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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Love's Got A Hold On Me
The Scream Lyrics
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You drive me outta my mind
Crazy situation it ain't infatuation
Ain't gonna waste no more time
Back now a new day's coming
Everything is plain to see
Baby you're the one I'm missing
Do you want to be with me
I didn't care that your heart was doin' time
I know love has got a hold on me
I know love has got a hold on me
Honey I've always been a drifter
Took a long time accepting the truth
Baby you're the one I'm lickin'
No one treats me like you do
What a fool I kept you hangin' on the line
I didn't care that your heart was doin' time
The lyrics in this song from The Scream, "Love's Got a Hold on Me," are a heartfelt confession of the singer's feelings for someone else. The first verse is a declaration that the singer is coming clean with their feelings and that they cannot control them. The second verse reveals that the singer has been a wanderer in their past relationships, but now they have found someone who treats them better than anyone else. The refrain "I know love has got a hold on me" is an admission that the singer has fallen deeply in love and is powerless to stop it.
The line "What a fool I kept you hangin' on the line, I didn't care that your heart was doin' time" is particularly poignant. It shows that the singer has come to terms with their own mistakes, realizing that they have held the other person back by not acknowledging their feelings earlier. The lyrics are amplified by the powerful vocal performance and the driving guitar and drumbeat.
Overall, "Love's Got a Hold on Me" is a classic rock love song that shows the vulnerability and passion of the singer. The lyrics depict a journey of self-discovery and acceptance of love, while the music creates a sense of urgency and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey got something to tell you
I have something important to say to you, my love.
You drive me outta my mind
You make me go crazy with love.
Crazy situation it ain't infatuation
This is not just a passing attraction, but a real, intense feeling.
Ain't gonna waste no more time
I am not going to procrastinate anymore about expressing my feelings to you.
Back now a new day's coming
I am now realizing that a new, brighter future is waiting for us.
Everything is plain to see
Now, everything is becoming clear to me and I can see the bright future ahead.
Baby you're the one I'm missing
You are the one missing piece that completes me.
Do you want to be with me
Do you feel the same way and want to be with me?
What a fool I kept you hangin' on the line
I was foolish to keep you waiting for my love.
I didn't care that your heart was doin' time
I did not realize the pain I was causing you by not reciprocating your feelings.
I know love has got a hold on me
I know that I am deeply in love with you and cannot control my feelings.
I know love has got a hold on me
I cannot escape the power of love that has taken over my heart.
Honey I've always been a drifter
I have always been a wanderer and never really settled down.
Took a long time accepting the truth
It took me a long time to accept that you are the one for me and that I want to be with you.
Baby you're the one I'm lickin'
You are the one I desire and want to be with.
No one treats me like you do
You treat me in a unique and special way that no one else can.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN P ALDERETE, BRUCE A BOUILLET, JOHN CORABI, JOHN NICHOLAS CORABI, WALT WOODWARD
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