You Shook Me All Night Long
Big & Rich Lyrics
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She kept her motor clean
She was the best damn woman that I've ever seen
Had the sightless eyes
Tellin' me no lies
Knockin' me out with those American thighs
Takin' more than her share,
Had me fightin' for airShe told me to come, but I was already there
And the walls start shakin', the earth was quakin'
My mind was achin'
And we were makin' it and
[Chorus:]
You shook me all night long
Yeah honey you shook me all night long
Workin' double-time
On the seduction line
She was one of a kind, Just mine all mine
Wanted no applause,
Just another course
Made a meal outta me and come back for more
Had to cool me down
To take another round
Now I'm back in the ring to take another swing
And the walls were shakin', the earth was quakin'
My mind was achin'
And we were makin' it and
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The song "You Shook Me All Night Long" by Big & Rich is an energetic rock anthem about the excitement and passion of a sexual encounter. The song describes a woman who is a "fast machine," with "sightless eyes" and "American thighs" that "knock" the singer "out." She "took more than her share" and "had [him] fighting for air," but still he was unable to resist her charms. The woman is depicted as a sexual predator, using her seduction like a weapon to take what she wants.
The singer is portrayed as a willing victim, eager to be taken by this powerful woman. He describes himself as being "on the seduction line" and acknowledges that he is just "another course" for her to consume. Despite this, he remains devoted to her, describing her as "the best damn woman" he has ever seen and expressing his desire to take "another swing" with her. The chorus repeats the phrase "you shook me all night long" to emphasize the intensity of the encounter and the lasting impact it has had on the singer.
Overall, "You Shook Me All Night Long" is a classic rock song that celebrates the thrill and excitement of sexual attraction. It portrays a woman who is powerful, confident, and in control of her own desires, and a man who is willing to be swept away by her charms.
Line by Line Meaning
Well honey you shook me all night long
The woman was able to satisfy the singer all through the night, and he gives her credit for it.
She was a fast machine
The woman had a seductive and energetic nature.
She kept her motor clean
The woman was always at optimal health and readiness for intimacy.
She was the best damn woman that I've ever seen
The woman was the most impressive lover the singer has ever encountered.
Had the sightless eyes
The woman's seductive power was so great that it seemed like she had the ability to control with her eyes even though she was sightless.
Tellin' me no lies
The woman was very honest with her intentions.
Knockin' me out with those American thighs
The woman had a stunning and attractive physical appearance, especially with her thighs.
Takin' more than her share,
The woman was very aggressive when it came to intimacy.
Had me fightin' for air
The woman was so energetic and passionate that it made the singer feel breathless.
She told me to come, but I was already there
The singer was very excited to be intimate with the woman and was ready to go before she even told him.
And the walls start shakin', the earth was quakin'
The intensity of their intimacy was so high that it caused vibrations in the room.
My mind was achin'
The singer's thoughts were consumed with the intensity of their intimacy.
And we were makin' it and
They were engaging in passionate intimacy.
Workin' double-time
The woman was very energetic and had a high sex drive.
On the seduction line
The woman had a talent for seduction and was able to lure the singer in.
She was one of a kind, just mine all mine
The woman was unique and special, and the singer was grateful to have her all to himself.
Wanted no applause
The woman was not looking for praise or recognition for her skills in the bedroom.
Just another course
Being intimate with the woman was another satisfying and fulfilling experience for the singer.
Made a meal outta me and come back for more
The woman was able to completely satisfy the singer and then some, leaving him wanting more intimacy with her.
Had to cool me down
The intimacy was so intense that the singer needed a break to cool off.
To take another round
The singer was ready for more intimacy with the woman.
Now I'm back in the ring to take another swing
The singer is ready to go back into intimacy with the woman and take another shot at being intimate with her.
Yeah you shook me
The woman's power over the singer was overwhelming, leaving a lasting impression on him.
Yeah you shook me all night long
The woman's energy, passion, and talents in the bedroom left the singer completely satisfied.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Johnson, Angus McKinnon Young, Malcolm Mitchell Young
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