Shake Your Moneymaker
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics
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(Remake, take one)
Shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker
You got to shake your moneymaker, yeah
Shake your moneymaker
You got to shake your moneymaker
And then
I got a gal that lives up on a hill
I got a gal that lives up on a hill
Says she'll let me roll her, but I don't believe she will
She won't shake her moneymaker
Won't shake her moneymaker
I want to roll her, I keep beggin'
She won't shake her moneymaker
Won't shake her money maker
She won't, oh-ha!
I got a girl, and she just won't be true
I got a girl, and she just won't be true
Won't let me do the one good thing I tell her to
She won't shake her moneymaker
Won't shake her moneymaker
Won't shake her moneymaker
She won't shake her moneymaker
Won't shake her moneymaker
She won't
The song "Shake Your Moneymaker" is a lively and upbeat blues track, that has been covered by many artists including The Black Crowes. It is a song about personal expression and freedom, encouraging listeners to dance and move to their own beat. The repeated usage of the phrase "Shake your moneymaker" refers to the body, particularly the hips which in the 1920s was referenced to "a woman's sexual and reproductive capacity, and specifically her ability to reproduce for a man who could earn her living." The song was written in the 1960s, a time when youth culture and counterculture was blossoming, and music was being used as a tool for expression and rebellion.
The lyrics tell the story of a man who is trying to convince two women to dance and let loose. The first girl lives on a hill and he says he'll roll her, but he doesn't think she'll let him. The second girl won't be true and won't do the one good thing he tells her to do which is to shake her moneymaker. The man portrays the two women as rigid and unwilling to let loose, forcing him to constantly "beg" for them to move and dance. The lyrics are delivered with a playful tone and the repeated use of "won't shake her moneymaker" gives the song a catchy and memorable hook.
Overall, "Shake Your Moneymaker" is a song that celebrates self-expression, movement and dance. It encourages the listener to let loose and enjoy themselves, unapologetically. The song is an example of the power of music to inspire and move people, and a testament to the enduring legacy of blues music.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake your moneymaker
It's time to dance in a sensual manner and enjoy yourself
Shake your moneymaker
Keep dancing, let your whole body feel the music and move to its rhythm
You got to shake your moneymaker, yeah
It's important to let loose and have fun, without worrying about what others may think
Shake your moneymaker
Dance harder and show off your best moves, let the music guide you
You got to shake your moneymaker
You must dance with your whole being, with passion and energy
And then
After you shake your moneymaker, you'll feel free and refreshed
I got a gal that lives up on a hill
I have a girlfriend who is not easily accessible, she is distant and hard to impress
I got a gal that lives up on a hill
She is far away from me geographically, and we may not be suitable for each other
Says she'll let me roll her, but I don't believe she will
She promises me a good time, but I doubt she will deliver
She won't shake her moneymaker
She doesn't want to dance or enjoy herself, she's uptight and guarded
Won't shake her moneymaker
She refuses to let go and have some fun, she's too self-conscious
I want to roll her, I keep beggin'
I want to have a physical relationship with her, despite her reservations
She won't shake her moneymaker
She's not interested in letting her hair down and having a good time
Won't shake her money maker
She's not interested in hooking up or giving in to her desires
She won't, oh-ha!
She's stubborn and refusing to consider other possibilities
I got a girl, and she just won't be true
My current girlfriend is not honest or faithful to me
I got a girl, and she just won't be true
She's not committed to our relationship, and may be seeing other people
Won't let me do the one good thing I tell her to
She's unwilling to satisfy my needs, despite my requests
She won't shake her moneymaker
She's not interested in letting loose and being carefree
Won't shake her moneymaker
She's not interested in physical intimacy or sharing herself with me
Won't shake her moneymaker
She's not willing to have fun or loosen up, she's too uptight
She won't shake her moneymaker
She's not interested in dancing or expressing herself through movement
Won't shake her moneymaker
She's not willing to let go and be spontaneous, she's too rigid
She won't
She's resolute in her decision to be closed-off and guarded
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elmore James
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@jonathanholt3825
I had the privilege of being at a live gig in Ipswich in 1967/8 where during a pause in play I shouted "Moneymaker", and to my amazement, they played it there and then! Still sends shivers down my spine thinking about it. Great song, great band.
@The_DC_Kid
Cool! I have a feeling they already had that one in the cylinder and ready to fire. Wish I'd been there! RIP, Peter.
@mikeshaffer4912
Such an awesome story!
@peteannells4218
The days when they didn't have to program the MIDI to do an Ad Lib !!!
@cherylmaden5989
Sooooo9ooooooooo JEALOUS!!!! I was born too late ('78)
@BluesmanDizzy
Jeremy Spencer vocals & slide guitar on this great Elmore James song.
@skykiss12
Jeremy is on vocal and slide guitar. His voice is not as bluesy as Peter's but his slide guitar playing is marvellous. Reminds me of Brian Jones.
@motoslacker3074
For me, FLEETWOOD MAC is this song, Shake Your Moneymaker. I like this tight rhythm and solid sound. This is one of best blues rocks, for ever...
@SkeligMichael
Yo. Those where the days, when they played pure blues.
@alanstokes6839
Genius, the sound track of my life for the last 50 years, god bless.