A jazz pianist, bandleader, session man, Hammond B3 player, Auger has played or toured with artists such as Rod Stewart, Tony Williams, Jimi Hendrix, Sonny Boy Williamson, Led Zeppelin, Eric Burdon and other legends. He has incorporated jazz, early British pop, R&B, soul and rock, and he has been nominated for a Grammy, Keyboard Magazine Organ Player of the Year, 3 million record sales.
Shake
Brian Auger Lyrics
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Tell you what we're goin' to do
There's a new thing goin' around
And I'll tell you what they're puttin' down
Move your body all around
Just shake, got to, got to do it baby
Shake, keep on pushin' baby
Shake, baby, everybody
Shakin' like a bowl of soup
Makin' your body loop de loop
Put your hand on your hip bone
Come on, and make your backbone slip
Move your body like a whip
Just shake, got to, little louder baby
Shake, lookin' good child
Shake, keep on pushin' baby
Shake, baby, everybody
Ding a ling a ling
Honey, shakin' is the latest thing
But if you really roll
You got to do the thing with soul
Shakin' like a bowl of soup
Make your body loop de loop
Put your hand on your hip bone
Come on, and let your backbone slip
Make your body loop a lot
Just shake, got to do it baby
Shake, oh, yeah, lookin' good child
Shake, lord, in the mornin'
Got to shake, baby, everybody
Ah you're lookin' good baby, much
Come on and move it up its shoulder
If you want to really roll
Got to do the thing with soul
Put your hand on your hip
Honey, shake it like a crazy whip
Make your body move up
Just shake, got to, keep on pushin' baby
Shake, a little louder baby
Shake, you're lookin' good child
Shake, everybody got to shake
Up in the morning got to do him a shake
Most every evenin' got to shake it around
Got to, got to, got to do him a shake
You better shake it, shake it on down baby
Well, every evenin' got to do him a shake
The lyrics to "Shake" by Brian Auger's song are all about dancing and having a good time. The song encourages the listener to move their body, shake, and keep on pushing. It describes the new trend of shaking, which is portrayed as a fun and energetic activity. The lyrics suggest that shaking is a way to express oneself, as it is compared to shaking like a bowl of soup or making your body loop de loop. The song emphasizes the importance of doing the dance move with soul, and highlights the pleasure and enjoyment that can be derived from it. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of excitement and invitation to let loose and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen while I talk to you
Pay attention because I'm about to explain something to you
Tell you what we're goin' to do
I will inform you about our plans
There's a new thing goin' around
There is a recent trend happening
And I'll tell you what they're puttin' down
I will inform you about what people are doing
Move your body all around
Dance and move your body in various ways
Just shake, got to, got to do it baby
Simply shake, you have to do it, baby
Shake, keep on pushin' baby
Continue shaking, baby, with determination
Shake, oh, a little louder baby
Shake with a bit more volume, baby
Shake, baby, everybody
Shake, baby, everyone should join
Shakin' like a bowl of soup
Move vigorously like a shaking bowl of soup
Makin' your body loop de loop
Causing your body to move in a circular motion
Put your hand on your hip bone
Place your hand on your hip
Come on, and make your backbone slip
Come on, let your backbone slide
Move your body like a whip
Move your body in a fast and flexible manner, like a whip
Ding a ling a ling
The sound of a bell ringing
Honey, shakin' is the latest thing
Darling, shaking is currently in vogue
But if you really roll
However, if you truly want to excel
You got to do the thing with soul
You must perform with passion and authenticity
Make your body loop a lot
Engage in a lot of circular movements with your body
Shake, got to, little louder baby
Continue shaking, baby, with a bit more volume
Shake, lookin' good child
Shake, you're doing great, my child
Shake, keep on pushin' baby
Shake, persist with determination, baby
Shake, baby, everybody
Shake, baby, everyone should participate
Ah you're lookin' good baby, much
Oh, baby, you're looking really good
Come on and move it up its shoulder
Come on, move your shoulders in that way
If you want to really roll
If you desire true success
Got to do the thing with soul
You must perform with passion and authenticity
Put your hand on your hip
Place your hand on your hip
Honey, shake it like a crazy whip
My dear, shake vigorously like a wild whip
Make your body move up
Make your body move in an upward motion
Just shake, got to, keep on pushin' baby
Simply shake, you have to continue with determination, baby
Shake, a little louder baby
Shake with a bit more volume, baby
Shake, you're lookin' good child
Shake, you're doing great, my child
Shake, everybody got to shake
Shake, everyone must participate
Up in the morning got to do him a shake
In the morning, you must shake your body
Most every evenin' got to shake it around
Almost every evening, you must shake your body
Got to, got to, got to do him a shake
You really have to shake your body
You better shake it, shake it on down baby
You should shake your body vigorously, baby
Well, every evenin' got to do him a shake
Well, every evening, you must shake your body
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Written by: Sam Cooke
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