"Scream"

John Lennon tried primal scream therapy, and documented the effort on his Plastic Ono Band album. The album was a success, but I’m not so sure about the therapy. This song is my humorous take on screaming as the road to mental well-being. I guess the humor is subtle, but I enjoy the imager of someone diligently practicing screaming.

Current listening: Wham!, Make It Big

Scream

© 1987 Brian Hutzell

There have been times when I've freaked out
Moments when I've gone insane
My analyst recommends that if I want to stay alive
Everything I keep inside be allowed release
I've got my spells; there are bad times
Only fair to tell you now
You ask me if I am busy
I'm afraid to say I've had a lousy day
And I'm occupied

Not now
It's time for my screaming lessons
Correct my troubled adolescence
That is the therapy which was prescribed for me
When panic settles over me, just scream

You shouldn't ask about my past
Wouldn't tell you anyway
The memories come back to me
Things I never should have done - did 'em in the name of fun
But it did not last
You wish me well, and I thank you
Maybe I'll be better soon
But I refuse to guarantee
Anything above a smile
Cause it's been awhile since I last broke free

Not now
It's time for my screaming lessons
Correct my troubled adolescence
That is the therapy which was prescribed for me
When panic settles over me, just scream

When my life is out of order little nuisances seem yucky
Every accident is further proof that I am just unlucky
Periodically I have to stop and ask if what I'm doing
Is alleviating problems or if it could stand reviewing
Everything I keep inside, everything I try to hide
Every time I wonder why I bother staying alive
Just scream

“Stress”

Brian Hutzell

from A Fistful of Feet