1) Screaming Trees was… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name, including:
1) Screaming Trees was an American rock band formed in Ellensburg, Washington in 1985.
2) Screaming Trees was a gothic/ebm band from the UK active in the 1980s.
1) Screaming Trees was an American rock band formed in Ellensburg, Washington in 1985 by vocalist Mark Lanegan, guitarist Gary Lee Conner, bass player Van Conner and drummer Mark Pickerel. Pickerel had been replaced by Barrett Martin by the time the band reached its most successful period. Although widely associated with grunge, the band's sound incorporated hard rock and psychedelic elements. During Screaming Trees' existence the band released seven studio albums, five EPs, and three compilations.
Screaming Trees is known as one of the pioneers of proto-grunge along with the Melvins, Mudhoney, U-Men, Skin Yard, Green River, and Malfunkshun. Screaming Trees rose to fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s, along with bands such as Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Soundgarden and was one of the most successful underground music acts of the 1990s. The band achieved one top ten single on the Modern Rock Tracks charts. Screaming Trees were plagued by extended inactivity due to their problems with making a follow up to Dust. This led to their official breakup in 2000.
Discography:
Albums
1986: Clairvoyance
1987: Even If and Especially When
1988: Invisible Lantern
1989: Buzz Factory
1991: Uncle Anesthesia
1992: Sweet Oblivion
1996: Dust
2011: Last Words: The Final Recordings
EPs
Beat Happening - Screaming Trees (collaboration with Beat Happening)
Other Worlds
Change Has Come
Something About Today
Winter Songs Tour Tracks
Compilations
Anthology: SST Years 1985-1989
Nearly Lost You
Ocean of Confusion - Songs of Screaming Trees 1990-1996
2) Screaming Trees was a gothic/ebm band from the UK, who released one full length LP in 1987, and several 12''s on Native Records. Mark Swancott and Sean Maloney comprised the band.
Discography:
Albums
1987 Fracture In Time
12''s
1986 Release
1986 Beaten By the Ugly Stick
1987 Iron Guru
1987 Asylum
1988 Tangiers
Julie Paradise
Screaming Trees Lyrics
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Don't know wrong from right
A dog hides from the heat
I need sugar sweet, I need some
But she says I'm going to ruin my mind
Something's gone wrong inside
I'm thinking paradise
And a little water
And a little water
Something's going wrong in my mind
Something's going wrong inside
I'm thinking paradise
Julie your mother cried
Sent home a bullet for the family
That's how your father died
Died a broken and lonely man
Something's going wrong in my mind
Something's going wrong inside
I'm thinking hey
Hey Lord keep ahold
You don't ever know where to fall
Hey Lord keep ahold
You don't ever know where to fall
A dog hides in the night
Don't know wrong from right
A dog hides in the heat
I need sugar sweet, I need some
But she says I'm gonna ruin my mind
Something's gone wrong inside
I'm thinking paradise
Julie your mother cried
Sent home a bullet for the family
That's how your father died
Died a broken and lonely man
Something's going wrong in my mind
Something's going wrong inside
I'm thinking paradise
Paradise paradise
The lyrics of Screaming Tree's "Julie Paradise" are a vivid depiction of a troubled mind, grappling with the idea of paradise and what it means. The song starts with an image of a dog hiding in the night and not knowing right from wrong, which could be a metaphor for the singer's state of mind. The singer then talks about needing some sugar sweet, which could indicate a desire for some sort of escape or relief from their thoughts. However, the singer is warned by someone that they are going to ruin their mind.
The chorus of the song revolves around the idea that something is going wrong inside the singer's mind and they are fixated on finding paradise. They sing about wanting all they could want and a little water, which is a simple and pure desire that is juxtaposed against the darker themes of the song. The lyrics take a darker turn as they reveal that Julie's father died a broken and lonely man, and her mother sent home a bullet for the family. The repetition of the line "Something's going wrong in my mind" reinforces the idea that the singer is struggling with their thoughts and emotions.
Overall, "Julie Paradise" is a haunting and introspective song that deals with themes of mental anguish, escapism, and the yearning for paradise. The lyrics are open-ended and can be interpreted in multiple ways, drawing the listener into the singer's world and thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
A dog hides in the night
The singer is feeling similar to a dog who is scared and wants to hide in the dark.
Don't know wrong from right
The singer is confused about what to do or what the right path is.
A dog hides from the heat
The singer feels uncomfortable and is trying to avoid a difficult situation.
I need sugar sweet, I need some
The singer craves something that will help him cope or distract himself from his problems.
But she says I'm going to ruin my mind
Someone close to the singer is warning him that his coping strategies may be harmful in the long run.
Something's gone wrong inside
The singer is aware that he is not feeling right and is struggling with internal issues.
I'm thinking paradise
The singer is dreaming or hoping for a better life which he describes as 'paradise'.
All that I want
The singer is expressing a desire to have all that he wishes for.
And a little water
This line may be symbolic of the need for the singer to purify his life and start anew.
Julie your mother cried
The singer is addressing Julie, and refers to something tragic in her past.
Sent home a bullet for the family
Julie's mother tried to shoot herself, and it had major repercussions for the family.
That's how your father died
It was the suicide attempt of Julie's mother which led to Julie's father's death.
Hey Lord keep ahold
The singer is requesting a higher power to guide and support him through his difficulties.
You don't ever know where to fall
The singer feels lost and is expressing that sometimes it is hard to know who to trust or where to turn.
Paradise paradise
The singer repeats his earlier desire to reach a better, idyllic place in his life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CONNER, LANEGAN
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