All Shook Up
Billy Joel Lyrics
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I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
My friends say I'm actin' queer as a bug
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah
Well, my hands are shaky and my knees are weak
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah
Well, please don't ask what's on my mind
I'm a little mixed up but I'm feeling fine
When I'm near the girl that I love best
My heart beats so that it scares me to death
Well, she touched my hand what a chill I got
Her kisses are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah
Well, my tongue gets tied when I try to speak
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
There's only one cure for this soul of mine
That's to have that girl that I love so fine
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Her kisses are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah, I'm all shook up!
The lyrics to "All Shook Up" describe the confused and overwhelmed feelings of falling in love. The singer is experiencing physical symptoms, such as shaking, and his friends notice that he is acting differently than usual. He can't stop thinking about the person he loves, and his heart beats so strongly that it scares him. The woman he loves touches him and gives him chills, and her kisses are like a hot volcano. He refers to her as his "buttercup" and proudly declares his love for her.
The song is a classic example of early rock and roll, and its upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it an enduring favorite. The Elvis Presley version of the song was a #1 hit in 1957, and it has been covered by many artists over the years. The lyrics were written by Otis Blackwell, who also wrote several other popular songs of the era, including "Don't Be Cruel" and "Great Balls of Fire." The melody was based on a song called "Little Egypt" by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
One interesting fact about "All Shook Up" is that it was originally written for the African-American singer David Hill. However, his version of the song was not successful, and it was later recorded by Elvis Presley, who made it a hit. Another interesting fact is that the song was banned by some radio stations because the lyrics were considered too suggestive at the time. Despite this, it became one of the best-known and beloved songs of the rock and roll era.
Chords (key of A):
Verse: A / / / | / / / / | D / / / | / / / / |
Chorus: A / / / | / / / / | E / / / | / / / / |
Bridge: A / / / | / / / / | D / / / | / / / / |
E / / / | / / / / | A / / / | / / / / |
Line by Line Meaning
Well, bless my soul, what's wrong with me?
I am not feeling like myself and my behavior is strange
I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
I have a strong desire for something or someone
My friends say I'm actin' queer as a bug
My friends think I am behaving in a peculiar manner
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
I am experiencing the strong emotional feeling of being in love and it is affecting me deeply
Well, my hands are shaky and my knees are weak
My physical responses are being affected by my emotional state
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
I am having trouble maintaining my balance and composure
Now who do you think of when you have such luck
I am so happy and fortunate that I am wondering who or what is responsible for my good fortune
Well, please don't ask what's on my mind
My thoughts are private and personal and I would rather not share them
I'm a little mixed up but I'm feeling fine
I am feeling confused but still happy and content
When I'm near the girl that I love best
Being close to the person I love the most makes me feel happy and excited
My heart beats so that it scares me to death
I am so deeply in love that it is almost overwhelming and frightening
Well, she touched my hand what a chill I got
I had a strong emotional response when she touched me
Her kisses are like a volcano that's hot
Her kisses are passionate and intense
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I am happy and proud to be in a relationship with her
Well, my tongue gets tied when I try to speak
I become tongue-tied and nervous when I try to communicate with her
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
I become physically agitated and nervous when I am around her
There's only one cure for this soul of mine
The only thing that can make me feel better is to be with the person I love
That's to have that girl that I love so fine
Being in a relationship with the person I love is the only thing that can fulfill me
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah, I'm all shook up!
I am so deeply in love that I feel overwhelmed and affected on a physical and emotional level
Lyrics © BUDDE MUSIC FRANCE, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elvis Presley, Otis Blackwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@harvardhottie2590
Well, bless my soul, what's wrong with me?
I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
My friends say I'm actin' queer as a bug
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah
Well, my hands are shaky and my knees are weak
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
Now who do you think of when you have such luck
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah
Well, please don't ask what's on my mind
I'm a little mixed up but I'm feeling fine
When I'm near the girl that I love best
My heart beats so that it scares me to death
Well, she touched my hand what a chill I got
Her kisses are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah
Well, my tongue gets tied when I try to speak
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
There's only one cure for this soul of mine
That's to have that girl that I love so fine
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Her kisses are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I'm in love, I'm all shook up
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah
Uh huh huh, oh, hey, yeah, yeah, I'm all shook up!
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Compositores: Elvis Presley / Otis Blackwell
Letra de All Shook Up ©
@lilitello5512
Fantastica version interpretada por billy joel! Me encanta💕
@joepattersontheartguy
I love this cover, as I know Elvis would too!
@claudiaruthdominguez2087
Me encanta cómo Billy Joel interpreta este tema de Elvis. ¡Genio!
@eloriental4126
Esta versión me encanta
@kamypark1911
Ami tambien jaja
@beatrizsaccani104
Simplemente genial la versión!
@saintelmosfire85
Just great voice! I grew up in the 80s and many artists back then really have the greatest of vocals & Billy Joel being one of them!
@theoo.2019
Billy Joel's voice has a hint of Elvis in this song, I love it!
@josemiguelborges5381
I thought that was Elvis the first time I heard it. Great song.
@theoo.2019
@Jose Miguel Borges yeah