Though born in California, Vega has lived most of her life in New York City. There, she attended the High School of the Performing Arts (the school seen in the feature film musical Fame), where she studied modern dance. Vega realized that her talent in dance was not sufficient to make her living. While pursuing a degree in English at Columbia University, she penned many songs, and performed in college and community coffeehouses inside and outside the New York City area.
She was discovered in 1984, releasing her eponymous debut the following year. However, it was not until her 1987 sophomore effort, Solitude Standing, that Vega entered the U.S. mainstream with the lyrically unlikely hit Luka. Three years later, a remix of the album's opening track "Tom's Diner" became an American and European hit for "DNA Featuring Suzanne Vega."
Having continuously built and maintained a loyal fanbase since her fame's peak, Vega has a prolific catalogue, and in 2003 she released a retrospective collection. Beauty & Crime, her seventh album, was released in 2007. Inspired by the city where Vega grew up and still currently resides, Beauty & Crime revolves around her experiences in New York.
Vega has a daughter, Ruby Froom, with her ex-husband Mitchell Froom. In early 2006, Vega remarried to a man named Paul Mills.
For additional information, including photographs, visit Suzanne Vega's official website, www.SuzanneVega.com.
Blood Makes Noise
Suzanne Vega Lyrics
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Yes I really really would
But the din in my head
It's too much and it's no good
I'm standing in a windy tunnel
Shouting through the roar
And I'd like to give the information
You're asking for
But blood makes noise
It's a ringing in my ear
Blood makes noise
And I can't really hear you
In the thickening of fear
I think that you might want to know
The details and the facts
But there's something in my blood
Denies the memory of the acts
So just forget it Doc.
I think it's really
Cool that you're concerned
But we'll have to try again
After the silence has returned
'Cause blood makes noise
It's a ringing in my ear
Blood makes noise
And I can't really hear you
In the thickening of fear
Blood makes noise
Suzanne Vega's song "Blood Makes Noise" explores the inner turmoil of a person who is unable to communicate due to the overwhelming fear and emotions that they are experiencing. The song begins with the singer expressing a willingness to help a doctor, but they feel unable to do so due to the din in their head being too much to bear. They describe standing in a windy tunnel, struggling to hear and communicate through the roar. The singer acknowledges the doctor's need for information, but their fear is making it impossible for them to recall the details and facts that are being asked of them.
The chorus of the song reinforces the theme of fear and its overwhelming power over the singer's ability to communicate. They describe the ringing in their ear caused by the noise that their blood is making. This imagery serves as a metaphor for the heightened emotions that are preventing the singer from being able to articulate what they know. The final verse of the song seeks to reassure the doctor that the singer appreciates their concern and will try again once the silence has returned. This final line is a poignant reminder that sometimes, the only way for a person to overcome their fear and find their voice is by allowing themselves some time to process their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to help you doctor
I am willing to assist you, doctor
Yes I really really would
I am very eager to help
But the din in my head
However, there's a lot of noise in my mind
It's too much and it's no good
This noise is unbearable and counterproductive
I'm standing in a windy tunnel
I feel disoriented and unable to focus
Shouting through the roar
I can barely hear myself think, let alone communicate clearly
And I'd like to give the information
Despite my struggles, I still want to share the relevant details
You're asking for
That you are requesting
But blood makes noise
However, the adrenaline in my veins is causing a disturbance
It's a ringing in my ear
This disturbance creates an unpleasant ringing sensation in my ears
And I can't really hear you
As a result, I find it difficult to hear and comprehend what you're saying
In the thickening of fear
This fear is intensifying and clouding my thoughts
I think that you might want to know
I suspect that you're curious about something
The details and the facts
You're seeking specific information
But there's something in my blood
Unfortunately, something about my physiology is making it hard for me to recall facts
Denies the memory of the acts
My thoughts are fuzzy and unclear regarding past events
So just forget it Doc.
It's better to abandon this line of questioning for now
I think it's really
I appreciate your concern
Cool that you're concerned
It shows that you care and want to help
But we'll have to try again
However, we need to revisit this topic later
After the silence has returned
Once the external and internal noise has subsided and my mind is clearer
'Cause blood makes noise
After all, adrenaline can create a palpable disturbance
And I can't really hear you
This ringing sensation is still making it difficult to comprehend what you're saying
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SUZANNE VEGA
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@SumDogMillionare
I'd like to help you doctor
Yes I really really would
But the din in my head
It's too much and it's no good
I'm standing in a windy tunnel
Shouting through the roar
And I'd like to give the information
You're asking for
But blood makes noise
It's a ringing in my ear
Blood makes noise
And I can't really hear you
In the thickening of fear
I think that you might want to know
The details and the facts
But there's something in my blood
Denies the memory of the acts
So just forget it Doc.
I think it's really
Cool that you're concerned
But we'll have to try again
After the silence has returned
Cause blood makes noise
It's a ringing in my ear
Blood makes noise
And I can't really hear you
In the thickening of fear
Blood makes noise...
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
I'd like to help you doctor
Yes I really really would
But the din in my head
It's too much and it's no good
I'm standing in a windy tunnel
Shouting through the roar
And I'd like to give the information
You're asking for
But blood makes noise
It's a ringing in my ear
Blood makes noise
And I can't really hear you
In the thickening of fear
I think that you might want to know
The details and the facts
But there's something in my blood
Denies the memory of the acts
So just forget it Doc.
I think it's really
Cool that you're concerned
But we'll have to try again
After the silence has returned
Cause blood makes noise
It's a ringing in my ear
Blood makes noise
And I can't really hear you
In the thickening of fear
Blood makes noise...
bravo
@JayGloverSuperNaught
I give Suzanne credit for introducing me to industrial, folk, AND electronica.......can you say genre blending!!!! 99.9 hands down the best album of 1992.
@tita4ewaz
I know right? There is nothing like this album and it stands the test of time. Industrial and acoustic guitars? Amazing
@chiefredbottom
That whole CD is amazing
@consumermilitia
The last days of true albums.
@russhaywood6418
it is
@enricovankeeken1624
@@consumermilitia there´s Álways Good ART / ...it dOEs get hArder to find though..~ / Also...this m?ght sound `crazy´ but i don´t care ...i´ve never been a go to the gym person..but i cAn dance ( sometimes for hours ) like some kind of maniac on this song like it were a 20 to 30 minutes remix of Madonna´s RAY OF LIGHT ~~ ...then i cAn see Will Darby.x dAnce to this song ..and i cAn see Huan..X `fIght´ to it..R!C
@russhaywood6418
one of her best for sure
@tchocky71
What a freaking brilliant song.
@lastgreathand-drawnproduct3843
I saw her in New Hampshire this past weekend, and she performed this. It was just her and a backup guitarist with an electric guitar and a looping pedal. It sounded remarkably full and true to this.
@leighsmith3099
Is that the geriatric looking guitarist that looks like he's gonna drop dead any minute?