Silent Scream
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds · Other Songs - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
sharp pain every single night-, every day i fight a hopeless fight
i look, over thirty years, ive wished that i was dead
somebody help me out, because i'm tied down to my bed.
im looking for someone to release me
im waiting for an angel from my dreams
im talking to all of you around me
im asking you-tell me can u hear my silent scream.
dear god, gave me such a life
full of pain, its sharp just like a knife
i can think, but i cannot tell,
wots life to you, to me is hell
i hear the storm outside-first drop just hit the roof
id die to see the rain, but i can not, can not move.
im looking for someone to release me
im waiting for an angel from my dreams
im talking to all of you around me
im asking you-tell me can u hear my silent scream.
if living is my cross, so let me die, or crucify me now,
but tell me can you hear my silent scream.
(musical interlude)
time stayes still, only i can feel when the darkness will apear
everyday, ive wished away, oh please, please take away my pain,
im looking for someone to release me
im waiting for an angel from my dreams
im talking to all of you around me
im asking you-tell me can u hear my silent scream.
yea yea yea yea,
Silent Scream
Silent Scream stands as a haunting song in the expansive catalogue of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. The track captures the band's signature blend of gothic rock and dark folk, characterized by Cave's distinctive baritone and the group's dynamic interplay of acoustic and electric textures. While often associated with the atmospheric intensity found in their later recordings, the song reflects the raw emotional depth that has defined the ensemble's work for decades. It serves as a compelling example of how Cave constructs narratives of isolation and introspection through sparse instrumentation and evocative vocal delivery. The recording remains a testament to the band's ability to craft immersive soundscapes that resonate with listeners familiar with their broader discography.