shout
Charlotte Crossley Lyrics

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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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Shout" by Charlotte Crossley, Jennifer Lewis, Sisters, and Whoopi Goldberg is a powerful anthem about standing up for oneself and speaking out against injustice. The repeated phrase "shout, let it all out" encourages listeners to express their feelings and not keep their emotions bottled up inside. The lyrics suggest that in times of violence, one should not have to compromise their values or sell their soul to survive. The line "they gave you life, and in return you gave them hell" is a powerful statement about standing up against systemic oppression and discrimination.

The middle section of the song addresses those who take advantage of others and see them as disposable. The lyrics criticize individuals with a "one track mind" who view others as merely working boys or objects to be used. The line "kiss them goodbye" suggests that it's time to move on from those who do not value or respect individuals.

The final section of the song encourages listeners to be vulnerable and let down their guard. The singer suggests that if given a chance, they would love to break the heart of the person they are speaking to, perhaps as a way to show that expressing emotions can be a powerful way to connect with others.

Overall, "Shout" is a song about standing up for oneself and speaking out against oppression and mistreatment. It encourages listeners to let their emotions out and not keep them bottled up inside.

Line by Line Meaning

Shout
Express your emotions and let them be heard

Shout
Repeat the act of expressing yourself loudly

Let it all out
Release your inner tension and anxiety by shouting and expressing freely

These are the things I can do without
Eliminating these negativity-causing things will make life easier and better

Come on
Encouragement and request to join in the act of shouting

I'm talking to you
A direct message to the listener that they are the intended audience for the message being conveyed

In violent times
During times of conflict and volatility

You shouldn't have to sell your soul
One should not have to compromise their values or morals for survival

In black and white
The situation is clearly defined and understood

They really really ought to know
Those in power should be aware of the consequences of their actions

Those one track minds
Those with a narrow and inflexible mindset

That took you for a working boy
Those who viewed you as only a tool for their own benefit

Kiss them goodbye
Say goodbye to those who took advantage of you

You shouldn't have to jump for joy
One should not have to go through great lengths to experience happiness

They gave you life
Refers to parents or guardians who brought you into the world

And in return you gave them hell
Despite their sacrifice, you gave them trouble and difficulties

As cold as ice
Refers to someone who is emotionally distant or unfeeling

I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope to survive this difficult situation to be able to share our story

And when you've taken down your guard
When you are open and vulnerable

If I could change your mind
If I could influence your opinion or beliefs

I'd really love to break your heart
I'd love to challenge your perspective and have you see the world in a different way

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley

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