shout
The Trammps 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 The Trammps is about speaking out against the injustices of the world and standing up for oneself. The opening lines indicate a sense of frustration and urgency, with the repeated "shout" suggesting a need to release pent-up emotions. The lyrics then suggest that there are certain things in life that one can do without, implying that the singer wants to prioritize what is truly important.

The second verse delves deeper into the theme of injustice, with references to selling one's soul, one-track minds, and being taken advantage of as a working boy. The chorus comes again, emphasizing the need to shout and speak out against these injustices. The final verse speaks to the need for vulnerability and breaking down barriers. The singer suggests that they would like to break the heart of someone who has let their guard down, implying that true connection and growth come from being open and honest with oneself and others.

Overall, "Shout" presents a powerful message about the importance of standing up for oneself and speaking out against injustice. It encourages honesty, vulnerability, and the pursuit of what truly matters in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Shout
Express yourself loudly

Let it all out
Don't hold back, speak up

These are the things I can do without
These are the things that bother me, that I don't need

Come on
Encouragement to speak up

I'm talking to you
Directing the call to speak up to a particular person

Come on
Encouragement to speak up

In violent times
During turbulent times

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

In black and white
Plainly evident

They really really ought to know
They should be aware

Those one track minds
Narrow-minded people

That took you for a working boy
That treated you like a mere employee

Kiss them goodbye
Leave them behind

You shouldn't have to jump for joy
You shouldn't have to be overly enthusiastic

You shouldn't have to shout for joy
You shouldn't have to be overly enthusiastic

They gave you life
They brought you into this world

And in return you gave them hell
You caused them trouble or hardship in response

As cold as ice
Completely heartless

I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we survive to recount our story

And when you've taken down your guard
When you've let down your defenses

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

I'd really love to break your heart
I'd really love to make you feel the way I do

Shout
Express yourself loudly

Let it all out
Don't hold back, speak up

These are the things I can do without
These are the things that bother me, that I don't need

Come on
Encouragement to speak up

I'm talking to you
Directing the call to speak up to a particular person

Come on
Encouragement to speak up

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

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