Shake
Carter and Swain Lyrics
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Everywhere I go
I've learned a new dance
That I want you to know, you've got to
Shake it to the left
Shake it to the right
Shake it everybody
Just Shake it
Just Shake it
What you want to do is
Shake it, bake it
Twist it all around
Let Aaron take you through it
If you want to git down
Shake it to the left
Shake it to the right
Shake it everybody
Cause it feels so right
Just Shake it
Just Shake it
All you got to do
Is shake it all around
Come on everybody
It's time to get down and
Shake it to the left
Shake it to the right
Shake it everybody
Cause it feels so right
Just Shake it
Just Shake it
From London to LA
Down to Tampa Bay
Just shake it
Just shake it
Frankfurt likes to shake it
NY likes to shake it
Japan likes to shake it
Come on everybody
Just Shake it
The lyrics to Carter and Swain's song Shake is an upbeat, dance-filled invitation to get up and move your body. The song reveals the duo's international experience and how they've learned a new dance everywhere they go, which they want their audience to know. The dance requires you to shake your body to the left, shake it to the right, and shake it all around. The invitation is open to everyone, as they say, "just shake it."
The song is a reference to their experience traveling around the world, where dancing is a universal language. The chorus, "Shake it to the left, shake it to the right, shake it everybody, cause it feels so right, just shake it," is an anthem-like cry for the listener to join in and shake their body.
The lyrics are repetitive but catchy, inviting the listener to follow along with the cheerleading-like instructions. There is a sense of unity and joy that the song exudes, as it echoes the idea that no matter where you are in the world, you can dance and shake it.
Line by Line Meaning
All around the world
The dance is popular globally
Everywhere I go
The dance is ubiquitous
I've learned a new dance
The singer has acquired a new dance style
That I want you to know, you've got to
The artist intends to teach the dance to the listeners
Shake it to the left
Move in a leftward direction swaying your body
Shake it to the right
Move in a rightward direction swaying your body
Shake it everybody
Everyone is invited to dance
Cause it feels so right
The dancer derives pleasure from the dance
Just Shake it
Repetition of the instruction to dance
What you want to do is
An invitation to listeners to follow the given instruction
Shake it, bake it
Move and twist the body in a creative way
Twist it all around
Rotate the body while dancing
Let Aaron take you through it
The singer introduces Aaron to lead the dance
If you want to git down
Listeners are urged to participate in the dance
All you got to do
The instructions are simple
Is shake it all around
Repeated instruction to move the body in all directions
Come on everybody
An invitation to everyone to dance
It's time to get down
It's the perfect time to dance
From London to LA
The dance is popular in various locations globally
Down to Tampa Bay
The dance is popular throughout America
Frankfurt likes to shake it
The residents of Frankfurt enjoy dancing
NY likes to shake it
The residents of New York enjoy dancing
Japan likes to shake it
The residents of Japan enjoy dancing
Just Shake it
Repetition of the instruction to dance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JOHN LEE SMITH, RAY RIDDLE, NITTY DA HITMAN, 6YX 5YV
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