Lyrics
Shout, shout, let it all out
Expressing the need to vocalize emotions or frustrations
These are the things I can do without
List of things that the singer wants to eliminate or avoid
Come on
An urging call for action
I'm talking to you, come on
Directly addressing someone, inviting them to join in the expression
Shout, shout, let it all out
Reiteration of the need to shout and release emotions
These are the things I can do without
Reiteration of undesirable things to be rid of
Come on
Encouragement to participate in the expression of emotions
I'm talking to you, come on
Continued direct address to engage the listener
In violent times, you shouldn't have to sell your soul
Commentary on sacrificing integrity in challenging times
In black and white, they really, really ought to know
Reference to clear right and wrong, expecting awareness
Those one track minds, they took you for a working boy
Critique of those with narrow perspectives exploiting others
Kiss them goodbye, you shouldn't have to jump for joy
Advice to let go of toxic influences without regret
You shouldn't have to jump for joy
Emphasis on the lack of need for excessive joy in this context
Shout, shout, let it all out
Reiteration of the call to shout and release pent-up emotions
These are the things I can do without
Restatement of the unwanted things in life
Come on
Repeated urging for active participation in expressing emotions
I'm talking to you, come on
Continued direct address to the listener
They gave you life and in return, you gave them hell
Acknowledgment of life given by others with a suggestion of rebellion
As cold as ice, I hope we live to tell the tale
Comparison of emotional coldness to ice, hope for survival
I hope we live to tell the tale
Expressing a desire for the story to be told despite challenges
Shout, shout, let it all out
Reiteration of the need to shout and let emotions out
These are the things I can do without
Restatement of undesirable things in life
Come on
Encouragement for active participation in the emotional release
I'm talking to you, come on
Direct address to the listener, inviting them to join in
Shout, shout, let it all out (let it all out)
Reiteration of the call to shout and express emotions
These are the things I can do without
Listing things the singer can do without
Come on
Continued urging for active participation in emotional expression
I'm talking to you, come on
Direct address to engage the listener in the process
(Ooh) and when you've taken down your guard
Reference to vulnerability when defenses are lowered
If I could change your mind, I'd really love to break your heart (ooh)
Expressing a hypothetical desire to cause emotional pain
I'd really love to break your heart
Reiteration of the desire to cause heartbreak
Shout, shout, let it all out
Reiteration of the need to shout and release emotions
These are the things I can do without (I'd really love to break your heart)
Reiteration of undesirable things, emphasizing the desire to hurt emotionally
Come on
Continued urging for active participation in emotional expression
I'm talking to you, come on
Direct address to engage the listener in the emotional release
Shout, shout, let it all out (let it all out)
Reiteration of the call to shout and express emotions
These are the things I can do without
Restatement of undesirable things in life
Come on
Continued urging for active participation in emotional expression
I'm talking to you, come on
Direct address to engage the listener in the process
Shout, shout, let it all out
Reiteration of the need to shout and release emotions
These are the things I can do without
Listing things the singer can do without
Come on
Final call for active participation in the emotional release
I'm talking to you, come on
Closing direct address to the listener
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