Well…
You know you make me wanna (shout)
Kick my heels up and (shout)
Throw my hands up and (shout)
Throw my hands back and (shout)
Come on now (shout)
Don’t forget to say you will
Don’t forget to say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (say you will)
Say it right now, baby (say you will)
Come on, come on (say you will)
Say it, oh (say you will)
Come on now (say)
Say that you love me (say)
Say that you need me (say)
Say that you want me (say)
You wanna please me (say)
Come on now (say)
Come on now (say)
Come on now (say)
I still remember
When you used to be nine years old
Yeah, yeah, I was a fool for you
From the bottom of my soul
Yeah, now that you’ve grown up
Grown enough to know
Yeah, yeah, you wanna leave me
You wanna let me go
I want you to know
I said I want you to know right now, yeah
You’ve been good to me, baby
Better than I’ve been to myself
Hey hey, and if you ever leave me
I don’t want nobody else
Hey hey, I said I want you to know
Hey, I said I want you to know right now
Yeah, yeah, you know you make me wanna shout
Yeah, yeah (shout)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (shout)
Alright (shout)
Alright (shout)
Come on now (shout)
Come on now (shout)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (shout)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (shout)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (shout)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (shout)
Alright (shout)
Alright (shout)
Alright (shout)
Alright (shout)
Now wait a minute
I feel alright (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
Now that I’ve got my woman
I feel alright (yeah-yeah)
Every time I think about you
You’ve been so good to me
You know you make me wanna (shout)
Lift my heels up and (shout)
Throw my hands back and (shout)
Kick my heels up and (shout)
Come on now (shout)
Take it easy (shout)
Take it easy (shout)
Take it easy (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
Hey-hey-hey-hey (hey-hey-hey-hey)
Hey-hey-hey-hey (hey-hey-hey-hey)
Hey-hey-hey-hey (hey-hey-hey-hey)
Hey-hey-hey-hey (hey-hey-hey-hey)
Shout now
Jump up and shout now
Jump up and shout now
Jump up and shout now
Jump up and shout now
Jump up and shout now
Everybody shout now
Everybody shout now
Everybody shout, shout, shout, shout, shout
Shout, shout, shout, shout, shout, shout…
Everybody shout now
The Joyful Call to Celebrate
“Shout (Part I & II)” by Bon Jovi is a vibrant celebration of exuberance and emotional release. The lyrics encourage listeners to let loose, kick up their heels, and express their feelings—whether it’s love, gratitude, or joy. The repetition of the word “shout” and the dynamic instructions to get louder or softer create an infectious energy that makes the song feel like a communal anthem. It’s a track that invites everyone to participate, fostering a sense of unity and shared excitement.
Love, Nostalgia, and Good Times
The song also carries a nostalgic undertone, with references to youthful memories and the growth of a relationship over time. Bon Jovi infuses the lyrics with genuine affection and appreciation for a partner, acknowledging the ups and downs but ultimately celebrating the loyalty and happiness found in companionship. The playful structure, building from a whisper to a raucous shout, mirrors the emotional highs of life’s most unforgettable moments.
Song Credits
Originally written by O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley, and Ronald Isley, “Shout” is a timeless classic frequently covered by various artists. Bon Jovi’s dynamic rendition brings new life to this anthem, reintroducing its spirited message to a new generation of fans.