One of the American Shouts is a Christian heavy metal band whose albums It Won't Be Long and In Your Face set the pace for the the Christian metal scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s. (For MP3 downloads of both albums, visit Ken Tamplin's MP3 download page.) As hair metal died away the band broke up, but lead singer and guitarist Ken Tamplin continued recording with Magdallan/Magdalen and and solo projects. Shout reformed in the new millennium and produced a new album Shout Back.
The Canadian Shout! is a one-man musical project by Vancouver, British Columbia resident David A. Mattatall. He is actively recording and releases all his works through Davidsmind Inc.
The Brittish band is an off-shoot of Gentle Giant.
The Italian band (myspace, blog )is a rock'n'roll band from Lazio region, with italian lyrics. Their debut album is called Manuale Per Non Suicidarsi (2009).
It Won't Be Long
Shout Lyrics
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It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
Every night when everybody has fun
Here am I sitting all on my own
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
Since you left me, I'm so alone
Now you're coming, you're coming on home
I'll be good like I know I should
You're coming home, you're coming home
Every night the tears come down from my eyes
Every day I've done nothing but cry
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
Since you left me, I'm so alone
Now you're coming, you're coming on home
I'll be good like I know I should
You're coming home, you're coming home
So every day we'll be happy I know
Not I know that you won't leave me no more
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you, woo
The lyrics of the song It Won't Be Long talk about a person who has been left lonely after a breakup but is optimistic about his/her partner's return. The person is sitting alone every night while everybody else is having fun. Despite feeling alone, the person believes that their partner will return soon, and they will belong to each other again. The lyrics repeat this sentiment multiple times, emphasizing the hope and anticipation of reuniting with their loved one.
The song's chorus "It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah" is a powerful and catchy hook that underscores the song's optimism and drive. Even though the person has been lonely, they have not lost hope that their partner will come back soon. The lyrics highlight the emotional turmoil the person is going through after the breakup, but they are positive that things will get better when their partner returns home.
In conclusion, the song It Won't Be Long is about hope and anticipation for the return of a loved one after a heartbreak. Despite the sadness and loneliness that the person experiences after the breakup, they are optimistic that their partner will return soon, and they will belong to each other again. The song's upbeat and catchy tune reinforces the positive and optimistic message conveyed by the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
The wait for you to come back to me won't be much longer
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
I am patiently waiting for you to return to me and for us to be together again
Every night when everybody has fun
While everyone is enjoying themselves, I am left alone to think of you
Here am I sitting all on my own
I am alone and sad, missing you
Since you left me, I'm so alone
Ever since you left me, I have been lonely
Now you're coming, you're coming on home
I am eagerly anticipating your return home
I'll be good like I know I should
I promise to behave and treat you well, as I should have when we were together before
Every night the tears come down from my eyes
I cry myself to sleep every night, longing for you
Every day I've done nothing but cry
I have spent every day in tears, missing you terribly
So every day we'll be happy I know
I am hopeful that every day going forward, we will be happy together once again
Not I know that you won't leave me no more
I have confidence that you won't leave me again
It won't be long yeah, yeah
The wait won't be much longer, I can feel it
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you, woo
I am eagerly and patiently waiting for the day that we can be together again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERMAINE A. COLE, JERMAINE L. COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
shanetography
I remember wearing this track out in my car when I was a senior in high school way back when. Thanks for posting!!
EL CARI OFICIAL
is this song praise? I do not understand English
shanetography
@EL CARI OFICIAL It's Christian, but I wouldn't categorize it as "praise." It's Christian Metal from the 1980s.
EL CARI OFICIAL
Christian metal ?
EL CARI OFICIAL
are all songs in this group Christian?
theglam12
Still have the LP, cool to hear it again on youtube.i remember i was very impressed as a teenager, massive sound!
EL CARI OFICIAL
is this song praise? I do not understand English
Mark Nicholas
Great album - Ken now doing vocal training. Plenty of youtube content
EL CARI OFICIAL
is this song praise?
I do not understand English
Michael Crusader
Fantastik ,virtuozn-play,on acustic and on el-guitar too!! Very nice,power,original,soft-metal- sing,backs,acustic,music!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!! Rock n roll!! Thank-you for the musik!!