shout
Whoopi And The Cast 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 Whoopi Goldberg and the cast is a powerful anthem encouraging people to express their emotions and take action against injustice. The repeated refrain of "Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without" emphasizes the idea that people should not have to suffer in silence, and that it is important to let out one's frustrations and anger.


The verses address the struggles of people in "violent times," especially those who have to work hard and sacrifice their own well-being to make ends meet. The lyrics assert that people should not have to "sell their soul" in order to survive, nor should they have to settle for being treated as mere "working boys". The lines "They gave you life and in return you gave them hell, as cold as ice, I hope we live to tell the tale" suggest that people should fight against corrupt systems and oppressive forces, even if it means causing some chaos.


The final verses bring the song to a close with a sense of defiance and a challenge to the listener. The lines "And when you've taken down your guard, if I could change your mind, I'd really love to break your heart" call upon people to stay alert and vigilant in the face of adversity, and to be open to new perspectives and ideas even if they are uncomfortable or challenging. Overall, the song is a call to action to fight against injustice and to be true to one's own values and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Shout
Call out with a loud voice


Shout
Call out with a loud voice


Let it all out
Release all your pent-up emotions, frustrations or opinions


These are the things I can do without
These are the things that are not worth keeping or holding onto


Come on
Encouragement to take action or do something


I'm talking to you
Directing the message to you specifically


In violent times
During times of turmoil, unrest or chaos


You shouldn't have to sell your soul
You should not have to compromise your values or beliefs


In black and white
In clear and obvious terms


They really really ought to know
They should already be aware of this fact


Those one track minds
People with a single-minded outlook who only see things from one perspective


That took you for a working boy
That saw you as only a laborer or someone who is not important


Kiss them goodbye
Let go of those people or things that are holding you back


You shouldn't have to jump for joy
You should not have to show excessive happiness or excitement in order to please others


They gave you life
Referring to parents or guardians who brought you into this world


And in return you gave them hell
You caused them difficulties or trouble, despite their efforts to raise you


As cold as ice
Unfeeling, unemotional or indifferent


I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we survive or overcome the challenges that we face


And when you've taken down your guard
When you have let down your defenses and allowed yourself to be vulnerable


If I could change your mind
If I could alter your perspective or point of view


I'd really love to break your heart
I would love for you to experience intense emotional pain or heartbreak




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

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@tylertrent8825

I cried. I’m 34, and this brought the flood gates open. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. This memory is precious to me.

@andreperroud

Me too.

@foxboy72006

I grew up on these movies!! Takes me back to my childhood. I'm dying!!

@HumbertoMoura

Me too! God bless you all!

@lipblushed4828

if i would have saw this comment i wouldn't have left mine (it says i want to cry). i'm 33, will be 34 next year. <3

@dereklucero5785

I’m 52…. And am catholic, and am crying 👍

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@danteyounker5191

Now when I tell you as a kid I rewinded sister Mary Robert’s part over and over and over til I got it RIGHT!! I’m 32 years old and I still be hittin those notes with tears in my eyes. Her story arch really got me together growing up 😭😭😭

@desereeculley6846

SAAAMMEEE!!! I still get goosebumps

@awkwardpatrick1987

She didn’t sing it it was someone else she just lip-synched lol

@ClaytonBryantSings

@@awkwardpatrick1987 it’s the last nun singing Andrea Robinson. They used her voice

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