Twist and Shout
Demus Chaka & Pliers 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 Demus Chaka & Pliers's song Twist And Shout are all about getting down and dancing. The song is full of energy and excitement, urging the listener to move their body and get up and dance. The repeated calls to "come on baby" and "twist and shout" make it clear that this song is all about letting loose and having fun.
Throughout the song, there's a sense of urgency and passion that comes through in the vocals. The lyrics speak to a desire to connect with another person through movement and dance, and the repetition of phrases like "You know, you twist so good" and "Come on a little bit closer, baby" reinforces this desire to get closer to the person you're dancing with.
Overall, the lyrics to Twist And Shout are simple and straightforward, but they capture the essence of what it means to let go and dance without inhibition. It's a celebration of movement, passion, and the joy of being alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Have mercy one time, look sweet
Please have mercy on me, you look lovely
Now now now now darling yeah
Right now my love
Like true
Completely genuine
Come on, come on, come on, come on yes now
Please hurry up and move along
Well, come on, now baby (Sweet sweet)
Please come over here, my sweet love
Oh, honey, twist and shout (twist and shout)
Oh my dear, dance wildly and with excitement
Come on, come on, come on, come on baby now,now (come on baby)
Please, please hurry and dance with me
We can work it on out, (work it on out)
We can find a way to make this work
You know, you twist so good, (twist so good)
You are an incredibly talented dancer
Wonderful
Absolutely marvelous
You know, you twist so fine yes (twist so fine)
Your dancing is incredibly fantastic
Come on, twist a little closer now, (little bit closer)
Please dance closer to me
And show the world your mine (world you're mine)
Prove to everyone that you are with me
Said I'm a moving all over
I can't stop dancing
Oh, the weight is on my shoulder
I am feeling pressure to dance perfectly
Girl, if you can't be my lover
If we can't be together romantically
Oh, what would I do
I would be lost without you
Girl, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking
I am expressing myself a lot
Take it down, take it down
Lower the intensity a bit
Just keep on moving, baby
Keep dancing, my love
Yes me love the way you work up your body
I adore how you move your body
Me say, when I'm lonely
When I am alone
Woman you make me feel happy
You make me incredibly happy
Come down
Lower yourself
Get up, get up and move your body
Stand up and start dancing
One time
Once
Say this a-woman like a bright star a shine
She shines like a bright star
Gimme, gimme, me say, two time
Give it to me twice
Have mercy, a wonders and sign
It's incredible and amazing
Just keep on moving baby
Please don't stop dancing
Because your body lazy.
Your movements are effortless
Come now, get up get up and show me baby
Now, please stand up and dance for me
Come on, twist and turn and move up your body
Dance wildly and move your body
Shake it up, baby, lord, (shake it up baby)
Dance with a lot of energy, my love
You know, you twist so fine, (twist so fine)
Your dancing is incredibly wonderful
Oh yeah, you twist so good,girl (twist so good)
Your dancing is incredibly fantastic, my dear
And show the world your mine, (world you're mine)
Prove to everyone that we are together
Oh, I don't want to wait in vain
I don't want to waste my time
When I love you it's a shame
It's a shame that I shouldn't love you
Oh Darling will you, please call out my name
Please say my name, my love
Oh up the street or down the lane
Anywhere, anytime
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
I love you so much
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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!