Scream
Zac Lyrics


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The day the door is closed
The echoes fill your soul
They won't say which way to go
Just trust your heart
To find what you're here for
Open another door
But I'm not sure anymore
It's just so hard
Voices in my head
Tell me they know best
Got me on the edge
They're pushin', pushin', they're pushin'

I know they've got a plan
But the ball's in my hands
This time is man-to-man
I'm drivin', fightin', inside of
(A world that's upside down)

It's spinning faster
What do I do now
Without you?
I don't know where to go
What's the right team
I want my own thing
So bad I'm gonna scream
I can't chose, so confused

What's it all mean
I want my own dream
So bad I'm gonna scream
I'm kicking down the walls
I gotta make them fall
Just break through them all

I'm punchin', crushin', I'm gonna
Fight to find myself
Me, and no one else
Which way, I can't tell
I'm searchin', searchin', can't find a
(Way that I should turn)
I should, to right or left, it

It's like nothing works
Without you
I don't know where to go
What's the right team
I want my own thing
So bad I'm gonna scream
I can't chose, so confused

What's it all mean
I want my own dream
So bad I'm gonna scream
Yeah, the clock's running down,
Hear the crowd getting loud
I'm consumed by the sound
Is it her?
Is it love?
Can the music ever be enough?
Gotta work it out!
Gotta work it out!
You can do it!
You can do it!

I don't know where to go
What's the right team
I want my own thing
So bad I'm gonna scream
I can't chose, so confused

What's it all mean
I want my own dream
So bad I'm gonna scream
I don't know where to go
What's the right team

I want my own thing
I want my own thing
I can't chose, so confused
What's it all mean
I want my own dream
So bad I'm gonna scream




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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Scream by Zac Efron convey a feeling of confusion and frustration when it comes to making difficult decisions about one's own dreams and aspirations. The song begins by describing a feeling of being lost and unable to decide which path to take when the door of opportunity is closed. The lyrics suggest that it's important to trust one's heart and keep searching for other doors to open. However, the singer is unsure of what to do, the voices in his head seem to know better, and he feels pushed to choose something that he's not quite sure about.


The chorus repeats the sentiment of feeling lost and confused, with the singer desperately wanting to find his own thing and screaming out for answers. The verses describe a struggle to break through walls, to find oneself, and to make a decision that feels right. The lyrics of the song convey a message of perseverance, the need to push through and find one's own way, even when it seems like nothing works, and everything is spinning out of control.


Overall, the song Scream is about the need to find oneself and pursue one's dreams, even when faced with confusion and uncertainty. The lyrics suggest that by trusting one's heart and pushing through difficult times, it is possible to find the way forward and make one's dreams a reality.


Line by Line Meaning

The day the door is closed
When opportunities are no longer available


The echoes fill your soul
Thoughts of past experiences linger


They won't say which way to go
No clear direction or guidance available


Just trust your heart
Rely on intuition to make decisions


To find what you're here for
To discover one's purpose in life


Open another door
To explore new opportunities


But I'm not sure anymore
Uncertainty and doubt about choices and direction in life


It's just so hard
Overwhelmed by the challenge of finding one's purpose


Voices in my head
Internal thoughts or doubts


Tell me they know best
Internal thoughts trying to sway one's decisions


Got me on the edge
Pushing towards a breaking point


They're pushin', pushin', they're pushin'
Internal doubts growing stronger and more persistent


I know they've got a plan
Accepting that there is a purpose or plan for one's life


But the ball's in my hands
Taking ownership and responsibility for one's direction in life


This time is man-to-man
Facing challenges or decisions alone


I'm drivin', fightin', inside of
Internal struggle to determine one's path


(A world that's upside down)
Feeling lost or disoriented


It's spinning faster
Feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life


What do I do now
Uncertainty about how to proceed


Without you?
Possibly addressing a lost love or companion that provided guidance


I don't know where to go
Feeling lost or uncertain about direction in life


What's the right team
Choosing the right support system for success


I want my own thing
Desiring to pursue one's own passions and dreams


So bad I'm gonna scream
Feeling intense desire and frustration


I can't chose, so confused
Unable to make a decision, feeling lost


What's it all mean
Questioning the purpose or meaning of life


Yeah, the clock's running down,
Feeling like time is limited


Hear the crowd getting loud
Feeling pressure to succeed or meet others' expectations


I'm consumed by the sound
Feeling overwhelmed or consumed by external pressures


Is it her?
Possibly referring to a love interest or someone that is important for direction


Is it love?
Questioning the significance of romantic love in one's life


Can the music ever be enough?
Questioning whether one's passions or interests can provide fulfillment


Gotta work it out!
Motivating oneself to find a solution


You can do it!
Giving self-encouragement to find a solution




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SARAH BETTENS, GUY EREZ, MATTHEW GERRARD, EMERSON SWINFORD

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Comments from YouTube:

puggles123

Honestly, besides the falling basketballs, this is some of the most realistic shit that disney has ever put out. It's about having to figure out what's right for yourself, instead of doing something just to please others. I think everyone can relate to that. Nowadays disney is just basically just all about attempting to be a singer. Hsm taught you that whether you love drama, sports, dancing, academics, cooking, singing, or whatever was okay, and you can still be friends with those who are different than you. I miss it.

Charlie Anne

I totally agree. I literally saw this and was like: "well now I have nothing to say cuz I'll be copying"

Twig Legg

puggles123 I think the basketballs are a metaphor for everything crashing down on you in your mind.

xotbirdox

puggles123 HSM was so, so special. So many great lessons in these movies. They also won awards for how diverse the movies were in terms of race. It really does teach kids that it's OK to be different. It's one of the many reasons I love these movies so much. I have loved HSM since I was 8 years old and I'm 19 now. You can bet I'll be first in line for HSM4 haha.

Ryan Sunderman

HSM is iconic Disney, and they will never top it with Disney Channel. If they had released the trilogy in theaters, I'm fairly certain it would have been some Disney's highest grossing releases.

Cindy Del rio

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Kae

He sang TF outta this! I rewatched HSM recently and I swear I don’t remember this song hitting so hard lmaoo he felt that in his soul

Madi Eden

I went to the high school that this was filmed at. It's crazy how many tourists and fanatics hovered in the hallways and reenacted scenes like this.

Brianna

That's so cool!!

Roy Chandler

+Madi Yocom Dude your so luck to have gone to the same school this movie was filmed at

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