Shake it off
DJ Talia B Lyrics
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Got nothing in my brain
That′s what people say, mmm-mmm
That's what people say, mmm-mmm
I go on too many dates But I can′t make 'em stay
At least that's what people say, mmm-mmm
That′s what people say, mmm-mmm
But I keep cruising
Can′t stop, won't stop moving
It′s like I got this music
In my mind
Saying, "It's gonna be alright."
′Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heart-breakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Baby, I′m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
I never miss a beat
I'm lightning on my feet
And that's what they don′t see, mmm-mmm
That′s what they don't see, mmm-mmm
I′m dancing on my own (dancing on my own)
I make the moves up as I go (moves up as I go)
And that's what they don′t know, mmm-mmm
That's what they don′t know, mmm-mmm
But I keep cruising
Can't stop, won't stop grooving
It′s like I got this music
In my mind
Saying, "It′s gonna be alright."
'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Baby, I′m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heart-breakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off
Hey, hey, hey
Just think while you′ve been getting down and out about the liars and the dirty, dirty cheats of the world,
You could've been getting down to this sick beat.
My ex-man brought his new girlfriend
She′s like "Oh, my god!" but I'm just gonna shake.
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
Won't you come on over, baby? We can shake, shake, shake
Yeah ohhh
′Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate (haters gonna hate)
I′m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heart-breakers gonna break, break, break, break, break (mmmm)
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake (and fake, and fake, and fake)
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off
Shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off
Shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off (you′ve got to),
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off
The lyrics of the song "Shake It Off" by DJ Talia B is a statement of self-confidence and resilience. The singer starts by admitting that people often criticize her for staying out late and going on too many dates. However, she dismisses these criticisms and reaffirms her determination to keep moving forward. She acknowledges that there will always be "players" and "haters" in life but that she refuses to let them bring her down. The singer emphasizes that she dances to the beat of her own drum, making up the moves as she goes along, and this is what sets her apart from everyone else.
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes that the singer will just "shake it off" whenever anyone tries to bring her down. She is convinced that everything will be alright as long as she keeps moving forward, and she cannot be stopped. In the bridge of the song, the singer highlights that people can't always be trusted as they often turn out to be liars and cheats. However, she insists that people should not let the bad in the world hold them down but instead get down to a "sick beat."
In summary, "Shake It Off" champions self-confidence and resilience in the face of criticism and negativity. The song emphasizes that people should embrace who they are, dance to the beat of their own drum, and not be held down by negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
I stay out too late
I sometimes stay out too late and others criticize me for it.
Got nothing in my brain
Some people say I don't have any sense because of my actions.
That's what people say, mmm-mmm
People like to gossip and talk about things they have no knowledge of.
I go on too many dates
I frequently go on dates with different people, but it isn't something I do intentionally.
But I can't make 'em stay
My dates don't always stick around or want to be in a relationship with me.
At least that's what people say, mmm-mmm
People like to point out my failed relationships or assume things without knowing the full story.
But I keep cruising
Despite everything, I keep moving forward.
Can't stop, won't stop moving
I won't let others' opinions or criticism stop me from living my life the way I want to.
It's like I got this music in my mind
I have a positive attitude towards life that helps me stay focused and happy.
Saying, "It's gonna be alright."
Everything is going to work out in the end, so I don't need to worry about anything.
'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
People will have their own opinions about me and do what they want, and I can't control that.
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Some people will always hate on me no matter what I do.
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I'm going to shake off any negative opinions or comments and stay positive.
I shake it off, I shake it off
I'm rejecting any negativity and focusing on being happy and positive.
Heart-breakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
Some people will break my heart no matter how much I try to change it.
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Some people will always pretend or put on a facade no matter what I do.
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I'm going to accept that there will always be fake people out there and move on from it.
I never miss a beat
I'm always in tune with what's happening around me.
I'm lightning on my feet
I'm quick to act and make decisions.
And that's what they don't see, mmm-mmm
Others may not see my strengths or talents and only focus on my weaknesses.
I'm dancing on my own (dancing on my own)
I'm happy being by myself and don't need anyone else to be happy.
I make the moves up as I go (moves up as I go)
I'm spontaneous and enjoy making decisions on the fly.
And that's what they don't know, mmm-mmm
Others may not know that I'm content being by myself.
But I keep cruising
I keep moving forward no matter what.
Can't stop, won't stop grooving
I won't let negativity or criticism stop me from having fun and being myself.
It's like I got this music in my mind
My positive attitude helps guide me through tough times.
Saying, "It's gonna be alright."
Everything will be okay in the end, so I shouldn't worry too much.
'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
People will do what they want and their decisions aren't reflective of me.
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate (haters gonna hate)
I can't control what others think or feel about me, so I shouldn't worry too much.
I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I'm going to shake off any negativity and stay true to myself.
I shake it off, I shake it off
I'm rejecting any negativity and focusing on being myself and being happy.
Heart-breakers gonna break, break, break, break, break (mmmm)
Some people will break my heart no matter how much I try to change it.
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake (and fake, and fake, and fake)
Some people will always pretend or put on a facade no matter what I do.
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I'm going to accept that there will always be fake people out there and move on from it.
I shake it off, I shake it off
I'm rejecting any negativity and focusing on being myself and being happy.
Shake it off, I shake it off,
I'm shaking off any negativity that comes my way.
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I won't let anything get in the way of being happy and myself.
Hey, hey, hey
I'm excited and motivated to live my life.
Just think while you've been getting down and out about the liars and the dirty, dirty cheats of the world, you could've been getting down to this sick beat.
Instead of worrying about the negativity and lies of others, I could be enjoying my life and listening to the music I love.
My ex-man brought his new girlfriend
My ex-boyfriend has moved on and is now dating someone else.
She's like "Oh, my god!" but I'm just gonna shake.
His new girlfriend may be surprised or upset, but I'm choosing not to let it bother me.
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
I see someone in the crowd with really nice hair.
Won't you come on over, baby? We can shake, shake, shake
I'm inviting the person with the nice hair to come dance and enjoy the music with me.
Yeah ohhh
I'm enjoying my life and the music, and nothing can bring me down.
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.