Shake
Eddie & The Hot Rods Lyrics


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Ooh yeah yeah
Ooh yeah Im King
Ooh yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Dealing on the streets is what it had to be
Stealing isn’t me, that’s downright apathy
Thirty minute clean-up, that came naturally
But actually had a job, and that was tragedy
Ain't no woman gonna ruin my appetite
If you don’t like what we eating then take your shit outside
I’m tired of meeting these females who catch a wave and ride
Looking for a way out of that IG slutty life
In the beginning you didn’t care, now you put up a fight
I don’t get it, I swear man I’m doing this shit right
Nothing’s ever really fair, we just call it life
But we can try one time cuz all we need is time
Nothing ever goes the way you thought it out to be
So most of the time, I do what I believe
I could see my future right away
They say I should try and slow it down, not me
I’ve been switching lanes like it’s a race
Reaching out to take my rightful place, I’m King
I’m like, ooh yeah, yeah
Ooh yeah, I’m king
Ooh, yeah
I’m King
It’s about time to wear the crown
Not a lot of people stay around me now
Enemies are too many to count
Beautiful women all around me, so
Let’s go out of town
She wanna hit the west coast, ride around and round
I can see the future, bout to fly you out
Hit me when you touch down
Cuz I’m only here till tomorrow
Only one day
Unless you got some time I could borrow
Then maybe I could stay
But I already know the future
I could see my future right away
They say I should try and slow it down, not me
I’ve been switching lanes like it’s a race
Reaching out to take my rightful place, I’m King
I’m like, ooh yeah, yeah
Ooh yeah, I’m King
Ooh, yeah
I’m King
Ooh yeah, yeah




Ooh yeah I’m King
Ooh, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eddie & The Hot Rod's song "Shake" are about the singer's rise to power and success. He speaks about how he had to deal on the streets and had a thirty-minute clean-up job before making it big. He also talks about not letting a woman ruin his financial and personal goals, and how he is tired of women looking to use him for his success. He mentions how he is constantly switching lanes and reaching for his rightful place as king, and how he can see his future right away. The singer also talks about how he has enemies that he doesn't have time for and how he transitions to only being around beautiful women.


Throughout the song, there is a clear sense of ambition and confidence that the singer has. He knows what he wants and he is not afraid to work hard to get it. The use of the phrase "I'm king" throughout the song clearly reinforces this idea of confidence and self-importance. The singer is unapologetic about the various aspects of his life and is confident in his own abilities to succeed.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


Ooh yeah Im King
Feeling confident and proud of oneself


Yeah yeah
Agreeing and affirming the previous statement


Dealing on the streets is what it had to be
Engaging in illegal activities was necessary for survival


Stealing isn’t me, that’s downright apathy
Refusing to steal due to personal integrity, not laziness


Thirty minute clean-up, that came naturally
Cleaning up quickly and efficiently was a natural skill


But actually had a job, and that was tragedy
Having a legitimate job was seen as tragic or limiting


Ain't no woman gonna ruin my appetite
No woman has the power to deter or influence my desires


If you don’t like what we eating then take your shit outside
If you don't like our choices, leave and don't interfere


I’m tired of meeting these females who catch a wave and ride
Frustration with women who are only interested in a temporary experience


Looking for a way out of that IG slutty life
Searching for an escape from a promiscuous and superficial lifestyle depicted on Instagram


In the beginning you didn’t care, now you put up a fight
Initially not invested, but now resisting change or confrontation


I don’t get it, I swear man I’m doing this shit right
I don't understand the situation, but I am confident in my actions


Nothing’s ever really fair, we just call it life
Life is often unjust, but we have accepted it as a reality


But we can try one time cuz all we need is time
Despite challenges, we can attempt something once because time is on our side


Nothing ever goes the way you thought it out to be
Plans often do not go as expected


So most of the time, I do what I believe
Following personal beliefs and intuition


I could see my future right away
Having a clear vision and purpose for the future


They say I should try and slow it down, not me
Others recommend slowing down, but I choose to keep moving forward


I’ve been switching lanes like it’s a race
Adapting and changing course quickly to stay competitive


Reaching out to take my rightful place, I’m King
Asserting dominance and claiming a deserved position of power


It’s about time to wear the crown
Finally earning the recognition and respect one deserves


Not a lot of people stay around me now
Losing friends or support due to personal growth and change


Enemies are too many to count
Attracting negativity and opposition from others


Beautiful women all around me, so
Being surrounded by attractive women


Let’s go out of town
Escaping the current surroundings for adventure


She wanna hit the west coast, ride around and round
The woman desires to travel and explore the west coast together


I can see the future, bout to fly you out
Having a clear vision of the future with the woman involved


Hit me when you touch down
Contact me when you arrive


Cuz I’m only here till tomorrow
Staying briefly and not planning to remain longer


Only one day
Having a limited amount of time


Unless you got some time I could borrow
Asking for more time together




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Eduardo Escalante, William Shakespeare

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