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Move It
Darren Day Lyrics
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Well, a shake a baby shake, ohh, honey please don't lose it
It's rhythm that gets your heart and soul
Let me tell you baby, it's called rock 'n' roll
They say, it's gonna die, ohh, honey bee, let's face it
They just don't know what's a goin' to replace it
Ballads and calypsos, they've got nothing on real
Come on honey, move it
Well, let's move
Well, move it
Come on pretty baby, let's move it and groove it
Well, a shake a baby shake, ohh, honey please don't lose it
It's rhythm that gets your heart and soul
Let me tell you baby, it's called rock 'n' roll
They say, it's gonna die, ohh, honey bee, let's face it
They just don't know what's a goin' to replace it
Ballads and calypsos, they've got nothing on real
Country music that drives along
Come on honey, move it
Well, let's move
Well, move it
The 1950s were a transformative era for American music, and one of the biggest contributors to this shift was the advent of rock 'n' roll. Darren Day's song "Move It" pays homage to this genre, urging listeners to embrace the upbeat rhythm and energy that it embodies. The lyrics encourage a pretty baby to "move it and groove it," accompanied by the familiar refrain of "shake a baby shake" to keep the pace going. But beyond the catchy beat, Day's lyrics also defend the staying power of rock 'n' roll, dismissing those who claim that it's a dying art form.
Day's lyrics argue that rock 'n' roll is simply too powerful and enduring to fade away. The genre's heart and soul are rooted in its ability to ignite a passion in listeners, moving them to dance and feel deeply. The reference to ballads and calypsos as forms that can't match up to rock 'n' roll is a nod to its distinct sound and style. Ultimately, the song is about celebrating the joy and vitality that rock 'n' roll brings to the world.
Darren Day's "Move It" was a popular hit when it was released in 1998, but it's a cover of a song by the same name originally recorded by Cliff Richard in 1958. Richard's version was a major success, reaching the number two spot on the UK charts and solidifying his status as one of the leading stars of rock 'n' roll. Day's cover pays tribute to this era, preserving the distinctive sound and feel of the original while modernizing it for a new audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on pretty baby, let's move it and groove it
Let's dance with energy and style
Well, a shake a baby shake, ohh, honey please don't lose it
Shake your body but don't lose your rhythm
It's rhythm that gets your heart and soul
The beat of the music touches your emotions
Let me tell you baby, it's called rock 'n' roll
This type of music is called rock 'n' roll
They say, it's gonna die, ohh, honey bee, let's face it
Some people predict that this music style will disappear, but we need to accept it
They just don't know what's a goin' to replace it
Those people don't have any good ideas about what will come next
Ballads and calypsos, they've got nothing on real
Other types of music, like ballads and calypsos, don't compare to the energy of rock 'n' roll
Country music that drives along
Country music that has energy
Come on honey, move it
Let's dance with energy
Well, let's move
Let's keep dancing
Well, move it
Keep moving your body with the rhythm of the music
Writer(s): IAN SAMWELL
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.