The Committee (2007 - present) is a 5-soul strong collective of internation… Read Full Bio ↴The Committee (2007 - present) is a 5-soul strong collective of international members who dedicate themselves to the art of black / doom metal. The Committee does not conform or support ANY political ideology. Some of the listeners find the topics of band very controversial, however rest assured! The aim of the band is to present historic facts in a new light and from a new point of view. The motto of the band is: “History is written by the victors. We are the voice of the dead”. The Committee is a collaboration. The band works with guest artists and vocalists in order to expand the boundaries of Metal.

In the winter of 2007 the roots of The Committee have been planted. It started with a one man project drafted by Igor Mortis. After the project remained dormant for some time, it accidentally was discovered by the drummer William A, who ( after some encouragement ) succeeded in forming a 5-soul strong musical collective. The demo "Holodomor" has been released in the beginning of 2013. The Full album "Power Through Unity" is released in February 2014 by Folter Records. Currently the band is preparing international live shows and new material.

The Committee began as a Black/Doom Metal collaboration. The sound can be described as deep and guttural with an appealing and hypnotic monotone character. The expression of pure misery and suffering is prevalent throughout the whole ensemble. The band is focussing on creating a well balanced album that fits into a one concept, rather than a melange of separate songs. In order to preserve the original intended character and feeling of the music, sound effects and keyboards are kept to the bear minimum.

Scream & Shout
The Committee Lyrics

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MASTER P
Miscellaneous
Scream"(feat. Silkk the Shocker
Look in the mirror we gone scream holla records (murder man)
that's my homies that be screaming in the grave yards
Ughhhhhhhh Scream its wicked out here

[Master P]

Holla bloody mary lookin' eyes of the demon
when you see a thug like a G screamin'
I smoke green with the reaper
I'm from the ghetto got paid with the gat and the beeper
just a young thug tryin' make it
visualize me in the ghetto and these fools tryin' break me
forgive me for my weed and my hennessy
young killers when I'm gone won't remember
green and women be my past time
live the life of a hustler came up on ghetto ryhmes
seven-teen rounds for the bustas keep two for the cluckas
I got .45, nines, and gats cocked
young homies bangin' corner signs on my block
and the average age is twenty-five
young homies don't even live to retire
I get paid I pluck what slang ki's i got the triple gold

[Chorus (2X)]
Scream (Aghhhhhh) I hear them comin'
Scream (Aghhhhhh) I hear them comin'
Scream (Aghhhhhh) I hear them comin'
Scream (Aghhhhhh) I hear them comin'
Scream (Aghhhhhh) I hear them comin'
I hear 'em comin' I hear 'em comin' I see 'em comin'

[Silkk the Shocker]

P this reafer got me trippin' man the ghetto got me 'noid
I be like eyes open turnin' both of my toys
these daydreams sometimes turn to nightmares
I be tryin' shake it but it seems to be like right there
I know some homies that make fun of death short time to live good
put when its all over? never took him out the hood
can you see I was runnin' chased by the grim reaper
he catch you while you're creepin' and catch you while you're sleepin'
I'm surrounded by evil thoughts and also evil spirits
but I could scream (Aghhhh) ain't nobody gone see it, they hear it
see me in a closed casket they seemed to got me scared
visions of cemetary troops thought they been took your boys
its past my time to get high off green and swisher
i used to carry the police like Nena and her twin sister
you mess with my believes I'm comin' to get ya
your family better have your picture cuz they gonna miss ya they kiss ya
one two I'm comin' for you
three four I'm kickin' up in your door
life it seems to be a bad dream
scream as loud as you want, but nobody gone hear your scream

[Chorus (2X)]
Scream (Aghhhhhh) I hear them comin'
Scream (Aghhhhhh) I hear them comin'
Scream (Aghhhhhh) I hear them comin'
Scream (Aghhhhhh) I hear them comin'

Scream (Aghhhhhh) I hear them comin'
I hear 'em comin' I hear 'em comin' I see 'em comin'

Overall Meaning

The Committee's song "Scream & Shout" is a dark, gritty depiction of life in the ghetto. The first verse, performed by Master P, sets the tone for the rest of the song. He talks about looking in the mirror and screaming while also mentioning his homies who are buried in graveyards. The chorus is a repeating scream that emphasizes the terror and danger of the world he's depicting. The second verse, performed by Silkk the Shocker, focuses on his paranoia and fear of death. He describes his surroundings with "evil thoughts and also evil spirits" and speaks of chases with the Grim Reaper. The overall message of the song is that in the ghetto, danger is always present, and there's no guarantee of safety.

The song's lyrics also touch on themes of drug use, violence, and death, which were all too common in the communities where The Committee grew up. The use of profanity further adds to the intensity of the song and emphasizes the rawness of the emotions being expressed. The beats are heavy and ominous, and the tone is dark and gloomy, adding to the overall impression that life in the ghetto is a constant battle.

In conclusion, "Scream & Shout" is a powerful and disturbing song that aims to portray the dangers and hardships of life in the ghetto. It depicts a world where safety is never a guarantee, and where the possibility of sudden death is always present.

Line by Line Meaning

Look in the mirror we gone scream holla records (murder man)
We'll scream until our voices break while observing our reflection, knowing that we represent Holla Records and the gritty lifestyle it embodies

that's my homies that be screaming in the grave yards
The voices rising from graveyards are the haunting echoes of departed friends and fellow gangsters

Ughhhhhhhh Scream its wicked out here
The harsh and cruel reality of the world we inhabit compels us to scream out in frustration and fear.

when you see a thug like a G screamin'
Anytime a tough-guy thug starts to scream, you should see it as a show of strength and respect it accordingly.

I smoke green with the reaper
I'm not afraid to tempt death itself by smoking marijuana and living life on the edge.

just a young thug tryin' make it
I'm a young, determined criminal who wants to achieve success and make a name for myself in the world.

young killers when I'm gone won't remember
The young killers who will come after me will forget my name and legacy once I'm dead, and pursue their own violent goals and ambitions.

I get paid I pluck what slang ki's i got the triple gold
I make my money by selling drugs and engage in unconventional business tactics, such as owning triple gold jewelry and using slang vocabulary.

P this reafer got me trippin' man the ghetto got me 'noid
The marijuana I'm smoking is making me paranoid, and the urban environment where I live and work is full of danger and threat.

I be tryin' shake it but it seems to be like right there
I attempt to rid myself of fear and obstacles, but they persist and remain with me at all times.

I'm surrounded by evil thoughts and also evil spirits
My mind and soul are constantly beset by dark, malevolent forces that seek to undermine and possess me.

see me in a closed casket they seemed to got me scared
The thought of being buried in a closed casket after I die terrifies me and represents the loss of control and power.

scream as loud as you want, but nobody gone hear your scream
Even if I scream at the top of my lungs, no one will hear me or come to my rescue in my darkest moments of need.

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