Cover art for Shout by Scandroid

Shout

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Nov. 11, 20161 viewer

Shout Lyrics

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 1]
In violent times
You shouldn't have to sell your soul
In black and white
They really, really ought to know

[Verse 2]
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 jump for joy
[Chorus]
Shout, shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on

[Verse 3]
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

[Chorus]
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
[Verse 4]
And when you've taken down your guard
If I could change your mind
I'd really like to break your heart
I'd really like to break your heart

[Chorus]
Shout, shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without (Break your heart)
Come on (Really like to break your heart)
I'm talking to you
Come on (I'd really like to)
Shout, shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on

[Outro]
And when you've taken down your guard
I'd really like to break your heart
I'd really like to shout

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What did Scandroid say about "Shout"?
Genius Answer

I was moved the instant I heard Tears For Fears' ‘Shout’ on U.S. radio in 1985. I’ve always had the intention and desire to cover the song since then, but it really came into focus this year. What isn’t commonly known about the original song was that it was written during a time of political unrest and had political overtones. I felt that in light of the embarrassing circus that was the recent U.S. election, it was the perfect time for me to finally cover this song.

— Klayton

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