Shout
Tears for Fears
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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 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 Shout Shout Let it all out These are the things I can do without Come on I'm talking to you So 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 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 So come on Shout Shout Let it all out These are the things I can do without Come on I'm talking to you
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Written by: Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Shout" was released in 1984. It was one of Tears for Fears' biggest hits and the second single from their second studio album, "Songs from the Big Chair."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., and it also topped the charts in Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom, solidifying Tears for Fears as international pop superstars.
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Song Meaning"Shout" is a protest song, with lyrics urging people to voice their inner frustrations and not keep their feelings to themselves. This was during a time when protest music was not as prevalent.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Shout" was directed by famed music video director Nigel Dick and shot on location in England. It features scenes of the band performing the song intercut with surreal, dream-like sequences.
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Cover Versions"Shout" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, from pop stars like Britney Spears to alternative rock bands like Disturbed.
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Award RecognitionThe song was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards in 1986.
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Album’s SuccessThe popularity of "Shout" along with the other hit single, "Everybody Wants To Rule The World," led to the album "Songs From The Big Chair" becoming a big success and it's viewed as one of the defining albums of the mid-'80s.
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Cultural Impact"Shout" continues to be a fixture of '80s pop culture. It has been used in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials, continuing to keep the song relevant to this day.
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Song ConstructionThe song is notable for its complex and layered production, featuring an array of synthesizers, sequencers, and drum algorithms, combined with live recorded elements.
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Writing ProcessRoland Orzabal of Tears for Fears has said that "Shout" is the song he's most proud of, and it was reportedly one of the easiest for him to write.
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