Shout and Scream
Sex Gang Children Lyrics
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Bound and tied for a thousand years
I am living in this flame of pain
the warm weather creatures are coming again
God shall wipe the tears from my eyes
Yes, God shall wipe the tears from my eyes
Shout it!
Shout it!
Scream it!
Destined for a terrible trial with your messiahonic face
Stand before the blessed
And the damned of the great yellow race
Harpers and pipers seal my tomb
It's a difficult birth to be torn from the womb
Please be careful not to fall out of line
Like the song in which the verses do not rhyme
Like the priest who always stutters, all the time
Like the leper who is dropping all the time
Shout it!
Shout it!
Shout it!
Scream it!
Destined for a terrible trial with your messiahonic face
Stand before the blessed
And the damned of the great yellow race
It's the people's fifteen thousand republic of the juvenile faith
Pay your pound of flesh and come in if you wanna see more
In "Shout and Scream," Sex Gang Children seem to be grappling with themes of guilt, punishment, and salvation. The lyrics convey a sense of being trapped in a cycle of pain and suffering, as the singer describes being "bound and tied for a thousand years" and living in a "flame of pain." The line "God shall wipe the tears from my eyes" suggests a hope for redemption or release from this torment, although it is unclear whether this is a genuine belief or an ironic commentary on religious promises.
The song also touches on themes of societal pressure and conformity. The lines "Please be careful not to fall out of line/Like the song in which the verses do not rhyme" suggest a fear of being different or not fitting in. This anxiety is further emphasized with the references to the "priest who always stutters" and "the leper who is dropping all the time." These figures can be interpreted as symbols of those who are deemed imperfect or flawed by society, and who are therefore ostracized and rejected.
Overall, "Shout and Scream" is a complex and multi-layered song that raises many questions about the nature of guilt, punishment, and redemption. It invites the listener to consider the ways in which we are all bound by societal expectations and pressures, and encourages us to shout and scream in defiance of these forces.
Line by Line Meaning
I am guilty of the crime
I acknowledge and take responsibility for my wrongdoing
Bound and tied for a thousand years
I am shackled by the consequences of my actions for an immeasurable period of time
I am living in this flame of pain
The agony resulting from my misdeeds is a constant, inescapable presence in my life
the warm weather creatures are coming again
The temptations and distractions of the outside world are always present and returning
God shall wipe the tears from my eyes
I have faith that a higher power will eventually provide me with comfort and relief from my suffering
Yes, God shall wipe the tears from my eyes
I firmly believe that this will happen
Shout it!
Exclaim it loudly and proudly!
Shout it!
Repeat your message with enthusiasm and forcefulness!
Shout it!
Keep shouting and calling for attention to your words!
Scream it!
Express your ideas and feelings vehemently and passionately!
Destined for a terrible trial with your messiahonic face
Predestined for a difficult test or ordeal, which you approach with self-righteousness and arrogance
Stand before the blessed
Face those who are deemed holy or favored by a divine power
And the damned of the great yellow race
Also confront and interact with those who are judged unfavorably or cursed because of their origin or identity
Harpers and pipers seal my tomb
Musicians and their instruments epitomize my fate and keep me enclosed in a figurative grave
It's a difficult birth to be torn from the womb
Starting a new phase of life or undertaking is challenging and painful, akin to being ripped away from one's place of origin
Please be careful not to fall out of line
Be cautious not to deviate from an established order or set of rules
Like the song in which the verses do not rhyme
Similar to a composition lacking coherence and consistency
Like the priest who always stutters, all the time
Comparable to a religious leader who is hesitant, unclear, and unreliable in their speech
Like the leper who is dropping all the time
Resembling someone who is constantly losing parts of themselves physically or mentally
It's the people's fifteen thousand republic of the juvenile faith
A society or group built upon the naive and simple beliefs and values of its members
Pay your pound of flesh and come in if you wanna see more
You must make sacrifices and suffer to gain access to additional or greater things
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.