Twist & Shout
- Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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Well, shake it up, baby, now
(shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now
(come on baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)

Well, work it on out, honey (work it on out)
You know you look so good (look so good)
You know you got me goin', now (got me goin')
Just like i knew you would
(like i knew you would)

Well, shake it up, baby, now
(shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now
(come on baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)

You know you twist your little girl
(twist, little girl)
You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now
(twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine
(let me know you're mine)

Well, shake it up, baby, now
(shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now
(come on baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)

You know you twist your little girl
(twist, little girl)
You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now
(twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine
(let me know you're mine)

Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now
(shake it up baby)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now
(shake it up baby)




Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now
(shake it up baby)

Overall Meaning

Bruce Springsteen's version of "Twist & Shout" is a high-energy cover of the original song by The Isley Brothers. The lyrics themselves are fairly straightforward and revolve around the theme of dancing and letting loose.


The song opens with the invitation to "shake it up, baby," encouraging someone to let go and get their body moving. "Twist and shout" serves as the catchy refrain, urging the listener to join in and have a good time. It's a call to action and enjoyment, urging everyone to come together and dance.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of admiration and excitement towards the person being addressed. The lyrics suggest that this individual looks good and is able to captivate the singer. The repeated line "you know you twist so fine" emphasizes the appeal and allure of this person. It's a song about being drawn to someone and wanting to establish a connection.


Overall, "Twist & Shout" is a lively and energetic track that celebrates the joy of dancing and the thrill of being attracted to someone. It's an invitation to let loose, move your body, and have a great time.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, shake it up, baby, now
Come on and bring some excitement and energy to the dance floor, my love.


Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Let's twist our bodies and raise our voices in pure joy and exhilaration.


C'mon c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now
Urge and encourage your partner to join in immediately, my darling.


Come on and work it on out (work it on out)
Let's put all our effort and passion into this dance, my love, and let it free our souls.


You know you look so good (look so good)
You are truly captivating and irresistible, my darling, with your beauty and charm.


You know you got me goin', now (got me goin')
You have stirred up a fire within me, my love, and I am completely enthralled by you.


Just like I knew you would (like I knew you would)
As I expected, you have completely enchanted me with your allure and presence, my darling.


You know you twist your little girl (twist, little girl)
You effortlessly captivate and dance with finesse, my dear, enchanting me with every twist.


You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Your twists are executed with perfection and grace, my love, making you an exquisite dancer.


Come on and twist a little closer, now (twist a little closer)
Let's embrace and move closer together as we continue to dance, my darling.


And let me know that you're mine (let me know you're mine)
By twisting closer to me, my love, you affirm our connection and make me feel truly possessed by your love.


Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (shake it up baby)
Now let's really shake things up, my darling, with even more intensity and passion in our dance.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley

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@djdelugach2402

If you wanted to show future generations how good live music was and will never be again, just put this video in a time capsule. In a thousand years, folks will watch it and shake their asses like they never did before...Bank it

@estebandaversa6785

I was there!!!!!! Buenos Aires, Argentina 1988. Amnesty Tour. This was the final show. Bruce, along with Peter Gabriel, Sting, Youssou N'Dour (and others) managed to awake the crowd. Keep in mind that this was a 12-hour festival and most of us were exhausted, but the BOSS blew our minds!!!!!!!
Eternas gracias Bruce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks for the post, friend. Ive seen other clips in BA, notably Queen. The place ROCKS!

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There are great Stars, there are even real Legends...and there is Bruce Springsteen. The one and only Boss !

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How did I just come across this absolute gem so late in my life?!?!

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its magic ,,,, ask the band

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