Shout
Michie One 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 Michie One talks about the struggle of living in a violent world and trying to maintain one's dignity and integrity. The song encourages people to stand up for themselves, to not sell their souls, and to not let others take advantage of them. The lyrics are simple, but they carry a strong message that everyone can relate to, which is why the song has remained popular over the years.


The first verse talks about how people shouldn't have to sell their souls in violent times. It is a call to action for people to stand up for themselves and not let others take advantage of them. The lyrics also mention the frustration of dealing with one track minded people who only see others as "working boys". The chorus repeats the message that the singer wishes people would "Shout" and let all their frustrations out as there are things in life we can do without.


The second verse emphasizes that people are just as cold as ice, and that it is vital to survive these times by keeping our wits about us, and hopefully, we shall live to tell the story. It offers a glimmer of hope for people who may feel powerless in a world that seems to be against them. The final verse reflects on how the world can make people put their guard down, and how the singer would love to break people's hearts in hopes of changing their minds.


Line by Line Meaning

Shout
Express yourself loudly


Shout
Express yourself loudly


Let it all out
Don't hold back your feelings


These are the things I can do without
There are certain negative things in life that I can live without


Come on
Encouragement to express oneself


I'm talking to you
Directing the encouragement to the listener


In violent times
During challenging times


You shouldn't have to sell your soul
You shouldn't have to compromise your values


In black and white
Clearly and obviously


They really really ought to know
They should be aware


Those one track minds
People with narrow-minded thinking


That took you for a working boy
That underestimated your potential


Kiss them goodbye
Say goodbye to those negative people


You shouldn't have to jump for joy
You don't have to feel overly excited


They gave you life
Your parents created you


And in return you gave them hell
Yet you caused them trouble


As cold as ice
Someone who is emotionless


I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we survive and can share our story


And when you've taken down your guard
When you let yourself be vulnerable


If I could change your mind
If I could influence your thinking


I'd really love to break your heart
I'd love to make an impact on you emotionally




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

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Comments from YouTube:

S Atkinson

Seriously underrated track!.. its been over 20 years since i heard this version of Shout!

kevin ska'd 4 life

IT is the first time I heard this particular version glade to have tuned always love that bass lift.....

Paul Benton

Roders played this & now I can't forget it. What a brilliant tune eh ?

k k

20年以上前に聞いてずっと探してました!

JenX Official - Music, Languages & Nature #Cymraeg

I learned today that Louchie Lou's given name is "Louise Gold." I wonder if she changed it, in part, because of the English puppeteer by the same name?

Saptarshi Bhattacharya

Showbiz is a helluva club.

luciole tan

omg been searching for this song since 1993.. [ last heard]

Cesar Isaac Reyes

Lyrics please

Thabo Matebane

So deep

吹上351

これこれー!

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