Twist And Shout
Chaka Demus & Pliers Feat. Taxi Gang & Jack Radics Lyrics
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Now now now now darling yeah
Like true
Come on, come on, come on, come on yes now
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 your 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 down
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 on, 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)
Oh yeah, you twist so good,girl (twist so good)
Come on a little bit closer, baby, (little bit closer)
And show the world your mine, (world you're mine)
oh, I don't want to 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, lord, (come on baby)
The lyrics to Twist & Shout by Chaka Demus & Pliers feat Jack Radics & The Taxi Gang describe a desire for a romantic partner, and a request for them to dance and move with the singer. The chorus, "come on baby, twist and shout," is a call to action for the partner to let loose and dance. The lyrics also mention loneliness and the importance of the partner in making the singer happy. The verses describe the physical motions of dancing and the joy that it brings.
The song is an upbeat and energetic cover of a popular song by the Beatles. The upbeat reggae style of the cover adds a new dimension to the original song, and the inclusion of a brass section adds to the party atmosphere. The song has become a staple at parties and dance clubs around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Have mercy one time, look sweet
Asking for mercy and complimenting the person's appearance
Now now now now darling yeah
Affectionate expression to the person
Like true
Seemingly meaningless interjection
Come on, come on, come on, come on yes now
Urging the person to do something
Well, come on, now baby
Encouraging the person to take action
(Sweet sweet)
Endearing expression to the person
Oh, honey, twist and shout (twist and shout)
Asking the person to dance in a cheerful way
Come on, come on, come on, come on baby now,now (come on baby)
Encouraging the person to dance more enthusiastically
We can work it on out, (work it on out)
Suggesting to collaborate in something
You know, you twist so good, (twist so good)
Complimenting the person's dancing skills
Wonderful
Expressing satisfaction
You know, you twist so fine yes (twist so fine)
Complimenting the person's physical attributes
Come on, twist a little closer now, (little bit closer)
Asking the person to dance closer
And show the world your mine (world you're mine)
Expressing ownership and pride over the person
Said I'm a moving all over
Describing own dance moves
Oh, the weight is on my shoulder
Expressing the physicality of the dance
Girl, if you can't be my lover
Asking for romantic commitment
Oh, what would I do
Expressing hypothetical scenario
Girl, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking
Reinforcing the request for attention
Take it down, take it down
Suggesting to slow down the dance
Me bawl
Jamaican expression with unclear meaning
Just keep on moving, baby
Encouraging the person to dance more
Yes me love the way you work up your body
Complimenting the person's dancing and body
When I'm lonely
Referring to own feelings
Woman you make me feel happy
Expressing how the person makes the singer feel
Come down
Unclear meaning
Get up, get up and move your body
Encouraging the person to dance more
One time
Unclear meaning
Say this a-woman like a bright star a shine
Complimenting the person's beauty
Gimme, gimme, me say, two time
Asking for something twice
Have mercy, a wonders and sign
Unclear expression with religious connotations
Because your body lazy.
Taunting the person's dancing skills
Shake it up, baby, lord, (shake it up baby)
Encouraging the person to dance more energetically
Come on and twist and shout, (twist and shout)
Urging the person to keep dancing cheerfully
Oh up the street or down the lane
Unclear expression about physical directions
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
Expressing love towards the person
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: B. RUSSELL, P. 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!