Twist And Shout
Chaka Demus & Pliers Jack Radics & Taxi Gang Lyrics
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Whoa, now now now now, darling, yeah
Like true
Come on, come on, come on, come on, yes now
Yeah, oh
Well, come on, now baby (sweet sweet)
Oh, honey, twist and shout (twist and shout)
We can work it on out (work it on out)
You know you twist so good (twist so good)
Wonderful
You know, you twist so fine, yes (twist so fine)
Come on, twist a little closer now (little bit closer)
And show the world you're mine (world you're mine)
Said, I'm a moving all over
Oh, the weight is on my shoulder
Girl, if you can't be my lover
Oh, what would I do
Girl, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking
Take it down, take it down
Me bawl
Just keep on moving, baby
Yes, me love the way you work up your body
Me say, when I'm lonely
Me bawl
Woman you make me feel happy
Come now
Get up, get up and move your body
One time
Say this a-woman like a bright star a shine
Me bawl
Gimme, gimme, me say, two time
Have mercy, a wonders and sign
Just keep on moving baby
Because your body lazy
Come now, get up, get up, and show me, baby
Come now, twist and turn and move up your body
Me bawl, me bawl, me bawl, me bawl
Well now, now, now, now baby (come on, baby)
Hey, honey twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, come on baby, Lord (come on, baby)
We can work it on out (work it on out)
You know, you twist so fine (twist so fine)
You know you twist so good, girl (twist so good)
Come on a little bit closer, baby (little bit closer)
Show the world you're mine, Lord (world you're mine)
Oh, I don't wanna wait in vain
When I love you, it's a shame
Oh darling, will you, please call out my name
Oh, up the street or down the lane
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
Me bawl
Get up, get up and move your body, one time
Say this a-woman like a bright star a shine
Come
Gimme, gimme, me say two time
Have mercy a wonders and sign
Woman, you're driving me crazy
Me love the way you move up your body
Me say when I'm lonely
Woman, you make me feel happy
Me love the way you move up your body
Get up, get up and move your body, one time
Say this a-woman like a bright star a shine
Me bawl
Gimme, gimme me say, two time
Have mercy a wonders and sign
Me bawl, me bawl
Shake it up, baby, Lord (shake it up, baby)
Come on and twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby(come on, baby)
The lyrics to Chaka Demus & Pliers’s song “Twist & Shout” bring to mind the lively energy of a party scene. The song is a cover of the original song by the Isley Brothers and later popularized by The Beatles. The opening lines of “Have mercy one time, look sweet. Whoa, now now now now, darling, yeah. Like true” suggest a longing for someone to come closer and move their body. The lyrics then go on to urge the person to “twist and shout” and work it out together. The repetition of “come on” and “twist so good/fine” encourages the person to keep moving and dance with abandon.
The lyrics then take a turn, as the singer switches to a more somber tone. “I’m a moving all over. Oh, the weight is on my shoulder. Girl, if you can’t be my lover. Oh, what would I do. Girl, I’m talking, I’m talking, I’m talking, I’m talking, I’m talking” suggests a heartbreak and desperation for the person they’ve been addressing to reciprocate their love. The song then returns to the upbeat, encouraging tone, asking the person to show them they’re “mine,” and continuing to repeat “get up and move your body.” The song ends with the singer passionately telling the person they love them.
Line by Line Meaning
Have mercy one time, look sweet
Please have pity on me and look nice.
Whoa, now now now now, darling, yeah
Expressing surprise and excitement to my partner.
Like true
Just like that.
Come on, come on, come on, come on, yes now
Encouraging my partner to join me in the activity.
Well, come on, now baby (sweet sweet)
Well, alright, come on, my sweet.
Oh, honey, twist and shout (twist and shout)
Oh, my sweet, let's dance energetically.
Come on, come on, come on, come on baby, now, now (come on, baby)
Come on, let's dance now, baby.
We can work it on out (work it on out)
We can figure it out by dancing together.
You know you twist so good (twist so good)
You're really good at this dance move.
Wonderful
Great!
You know, you twist so fine, yes (twist so fine)
You're really good at this dance move and it looks great.
Come on, twist a little closer now (little bit closer)
Move a little closer to me while dancing.
And show the world you're mine (world you're mine)
Let's dance in a way that shows that we're together.
Said, I'm a moving all over
I'm dancing all over the place.
Oh, the weight is on my shoulder
The dance is difficult and challenging.
Girl, if you can't be my lover
If you can't dance with me like this, how can you be my partner?
Oh, what would I do
I can't imagine what I would do.
Girl, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking
I'm trying to get your attention to ask you to dance.
Take it down, take it down
Dance more slowly.
Me bawl
I shout.
Just keep on moving, baby
Just keep dancing.
Yes, me love the way you work up your body
I love the way you move your body while dancing.
Me say, when I'm lonely
When I'm by myself.
Woman you make me feel happy
You make me happy when we dance together.
Come now
Now, come.
Get up, get up and move your body
Get up and start dancing.
One time
Once is enough.
Say this a-woman like a bright star a shine
This woman shines like a bright star.
Gimme, gimme, me say, two time
Give me two times.
Have mercy, a wonders and sign
This is amazing and unbelievable.
Because your body lazy
Because you're not moving your body enough.
Come now, get up, get up, and show me, baby
Now, get up and show me your dance moves.
Come now, twist and turn and move up your body
Come on, let's dance with more energy and move your body.
Shake it up, baby, Lord (shake it up, baby)
Shake up your dance moves, my partner.
Come on and twist and shout (twist and shout)
Let's continue to dance energetically.
Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby(come on, baby)
Let's keep dancing, baby.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley
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@NorvernMonkeyNE
How can anybody not like this song?! You cant help but smile!
@lightbulberer
i honestly can't think of another tune that puts a smile on my face like this one, been racking me brains and the only conclusion is????? that this is the greatest summer tune of all time!!!!
@Moodo76
Its impossible to sit still or be grumpy when you hear this, I love it!
@81micmic
Believe it or not, this song use to GO OFF at local night clubs in the early 90's. Fantastic memories.
@karishma458
Oh Lordy... can u please give us back the 90's???
@MilesMacf
I love The Beatles version but, if forced to choose, this would be my favourite - what a bass line!!
@rofLopolous
ah the memories....this song still kicks
@lawllb
This is even better than the original in my humble opinion. Jack Radics is a legend! I also love his song 'No Matter'. Simply awesome!
@matleyb
Amazing song, their album was the first ever CD i brought. Great times!!!
@Mrs0Diddy
They don't make em like this anymore!