The Scream was a scorching hard rock outfit, which came off as a cross between Aerosmith and Cinderella.
Vocalist/guitarist John Corabi had moved from Philadelphia to Los Angeles with his blues-based band Angora in search of fame and fortune. When Angora disbanded (with half the band forming Graveyard Train) Corabi hooked up with alumni Bruce Bouillet (guitar), John Alderete (bass) and Scott Travis (drums), all former members of the highly acclaimed technical metal band Racer X. Travis quickly left to join Judas Priest and one-time Shark Island drummer Walt Woodward III stepped behind the kit.
The group quickly signed to Hollywood records and released a critically acclaimed album that was produced by the legendary Eddie Kramer. Their brand of commercial hard rock was destined for success, however after touring behind the album for a year Corabi got an offer he couldn't refuse. He left The Scream to replace Vince Neil in the sleaze legends Motley Crue. The remaining members recruited vocalist Billy Fogarty and began work on the follow-up album.
Takin' It To The Next Level was recorded in 1993, but was never released due to a shuffle within the record label. The group soon broke up with everyone but Woodward forming the short lived DC-10.
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Give It Up
The Scream Lyrics
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I'm talkin' to you
Just need an answer
Tell me what ya want to do
Now relax and take it easy
Stop all your jive
Don't leave me hangin'
Baby let me come inside
She's such a teaser the way she walks
I follow right behind
I want to push push push it in ya honey
You burn me up inside
Give it up why don't ya give it up
Don't give me reasons honey won't you
Live it up
Live it up
You got me tongue-tied baby and you're lookin' amused
Give me a signal tell me that you want me to
You got me rock hard honey, from your straddlin' smile
Don't keep me waitin', baby I don't like that style
She's still the teaser, the way she talks
It hooks me everytime
I want to push push push it in you honey
Oh God she blows my mind
Give it up, why don't ya give it up
Don't give me reasons, honey won't you
Live it up
Give it up, why don't ya give it up
Don't think about it, baby won't you live it up
She's such a teaser, the way she walks
I follow right behind
I want to push push push it in ya honey
Oh God she blows my mind
The lyrics of The Scream's song Give It Up are about pursuing someone for sexual gratification. The singer is talking to a woman, trying to convince her to let him inside her. He is impatient, saying "Don't keep me waitin', baby I don't like that style," and emphasizing that he is turned on by her with lines such as "You got me rock hard honey, from your straddlin' smile." The repetitive chorus of "Give it up, why don't ya give it up" is a clear push for the woman to just give in to his desires and let him have his way.
However, there is also an element of frustration in the lyrics. The singer seems unsure of whether or not the woman actually wants him, saying "Give me a signal tell me that you want me to." He is also aware of how the woman is playing with his desires with lines such as "She's such a teaser, the way she talks." At the same time, he is very much under her thrall, describing how she "blows" his mind.
Overall, the lyrics of Give It Up are a reflection of the power dynamic that can exist between individuals pursuing sexual relationships. The singer is drawn to the woman but is frustrated by her teasing and apparent lack of interest. At the same time, he is excited by her and desires to have sex with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Now come on listen honey
Speaker urges their partner to pay attention to them
I'm talkin' to you
Speaker emphasizes that they are speaking directly to their partner
Just need an answer
Speaker requests that their partner give them a clear response
Tell me what ya want to do
Speaker asks their partner to express their desires
Now relax and take it easy
Speaker urges their partner to calm down and not be nervous
Stop all your jive
Speaker wants their partner to be honest and straightforward
Don't leave me hangin'
Speaker doesn't want to be kept waiting for a response or action
Baby let me come inside
Speaker suggests sexual intercourse with their partner
She's such a teaser the way she walks
Speaker finds their partner's behavior flirtatious
I follow right behind
Speaker is following their partner closely
I want to push push push it in ya honey
Speaker desires sexual intimacy with their partner
You burn me up inside
Speaker feels intensely attracted to their partner
Give it up why don't ya give it up
Speaker wants their partner to be more open and expressive
Don't give me reasons honey won't you
Speaker wants their partner to stop making excuses and take action
Live it up
Speaker encourages their partner to enjoy life and indulge in pleasures
You got me tongue-tied baby and you're lookin' amused
Speaker feels nervous and intimidated by their partner's confidence
Give me a signal tell me that you want me to
Speaker wants a clear indication of their partner's desire for them
You got me rock hard honey from your straddlin' smile
Speaker feels sexually aroused by their partner's suggestive behavior
Don't keep me waitin' baby I don't like that style
Speaker doesn't want to be kept waiting and wants their partner to take action
Oh God she blows my mind
Speaker is very sexually attracted to their partner
Don't think about it baby won't you live it up
Speaker wants their partner to enjoy themselves without hesitation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN P ALDERETE, BRUCE A BOUILLET, JOHN CORABI, JOHN NICHOLAS CORABI, WALT WOODWARD
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DTUNEZ83
AMAZING!
C Mo
Man i was bartending myrtle beach danger zone in 90-92 and these guys rocked the house with us packed the house...killer rock band..had the cd but mow it just stream it whoo!!!
charles taylor
And Walt Woodward on Drums. Great Man RIP...
Jim Grogan
charles taylor Walt was a great friend and person. RIP I miss you brother
Vanguard
Bruce guitar solo smoke show!
jason frisken
Corabi was to good for the crue should have stayed with the scream