On September 26th, 2014, Screaming Headless Torsos released Code Red, the highly anticipated first record in almost a decade. On October 1st the Torsos hit the road for the European leg of their “Code Red Tour”. The first full-length release with lead singer Freedom Bremner was produced by Torsos Veteran producer Gregg Fine and showcases their signature “gumbo” of rock, pop, R&B, jazz and electro-soul, and boasts an impressive roster of special guests including guitarist James Valentine (Maroon 5), Bernie Worrell (Parliament Funkadelic, Talking Heads), Casey Benjamin (Robert Glasper Experiment) and 14 time GRAMMY-Award winning producer Ron Saint Germain takes the helm on the title track.
“Code Red” the title track and collaboration with Ron Saint Germain is a pop/metal anthem that rocks at break-neck speed and tells the story of the horrors of post-traumatic stress -- of a soldier who can’t escape the nightmares in his head. James Valentine, guitarist of Maroon 5, known for his hooky guitar grooves, steps out on the electro-soul jam “Brooce Swayne” with a shredding Munsters-Meets-Maggot-Brain solo. “Wizard of Woo”, the tribute to legendary keyboardist and founding member of Parliament Funkadelic, Bernie Worrell, is a madcap, tempo-shifting rollercoaster ride that features Worrell and unites the Torsos with the Mothership as only he can.
Over the past 19 years, SHT, lead by David Fiuczynski, has been quietly expanding their reach as the cultish wild child of rock, jazz and soul. After the critically acclaimed release of their debut album Screaming Headless Torsos, after Musician Magazine named them one of the “Top 10 Bands to Watch”, the band has continued to be embraced by fans in the jazz and alternative rock communities. “It’s pretty wild, when we’re playing some of these big festivals, to see new fans who were children when our first record came out,” said Fiuczysnki. It is SHT’s message and groove and that keeps bringing fans into the fold from around the world.
Wedding in Sarajevo
Screaming Headless Torsos Lyrics
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Offer kisses to the bride
And the groom-who-is-not-to-be
In a bombing by their own… shelling and a killing
Offer kisses to the bride of Sarajevo
Married posthumously at his own funeral
Grieving widow as the bride
In their God's eye
They are one Same as you and me
Offer kisses to the bride of Sarajevo
Born of plenty, gone too soon
Was the groom Lying at the feet of lies
That make brothers kill themselves
In the West that won their minds
Same as you and me
Offer kisses to the bride of Sarajevo
So blessed Having a baby
To die in a refugee camp
There's a wedding in Sarajevo
A wedding in Sarajevo
Out there by the graveyard
Watch out for the mortars I guess
We've been chosen To live and to free the land
There's a wedding in Sarajevo
A wedding in Sarajevo
Out there by the graveyard
Watch out for the mortars
By the power vested in All that love is
Sacrificing those who care
Not of what group that they belong
People here all look the same
Same as you and me Nothing else left
But to grieve for Sarajevo
Wedding in Sarajevo, a song by Screaming Headless Torsos, is a heartbreaking tale of a war-torn city, and the horrific events that took place there. The opening lines ask us to raise our glasses to the "blessed new day," and to offer kisses to the bride and groom. But here, the groom is not to be, as he has been killed in a bombing by his own people. The song speaks to the senseless violence that can take place in times of war, and the innocent lives that are lost as a result.
The bride is married posthumously at her own funeral, and her mother is still yet to be. In the eyes of God, they are one, just the same as you and me. The lyrics speak to the fact that regardless of country, race, or religion, we are all the same, and all deserve to be loved and respected. The line "lying at the feet of lies" speaks to the fact that so often wars are fought for reasons that are based on lies and propaganda, and the price that is paid is the blood and tears of those who are caught in the middle.
Wedding in Sarajevo is a powerful and poignant song that speaks to the tragedy of war and the innocent lives that are lost. It is a reminder to all of us that we are more alike than we are different, and that love and compassion are the only things that can heal the wounds of war.
Line by Line Meaning
All lift glasses to the blessed new day
Everyone raises their glasses in a toast to the new day
Offer kisses to the bride
Kiss the bride to celebrate her wedding day
And the groom-who-is-not-to-be
The groom who can't be present on his wedding day
In a bombing by their own… shelling and a killing
The couple was killed in their own bombing by shelling
Offer kisses to the bride of Sarajevo
Kiss the bride who is no longer with us due to the war
Married posthumously at his own funeral
The groom was married after his death at his own funeral
Grieving widow as the bride
The bride was also a grieving widow on her wedding day
And the mother-still-yet-to-be
The bride was also a mother-to-be
In their God's eye
According to their belief in a higher power
They are one Same as you and me
They are no different from us
Born of plenty, gone too soon
The groom had a good life but died too soon
Was the groom Lying at the feet of lies
The groom died as a victim of deceit
That make brothers kill themselves
Ideologies that pit brother against brother
In the West that won their minds
The West was able to influence their thinking
So blessed Having a baby
It's a blessing to have a baby, but not in a refugee camp
To die in a refugee camp
But unfortunately, that's the reality for some
There's a wedding in Sarajevo
Despite the war, a wedding took place
Out there by the graveyard
The wedding took place near a graveyard
Watch out for the mortars I guess
Be careful, there may be mortar shells fired nearby
We've been chosen To live and to free the land
We've been chosen to live and fight for freedom
By the power vested in All that love is
The importance and strength of love
Sacrificing those who care
Unfortunately, people who care are often the ones who suffer the most
Not of what group that they belong
It doesn't matter which group they belong to
People here all look the same
We may look different, but we're all human
Nothing else left
There's nothing left to do but mourn
But to grieve for Sarajevo
We must grieve for what has happened in Sarajevo
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