She made her performing debut at age eight with the Helena Rubinstein Children's Theatre at the Hudson Guild. After dropping out of high school, she found work as a summer camp counselor, and in the choruses of the Broadway shows Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar and Pippin.
In 1983 the legendary director Mike Nichols saw her perform and, the following year, presented her on Broadway in a one-woman show of her own creation. The show was an enormous success, and brought her to the attention of Steven Spielberg, who cast her in the leading role in his film of Alice Walker's The Color Purple. Making her film debut in this coveted role instantly established her as one of Hollywood's leading actresses. Her performance in Ghost won her an Academy Award. She followed this with memorable performances in the box-office smash Sister Act and the critically acclaimed Robert Altman film, The Player. Her other film credits include Made In America; Corinna, Corinna; Star Trek: Generations and Boys on the Side. In addition to her acting roles, Whoopi Goldberg has hosted her own television talk show and has earned rave reviews for hosting the annual Academy Awards telecast.
Goldberg is one of only ten individuals who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award, counting Daytime Emmy Awards. She is the second African American female performer to win an Academy Award for acting (the first being Hattie McDaniel); she has also won two Golden Globe Awards.
Shout
Whoopi Goldberg Lyrics
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Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
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
The song "Shout" by Whoopi Goldberg & Sisters & Jennifer Lewis talks about the struggles people face during tough times. The lyrics express the importance of standing up for oneself and not letting others take advantage of them. The chorus, "Shout, shout, let it all out" encourages people to express their feelings and frustrations openly rather than keeping them bottled up inside. The repeated line "These are the things I can do without" highlights the need to prioritize what is truly important in life and let go of what isn't.
The song also touches on the theme of being true to oneself and not compromising one's values for others. The line "You shouldn't have to sell your soul" suggests that people should not have to sacrifice their integrity for the sake of pleasing others. The phrase "I hope we live to tell the tale" implies that the struggles faced in the present will eventually be overcome and serve as a lesson to learn from in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Shout
Express yourself and make your voice heard
Shout
Continue to speak up
Let it all out
Express all of your emotions and opinions
These are the things I can do without
I don't need these negative things in my life
Come on
Encouraging someone to join in the conversation
I'm talking to you
Directing the message to a specific person
In violent times
During times of trouble and conflict
You shouldn't have to sell your soul
You shouldn't have to compromise your values
In black and white
It should be clear and obvious
They really really ought to know
They should be aware
Those one track minds
People with a narrow perspective
That took you for a working boy
They underestimated you or took advantage of you
Kiss them goodbye
Cut them out of your life
You shouldn't have to jump for joy
You shouldn't have to work hard to be happy
They gave you life
Your parents brought you into this world
And in return you gave them hell
You caused them lots of trouble and difficulties
As cold as ice
Unfeeling and heartless
I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we survive to share our experiences
And when you've taken down your guard
When you've let your defenses down
If I could change your mind
If I could alter your perspective
I'd really love to break your heart
I'd like to challenge your beliefs and emotions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley
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