Blackberry Smoke is an American southern rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. T… Read Full Bio ↴Blackberry Smoke is an American southern rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. The lineup consists of Charlie Starr (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Richard Turner (Bass, Vocals), Brit Turner (Drums), Paul Jackson (Guitar, Vocals), and Brandon Still (Keyboards).

They have performed throughout the United States as both headliner and as the supporting act for artists such as Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 26, 2012, they performed at a charity benefit called the Boot Ride with the cast of Sons of Anarchy, partnered with The Boot Campaign at the Happy Ending Bar and Grill in Hollywood, California. They performed 20+ dates with Zac Brown Band nationwide in the summer of 2011. Their album Little Piece of Dixie has been featured by Paste magazine and other publications.

The band was formerly signed to Zac Brown's record label Southern Ground. On November 5, 2014, the band announced that it had left Southern Ground and signed with Rounder Records.

Shake Your Magnolia
Blackberry Smoke Lyrics

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I been around the block once or twice, baby
Never seen a girl looking this nice, baby
I guess a third time makes me a fool
Just like the boys in the corner, trying to look so cool

You look like trouble with a capital "T", baby
Your kind of drama is alright with me, baby
You can make a mess of me so fine

Yeah, you've got me, bait, hook, sinker and line, yeah

Come on, baby, shake your magnolia
Come on, baby, do what I told you
Come on, baby, give it all you got tonight

I would walk through flames to get to you, baby
You shook that thing, I forgot my own name, baby
I guess I'll have to stand in line
It takes all night, I'll give you my last dime, yeah

Come on, baby, shake your magnolia
Come on, baby, do what I told you
Come on, baby, give it all you got tonight
Come on, baby, shake your magnolia
Come on, baby, do what mama told you
Come on, baby, give us all a shot tonight

Alright, yeah, oh
Mmm, oh
Ah, give it up

Come on, baby, shake your magnolia
Come on, baby, do what I told you
Come on, baby, give it all you got tonight
Come on, baby, shake your magnolia
Come on, baby, do what mama told you

Come on, baby, give us all a shot tonight
Ah, tonight, yeah

Overall Meaning

In Blackberry Smoke's song Shake Your Magnolia, the singer describes his attraction to a woman who he believes is trouble, but he can't resist her. The first verse expresses his admiration for her physical appearance, using the metaphor "shake your magnolia" as a reference to her beauty. Despite his past experiences, he is willing to take the risk of pursuing her, even if it means looking foolish in front of others who are also eyeing her.

In the chorus, he encourages her to let loose and show him what she's got. The repetition of "come on, baby" and "give it all you got tonight" creates a sense of excitement and anticipation, as if he can't wait to see her in action. The line "do what mama told you" could be interpreted as a reference to her upbringing or family background, implying that she has a wild and free-spirited nature that runs in her blood.

In the second verse, the singer admits that he is willing to go to great lengths to be with her, comparing his devotion to "walking through flames." Her dancing skills have such a powerful effect on him that he forgets his own identity for a moment. He acknowledges that he's not the only one pursuing her, but this only motivates him to try harder and offer his all to win her over.

Line by Line Meaning

I been around the block once or twice, baby
I have had some experience with romance, but none like this.

Never seen a girl looking this nice, baby
You are easily the most attractive girl I have ever seen.

I guess a third time makes me a fool
I have been unsuccessful before, but I am still drawn to you.

Just like the boys in the corner, trying to look so cool
I am like the other guys trying to play it cool around you.

You look like trouble with a capital "T", baby
You give off a sense of recklessness and danger, and I find that exciting.

Your kind of drama is alright with me, baby
I am willing to accept any drama or craziness that comes along with being with you.

You can make a mess of me so fine
Your ability to disrupt my life is both attractive and dangerous.

Yeah, you've got me, bait, hook, sinker and line, yeah
You have completely captured my attention and heart.

Come on, baby, shake your magnolia
I want to see you dance and move in your own unique way.

Come on, baby, do what I told you
I want you to follow my lead and let me take control.

Come on, baby, give it all you got tonight
I want you to fully commit and give your all in this moment.

I would walk through flames to get to you, baby
I am willing to do anything and everything to be with you.

You shook that thing, I forgot my own name, baby
Your dance moves completely mesmerized me and made me forget everything else.

I guess I'll have to stand in line
There are many other guys interested in you, and I am just one of them.

It takes all night, I'll give you my last dime, yeah
I am willing to spend all my time and money on you.

Come on, baby, do what mama told you
I want you to listen to your instincts and let yourself go.

Give us all a shot tonight
Let's take a chance and see what happens between us.

Writer(s): Paul Allen Jackson, Charles Britain Turner, Charles Gray, Richard Peyton Turner Copyright: BMG Platinum Songs

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