Scream

Avenged Sevenfold's 'Scream' delves into the darker aspects of human nature, exploring themes of primal instincts, loss of control, and the thin line between pleasure and pain. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person succumbing to their basest desires, driven by an almost animalistic urge that overrides their sense of morality and control. The opening lines, 'Caught up in this madness, too blind to see / Woke animal feelings in me,' set the stage for a narrative where the protagonist is overtaken by these powerful, uncontrollable emotions.

The chorus, 'You know I make you wanna scream / You know I make you wanna run from me, baby,' suggests a predatory relationship where the protagonist exerts a terrifying yet seductive influence over another person. This dynamic is further emphasized by lines like 'Relax while you're closing your eyes to me / So warm as I'm setting you free,' which juxtapose a sense of comfort with an underlying threat. The repeated references to screaming highlight the intense emotional and physical responses elicited by this dark interaction.

The song also touches on the universal experience of losing control and the consequences that follow. 'We've all had a time where we've lost control / We've all had our time to grow,' acknowledges that everyone has moments where they give in to their darker impulses. However, the protagonist seems to revel in this loss of control, as indicated by the line, 'I'll hunt again one night.' The final verses, 'Some live repressing their instinctive feelings / Protest the way we're built, don't point the blame on me,' suggest a critique of societal norms that suppress natural instincts, urging listeners to confront and embrace their true selves, no matter how unsettling that may be.