"Shout" is a song by English pop rock band Tears for Fears, released as the second single from their second studio album, Songs from the Big Chair (1985), on 23 November 1984. Roland Orzabal is the lead singer on the track, and he described it as "a simple song about protest". The single became the group's fourth Top 5 hit in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 4 in January 1985. In the US, it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 3 August 1985 and remained there for three weeks; also topping the Cash Box chart. "Shout" became one of the most successful songs of 1985, eventually reaching No. 1 in multiple countries.
Featuring a repetitive hook and a synth-drone throughout, "Shout" is regarded as one of the most recognizable songs from the mid-eighties, with Chris True of AllMusic viewing it as Tears for Fears' defining moment. The song has been covered, remixed and sampled by many artists since its release. In 2010, it was used as the basis for the UK-chart-topping song "Shout" (performed by an ensemble featuring Dizzee Rascal and actor James Corden), an unofficial anthem of the England football team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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
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
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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
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