Blood Makes Noise

Suzanne Vega

About Blood Makes Noise

"Blood Makes Noise" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. It was released at the second single on 99.9F° around August 1992. The song is one of two songs on the album with blood in its title. It debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks the same week as the album release of 99.9F°. It reached number one a month later.


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2005
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I'd like to help you doctor
Yes I really really would
But the din in my head
It's too much and it's no good
I'm standing in a windy tunnel 
Shouting through the roar
And I'd like to give the information
You're asking for

But blood makes noise
It's a ringing in my ear
Blood makes noise
And I can't really hear you
In the thickening of fear

I think that you might want to know
The details and the facts
But there's something in my blood
Denies the memory of the acts
So just forget it Doc
I think it's really
Cool that you're concerned
But we'll have to try again
After the silence has returned

'Cause blood makes noise
It's a ringing in my ear
Blood makes noise
And I can't really hear you
In the thickening of fear

Blood makes noise...

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Suzanne Vega

Suzanne Nadine Vega (born July 11, 1959) is an American songwriter and singer known for her eclectic folk-inspired music. more »

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11 facts about this song

Song Launch
"Blood Makes Noise" is a song by American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. It was released in 1992 as the lead single from her fourth studio album, "99.9F°."
Creation Aspect
The song is hailed as a departure from Vega's earlier folk-pop style, offering an experimental mixture of electronic music and rock elements.
Chart Performance
"Blood Makes Noise" peaked at number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, marking Vega's only song to reach this position.
Subject Matter
The song deals with the theme of anxiety and health issues. Suzanne Vega once explained in an interview that she wrote this song when she feared that she had AIDS.
Music Video
The music video for "Blood Makes Noise" was directed by Stefan Roloff, who wanted to depict the anxiety and fear spoken about in the song in a visually impactful way.
Genre
Unlike her previous works which adopted a contemporary folk sound, this song leaned more towards the alternative rock and trip-hop genres.
Album
The album "99.9F°", from which "Blood Makes Noise" is taken, was a radical departure from Vega's previous acoustic works to a sound driven by electronic music, reflecting the influences of producer Mitchell Froom.
Critic Reception
Critically, the song garnered positive reviews with many praising Vega's venture into a new musical style and highlighting her songwriting skills.
Unique Sound
The intro of "Blood Makes Noise" is characterised by an iconic, pulsing noise - meant to mimic the sound of a beating heart, reflecting the song's theme and title.
Legacy
Though considerably different from her folkier, more well-known hits like "Tom's Diner" and "Luka", "Blood Makes Noise" has since gained recognition as a standout example of Vega's versatility as an artist and remains a favorite among fans for its edgier sound.
Live Performances
Vega often includes "Blood Makes Noise" in her live performances to date, indicating its staying power and popular demand among her concert repertoire.

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