14. Scream

“Scream” is cited primarily as an aggressive, retaliatory song directed at the tabloid media and their coverage of the child sexual abuse accusations made against Michael Jackson in 1993. “Scream” was written, composed and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis; Jackson played many of the instruments. It incorporates elements of pop, R&B, hip hop, funk and rock. The song was leaked to radio stations early, despite Epic Records’ attempt to keep it off air until the official release date. Generally well received amongst critics, it has been compared favorably to other accomplished pieces by Jackson. It went on to be nominated for a Grammy Award and an American Music Award. The corresponding music video remains one of Jackson’s most critically acclaimed pieces; it won numerous MTV Video Music Awards and a Grammy. At a cost of $ 7 million, it is listed in the Guinness World Records as the most expensive music video ever made. The imagery in “Scream” has been replicated in several contemporary pieces, including “No Scrubs” by TLC and “Shawty Get Loose” by Lil Mama.

“Scream” Video

Michael Jackson – Scream (Official Music Video) – Watch the best video clips here

“Scream” Lyrics

(Michael)
Tired of injustice
Tired of the schemes
Kinda disgusted
So what does it mean
Kicking me down
I got to get up
As jacked as it sounds
The whole system sucks

(Janet)
Peek in the shadow
Come into the light
You tell me I’m wrong
Then you better prove you’re right
You’re sellin’ out souls but
I care about mine
I’ve got to get stronger
And I won’t give up the fight

(Michael)
With such confusions don’t it make you wanna scream

(Janet)
Make you wanna scream

(Michael)
Your bash abusin’ victimize within the scheme

(Janet)
You try to cope with every lie they scrutinize

(Both)
Somebody please have mercy ’cause I just can’t take it
Stop pressurin’ me
Just stop pressurin’ me
Stop pressurin’ me
Make me wanna scream
Stop pressurin’ me
Just stop pressurin’ me
Stop pressurin’ me
Make you just wanna scream

(Michael)
Tired of you tellin’ the story your way
You’re causin’ confusion
You think it’s okay

(Janet)
Keep changin’ the rules
While you’re playin’ the game
I can’t take it much longer
I think I might go insane

(Michael)
With such confusion don’t it make you wanna scream

(Janet)
Make you wanna scream

(Michael)
Your bash abusin’ victimize within the scheme

(Janet)
You find your pleasure scandalizin’ every lie

(Both)
Oh father, please have mercy ’cause I just can’t take it
Stop pressurin’ me
Just stop pressurin’ me
Stop pressurin’ me
Make me wanna scream
Stop pressurin’ me
Just stop pressurin’ me
Stop fuckin’ with me
Make me wanna scream

(Janet)
“Oh my God, can’t believe what I saw
As I turned on the TV this evening
I was disgusted by all the injustice
All the injustice”

(Michael)
“All the injustice”

(Michael)
With such collusions don’t it make you wanna scream
Your bash abusin’ victimize within the scheme

(Janet)
You try to cope with every lie they scrutinize

(Both)
Oh brother please have mercy ’cause I just can’t take it
Stop pressurin’ me
Just stop pressurin’ me
Stop pressurin’ me
Make me wanna scream
Stop pressurin’ me
Just stop pressurin’ me
Stop pressurin’ me
Make me wanna scream

Stop pressurin’ me
Just stop pressurin’ me
Stop pressurin’ me
Make me wanna scream
Stop pressurin’ me
Just stop pressurin’ me
Stop pressurin’ me
Make me wanna scream

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