The American Scream Lyrics

Lyric discussion by dvdhsu 

Cover art for The American Scream lyrics by Alkaline Trio

Powerful song, based on the suicide of an American soldier at his mother's grave.

Second verse should say "We twist this tourniquet upon a pipeline" and the third verse should say "They took that faded ribbon off the oak tree."

Other than than it's a great song. Being a US service member I hear about incidents like this all the time. It is like losing a brother in a way.

kylosius you are right pal, thanks for pointing that out.

Lyrics have been updated.