shout
Isley Lyrics


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Well

You know you make me wanna (Shout!)
Kick my heels up and (Shout!)
Throw my hands up and (Shout!)
Throw my head back and (Shout!)
Come on now (Shout!)
Don't forget to say you will
Don't forget to say, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Say you will)
Say it right now baby
(Say you will)
Come on, come on
(Say you will)
Say it, will-a you
(Say you will)
Come on now!

(Say) say that you love me
(Say) say that you need me
(Say) say that you want me
(Say) you wanna please me
(Say) come on now
(Say) come on now
(Say) come on now

(Say) I still remember
(Shooby-doo-wop-do-wop-wop-wop-wop)
When you used to be nine years old
(Shooby-doo-wop-do-wop-wop-wop-wop)
Yeah yeah!
I was a fool for you, from the bottom of my soul, yeah!
(Shooby-doo-wop-do-wop-wop-wop-wop)
Now that you've grown, up
(Shooby-doo-wop-do-wop-wop-wop-wop)
Enough to know, yeah yeah
(Shooby-doo-wop-do-wop-wop-wop-wop)
You wanna leave me, you wanna, let me go
(Shooby-doo-wop-do-wop)

I want you to know
I said I want you to know right now, yeah!
You been good to me baby
Better than I been to myself, hey! hey!
And if you ever leave me
I don't want nobody else, hey! hey!
I said I want you to know-ho-ho-hey!
I said I want you to know right now, hey! hey!

You know you make me wanna
(Shout-woo) hey-yeah
(Shout-woo) yeah-yeah-yeah
(Shout-woo) all-right
(Shout-woo) all-right
(Shout-woo) come on now!
(Shout) come on now!
(Shout) yeah, yeah, yeah
(Shout) yeah, yeah, yeah (good sound)
(Shout) yeah, yeah, yeah (good sound)
(Shout) yeah, yeah, yeah (good sound)
(Shout) all-alright (good sound)
(Shout) it's all-alright (good sound)
(Shout) all-alright (good sound)
(Shout) all-alright (aah)

Now wait a minute!
I feel alright!
(Yeah yeah, yeah yeah!)
Now that I got my woman
I feel alright!
Every time I think about you
You been so good to me
You know you make me wanna
(Shout-woo) lift my heels up and
(Shout-woo) throw my head back and
(Shout-woo) kick my heels up and
(Shout-woo) come on now
(Shout-woo) take it easy
(Shout-woo) take it easy
(Shout-woo) take it easy (higher)
(Shout) a little bit softer now (woo)
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now
(Shout) a little bit softer now

(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now
(Shout) a little bit louder now

(Shout)
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!

Shout now!
Jump up and shout now (woo)
Jump up and shout now (woo)
Jump up and shout now (woo)
Jump up and shout now (woo)
Jump up and shout now (woo)

Everybody shout now
Everybody shout now




Everybody, shout, shout
Shout, shout, shout

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Isley Brothers' "Shout" are a call to action, encouraging the listener to dance and let loose. The repetition of the word "shout" creates an infectious energy that builds throughout the song. The lyrics also include a plea to a lover not to leave, acknowledging the positive impact they have had on the singer's life. The song's energy and enthusiasm are infectious, making it a classic party anthem.


The repetition of the word "shout" in the chorus not only creates an energetic call to action for the listener, but it also creates a memorable catchphrase that has been widely recognized and used in pop culture. The song has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including Animal House and Wedding Crashers, and has been covered by a variety of artists.


"Shout" was originally released in 1959 and became a hit on the R&B charts. It was later re-released in 1962 and became a crossover hit on the pop charts, reaching number 47. The song has remained popular over the years and has been covered by artists such as The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen.


Line by Line Meaning

Well
The singer is about to start expressing their feelings.


You know you make me wanna (Shout!)
Addressing the person they love, the singer confesses that they make them extremely happy and excited.


Kick my heels up and (Shout!)
The singer wants to physically express their enthusiasm and joy by dancing and shouting loudly.


Throw my hands up and (Shout!)
The artist uses their entire body to express their excitement and emotions towards the person they love.


Throw my head back and (Shout!)
The artist's emotions are so intense that they are overwhelmed and express it by throwing their head back and shouting out loud.


Come on now (Shout!)
The singer encourages the person they love to join them and experience the same emotions.


Don't forget to say you will
The singer wants the person they love to commit to their relationship and promises, and not forget that commitment.


Don't forget to say, yeah
The artist needs assurance from the person they love that they still feel the same way and are as committed to the relationship as they were in the beginning.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (Say you will)
The artist emphasizes their need for the person they love to express their willingness to stay committed to the relationship.


Say it right now baby
The artist cannot wait any longer to hear the person they love reaffirm their commitment to the relationship.


Come on, come on
The singer urges the person they love to speak up and express their feelings and commitment to the relationship.


Say it, will-a you
The artist asks the person they love to say that they will stay committed to the relationship.


Say that you love me
The singer wants the person they love to express their love for them.


Say that you need me
The singer wants to feel wanted and needed by the person they love and asks them to express it verbally.


Say that you want me
The singer seeks reassurance from the person they love that they still want to be in the relationship and have a future together.


Say you wanna please me
The artist needs the person they love to express that they want to make them happy and satisfied in the relationship.


I still remember (Shooby-doo-wop-do-wop-wop-wop-wop)
The artist recalls a time in the past when they were in love with the person they are addressing.


When you used to be nine years old, yeah yeah!
The singer is reminiscing about their relationship from childhood and how they have grown together since then.


I was a fool for you, from the bottom of my soul, yeah!
The singer expresses how deeply they are in love with the person they are addressing, even to the point of being foolish in love.


Now that you've grown up
The artist recognizes that the person they love has matured and changed since they first fell in love.


Enough to know, yeah yeah
The artist acknowledges that the person they love has had enough experience in life to know what they want.


You wanna leave me, you wanna, let me go
The artist fears that the person they love wants to end the relationship or move on without them.


I want you to know
The singer needs to express their feelings and ensure that the person they love understands how much they mean to them.


I said I want you to know right now, yeah!
The artist emphasizes their need to express their feelings to the person they love and wants them to know immediately.


You been good to me baby
The singer appreciates and acknowledges the positive impact the person they love has had on their life.


Better than I been to myself, hey! hey!
The singer recognizes that the person they love has treated them better than they have treated themselves.


And if you ever leave me
The singer fears losing the person they love and wants to express that fear.


I don't want nobody else, hey! hey!
The artist clarifies that they only want to be in a relationship with the person they love and can't imagine being with anyone else.


You know you make me wanna
The artist can't help but feel enthusiastic and excited in the presence of the person they love.


(Shout-woo) hey-yeah
The singer wants to express themselves loudly and energetically once again.


(Shout-woo) yeah-yeah-yeah
The singer's enthusiasm continues and grows stronger as the song goes on.


(Shout-woo) all-right
The artist's excitement intensifies with each passing moment.


(Shout-woo) come on now!
The artist wants to encourage the person they love to join in their enthusiasm and express themselves with them.


(Shout) yeah, yeah, yeah
The artist continues to express themselves enthusiastically with each line of the song.


(Shout) it's all-alright
The singer reassures themselves and the person they love that everything will work out in the end.


(Shout) all-alright (aah)
The artist's excitement peaks as they shout the final lines of the song.


Now wait a minute!
The singer wants to take a moment to regain their composure after expressing themselves so intensely.


I feel alright!
The singer reassures themselves and the person they love that everything is fine and they are feeling great.


(Yeah yeah, yeah yeah!)
The singer continues to feel energized and enthusiastic after expressing themselves so intensely.


Now that I got my woman
The artist feels lucky and grateful to have the person they love by their side.


Every time I think about you
The artist can't help but think about the person they love and how much they mean to them.


You been so good to me
The singer appreciates and recognizes the positive impact the person they love has had on their life.


(Shout-woo) lift my heels up and
The singer still can't contain their excitement and expresses it physically.


(Shout-woo) throw my head back and
The artist continues to express themselves energetically, with no sign of stopping.


(Shout-woo) kick my heels up and
The artist's enthusiasm is infectious, and they want to share that feeling with the person they love.


Come on now (Shout!)
The artist wants to encourage the person they love to join them in expressing their feelings.


(Shout-woo) take it easy
The singer acknowledges that their excitement may be overwhelming and wants to calm down a bit.


(Shout-woo) take it easy (higher)
The artist still feels excited but wants to express it more calmly.


(Shout) a little bit softer now (woo)
The singer wants to express themselves more quietly and calmly with each line of the song.


(Shout) a little bit softer now
The singer continues to express themselves more quietly as the song progresses.


(Shout) a little bit louder now
The singer's enthusiasm grows with each repetition of the chorus.


(Shout) Hey!
The artist shouts out in excitement one final time.


Shout now!
The artist wants to encourage everyone to shout out their feelings and express themselves energetically.


Jump up and shout now (woo)
The singer wants to encourage everyone to jump and express themselves physically and energetically.


Everybody shout now
The singer wants to encourage everyone in the crowd to shout out their feelings and join in the celebration of love and joy.


Everybody, shout, shout
The artist continues to encourage everyone in the crowd to shout out their feelings and join in the celebration of love and joy.


Shout, shout, shout
The artist encourages everyone to keep shouting out their feelings and expressing themselves energetically.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mcbrion1951

Back in '59, this was considered "race" music at that time (I was not quite in my teen years when this came out).

It did not resonate with the general public, because of its gospel call-and-response "flavor," which was not in favor at the time on the pop charts.Actually, reaching #47 was quite a feat for this kind of music.

The only music that crossed over from r&b was "well-mannered" music. The Platters, for example, had three no. 1 songs because they were melodic and "caressed" the ear with their harmonies. This song was too rowdy, although - had Elvis done it - it would have reached No. 1.

Only after Aretha Franklin arrived did the full scope of gospel-flavored music reach the top of the charts (and with a voice like hers, at that time (1967) and with the Civil Rights Movement in full blossom, how could it not??).

They were, as @carncats07 said, ahead of their time.



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@BeefPattyPacks

At my wedding last weekend, my uncle was shirtless within seconds of this song being played. He’s a 300+ lb man. God bless this amazing song.

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Oh my

@anniespence4988

When a good song hits your spirit, you have to jump up and shout.

@fabian4083

God bless this man

@douglasszot8294

Your uncle has me beat by 50 pounds, but I do my best.

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Omg tmi bro 😂

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@andrewtempalski5783

I went to a wedding and this wasnt played. I took back my gift.

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you made my day great text

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Made my day as well good choice

@jonathanturbide2232

What was the gift?

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