Shake That Ass
Armand van Helden Lyrics


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[Intro:]
Freak freak y'all
And you don't, don't stop
Keep on y'all
And you don't, don't stop
[X4]

Follow me like one time
Everybody love me like they do the sunshine
Niggas just got off work
Time to unwind
Strobelight smokin thick (?)
Got my mind made up
All night I'ma stay up and fuck a lot
But nah, I ain't a playa
Girl I'll house you
You in my hut
Thinkin of a rhyme trying to hold my nut
Armand on the cut Com Sense MC
Baby put that ass in the air where I can see
Feel free feel good
You ain't in the club trying to find a real love
I spill dubs on Heiny's and tequila shots
Where studs and chicks pee in the same spot
It's hot as hell
Freakshow on the dance floor Is that you I smell?
I'ma give that ass room
Better yet, let's fuck in the bathroom
If we have room it's a full moon.

[Chorus:]
It's a full moon out tonight
Party people here just feel alright
The place is packed and the mood is right
Now have a good time y'all
A good time y'all
I know y'all niggas ain't come here to fight
Ain't nothin but love so don't be uptight
Black Latin Asian and White
[Repeat]

There's some hoes in this house
It's thick like them hoes from the south
Toothpick froze in my mouth
Y'all chicks don't know what I'm about
I did "Retropsect For Life"
They think I got a wife
But I got style to mine
So I dog 'em like Phife or Snoop.
Already boned 3 out the group with my crew I rock steady like the park
I hear foot steps in the dark
From them househeads
Dancin in the circle in the house like curfew
To work you to the bone
Old school cuts get me in a zone
In the line I get restless
I'm straight I'm on the guestlist
The red light specialist
Love is the message
From B-Boy to raver expressions
I get open like the bar at the rap sessions
Diggin in the crate with Armand
The phenomenon
Com think faster than a Muslim doing Ramadan
I'm a wand
In otherwords I'm wildin'
It's a full moon and peoples is howlin

[Chorus]
[X2]

Chicago rock the house and
New York rock the house and
DC rock the house and
London rock the house and
Australia rock the house and
Europe You gotta rock the house and
Party People rock the house and
Japan rock the house and
New York rock the house and
Chicago rock the house and
Atlanta rock the house and
Detroit rock the house and
Cali rock the house and
Texas rock the house and
Alabama rock the house and




Black man rock the house and
Go on

Overall Meaning

The song "Shake That Ass" by Armand Van Helden is a party anthem that embraces the wild and electrifying energy of nightlife. The intro sets the tone for the song, calling out to partygoers to keep up their energy and let loose. The lyrics paint a picture of a packed club with strobe lights and thick smoke, where people of all races and backgrounds come together to celebrate life and let go of their troubles. There is a sense of hedonism and sexual energy in the lyrics as well, with references to drinking, hooking up, and dancing sensually.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the unity and positivity of the club scene, with people coming together to have a good time and leave their differences behind. The lyrics call out specific cities and regions known for their vibrant music scenes, highlighting the global impact of the club culture. The verses feature references to other famous hip hop artists like Snoop Dogg and Q-Tip, tying the song into a broader cultural movement. Overall, "Shake That Ass" is a party anthem that celebrates the wild and diverse community of clubgoers and gives them a platform to lose themselves in the music.


Line by Line Meaning

Freak freak y'all
Let loose and have a good time


And you don't, don't stop
Make sure to keep dancing and enjoying yourself


Keep on y'all
Don't slow down, keep going


Follow me like one time
Come with me and enjoy the party


Everybody love me like they do the sunshine
Everyone is having a great time with me around, like on a sunny day


Niggas just got off work
People have just finished work and are ready to unwind


Time to unwind
It's time to relax and let loose


Strobelight smokin thick (?)
There are thick clouds of smoke filling the air from the strobe lights


Got my mind made up
I know what I want and I'm determined to get it


All night I'ma stay up and fuck a lot
I plan on staying up all night and having a lot of sex


But nah, I ain't a playa
But I'm not playing games or trying to deceive anyone


Girl I'll house you
I'll take care of you and treat you right


You in my hut
You're with me and we're going to have a great time


Thinkin of a rhyme trying to hold my nut
I'm trying to come up with a good rhyme while also trying to hold back orgasm


Armand on the cut Com Sense MC
Armand Van Helden is on the turntables, while Com Sense is MCing


Baby put that ass in the air where I can see
I want to see your body moving and dancing


Feel free feel good
Relax and enjoy yourself, it's all good


You ain't in the club trying to find a real love
You're not here to find true love, just to have fun


I spill dubs on Heiny's and tequila shots
I'm drinking and having a good time, usually with $20 bills


Where studs and chicks pee in the same spot
The club is very crowded, so people have to share the same bathroom


It's hot as hell
It's very hot and sweaty inside the club


Freakshow on the dance floor Is that you I smell?
There are a lot of strange people on the dance floor, and I smell something unusual


I'ma give that ass room
I'm going to make enough space for people to dance and move around


Better yet, let's fuck in the bathroom
Let's have sex in the bathroom if we can find the space for it


If we have room it's a full moon.
If there's enough space, everyone will go crazy and wild


It's a full moon out tonight
The party is going to be wild and crazy, just like a full moon


Party people here just feel alright
Everyone feels good and is ready to have a good time


Now have a good time y'all
Enjoy the party, everyone


I know y'all niggas ain't come here to fight
I know that nobody came here to start a fight


Ain't nothin but love so don't be uptight
There's nothing but good vibes and love here, so don't be nervous or tense


Black Latin Asian and White
There are people from all different ethnic and racial backgrounds here


There's some hoes in this house
There are some promiscuous women in the club


It's thick like them hoes from the south
The club is very crowded, like southern strip clubs


Toothpick froze in my mouth
I have a toothpick in my mouth, which is a common accessory at clubs


Y'all chicks don't know what I'm about
The women in the club don't know what kind of person I am or what I value


I did 'Retrospect For Life'
I made a song called 'Retrospect For Life', which is a slower, more thoughtful track


They think I got a wife
People think that I have a wife or am in a committed relationship


But I got style to mine
I have my own personal style and preferences


So I dog 'em like Phife or Snoop.
I treat the women I'm interested in like rappers Phife Dawg or Snoop Dogg would


Already boned 3 out the group with my crew I rock steady like the park
I've already had sex with three women who were with a group of friends, while my crew helps me out and makes me solid like a rock


I hear foot steps in the dark
I can hear people walking around somewhere dark or secluded


From them househeads
From people who love house music


Dancin in the circle in the house like curfew
People are dancing in a circle formation to house music, like they would in a curfew/lockdown situation


To work you to the bone
The music and dancing are so intense that they will wear you out


Old school cuts get me in a zone
Hearing older, classic songs gets me in the mood and lost in the music


In the line I get restless
I get anxious and impatient while waiting in line


I'm straight I'm on the guestlist
I am not worried about getting into the club, I am already on the guest list


The red light specialist
Someone who is very skilled at getting things done in a fast, efficient manner, like a traffic light turning red


Love is the message
The main message of the music and party is love


From B-Boy to raver expressions
From hip-hop breakdancers to electronic dance music enthusiasts, everyone is expressing themselves through dance and music


I get open like the bar at the rap sessions
I'm open and ready to have a good time, just like the bar at hip-hop rap sessions


Diggin in the crate with Armand
Searching through records and music with Armand Van Helden


The phenomenon
Referring to Armand Van Helden's talent and influence


Com think faster than a Muslim doing Ramadan
Com Sense thinks very quickly and cleverly, like a Muslim during the fasting month of Ramadan


I'm a wand
I'm magical or special in some way


In other words I'm wildin'
In other words, I'm going nuts and having a great time


It's a full moon and peoples is howlin
People are getting wild and crazy, just like on a full moon


Chicago rock the house and
Chicago is making the party great


New York rock the house and
New York is making the party great


DC rock the house and
Washington DC is making the party great


London rock the house and
London is making the party great


Australia rock the house and
Australia is making the party great


Europe You gotta rock the house and
All of Europe needs to keep the party going strong


Party People rock the house and
The party people themselves are also responsible for making the night amazing


Japan rock the house and
Japan is making the party great


Atlanta rock the house and
Atlanta is making the party great


Detroit rock the house and
Detroit is making the party great


Cali rock the house and
California is making the party great


Texas rock the house and
Texas is making the party great


Alabama rock the house and
Alabama is making the party great


Black man rock the house and
Black men are making the party great


Go on
Keep going! Keep dancing! Let's keep this party going!




Writer(s): Alden Nusser, Thomas Kotler, C. Johnson, Joshua Ostrovsky, Armand van Helden

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