It’s sleepy sickness
That knows me well
It’s all around me
My mind can tell
And all the children
They know my name
They scream forever
I know the pain
Oh, feel the pain
Oh, feel the pain
Oh, feel the pain
Oh, feel the pain
It’s a sleepy sickness
That knows me well
She’s got the fever
She’s hot as hell
And all the children
They know my name
When night is coming
They’ll scream in pain
Oh, scream in pain
Oh, scream in pain
Oh, scream in pain
Oh, scream in pain
Yayaya…
Exploring the Shadows: Interpreting “Scream In Pain”
“Scream In Pain” by Aerosmith delves into themes of suffering, inner turmoil, and the haunting presence of pain that never quite fades. The repeated mention of “sleepy sickness” suggests a lingering emotional or psychological malaise, a state that envelops both the narrator and those around them. The lyrics evoke a sense of shared agony, with children “screaming forever,” emphasizing a cycle of pain passed from one to another. The motif of fever and heat adds urgency, highlighting a struggle that is both physical and mental. The song’s chorus, with its insistent repetition, mirrors the inescapability of this suffering, making the listener feel the depth and universality of the pain described.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith