Shout At The Devil
Mötley Crüe
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Shout, shout, shout Shout, shout, shout Shout at the devil He's a wolf screaming lonely in the night He's the bloodstain on the stage He's the tear in your eye Been tempted by his lie He's the knife in your back, he's rage Well he's the razor to the knife Oh, lonely is our lives My head's spinning 'round and 'round But in the seasons of wither You stand and deliver Be strong and laugh and Shout, shout, shout Shout at the devil Shout, shout, shout He'll be the love in your eyes He'll be the blood between your thighs And then he'll have you cry for more He'll put strength to the test He'll put the thrill back in bed I'm sure you've heard it all before He'll be the risk in the kiss Might be anger on your lips Might run scared for the door But in the seasons of wither We'll stand and deliver Be strong and laugh and Shout, shout, shout Shout at the devil Shout, shout, shout Shout at the devil He's a wolf screaming lonely in the night He's the bloodstain on the stage He's the tear in your eyes Been tempted by his lie He's the knife in your back, he's rage Well, he's the razor to the knife Oh, lonely is our lives My head's spinning 'round and 'round But in the seasons of wither We'll stand and deliver Be strong and laugh and Shout, shout, shout Shout at the devil Shout, shout, shout Shout at the devil Shout, shout, shout Shout at the devil Shout, shout, shout Shout at the devil Shout, shout, shout Shout at the devil Shout, shout, shout Shout at the devil Shout, shout, shout Shout, shout, shout Shout, shout, shout Shout, shout, shout Shout, shout, shout Shout, shout
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Written by: Nikki Sixx
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Fact"Shout at the Devil" is the title track from Mötley Crüe’s second studio album, released in September 1983.
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Band Member ContributionsAll four members of the band - Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Vince Neil, and Tommy Lee - contributed to the composition of "Shout at the Devil".
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Popularity Fact"Shout at the Devil" is often regarded as Mötley Crüe's breakthrough hit, helping them gain mainstream attention.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song has often been misinterpreted as satanic, but according to band members, it's about standing up against authority or a system of control, not shouting out to the devil himself.
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Billboard Chart Fact"Shout at the Devil" was a major commercial success, pushing the album of the same name to the top ten of the Billboard 200.
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Sofi Stadium PerformanceIn September 2021, Mötley Crüe performed "Shout at the Devil" at Sofi Stadium, their first performance since their "farewell tour" ended in December 2015.
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Music Video"Shout at the Devil" music video is set in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, showing the band members as survivors.
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Award FactThe album "Shout at the Devil" has been certified 4x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Album Art ControversyThe album featuring the song ignited controversy due its cover which featured a pentagram, further fueling accusations of the band being "satanic."
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Track CompositionThe track has a distinctive heavy metal sound, with powerful guitar riffs and vigorous percussion, reflecting the band's reputation for hard rock music.
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Influence on Music Industry"Shout at the Devil" has been noted as one of the songs that defined 80's glam metal and had a significant influence on the genre as a whole.
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Inclusion in Other MediaThe song has been included in several soundtracks, notably the videogame "Guitar Hero II", and the movies "The Dirt" and "Rock of Ages".
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