Shake Rattle & Roll
Bill Haley And The Comets Lyrics
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And rattle those pots and pans
Get out from that kitchen
And rattle those pots and pans
Well, roll my breakfast
'Cause I'm a hungry man
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Wearing those dresses
Your hair done up so nice
Wearing those dresses
Your hair done up so nice
You look so warm
But your heart is cold as ice
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
I'm like a one-eyed cat
Peeping in a sea food store
I'm like a one-eyed cat
Peeping in a sea food store
I can look at you
'Til you don't love me no more
I believe you're doing me wrong
And now I know
I believe you're doing me wrong
And now I know
The more I work
The faster my money goes
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Shake, rattle, and roll
"Shake Rattle and Roll" is a fun, upbeat song that is sure to get people dancing. The lyrics contain a number of metaphors and figurative language, but the overall message is one of enjoyment and revelry. The opening lines encourage someone to leave the kitchen and join in the fun of the party, telling them to "rattle those pots and pans." The singer is hungry and is looking forward to a good breakfast.
The chorus of the song repeatedly uses the phrase "shake, rattle, and roll" as a kind of call to action for the listener. This phrase has become something of a cultural touchstone and is often used to describe the feeling of getting up and dancing or moving to music. The lyrics seem to suggest that the act of dancing and having fun is important enough in and of itself, and that there's no need to worry about trying to save your soul through good works or other religious practices.
The second verse of the song introduces another metaphor, this time comparing the women at the party to ice-cold hearts lurking beneath warm appearances. The entire song is a kind of celebration of hedonism and living in the moment, with the singer enjoying the company of the people around him, even if they do him wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Get out from that kitchen
Stop cooking and come dance
And rattle those pots and pans
Make noise with the cookware while dancing
Well, roll my breakfast
Move the food like it's dancing, too
'Cause I'm a hungry man
I'm very hungry
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Dance in a lively and energetic manner
Well, you'll never do nothing
Your actions won't be sufficient
To save your doggone soul
To redeem yourself
Wearing those dresses
Looking attractive with your clothing
Your hair done up so nice
Your hairstyle is elegant
You look so warm
You seem friendly and approachable
But your heart is cold as ice
You are actually a cold-hearted person
Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
Encouragement to keep dancing vigorously
I'm like a one-eyed cat
I am like a cat with one eye
Peeping in a sea food store
Looking at seafood
I can look at you
I can keep observing you
'Til you don't love me no more
Until you stop having affection for me
I believe you're doing me wrong
I think you're treating me unfairly
And now I know
I have come to that realization
The more I work
The harder I toil
The faster my money goes
The quicker my earnings are spent
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES CALHOUN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@angiecamacho7220
Get out from that kitchen
And rattle those pots and pans
Get out from that kitchen
And rattle those pots and pans
Well, roll my breakfast
'Cause I'm a hungry man
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Wearing those dresses
Your hair done up so nice
Wearing those dresses
Your hair done up so nice
You look so warm
But your heart is cold as ice
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
I'm like a one-eyed cat
Peeping in a sea food store
I'm like a one-eyed cat
Peeping in a sea food store
I can look at you
'Til you don't love me no more
I believe you're doing me wrong
And now I know
I believe you're doing me wrong
And now I know
The more I work
The faster my money goes
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Shake, rattle, and roll
@brendork06
We played this for my grandpa who has terrible dementia. He immediately remembered dancing with my grandma in college to it
@ApolloGamingLIVE
"GET THAT GREASER!"
@michaelsickenger7692
Apollo all hell breaks loose
@zaneweaver7155
Apollo hey now! Don't hate on us greasers! We'll cut you up faster than a chef cuts salad. Indiana Jones is a great movie.
@michelguevara151
Don't mess with greasers, man, we all got flickknives and motorcycle chains!
@kennethwoody5897
@@michelguevara151 Especially the chains...
@davidstevens6705
GET ON GRAMPS!
@BadEddieB1
Saw them live at the Brooklyn Paramount in 1955! I was 15. Alan Freed put the show on! Platters, Chuck Berry, Cleftones, Royaltones and others! What a BLAST!πΈ
@frizzneil2590
Wow, hang in there,
@Zoonjse
wow your lucky to see them.