1)The first being The Family that were a R&B band signed to Prince's record label Paisley Park Records. The band has recently reformed under the name "F-deluxe," and has a new download available on their new site, www.Fdeluxe.com.
The band consisted of remaining members of The Time (Jellybean Johnson, Jerome Benton and St. Paul Peterson), Eric Leeds (brother of Prince's tour manager Alan Leeds) and Susannah Melvoin, the twin sister of Wendy Melvoin, who was Prince's guitarist in his band The Revolution and the other half of the duo Wendy & Lisa.
The band's material was composed entirely by Prince, with the exception of "River Run Dry", which was written by Bobby "Z" Rivkin. Prince wrote and performed all the other tracks and simply overdubbed Paul and Susannah's vocals and added saxophone by Leeds.
The project turned out to be short-lived. Peterson opted to pursue his own career and Prince absorbed most of the remaining members into The Revolution (with the exception of Johnson, who went on to join the Flyte Tyme music production team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis). The band did, however perform a single concert and released a self-titled album. The album contains of eight tracks consisting of funk-jazz with two instrumentals and three ballads. A single was released for The Screams Of Passion, a modest hit which was re-released in 1996 on the Girl 6 soundtrack. The album's crowning achievement, however was Nothing Compares 2 U, an emotional ballad very successfully covered five years later by Sinéad O'Connor.
2) Secondly it refers to an energetic 5 piece band from Southampton UK with a country/folk/blues sound to them. They released their debut single 'Falling For You' last year, which was received so well it sold out!
"The Family sound unbelievably polished for an unsigned band, with deeply instrumental, layered tracks.... ‘Bow Legged Woman’ blends the sounds of Primal Scream, Oasis and Seventies rock’n’roll to perfection. To hear this live, with the husky vocals, raucous guitars, and Dylan inspired harmonica, must be brilliant.... It’s great to see some different music coming out of Southampton, aside from the usual copycat bands that we keep seeing.", Penny Lane, NME, November 2007
http://www.myspace.com/thefamilyonline
3) The third refers to: "Four brothers fusing their Blues, Country and Tropicalia roots into a joyful pshycedelic current. Founded in 2005, the Family has undergone multiple lineup changes, but they are finally the symbiotic collective they have always wanted. In July of 2007 they recorded their first full length album, entitled From Brasil to the Back Country."
4) The fourth refers to an Australian lo-fi electronica group active in Sydney during the 1990's and associated with clan-analogue.
5) An Australian Band who was from Melbourne who played heavy punk grunge type music who formed in 1993. They released 2 full length cd albums in the 1990s entitled "Bleeding in" and "Hatemail"
6) A mid 1960's garage band/sunshine pop group who released the Scott McKenzie-esque "San Francisco Waits" as a 45 in 1967.
The Screams Of Passion
The Family Lyrics
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(Woo, oh)
Whoa no, whoa no, yeah yeah, yeah yeah
There's a gentle autumn breeze that blows
Whenever we be lyin', lyin' in my bed
The moon appears and disappears, you look at me
My clothes I quickly, I quickly shed
The curtains dance a minuet
Autumn plays the music, baby
Come on, hold my hand
Leaves are fallin' velvet splash
Only you and I can under, only you can understand
The sunlight draws a picture through the silky lace
That hangs above your, hangs above your door
A picture that is waving that it seems
To be with every thrust you make me beg for more
Oh, a robin sings a masterpiece
That lives and dies unheard
For screams of passion
A sound produced by to in love
Curtains dance and autumn plays on
(Oh, to in love, on and on)
The screams of passion
All I hear in my head echoing like a volcano, baby
The screams of passion
Back and forth the raging seas of lust, I want you madly
Can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell? Oww
Take me in your arms, oh baby
The crime is done, I'd rather die here in your
Screams of passion, whoa, hold me now, baby
Tell me that you love me
Is it Sunday or is it passion?
Love, love
(The screams of passion)
The screams of passion, yeah, yeah, love
The screams of, the screams of
The screams of passion, passion
Hand me that love
Yeah
(Shh, not so loud baby)
Yeah
(Shh, shh)
The screams of passion
The screams of passion
Oh, oh, oh, the screams of passion
Ooh, the screams of, the screams of
The screams of passion, the screams of passion
Back and forth the raging seas of lust
Raging, raging
(The screams of passion)
You know I want you madly, baby
Why can't you tell? Oww
Is is it Sunday?
(Ooh love, ooh love)
I thought I heard a church bell
(Or was it passion, passion?)
Yeah, yeah
(Ooh)
Passion, the screams of passion
What did you say, baby?
Excuse me but is that your passion?
Do you want my passion?
Uh, do you want my passion?
If you want my love, if you want my body, baby
Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let
Uh, let me hear ya scream, I want some passion
Ooh, you know what I'm talkin' about baby?
Ooh, I want some passion
You got that baby? I want some passion, passion, mmm
The lyrics of The Family's song "The Screams of Passion" describe a romantic encounter between the singer and their lover. The gentle autumn breeze blowing and the appearance of the moon sets off the intimacy of the moment. The curtains dance, and the leaves are falling creating an atmosphere heightened with passion. The sunlight filters through the silky lace and draws a picture as the couple engage in lovemaking. The robin that sings a masterpiece symbolizes the unheard screams of passion that accompany this intimate moment.
The song's lyrics describe the intense emotions that are involved in this romantic encounter. The screams of passion are all the singer can hear echoing in their head like a volcano. The raging seas of lust make the singer want their lover madly. The passion is so intense that the screams are heard over the ringing of a church bell.
Overall, "The Screams of Passion" is a song that describes the intensity of an intimate moment between two people in love. The autumnal imagery, the music, and the picture are all part of the environment that heightens the passion between these two lovers. The screams of passion that ensue are a sign of how deeply these two people feel for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a gentle autumn breeze that blows
The singer sets the scene for a romantic encounter, describing the atmosphere with a gentle autumn breeze.
Whenever we be lyin', lyin' in my bed
The singer and their partner enjoy spending intimate moments in bed together.
The moon appears and disappears, you look at me
As the moon comes in and out of view, the singer's partner gazes at them with affection.
My clothes I quickly, I quickly shed
The artist's desire for their partner is so strong that they hastily disrobe.
The curtains dance a minuet
The curtains sway back and forth, mimicking the dance-like movements of a minuet.
Autumn plays the music, baby
The singer personifies the season of autumn, suggesting that it creates a romantic atmosphere for them and their partner.
Come on, hold my hand
The singer asks their partner to hold their hand, wanting to feel closer to them.
Leaves are fallin' velvet splash
The leaves that are falling make a soft, velvety sound as they hit the ground.
Only you and I can under, only you can understand
The artist believes that the connection they share with their partner is unique to them, and only their partner can truly understand it.
The sunlight draws a picture through the silky lace
The way the sunlight shines through a sheer fabric creates a beautiful image.
That hangs above your, hangs above your door
The fabric in question is hanging above the singer's partner's door.
A picture that is waving that it seems
The image created by the sunlight appears to be moving, almost as if it is alive.
To be with every thrust you make me beg for more
The singer's partner is so good in bed that they can make the singer reach new heights of pleasure with every thrust.
Oh, a robin sings a masterpiece
The robin's song is so beautiful that the singer considers it to be a masterpiece.
That lives and dies unheard
Despite its beauty, the robin's song will likely go unnoticed by most people.
For screams of passion
The passionate sounds emanating from the artist and their partner are louder and more attention-grabbing than the robin's song.
A sound produced by to in love
The screams of passion are a product of the love shared between the artist and their partner.
Curtains dance and autumn plays on
The romantic atmosphere described earlier continues to create an ambiance in which the singer and their partner can express their love.
The screams of passion
The passionate sounds continue to permeate the air.
All I hear in my head echoing like a volcano, baby
The artist cannot get the screams of passion out of their head, and the memory of the encounter is as intense as the eruption of a volcano.
Back and forth the raging seas of lust, I want you madly
The artist desires their partner passionately, comparing their desire to the tumultuous waves of the sea.
Can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell? Oww
The artist wants their partner to realize how much they desire them.
Take me in your arms, oh baby
The singer wants their partner to hold them.
The crime is done, I'd rather die here in your
The artist feels so content in their partner's embrace that they would be willing to die in that moment.
Screams of passion, whoa, hold me now, baby
The screams of passion continue, and the singer wants their partner to hold them tightly.
Tell me that you love me
The singer needs to hear their partner say that they love them.
Is it Sunday or is it passion?
The singer is so wrapped up in their passion that they no longer know what day it is.
The screams of passion
The passionate sounds continue to consume the artist's thoughts.
Love, love
The artist expresses their love for their partner.
(The screams of passion)
Yeah, yeah, love
The singer's feelings of love continue.
The screams of, the screams of
The screams of passion, passion
The passionate sounds continue to be a prominent aspect of the artist's life.
Hand me that love
The artist asks their partner for their love.
Shh, not so loud baby
The singer wants their partner to be quiet.
The screams of passion
Despite wanting their partner to be quiet, the artist still wants to hear the passionate sounds.
Oh, oh, oh, the screams of passion
The singer is still captivated by the passionate sounds they and their partner are making.
Ooh, the screams of, the screams of
The screams of passion, the screams of passion
The passionate sounds continue to be a major part of the singer's thoughts.
Back and forth the raging seas of lust
The artist's desire for their partner is still strong.
Raging, raging
This line further emphasizes the strength of the artist's desire for their partner.
(The screams of passion)
You know I want you madly, baby
The singer once again expresses their intense desire for their partner.
Why can't you tell? Oww
The artist is frustrated that their partner does not seem to understand how much they desire them.
Is is it Sunday?
The artist is still lost in the moment, unable to focus on anything outside of their passion.
(Ooh love, ooh love)
The artist continues to be preoccupied with thoughts of love.
I thought I heard a church bell
Despite their preoccupation with passion, the singer's thoughts briefly shift to a different subject.
(Or was it passion, passion?)
The artist cannot be sure if they actually heard a church bell or if it was just their passion clouding their senses.
Passion, the screams of passion
The sounds of their passion continue to be a major focus for the singer.
What did you say, baby?
The singer wants their partner to repeat what they just said.
Excuse me but is that your passion?
The singer is once again preoccupied with thoughts of passion.
Do you want my passion?
The artist wants to know if their partner desires them as strongly as they desire their partner.
Uh, do you want my passion?
The artist repeats their question, emphasizing their desire for an answer.
If you want my love, if you want my body, baby
The singer offers their love and their body to their partner, but only if their partner desires them as much as they desire their partner.
Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let
The singer wants their partner to be vocal about their desire.
Uh, let me hear ya scream, I want some passion
The artist wants to hear their partner's passionate screams, desiring a heightened level of intimacy between them.
Ooh, you know what I'm talkin' about baby?
The artist wants to know if their partner understands the intense feelings they have for them.
Ooh, I want some passion
The artist's desire for passion continues to be a prominent theme.
You got that baby? I want some passion, passion, mmm
The singer is asking their partner if they understand how important passion is to them, and reinforces their desire for it one last time.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@blacklionSM
Why Prince isn't in the Songwriters Hall of Fame is a crime in itself!!!
@kcrawford8564
Say it louder!
@sdey893
I don't even care for it just because Prince isn't in it!
@mpwedwards7
I don't know, but, " a robin sings a masterpiece that lives and dies unheard" is tattooed on my heart
@josebrown5961
@@mpwedwards7Prince has so many lines like that. He truly is a great songwriter.
@jaunenito
Who cares..he's in "Our" HOF!!!
@ChefOuattara
When you understand that not only is it Prince creating the music, but it’s also him singing the male and female lead vocals on this track you understand what we lost as a nation ❤️❤️❤️
@mattsephton
What we lost as a universe
@live4love581
So true 💜
@CynM.
😢😢miss him so much. Purple Rain was my first concert. I was 13 yrs old. It was like a magic dream. 🤤🤤🔥🔥🔥🔥