Wikipedia: Big Maybelle
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On
Big Maybelle Lyrics
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Whole lot of shaking going on
Yes I said come on over baby
Baby you can′t go wrong
We ain't faking
Whole lot of shaking going on
Well I said come on over baby
Come over baby, baby
Baby got the bull by the horn
We ain′t faking it
Whole lot of shaking going on
Well I said shake it baby shake
I said shake it, baby shake
I said shake it, baby shake it
Said shake, baby shake
Come on over
Whole lot of shaking going on
Ahhhhh, let's go!
Well I said come on over baby
We got kicking in the barn
Whose barn what barn my barn
Come on over baby
Baby got the bull by the horn
We ain't faking it
Whole lot of shaking going on
Easy now shake
Ahhhh, shake it babe
Yeah You can shake one time for me
Do the hula hussy
Whole lot of shaking going on
Now let′s get real low one time now
Shake baby shake
All you got to do, honey
Is kind of stand in one spot
Wiggle around just a little bit
That′s what you got to do, yeah
Oh babe whole lot of shaking going on
Now let's go one more time
Shake it, baby, shake
Shake it, baby, shake
Shake baby, come on baby shake baby shake
Come on over, whole lot of shaking going on
"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" is a classic rock and roll song that was written by Dave "Curlee" Williams in 1955, originally recorded by Big Maybelle. The song became a major hit in 1957 when Jerry Lee Lewis released his own version. The lyrics suggest a sexual innuendo to the shaking, with repeated calls for listeners to "shake it" along with the music.
The verse "Well, come on over baby, we got a bull by the horn" is suggestive and hints at a sexual encounter. In the chorus "Whole lotta shakin' going on" implies sexual movement or an earthquake-like effect. Similarly, the line "Do the hula hussy" reinforces this interpretation, as "hula" was often used as a metaphor for sexual movement.
The song encourages the listener to "shake it" and dance along, with the lyrics repeatedly using phrases like "whole lot of shaking going on". The structure of the song is built around multiple verses and choruses that repeat this theme of shaking.
Overall, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” can be interpreted as a song about sexual liberation and the joy of dancing. The song’s sexual overtones and emphasis on shaking are a reflection of the sexual revolutions of the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on over baby
I want you to see me, come to where I am
Whole lot of shaking going on
There's a lot of excitement and activity happening
Yes I said come on over baby
I'm repeating my invitation for you to see me
Baby you can′t go wrong
You won't regret coming to see me
We ain't faking
What we're doing is real and genuine
Well I said come on over baby
I'm emphasizing once again for you to come see me
We got kicking in the barn, ooh huh
We have a lively and energetic gathering happening in the barn
Come over baby, baby
I'm urging you to come to me, sweetheart
Baby got the bull by the horn
I have control of the situation
Well I said shake it baby shake
I'm encouraging you to move your body
Said shake, baby shake
I'm repeating my encouragement for you to move your body
Whose barn what barn my barn
I'm indicating that we're in my barn
Easy now shake
Take it slow but keep moving
Ahhhh, shake it babe
I'm excited to see you move your body
Yeah You can shake one time for me
I want to see you dance and move your body
Do the hula hussy
Do a fun and lively dance
Now let′s get real low one time now
Let's move slowly and sensually
All you got to do, honey
It's simple, just move your body
Is kind of stand in one spot
You don't have to move around a lot
Wiggle around just a little bit
Small movements of your body will suffice
That′s what you got to do, yeah
It's that easy, just wiggle a little bit
Oh babe whole lot of shaking going on
There's a lot of movement and excitement happening
Now let's go one more time
I want to keep dancing and moving with you
Come on over, whole lot of shaking going on
I want you to join in on the excitement and movement happening here
Shake it, baby, shake
I'm encouraging you to dance and move your body again
Come on over, whole lot of shaking going on
I'm still urging you to come join in on the excitement and movement
Contributed by Anthony L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fetusthedestroyer3341
When a woman named big Maybelle tells you there's a whole lotta shakin' going on it's probably safe to believe her
@finns99
probably my favorite line in the entire game tbh.
@chaisekarateka5254
Travis is that you?
@tazzhardwick1316
No doubt
@tazzhardwick1316
Had I been around back then I would have smashed old Maybelle
@confessionsofapsychocat
This has to be the funniest comment.
@matttaylor9800
"Cause when you're as big as Big Maybelle, there is a WHOLE lotta shakin' goin' on."
-Travis "Lonely" Miles
@bigyeet8856
Roasted
@JorgeADiaz-gv8wn
Travis is my spirit animal
@victoriavanwolfen4160
A whoooole lot of it