All Shook Up
Avila Lyrics
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I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Mm, mm, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
My hands are shaky and my knees are weak
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
Who do you thank when you have such luck?
Mm, mm, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
Please don't ask me what's on my mind
I'm a little mixed up but I'm feelin' fine
When I'm near that girl that I love best
My heart beats, so it scares me to death
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say she's my buttercup
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Mm, mm, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
My tongue get tied when I try to speak
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
There's only one cure for this body of mine
That's to have the girl that I love so fine
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say she's my buttercup
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Mm, mm, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
Mm, mm, oh, oh, yeah yeah
I'm all shook up
The lyrics to Avila's song All Shook Up depict a person who is experiencing love for the first time and is feeling the physical effects of it. The singer describes feeling restless and anxious as they think about the person they love. The feelings they are experiencing are so intense that they cannot control their body, with shaky hands and weak knees. They describe their love interest as their "buttercup" and are proud to be with them. However, the singer also admits to feeling scared, illustrated by the line "My heart beats, so it scares me to death". The song portrays the familiar feeling of being deeply in love but also being unsure and vulnerable.
The lyrics to All Shook Up, like many love songs, seek to express the often indescribable feelings that come with being in love. The singer uses a variety of vivid imagery to convey these emotions, such as comparing their love interest's lips to a "volcano that's hot" and their hands to being touched by a "fuzzy tree". The repetition of the chorus "mm, mm, oh, oh, yeah, yeah" adds to the dreamy and surreal quality of the song, reflecting the singer's internal state. The lyrics also capture the anxiety and confusion that often accompanies love, with the singer admitting to being "mixed up", their tongue getting "tied" and their insides shaking "like a leaf on a tree".
Overall, All Shook Up is a classic example of a love song that uses vibrant imagery and repetition to convey the physical and emotional effects of falling in love. The lyrics speak to the universal experience of feeling simultaneously elated and scared when experiencing love for the first time, and the power that a love interest can have over a person's thoughts and body.
Line by Line Meaning
A well, I bless my soul, what's wrong with me?
I am amazed and perplexed, what is the reason for my current state of being?
I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
I am restless and excited like a man on an unsteady foundation.
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
My companions believe that my behavior is erratic and frantic like a tiny insect.
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
The reason behind my excitement and confusion is that I am in love and overwhelmed.
Mm, mm, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
An expression of joy and excitement.
My hands are shaky and my knees are weak
My hands are trembling and my legs are unsteady due to my overwhelming emotions.
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
I am unable to maintain my composure and balance.
Who do you thank when you have such luck?
Who should I express my gratitude to for this fortunate turn of events?
Please don't ask me what's on my mind
Please don't inquire about my current mental state.
I'm a little mixed up but I'm feelin' fine
I am slightly confused but content with my current emotional state.
When I'm near that girl that I love best
When I am in proximity to the girl that I adore the most.
My heart beats, so it scares me to death
My heartbeat accelerates to the point of alarming me.
She touched my hand what a chill I got
A touch from her hand gave me a thrilling sensation.
Her lips are like a volcano that's hot
Her lips possess warmth and passion akin to molten lava.
I'm proud to say she's my buttercup
I am elated to proclaim that she is my source of happiness.
My tongue get tied when I try to speak
I struggle to articulate my thoughts verbally.
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
I experience internal tremors comparable to a leaf during a windy day.
There's only one cure for this body of mine
There is only one solution for my emotional unrest and physical discomfort.
That's to have the girl that I love so fine
And that solution is to be with the girl that I deeply adore.
Mm, mm, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
An expression of joy and excitement.
Mm, mm, oh, oh, yeah yeah
An expression of joy and excitement.
I'm all shook up
I am completely overwhelmed and in a state of emotional and physical unrest.
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.