Hegedus fled with his parents to England in 1956 after the Soviet invasion of Hungary. He subsequently moved to Canada at age 23, launching his musical career in Toronto's Queen Street West scene.
He released his self-titled debut album in 1980 on Anthem Records, with the singles "Soviet Jewellery" and "Metropolitan Life". He toured across Canada, appeared at the Heatwave festival in August, was nominated for a Juno Award, and won the U-Know for best male vocalist. He released a followup, Girls of the Future, in 1981, although that album was not as successful.
After a few years without a new album, Anthem dropped Gabor from its roster. He subsequently moved to Vancouver, where he attempted to revive his career by working with producer Todd Rundgren. These sessions, however, did not result in a new album, and he eventually moved back to Toronto.
On January 17, 1990, Gabor's body was found by police at his Toronto apartment. His death was ruled a suicide.
Shake
B.B. Gabor Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Don't fight your feelings, give yourself a chance!
Shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty!
Oh, shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty
You're the best in the world, I can tell
Shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty!
Oh, shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty
Shake shake, shake shake!
Shake shake, shake shake!
Shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty!
Oh, shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty
The lyrics to B.B. Gabor's "Shake" are an invitation to dance and let loose. The song encourages listeners to not hold back their feelings and to give themselves a chance to have fun. The chorus repeatedly commands to "shake your booty," a playful expression that suggests moving one's body in any way that feels good.
The second verse affirms the listener's ability to dance well and declares them the best in the world. This message of self-confidence and positivity encourages listeners to let go of any inhibitions and enjoy themselves fully.
The repeated phrases and simple structure of the song make it a catchy and danceable tune. The energetic beat and upbeat lyrics make it an anthem for anyone looking to shake off their worries and have a good time.
Overall, "Shake" is a fun and lighthearted song that emphasizes the importance of letting loose and dancing like nobody's watching.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody, get on the floor, let's dance!
Come together and dance freely, leave your inhibitions behind and enjoy the moment.
Don't fight your feelings, give yourself a chance!
Embrace your desires and let yourself enjoy the moment. Don't hold back!
Shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Repetition of the phrase emphasizes the importance of shaking your body
Shake your booty! Shake your booty!
Encouragement to move your body, groove to the rhythm and have fun
Oh, shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Continued repetition of the phrase highlights the need to keep moving and enjoying the moment
You can, you can do it very well
Belief in oneself, that they have the ability to let loose and move their body in their own unique way
You're the best in the world, I can tell
Boost of confidence, expressing that they are capable of moving and dancing better than anyone else in the world
Shake shake, shake shake!
Catchy repetition to keep the momentum of dancing alive and thriving
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Raymond Finch, Harry Casey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
thekevinkellyshow
Cool song, Jimi. Love the guitar response & the rise of the scales at the end & you puttin' it out there like a Romeo on the street. When was this? 70's? 80's?
H.P. Loathecraft
82
jowabro
Such a heavy tune. What was it like to write with BB Gabor?
makemovies
It was always a trip working with Gabor...
Whowl
That was fun :) So where did the last 25 years go? As Mr. R. would say, keep on rockin' ... =Ae=
G. G G
well mr. bertucci my little matthew said wow look at jimi memories or what