Shake It Loose
Astronauts etc. Lyrics


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Get inside, into my house
I know that youโ€ฒve plenty left to figure out
But I am sure
Hesitation at the door
Don't leave me with reservations on the floor
I need much more
Listen to my careful words
See through them, and signal to me that you heard
What I canโ€ฒt say
Tangled up inside my head




I need to shake it loose, try to forget
Why you're away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Shake It Loose" by Astronauts etc. convey a sense of longing and vulnerability in a relationship. The song begins with an invitation to the listener, urging them to come inside and explore the artist's house, which can be seen as a metaphor for their inner emotions and thoughts. The artist acknowledges that there is still much for both parties to understand and figure out, highlighting a lack of clarity or uncertainty in the relationship.


However, despite this ambiguity, the artist expresses a desire for the listener to not hesitate or leave, as their reservations or doubts are already taking a toll on the artist. They crave deeper connection and understanding, a need for more from the relationship. The artist then pleads for the listener to not only listen to their words but to see through them and signal their comprehension. This showcases a longing for genuine communication and validation.


As the song progresses, the artist admits to feeling tangled up, caught within their own thoughts and emotions. They yearn to "shake it loose" - to let go of their anxieties and potentially forget why the other person is away, suggesting they may be separated physically or emotionally. The lyrics imply a desire to find solace in the present moment and temporarily escape from the pain or feelings of longing caused by the absence of the other person.


Overall, "Shake It Loose" captures the complex emotions inherent in a relationship filled with longing, uncertainty, and a yearning for deeper connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Get inside, into my house
Come into my life, become a part of my world


I know that you've plenty left to figure out
I understand that you still have many things to understand and discover


But I am sure
Yet, I am confident and certain


Hesitation at the door
Feeling unsure and hesitant about moving forward


Don't leave me with reservations on the floor
Please don't leave me with doubts and uncertainties


I need much more
I desire and require greater fulfillment


Listen to my careful words
Pay attention to the thoughtful words I express


See through them, and signal to me that you heard
Understand the true intentions behind my words and indicate that you have comprehended


What I can't say
Communicating the emotions and thoughts that remain unspoken


Tangled up inside my head
Feeling confused and trapped within my own thoughts


I need to shake it loose, try to forget
I must find a way to release and let go of these feelings, attempting to forget


Why you're away
The reason for your absence and distance




Writer(s): Anthony Ferraro

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replay value through the roof!

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Me too.

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