Shake It Up
(Hooker) Lyrics
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Shake it Baby
Shake it Baby
Show me
Show me
come on Gal
Shake it right now
Shake it Baby
Shake it Baby
Shake that thing
Me an' you
Me an' you
Nobody else would do
Nobody else but you
Shake it Baby
Shake it Baby
Shake it Baby
One time
One time for me
Now rock!
Ha-ha-ha
Shake that thing, Baby
One time for your Daddy
I love ya
You're cookin' when you jive
Honey, you're workin'
You've got the pots on
And the gas workin' high
One time for me
One time for me
One time for me
Shake Baby
Shake it Baby
Shake it Baby
Shake it Baby
Shake that thing
Shake that thing
Shake that thing
Shake that thing
One time, Baby
One time
One time
One time
One time
One more time
One more
An' one more
An' one more
One more time
One more time
One more time
One more time
One more time
One more time
Just one more time
And, uh, one more time
Once again
One time
And one more time
And one more time
And one more time
One more time, Baby
Shake it Baby
One more time
For me
For me
For me
For me
For me
For me
The song "Shake It Up" by Hooker is a classic rock and roll track that celebrates dancing and shaking one's body. The lyrics are a call to action, urging the listener to shake their body and to show off their moves. The use of the word "baby" throughout the song adds to the playful, flirtatious tone of the song.
The repetitive nature of the lyrics serves to create a hypnotic effect that draws the listener in and encourages them to join in the dance. The use of the phrase "one time" throughout the song not only keeps the rhythm of the song moving but also emphasizes the idea that the moment is fleeting and should be enjoyed to the fullest.
The song's energy and upbeat tempo make it a perfect dance track that is sure to get people out onto the dancefloor. The lyrics celebrate the joy and freedom of dancing and encourage listeners to embrace the moment and let loose. Overall, "Shake It Up" is a fun and lively song that captures the essence of rock and roll.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake it Baby
Encouragement to move your body in a groovy way
Show me
Asking for a demonstration of your dance moves
come on Gal
Invitation to a female partner to join in the dance
Shake it right now
Urging to start dancing immediately
W-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-H Yeah!
Vocal exclamation of excitement and energy
Shake that thing
Encouragement to move your body rhythmically
Me an' you
Addressing a particular individual as a dance partner
Nobody else would do
Indicating exclusivity of dance partner choice
Now rock!
Invitation to start dancing more energetically
Ha-ha-ha
Vocalization of amusement or pleasure
One time for your Daddy
Request for a special dance move for the singer
I love ya
Expressing fondness or affection towards the dance partner
You're cookin' when you jive
Complimenting the dance partner's moves
Honey, you're workin'
Acknowledging the dance partner's effort and skill
You've got the pots on
Praising the dance partner's ability to handle multiple dance styles or rhythms
And the gas workin' high
Expressing satisfaction with the enthusiasm and energy level of the dance partner
One time
Requesting a specific dance move to be performed once
One more time
Request to repeat the dance sequence again
Just one more time
Request to repeat the dance sequence one more time
And, uh, one more time
Request to repeat the dance sequence again, with slight hesitation or uncertainty
Once again
Request to repeat the dance sequence again
For me
Indicating the request is for the singer's pleasure or enjoyment
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: JOHN LEE HOOKER
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