Shake It Up
B.P.T. Lyrics
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But you ain`t too old to shift them gears
You can shake it up and go (Shake it up and go)
Shake it up and go (Shake it up and go)
You good-looking people sure can shake it up and go
Mama killed a chicken, she thought it was a duck
She put it on the table with his legs sticking up
Shake it up and go (Shake it up and go)
You good-looking people sure got to shake it up and go
I told my baby the week before last
The gait she had was just a little too fast
She had to shake it up and go (Shake it up and go)
Shake it up and go (Shake it up and go)
You good-looking people sure got to shake it up and go
Look here baby, you ain`t treating me right
You go out everyday, stay out late at night
You got to shake it up and go, baby (Shake it up and go)
You got to shake it up and go (Shake it up and go)
You good-looking people sure got to shake it up and go
The song "Shake It Up" by B.P.T. is a joyful and lively track that encourages the audience to let loose and shake their bodies. The opening lyrics suggest that age is not a barrier to dancing and having fun. Even someone who is 90 years old can "shift them gears" and "shake it up" like the rest of them. The repetition of "shake it up and go" emphasizes the notion of movement and vitality associated with dancing.
The lyrics take on a humorous tone in the subsequent verses. The image of Mama killing a chicken and mistaking it for a duck creates a comical scenario. The phrase "she had to shake it up and go" takes on a literal meaning here as she has to adjust to her mistake. Similarly, when the singer complains that his baby's "gait" is too fast, he is essentially asking her to slow down and not leave him struggling to keep up. The final verse is a call for action, asking the baby to treat the singer right and to shake it up and go together.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the joy and freedom of dancing, with humorous anecdotes thrown in. The lyrics encourage people to not worry about age, to let loose, and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
You might be old, about 90 years
Even if you are advanced in age, you can still keep up and move.
But you ain`t too old to shift them gears
You have the ability to change and adapt, no matter how old you are.
You can shake it up and go (Shake it up and go)
You have the power to mix things up and take action.
You good-looking people sure can shake it up and go
Those who are attractive have an advantage in life and can make things happen.
Mama killed a chicken, she thought it was a duck
Sometimes we make mistakes and have to correct them.
She put it on the table with his legs sticking up
Even if things are not perfect, we have to move forward and work with what we have.
She had to shake it up and go (Shake it up and go)
Sometimes we have to take quick action and pivot to get the job done.
I told my baby the week before last
I had a conversation with my significant other recently.
The gait she had was just a little too fast
My partner was moving too quickly and needed to slow down.
You got to shake it up and go, baby (Shake it up and go)
You need to make a change and take bold action to get what you want.
Look here baby, you ain`t treating me right
I am not being treated well in this relationship.
You go out everyday, stay out late at night
You are not being faithful and are staying out late.
You good-looking people sure got to shake it up and go
Being attractive gives you the power to make things happen.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULES BIHARI, RILEY B. KING
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