Shout
Hurricane Lyrics


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I've read enough
I've seen and heard
Damn but it blows my mind
You can close your eyes
To compromise
And then just walk the line

So you think you're tough
That ain't enough
If you don't let them know

You gotta
Shout
Out to the world
It's the only way
Shout
Tell it to the world
Don't let anyone stand in your way

I take the heat
Out on the street
To say what's on my mind
You change the words
It should be heard
Just let them fall in line

Well you think you're tough
That ain't enough
You've got to let them know

Shout
Out to the world
It's the only way
Shout
Tell it to the world
Don't let anyone stand in your way

Shout
Out to the world
It's the only way
Shout
Tell it to the world
Don't let them get away

If you stand strong together
Back them up to the wall
We can show them mercy
Or you can try and fight all

We are the people
The choice is ours to make
C'mon on, sing it loud and proud
I want time to wait

Shout
Out to the world
It's the only way
Shout
Tell it to the world

Oh!

Shout
Shout

Shout
Out to the world
It's the only way
Shout
Tell it to the world
Don't let anyone stand in your way

Shout
Out to the world
It's the only way
Shout
Tell it to the world
Don't let anyone stand in your way





Shout

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hurricane's song "Shout" are a call to action, encouraging listeners to stand up for what they believe in and to speak their minds boldly and without compromise. The opening lines express a sense of disillusionment with the way things are, with the singer having "read enough" and "seen and heard" enough to be frustrated by the complacency and lack of conviction that they see all around them. However, the song is not just a critique of others - it is also a challenge to the listener to step up and be counted, to refuse to "close [their] eyes to compromise" and to "just walk the line."


The central message of the song is encapsulated in the chorus, where the singer exhorts the listener to "shout out to the world," insisting that this is "the only way" to make a difference and to bring about change. The repetition and simplicity of the chorus reinforce the idea that the act of speaking up and making oneself heard is both powerful and essential. The bridge of the song takes the message one step further, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and collective action. The lyrics urge the listener to "stand strong together" and to "back them up to the wall" in order to achieve their objectives.


Overall, Hurricane's song "Shout" is a passionate and energetic anthem for anyone who feels frustrated with the status quo and who wants to make a difference. It acknowledges the challenges of speaking out and standing up for oneself, but ultimately asserts that this is the only way to effect change in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

I've read enough
I've seen enough of what's happening around me and it's frustrating


I've seen and heard
I'm aware of what's going on and I'm not blind or deaf to it


Damn but it blows my mind
It's incredibly frustrating and confusing to see what's happening


You can close your eyes
You can choose to ignore what's happening and pretend everything is fine


To compromise
To settle for less than what you really want or believe in


And then just walk the line
To conform and do what everyone else is doing even though it goes against your values


So you think you're tough
You may believe you're strong but that's not enough to make a difference


That ain't enough
Being strong but silent won't create change


If you don't let them know
If you don't speak up and make your voice heard, nothing will change


You gotta
You need to


Shout
Speak up loudly and clearly


Out to the world
To everyone, everywhere


It's the only way
There's no other option to create change


Tell it to the world
Share your message with everyone


Don't let anyone stand in your way
Don't let anyone or anything stop you from speaking up and making a difference


I take the heat
I'm willing to face the consequences of speaking up for what I believe in


Out on the street
In public, where others can see and hear me


To say what's on my mind
To express my thoughts and beliefs openly


You change the words
You water down or alter the message to make it more palatable to others


It should be heard
The message is important and needs to be shared as it is


Just let them fall in line
To let others conform and follow the rules without questioning or challenging them


Well you think you're tough
You may believe you're strong but that's not enough to make a difference


You've got to let them know
You need to make your voice heard and let others know what you believe in


If you stand strong together
If you unite and work towards the same goal


Back them up to the wall
To put pressure on others to change their behavior or beliefs


We can show them mercy
We can be kind and forgiving even when others don't deserve it


Or you can try and fight all
Or you can choose to battle against those who oppose you


We are the people
As individuals, we have the power to make a difference and create change


The choice is ours to make
We have the power to choose how we act and what we stand for


C'mon on, sing it loud and proud
Be bold and unapologetic in expressing your beliefs


I want time to wait
I want to create change and make a meaningful impact before it's too late


Oh!
An exclamation of passion and determination




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