Shake it off
Alexia xxx Lyrics
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Got nothing in my brain
That's what people say
That's what people say
I go on too many dates
But I can't make them stay
At least that's what people say
That's what people say
Can't stop, won't stop moving
It's like I got this music
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off
Heart break is gonna break, break, break
And I think it's gonna fake, fake, fake
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off, Shake it off
I never miss a beat
I'm lighting up my feet
And that's what they don't see
That's what they don't see
I'm dancing on my own
I make the moves as I go
And that's what they don't know
That's what they don't know
But I keep cruising
Can't stop, won't stop grooving
It's like I got this music
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off
Heart break is gonna break, break, break
And I think it's gonna fake, fake, fake
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off, Shake it off
Hey, hey, hey
Just think while you been getting down
And out about the liars
And the dirty dirty cheats of the world
You could have been getting down to this sick beat
My ex man brought his new girlfriend
She's like oh my god
I'm just gonna shake
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
Won't you come on over baby we could shake, shake
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off. Shake it off
Heart break is gonna break, break, break
And I think it's gonna fake, fake, fake
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off, Shake it off
Shake it off
Shake it off
Shake it off
Shake it off
The lyrics of Alexia xxx's song Shake It Off are about not letting other people's opinions and actions affect one's own happiness and self-confidence. The singer acknowledges that people often criticize and judge her for staying up late or going on too many dates, and that heartbreaks and disappointments are a part of life. However, she refuses to dwell on these negative experiences and instead chooses to keep moving forward and focus on the positive. She has a strong sense of self and is determined to create her own path, even if that means dancing on her own.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "players gonna play, haters gonna hate," which can be interpreted as a reminder to not take other people's behavior personally or let it discourage oneself. The phrase "shake it off" is a call to action, a way to release negative energy and keep going.
Overall, Shake It Off is an upbeat and empowering song that encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and not let external factors dictate their happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I stay up too late
I tend to stay awake late into the night
Got nothing in my brain
I don't have anything significant or worthwhile to think about
That's what people say
These are the opinions that people express about me
That's what people say
These are the opinions that people express about me
I go on too many dates
I happen to have a lot of dates or go on many dates
But I can't make them stay
I'm unable to make them stay for longer periods of time
At least that's what people say
That's what people assume to be the reason or what they say about me
That's what people say
These are the opinions that people express about me
But I keep cruising
I keep going and looking for more
Can't stop, won't stop moving
I keep moving forward and don't want to stop
It's like I got this music
It feels as though I have this rhythm or drive inside me
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright
I have a positive attitude or optimistic thoughts in my mind
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
Those who are confident and successful will continue doing so
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
There will always be people out there who antagonize and criticize others for whatever reason
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
I'm just going to tune out the negativity and be carefree
Shake it off
Shake off any negative or bad feelings by continuing to be upbeat
Heart break is gonna break, break, break
A broken heart is going to cause a lot of pain and frustration
And I think it's gonna fake, fake, fake
And I believe that some people are going to pretend in a false way
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
I'm just going to shake off those negative feelings and forget about them
Shake it off, Shake it off
Dismiss the negativity and continue to be carefree
I never miss a beat
I'm always attentive and never miss a detail
I'm lighting up my feet
I feel light and free and that reflects in my movements
And that's what they don't see
People don't notice or acknowledge this when they judge me
That's what they don't see
People don't notice or acknowledge this when they judge me
I'm dancing on my own
I enjoy dancing on my own and making my own moves as I go
I make the moves as I go
I'm spontaneous and innovative, making moves up as I dance
And that's what they don't know
People are not aware of this part of me when they judge me
That's what they don't know
People are not aware of this part of me when they judge me
But I keep cruising
I keep going and looking for more
Can't stop, won't stop grooving
I keep dancing and can't let myself stop
It's like I got this music
It feels as though I have this rhythm or drive inside me
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright
I have a positive attitude or optimistic thoughts in my mind
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
Those who are confident and successful will continue doing so
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
There will always be people out there who antagonize and criticize others for whatever reason
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
I'm just going to tune out the negativity and be carefree
Shake it off
Shake off any negative or bad feelings by continuing to be upbeat
Heart break is gonna break, break, break
A broken heart is going to cause a lot of pain and frustration
And I think it's gonna fake, fake, fake
And I believe that some people are going to pretend in a false way
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
I'm just going to shake off those negative feelings and forget about them
Shake it off, Shake it off
Dismiss the negativity and continue to be carefree
Hey, hey, hey
An expression of being carefree and having fun
Just think while you been getting down
Just think about all the time you spent being upset or negative
And out about the liars
Feeling bad about the liars and cheaters out there
And the dirty dirty cheats of the world
The people who cheat or act dishonestly are abundant in the world
You could have been getting down to this sick beat
You could have been having fun; getting into the groove
My ex man brought his new girlfriend
My ex-boyfriend brought his new girlfriend around
She's like oh my god
She's too amazed and overly enthusiastic about everything
I'm just gonna shake
I'm going to ignore them and be carefree
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
And to the man over there with the amazing hair
Won't you come on over baby we could shake, shake
Would you like to come over and have some fun and dance?
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
Those who are confident and successful will continue doing so
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
There will always be people out there who antagonize and criticize others for whatever reason
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
I'm just going to tune out the negativity and be carefree
Shake it off. Shake it off
Dismissing the negativity and continuing to be carefree
Heart break is gonna break, break, break
A broken heart is going to cause a lot of pain and frustration
And I think it's gonna fake, fake, fake
And I believe that some people are going to pretend in a false way
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
I'm just going to shake off those negative feelings and forget about them
Shake it off, Shake it off
Dismissing the negativity and continuing to be carefree
Shake it off
Dismiss the negativity and continue to be carefree
Shake it off
Dismiss the negativity and continue to be carefree
Shake it off
Dismiss the negativity and continue to be carefree
Shake it off
Dismiss the negativity and continue to be carefree
Contributed by Evan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Creedon99
"it be over in like 2 seconds" lmao
@alexandercantu1533
0:59 why do you keep saying we 😂
@jackjones298
0:44 "Signed and notarized commitment to donate all proceeds to charity."
Making out for GREENPEACE! lol
@chukmorris8264
I’m a man... I saw girls kissing... I clicked on the video... It is what it is lol 😂
@danielfernandeze2045
😂😂😂 glad I'm not the only one.
@justillmatimatic
It is what it is😂😂
@chukmorris8264
@@danielfernandeze2045 Lol Fasho Doe!!!
@chukmorris8264
@@justillmatimatic Fact Statement Chief.... FACT STATEMENT!!!
@luhvamy
Clickbait yo
@twinkiesauce1852
No nut November in the early 2000’s😂