one might choose to ignore this discomfort and take the easier path, but ultimately, this would only result in a breakdown of the sanity found inside. The following verse describes how someone might be perceived as a "fantasy", but behind their smile, they are screaming. The repetition of the word "scream" serves to emphasize the pain and frustration that is bubbling under the surface.
The chorus addresses those who are deemed "crazy", encouraging them to scream and release their emotions. The lyrics suggest that screaming can be a form of catharsis that is necessary for healing. The following verse speaks of the idea of forgiveness, and how some sins may be perceived as holy. The line "how could we believe they'd let us in" speaks to the idea of being judged and found wanting. The final verse speaks of the need to confront reality and the idea of coming apart repeatedly.
Overall, the lyrics of Scream explore the idea of the hidden pain and darkness that exists within one's mind, and how it is important to confront these emotions rather than bury them deep down. By acknowledging and releasing these emotions, one can begin to heal and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You've made it through another day
You succeeded to survive another day
Driving past the back roads of your mind
Thinking of the unexplored corners of your mind while moving forward
You could have turned the other way
You had a choice to avoid something but you didn't
And break down on the sanity you've found inside you
Give up on the sanity you hold within yourself
Someone said that you are fantasy
Some people think of you as a fanciful person
But in the darkness
However, in the dark times
Behind your smile
Behind the façade of happiness you put on
You scream
You cry out
Scream
Continuing to cry out
Scream for the crazy ones
Shout for the people who are perceived as weird by the society
Scream at the things you've done
Shout for the mistakes you've made
Scream at the rising sun
Yell at the sun coming up
We bless the beautiful
We value and admire physical beauty
Let us forgive you for your sins
We want to forgive you for your wrongdoings
These must be holy ones
These sins must be innocent and not significant
How could we believe they'd let us in
How can we expect to enter a place reserved for innocent people
Oh, once I heard that they were fantasy
I also heard that they might be made up and unrealistic
But in the darkness
However, during dark times
Behind their smiles
Behind the cheerful faces they put on
They scream
They cry out
Scream
Continuing to cry out
Scream of a broken heart
Cry out because of the pain from a broken heart
Scream as they come apart
Shout when everything is falling apart
Scream cause they never started
Cry out as they never got a chance to begin something
No pain
There is no pain
No sympathy
There is no empathy from anyone
You've always been so steady at the wheel
You have always been consistent and reliable
Some friend reality
Reality could be a harsh friend
You break down on the highway
You have emotional breakdowns while on the journey of life
About to see it my way
About to see things from my perspective
Scream at the crazy ones
Shout at the people who are perceived as crazy
Scream cause they all have sons
Cry out because they have responsibilities towards their sons
Scream as they point the gun at you
Cry out when someone is trying to harm you
Scream at the bleeding heart
Yell at the pain from an emotional wound
Scream cause the end won't start
Cry out as nothing is moving forward
Scream as you come apart again
Shout as everything starts to fall apart once again
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