Shake
Blues Brothers & Ray Charles Lyrics
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So why didn't you ask me baby?
Didn't you think I could?
Well I know that the boogaloo is outta sight
But to shake a leisure thing tonight
Would it happen to me and you baby?
I want to show you how to do it right...
Do it right. Uh huh. Do it right. Do it right, do it right, do it right, do it right!
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !
[Chorus]
Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it baby! Here we go loop di loo!
Shake it out baby!
Here we go loop di lie!
Bend over, let me see you shake your tail feather (bis) Come on, let me see you shake your tail feather (bis)
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
[Chorus] (again!)
Come on! Come on babe! Come on! Yeah come on babe!
Alright!
Do the twist!
Do the fly!
Do the swim!
(Ha! Ha! Ha!)
And do the bird!
(Oh!)
Do the duck!
(Ah!)
Do the monkey!
(Hey! Hey!)
Watootsie!
And the... what about the food?
Do the mashed potato!
What about the boogaloo?
The Boney Muroney!
Come on! Let's do the twist!
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it baby! (bis)
(Oh!) Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it baby!
The lyrics to "Shake" are a playful invitation to dance and let loose, as the singer addresses someone they have heard about dancing with others, asking why they didn't ask them to dance. The singer acknowledges the popularity of the "boogaloo," but suggests a slower, more leisurely dance, one that they can do together and do "right." The chorus repeats the refrain "Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it baby!" and introduces a series of other dances to try, including the twist, the fly, the swim, and the bird, among others.
The lyrics to "Shake" convey a sense of free-spiritedness and a love for movement and rhythm that is characteristic of both blues and soul music. The song encourages the listener to let go, enjoy themselves, and try out different types of dancing, all while grooving to the infectious beat. The playful, upbeat energy of the song is also reflected in its exuberant vocals and lively instrumentation, which incorporate horns, piano, and organ, among other instruments.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I heard about the fellow you've been dancin' with All over the neighbourhood
I have heard about the man whom you have been dancing with throughout the neighborhood
So why didn't you ask me baby?
Why didn't you ask me to dance, baby?
Didn't you think I could?
Didn't you think I was able to dance?
Well I know that the boogaloo is outta sight
I know that the boogaloo is really popular and impressive
But to shake a leisure thing tonight
But tonight we should try a more fun and relaxing dance
Would it happen to me and you baby?
Would you and I be up for dancing together?
I want to show you how to do it right...
I want to teach you how to dance it properly
Do it right. Uh huh. Do it right. Do it right, do it right, do it right, do it right!
Do it correctly. Uh huh. Do it correctly. Do it correctly, do it correctly, do it correctly, do it correctly!
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Sound of enjoyment and excitement
[Chorus] Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it baby! Here we go loop di loo!
Chorus of the song, encouraging the listener to twist and shake their body while having fun
Shake it out baby!
Shake your body out, baby!
Here we go loop di lie!
Here we go with some playful and fun dance moves
Bend over, let me see you shake your tail feather (bis) Come on, let me see you shake your tail feather (bis) Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
A playful and flirty suggestion to bend over and show off some dance moves, while expressing excitement and enjoyment
[Chorus] (again!) Come on! Come on babe! Come on! Yeah come on babe! Alright!
Repeating the chorus, encouraging the listener to come on and dance while expressing excitement
Do the twist! Do the fly! Do the swim! (Ha! Ha! Ha!) And do the bird! (Oh!) Do the duck! (Ah!) Do the monkey! (Hey! Hey!) Watootsie! And the... what about the food? Do the mashed potato! What about the boogaloo? The Boney Muroney! Come on! Let's do the twist! Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Suggesting a variety of fun and playful dance moves while having fun and expressing enjoyment
Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it baby! (bis) (Oh!) Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it baby!
Repeating the chorus once again while encouraging the listener to keep dancing and expressing excitement
Lyrics © SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: ANDRE WILLIAMS, OTHA HAYES, VERLIE RICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WHALEx3
Well I heard about the fella you've been dancing with
All over the neighbourhood
So why didn't you ask me baby
Or didn't you think I could?
Well I know that the boogaloo is out of sight
But the shingaling's the thing tonight
But if that was you and me a now baby
I would have shown you how to do it right
Do it right
Do it right
Dot it right
Do it right
Do it right
Aaah
Twistin', shake it shake it shake it shake it baby
Hey we gonna loop de loop
Shake it out baby
Hey we gonna loop de la
Bend over let me see ya shake your tailfeather
Bend over let me see ya shake your tailfeather
Come on let me see ya shake your tailfeather
Come on let me see ya shake your tailfeather
Aaah
Twistin', shake it shake it shake it shake it baby
Hey we gonna loop de loop
Shake it out baby
Hey we gonna loop de la
Bend over let me see ya shake your tailfeather
Bend over let me see ya shake your tailfeather
Come on let me see ya shake your tailfeather
Come on let me see ya shake your tailfeather
Aaah
Come on, come on baby
Come on, yeah, come on babe, alright
Do the twist
Do the fly
Do the swim
Ha ha ha
And do the bird
Well do the duck
Aaah, and do the monkey
Hey hey, watusi
And a what about the food?
Do the mashed potato
What about the boogaloo
Oh, the bony marony
Come on let's do the twist
Aaah
Twistin', shake it shake it shake it shake it baby
@jamesl.anderson1384
🎹 Playing
Ray Charles Robinson: 🎵Well I heard about the fellow you've been dancin' with All over the neighbourhood
So why didn't you ask me baby? Didn't you think I could?🎵
🎷🎺🥁🎸
Ray Charles Robinson: 🎵Well I know that the boogaloo is outta sight But the shing-a-ling's the thing tonight Would it happen to me and ya baby? I wanna show you how to do it right... Do it right. 🎵
Jake & Elwood: 🎶Uh huh.🎶
Ray Charles Robinson: 🎵Do it right.🎵
Joliet Jake Blues: 🎵Do it right,🎵
Elwood J. Blues: 🎵do it right,🎵
Jake & Elwood: 🎶do it right🎶 🎶Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!🎶 Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it 👶🏻! Here we go loop di loo! Ray Charles Robinson: 🎵Shake it out 👶🏻!🎵
Jake & Elwood: 🎶Here we go loop di lie! Bend over, let me see you shake your tail feather Bend over, let me see you shake your tail feather Come on, let me see you shake your tail feather Come on, let me see you shake your tail feather Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it baby! Here we go loop di loo!🎶
Ray Charles Robinson: 🎵Shake it up 👶🏻 !🎵
Jake & Elwood: 🎶Here we go loop di lie! Bend over, let me see you shake your tail feather Bend over, let me see you shake your tail feather Come on, let me see you shake your tail featherCome on, let me see you shake your tail feather Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!🎶
Ray Charles Robinson: 🎵Come on! Come on 👶🏻 ! Come on! Yeah come on babe! Alright! Do the twist! Do the fly! (Oh!) Do the 🏊🏻♂️ ! (Ha! Ha! Ha!) And do the 🐦! (Oh!) Do the 🦆! (Ah!) Do the 🐒! (Hey! Hey!) Watusi! And errr... what about the frug? Do the mashed 🥔! What about the boogaloo (Oh!) The Boney Maroney! Come on! Let's do the twist! Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it 👶🏻! [bis] (Oh!) Twist it! Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it 👶🏻!🎵
@buzzolive5288
"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, half a packet of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses... HIT IT!"
@djrail5797
RAY CHARLES USAVA IL PIANO A CODA
@CreightonRabs
My favorite movie quote of all time...
@markc4305
They were on a mission from God! Fantastic film, and great soundtrack.
@AleczanderJames
One of the best quotes from any film
@neilwilliams5882
The Blues Brothers are a classic, love the songs of theirs
@robertnahum5823
THAT BASS!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🎸
@im3phirebird81
Donald Duck Dunn's bass makes me go absolutely quackers!
@darrenwrd
one of the best movies of all time and sound track love it
@marcelosalusky990
American Nazi Party hate this post!!! 🤣