Shout
Cap Pela Lyrics
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Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
In violent times
You shouldn't have to sell your soul
In black and white
They really really ought to know
Those one track minds
That took you for a working boy
Kiss them goodbye
You shouldn't have to jump for joy
You shouldn't have to shout for joy
Shout
Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we live to tell the tale
Shout
Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
Shout
Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
And when you've taken down your guard
If I could change your mind
I'd really love to break your heart
I'd really love to break your heart
Shout
Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
Cap Pela's song Shout is an upbeat song that speaks of the singer's frustration and a call to action for everyone to speak out against things that don’t help them. The beginning of the song is a repeated line encouraging people to shout and let out their frustrations. The singer then talks about things they can do without - the negative aspects of their lives that are weighing them down. They talk about how in difficult times, people often have to compromise themselves "sell their soul" which shouldn't be the case especially for something as mundane as work. They emphasize that such attitudes need to change and that people shouldn't have to "jump for joy" or shout just to be happy.
In the second verse, the singer recognizes that the world is not always fair and that people often have to fight for what they want--to "give them hell." They hope that they will "live to tell the tale," that all the struggle and conflict they face will eventually result in positive change. The lyrics in this section could be interpreted to mean that sometimes we have to shout and speak out for justice to be served.
The last verse is about vulnerability and the risk of emotional pain. The singer suggests that if they could change your mind they would "break your heart" because sometimes it takes emotional pain to bring about change. Overall, the song is a call to be vocal about the things we care about and to not compromise ourselves or our well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Shout
Express yourself with passion and intensity
Shout
Repeat the act of expressing yourself with passion and intensity
Let it all out
Show your true emotions and feelings in this moment
These are the things I can do without
I do not need these negative or harmful things in my life
Come on
Encouragement to act in line with the previous statement
I'm talking to you
Directing this statement at a specific person or group
In violent times
During times of chaos and conflict
You shouldn't have to sell your soul
You should not compromise your values for the sake of survival
In black and white
Clear and obvious
They really really ought to know
They have a responsibility to understand the situation
Those one track minds
People with narrow perspectives
That took you for a working boy
That underestimated your abilities and worth
Kiss them goodbye
Leave those people behind and move on
You shouldn't have to jump for joy
You shouldn't have to go above and beyond for approval or recognition
They gave you life
Referring to parents or authority figures who brought you into this world or raised you
And in return you gave them hell
You rebelled or caused trouble despite their efforts
As cold as ice
Unforgiving and unrelenting
I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we survive this experience and have a story to share
And when you've taken down your guard
When you have let your defenses down
If I could change your mind
If I could persuade you to see things differently
I'd really love to break your heart
I'd love to make you feel the pain or disappointment that you have caused me or others
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley
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