Harlem Shake
DJ Hush Lyrics
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Ey Shake
Ey Shake
Ey, Ey, Ey, Ey
Shake, Ta, Ta
And do the Harlem Shake
Ey Shake, Ey
Ey
Shake, Shake, Shake
Con los terroristas
Ey, Con los terroristas
Ey, Ey
The lyrics of DJ Hush's song "Harlem Shake" is a party anthem that calls on the listener to shake and dance in the popular Harlem style. The lyrics "Con los terroristas" which translates to "With the terrorists" might sound controversial, but in its context is just a lyrical phrase that expresses the excitement and thrill of the dance floor. The repetitious phrase serves as a chant or call to action, urging the listener to join in the fun by shaking their bodies. The phrase is often used to start off the beat drop, which features a heavy bass beat accompanied by a series of electronic samples that build towards a climax.
The rest of the lyrics are ad-libs, mostly expressing the excitement of the singer and the crowd in the club. The lyrics "Ey Shake, Ey," "Shake, Shake, Shake" are words of encouragement that call on the partygoers to keep dancing and shaking their bodies. The song's energy and pumping beat create a euphoric atmosphere, making everyone on the dance floor feel as part of the electrifying experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Con los terroristas
Let's party and dance like wild people
Ey Shake
Get ready to shake and move your body
Ey, Ey, Ey, Ey
Feel the beat and rhythm of the music
Shake, Ta, Ta
Swing your arms and legs with the beat
And do the Harlem Shake
Let's dance a popular and fun dance
Ey Shake, Ey
Keep shaking and enjoying the moment
Shake, Shake
Keep moving to the beat
Ey
Feel the excitement and energy of the music
Shake, Shake, Shake
Keep shaking and letting loose
Con los terroristas
Let's keep the party going with this fun dance
Ey, Con los terroristas
Let's keep dancing and enjoying the moment without a care in the world
Ey, Ey
Feel the music and let it guide your movements
Writer(s): Hector Luis Delgado, Kurt Michael Hunte, Jayson Scott Musson, Harry Rodrigues
Contributed by Sadie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.