Among the credits in his career Dolphin Boy has worked with Scottish singer Helicopter Girl, supported Groove Armada, and more recently been a part of the touring club Northern Odyssey.
Despite his high profile associations, Dolphin Boy remains content to focus on his DJing and producing.
Shake It Loose
Dolphin Boy Lyrics
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Beyond Salvation Us
Can't Shake It
(Brewster-Neeson-Brewster)
Young man in Morocco buys a diamond ring
takes it across the water just to see what luck it brings
young girl dressed in midnight sets his blood on fire
I can't shake it, I can't shake it
I can't shake it, just can't shake
I can't shake it, I can't shake it
I can't shake it, just can't shake
Driving in your fleetwood to the sport of kings today
top hat, cane and ascot, that's the game you play
jumpin' from a window, shirt half off your back
better take the elevator -- yeah -- and find another track
I can't shake it, I can't shake it
I can't shake it, just can't shake
I can't shake it, I can't shake it
I can't shake it, just can't shake
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The lyrics of Dolphin Boy's song "Shake It Loose" are filled with vivid imagery and metaphors that speak to the struggles and desires of the human condition. The young man in Morocco who buys a diamond ring to test his luck represents the human urge to seek success and prosperity, often through material possessions. However, the young girl who sets his blood on fire reminds us that true fulfillment cannot be obtained through wealth or power alone. She is not willing to sell her soul for gold, but her heart can be won over by genuine love and connection.
The second verse explores the theme of societal expectations and the pressure to conform to a certain image or lifestyle. The person driving in a Fleetwood to the sport of kings is playing the game of the elite and high society. However, the shirt half-off the back and jumping from a window indicate that this lifestyle may be too much to handle, and perhaps the person should find another track. The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't shake it" to illustrate the internal struggle of trying to break free from societal norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Young man in Morocco buys a diamond ring
A young man in Morocco purchases a diamond ring, crossing water to see if it will bring him luck
takes it across the water just to see what luck it brings
He brings the diamond ring over water to test if he will be lucky
young girl dressed in midnight sets his blood on fire
A young girl dressed in midnight clothes excites him greatly
you can't buy my soul with gold, but my heart is up for hire
The singer is not for sale with money, but could be swayed emotionally
Driving in your fleetwood to the sport of kings today
Riding in a Fleetwood car, the singer may be going to a horse race
top hat, cane and ascot, that's the game you play
Wearing fancy dress is part of the game being played, which may be gambling
jumpin' from a window, shirt half off your back
Jumping from a window, partially disrobed
better take the elevator -- yeah -- and find another track
It may be better to take the elevator and change course
I can't shake it, I can't shake it
The singer is unable to shake something off
I can't shake it, just can't shake
The singer is fixated on something and can't let go
I can't shake it, I can't shake it
The singer is unable to rid themselves of their fixation
I can't shake it, just can't shake
The singer is completely consumed by their fixation and can't move past it
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.