Shake it off
D.J. Jazzy Jeff Lyrics


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Baltimore we in this bitch
K-Swift Rest In Peace Baby
Haha

Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off, yeah
Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off

Gah damn lor shordy, ya shakin off
I see ya gettin money, it's shakin off
Dem phony niggas hate? ya shakem off
Cuz long as it ain't nuttin Gon shake it off

Gon Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off, yeah
Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off

Gah damn lor shordy, ya shakin off
I see ya gettin money, it's shakin off
Dem phony niggas hate? ya shakem off
Cuz long as it ain't nuttin Gon shake it off

And thank God that it's Friday
Cuz you know we gon be lit
Got two fifths of this Henny
And some blow that's so legit

Saying FUCK ALL OF MY PROBLEMS
Wit' a finger to the sky
And fuck all of you haters
Cuz you ain't got kill da vibe shordy

And I'ma let you know this right now
Do me a favor
Don't make me go get my gun
And make me spray ya

Fuckin up you haters, you niggas play us
Me n all my niggas will turn this shit into Vegas

Back it up back it up, yeah shordy back it up
Stack it up Stack It up, get ya money rack it up

I wanna see everybody on they feet
No bodies on the wall unless they shakin goin off shordy

Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off, yeah
Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off

Gah damn lor shordy, ya shakin off
I see ya gettin money, it's shakin off
Dem phony niggas hate? ya shakem off
Cuz long as it ain't nuttin Gon shake it off

Gon Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off, yeah
Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off

Gah damn lor shordy, ya shakin off
I see ya gettin money, it's shakin off
Dem phony niggas hate? ya shakem off
Cuz long as it ain't nuttin Gon shake it off

And thank God it's the weekend, cuz now we goin up
Got four bottles of Remy, If you want in girl what's up?
Cuz I done fucked up the dance floor, it's time to get it on
N If you rey ta have a good time, shordy break it down

Listen, all them problems you got goin in your life right now
They ain't bout nothing. You know that shit, stop bluffin
Don't make it bigger than what it is
We just gon dance that shit away you get what I'm saying shordy? Do this with me

Slide to the left, n shake it off
Slide to the right, n shake it off
Move to the front, n shake it off
Then grind to the back gon shake it off

Said Slide to the left, n shake it off
Slide to the right, n shake it off
Groove to the front, n shake it off
Then grind to the back gon shake it off

Slide to the left, n shake it off
Slide to the right, n shake it off
Move to the front, n shake it off
Makem a believer, show'em you're an achiever
Get up on the dance floor, get up on your hands go

Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off, yeah
Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off

Gah damn lor shordy, ya shakin off
I see ya gettin money, it's shakin off
Dem phony niggas hate? ya shakem off
Cuz long as it ain't nuttin Gon shake it off

Gon Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off, yeah
Shake it off Shake it off
Shake it off Gon Shake it off

Gah damn lor shordy, ya shakin off
I see ya gettin money, it's shakin off
Dem phony niggas hate? ya shakem off
Cuz long as it ain't nuttin Gon shake it off

Woah
Say what say what
Say what say what
Say what say what
S-s-s-sayyy wuuuttt





Yeah, we back shordy
Ya'll had ya'll time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D.J. Jazzy Jeff's song Shake It Off reflect a carefree attitude towards life's problems, with the message being that we should dance away our troubles. The first two lines of the song mention Baltimore and K-Swift, an acclaimed Baltimore club music DJ, who had passed away not long before the song was released. The beat of the song features typical Baltimore club music influences, with a quick tempo and club-focussed lyrics.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the act of 'shaking off' negativity and bad energy. The lyrics suggest that success and money are the means of achieving this feat. The rapper also emphasizes the importance of not letting negativity get to oneself, with lines such as "Cuz long as it ain't nuttin Gon shake it off". The verse includes a warning to 'haters', with the lyrics "Don't make me go get my gun And make me spray ya", adding a slightly threatening undertone to the lyrics.


The song emphasizes the idea of having a good time, referencing the weekend and the act of going out and having fun with lines such as "Thank God that it's Friday Cuz you know we gon be lit". The rap in the verse includes references to alcohol and drugs, as well as more suggestive lines such as "N If you rey ta have a good time, shordy break it down".


Line by Line Meaning

Baltimore we in this bitch
We are currently in Baltimore and ready to party


K-Swift Rest In Peace Baby
A tribute to K-Swift, who has passed away


Haha
A playful expression


Shake it off Shake it off
Let go of any negative things bothering you


Shake it off Gon Shake it off, yeah
Encouraging listeners to shake off any negativity


Shake it off Gon Shake it off
Repeated lyrics encouraging listeners to let go of negative things holding them back


Gah damn lor shordy, ya shakin off
Expressing admiration for someone who is shaking off negativity


I see ya gettin money, it's shakin off
Acknowledging that success and wealth can help someone shake off negativity


Dem phony niggas hate? ya shakem off
Encouraging listeners to ignore and shake off any hate they receive from fake people


Cuz long as it ain't nuttin Gon shake it off
If it's not a big deal, then shake it off and move forward


Gon Shake it off Shake it off
Repeating the encouragement to shake off negativity


And thank God that it's Friday
Expressing gratitude that it's the end of the workweek


Cuz you know we gon be lit
Looking forward to having a fun and eventful night


Got two fifths of this Henny
Possessing two bottles of Hennessy cognac


And some blow that's so legit
Having cocaine that is high quality and pure


Saying FUCK ALL OF MY PROBLEMS
Expressing a desire to forget about any issues or troubles


Wit' a finger to the sky
Proudly and defiantly flipping off anyone who has caused problems


And fuck all of you haters
Expressing anger towards people who are against you


Cuz you ain't got kill da vibe shordy
Haters can't ruin the mood and energy of a good time


And I'ma let you know this right now
Asserting the importance of a statement that's about to be made


Do me a favor
Asking for someone to do something for you


Don't make me go get my gun
Warning someone not to push things too far


And make me spray ya
Threatening violence if someone continues to be a problem


Fuckin up you haters, you niggas play us
Haters who are trying to bring them down are only hurting themselves


Me n all my niggas will turn this shit into Vegas
They have the power to turn their surroundings into a fun party atmosphere


Back it up back it up, yeah shordy back it up
Encouraging a woman to dance and move her body


Stack it up Stack It up, get ya money rack it up
Focus on earning money and becoming wealthy


I wanna see everybody on they feet
Wanting everyone to dance and participate in the party


No bodies on the wall unless they shakin goin off shordy
Everyone should be dancing, nobody should be standing still


And thank God it's the weekend, cuz now we goin up
Excited for the weekend and the fun that comes with it


Got four bottles of Remy, If you want in girl what's up?
They have plenty of Rémy Martin cognac and are offering to share


Cuz I done fucked up the dance floor, it's time to get it on
They've danced so hard they've messed up the dance floor and want to keep going


N If you rey ta have a good time, shordy break it down
Asking a woman to dance and have a good time


Listen, all them problems you got goin in your life right now
Addressing the obstacles that someone may be facing in their life


They ain't bout nothing. You know that shit, stop bluffin
Encouraging someone to not worry too much about their problems


Don't make it bigger than what it is
Urging someone to not blow their problems out of proportion


We just gon dance that shit away you get what I'm saying shordy? Do this with me
Dancing is a way to forget about problems and just have fun


Slide to the left, n shake it off
Instructions for a dance move


Slide to the right, n shake it off
Continuing the dance instructions


Move to the front, n shake it off
Adding another dance move


Then grind to the back gon shake it off
More dance instructions


Said Slide to the left, n shake it off
Repeating the dance instruction


Groove to the front, n shake it off
Continuing the dance instructions


Makem a believer, show'em you're an achiever
Dancing confidently and showing others what you're capable of


Get up on the dance floor, get up on your hands go
Encouraging listeners to dance hard and let go


Woah
An exclamation of excitement or surprise


Say what say what
An exclamation to get someone's attention


S-s-s-sayyy wuuuttt
Further continuation of the exclamation to get attention


Yeah, we back shordy
Reassuring the listeners that they're back and ready to party


Ya'll had ya'll time
Previous party-goers had their chance, now it's their turn to have fun




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Written by: Darnell Davis, Jr

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