You know you make me want to
Shout!
Take my finger!
Shout!
Throw my hands back!
Shout!
Kick my heels up!
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 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!
A little bit louder now
Shout!
Jump up and shout now!
Shout!
Jump up and shout now!
Shout!
Jump up and shout now!
Shout!
Bloody shout now!
Shout!
Bloody shout now!
Shout!
Bloody jump up now!
Shout!
Bloody jump up now!
Shout!
Bloody jump up now!
Shout!
Bloody shout now!
Shout!
Bloody shout now!
Shout!
Bloody shout now!
Shout!
Shout! Shout! Shout! Shout!
Shout! Shout! Shout! Shout! (fade out)
Celebrating Joy and Energy: The Meaning Behind “Shout”
“Shout” by The Beatles is a vibrant, energetic anthem that captures the spirit of youthful exuberance and communal celebration. The repetition of the word “shout” and the escalating calls to action—”kick my heels up,” “throw my hands back,” and “jump up and shout now”—create an infectious atmosphere of unbridled joy. The playful instructions to get “a little bit softer now” and then “a little bit louder now” invite listeners to participate, turning the song into a dynamic group experience. The lyrics are simple but powerful, emphasizing togetherness and the liberating power of music and dance. Through its call-and-response structure, “Shout” encourages listeners to let loose, making it a timeless party staple.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Beatles
- Songwriters: O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley