Shout
Shout

Tears for Fears - Shout Lyrics

New Wave
Mar 30, 1995
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Shout Music Video

Shout Lyrics

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 jump 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 (break your heart)
Come on (really love to break your heart)
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 (they really really ought to know)
Come on

Shout
Shout
Let it all out (I'd really love to break your heart)
These are the things I can do without
(I'd really love to break your heart)
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

Writer(s): Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Shout' by Tears for Fears?

    'Shout' was written by Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley of Tears for Fears. The song was created using a small synthesizer and a drum machine, and was initially seen as a good album track before others convinced them it would be a global hit.

  2. What is unique about the guitar solo in 'Shout'?

    The guitar solo in 'Shout' is noteworthy because it is unusually lengthy for a Tears for Fears song. The solo was part of the shift towards a more extroverted songwriting style that the band was exploring at the time.

  3. Did 'Shout' achieve commercial success?

    Yes, 'Shout' was a massive international hit, reaching the top five on various charts, including number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four in the UK. It was certified Gold for sales of 500,000 copies in the 1980s and again in 2012 for the digital format.

  4. How did the song 'Shout' influence Tears for Fears' music videos?

    The music video for 'Shout' helped establish Tears for Fears in North America significantly. Directed by Nigel Dick, the video features scenes at Durdle Door in Dorset and received heavy airplay on MTV, contributing to the band's international fame.

  5. What formats and releases were associated with 'Shout'?

    Aside from the standard 7- and 12-inch releases, 'Shout' was issued in limited collectible formats like a 10-inch single and a 7-inch boxed pack with a Tears for Fears calendar. The song was also reissued on the short-lived CD Video format in 1988.

  6. Was 'Shout' used in any notable events?

    Yes, a version of 'Shout' was used as an unofficial England football team anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It featured Dizzee Rascal and James Corden, incorporating elements from the original song along with new verses for the event.

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