Tambourine
Eve Lyrics


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Shake your tambourine go and get yourself a whistle and [Repeat: x3]
Shake your tambourine go and [Repeat: x2]

Shake your tambourine go and get yourself a whistle and [Repeat: x8]
E.V.E. come through in the Mazarati

Doin it big like I live in the Taj Mahal,
Talk shit, and I don't get in the bla the bla

Ha, thats why they loving, ahh
Dats real, when the chick that they talk about
Goddamn is the words that come out they mouth
She look good always, without a doubt
Ask for her, she back and caking ou


So they be watching while we wiggle around
Look at them drooling, niggas ain't used to dis sound

I keep em moving, all ma ladies put ya hands in the air
It's all right now we gonna keep you on ya feet the whole night now
Pop them bottles, yea drink that up man

Got you feeling crazy yea that was the plan
Waiting for me wasn't ready for dis
He got the game sewn up, know I'm talking bout Swizz

Yeah I know u wanna fight it but why would you try
We got them shaking everything from the hood to Dubai
Yea we do it big man why would we lie?

C'mon
(1, 2, 3 everybody!)


Get low, get low then pick up, pick up
Get your hands in the air it's a stick-up, stick-up

Shake your tambourines move it quicker, quicker
Shake it down in town get the pitch up, pitch up
Shake it shake it to the floor, gotta love that
How she keep it goin' on you know you love that

Shake it shake it to the floor you gotta love that

Get ya ass on the dance floor

Dance on the dance floor

Move em out the way
If they ain't doing it how you want y'all
You ain't gotta ask me
C'mon, don't need my permission
Y'all heard, what you waiting for?





Shake your tambourine go and get yourself a whistle and [Repeat: x4]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Tambourine” by Eve are all about dancing and celebrating one’s own beauty and accomplishments. Eve is encouraging everyone to shake their tambourines, to dance without inhibition and to have fun while doing it. The song’s beat is infectious and quickly gets the listener grooving along with the music. Eve further expresses her confidence and independence, stating that she isn’t bothered by the negativity and criticism thrown her way. Finally, the song ends with an invitation to the listener to shake their tambourine and blow their whistle, joining Eve in the celebration.


In essence, “Tambourine” is a fun dance song that encourages everyone to celebrate their own beauty and to live life without worrying about what others might think. The song’s message is all about self-love and embracing one’s individuality.


Line by Line Meaning

Shake your tambourine go and get yourself a whistle and [Repeat: x3]
The singer is encouraging the listener to dance and enjoy themselves by shaking their tambourine and acquiring a whistle as an added accessory to the fun.


Shake your tambourine go and [Repeat: x2]
The singer reiterates her advice for the listener to shake their tambourine, as it is a source of enjoyment and a tool for good vibes.


Shake your tambourine go and get yourself a whistle and [Repeat: x8]
The singer continues to encourage the listener to have fun by reminding them to acquire a whistle as a further tool to enhance their experience.


E.V.E. come through in the Mazarati
The artist identifies herself as E.V.E. and brags about arriving in a Mazarati, which suggests she is successful and affluent.


Doin it big like I live in the Taj Mahal,
The artist compares her lavish lifestyle to that of living in the Taj Mahal, indicating that she has a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle.


Talk shit, and I don't get in the bla the bla
The singer is confident in her abilities and does not bother with the words of others, as represented by the phrase 'bla the bla'.


Ha, thats why they loving, ahh
The singer believes that her confidence and success make her appealing to others, which explains why she is so popular and well-loved.


Dats real, when the chick that they talk about
The artist is acknowledging that people talk about her, which further underscores her popularity and importance in her social circle.


Goddamn is the words that come out they mouth
The artist is aware of the way others speak about her and may find it amusing or even flattering.


She look good always, without a doubt
The artist references her own physical appearance and asserts that she always looks good, regardless of what others may say.


Ask for her, she back and caking ou
The singer suggests that she is in high demand and always available to those who seek her out, as indicated by the slang 'caking out,' meaning to be busy or active.


So they be watching while we wiggle around
The artist knows that people are watching her and her friends dance and have fun.


Look at them drooling, niggas ain't used to dis sound
The singer is confident that her dancing skills are so impressive that it makes others envious and interested in her.


I keep em moving, all ma ladies put ya hands in the air
The singer is commanding that her female listeners join her in cheering and enjoying the music by having them raise their hands in the air.


It's all right now we gonna keep you on ya feet the whole night now
The singer is promising her listeners that the dancing and fun will continue throughout the night, ensuring that they stay on their feet and enjoy themselves.


Pop them bottles, yea drink that up man
The artist encourages her friends or listeners to pour themselves drinks and indulge, as it will add to the festive atmosphere of the party.


Got you feeling crazy yea that was the plan
The artist is delighted that her listeners are having a wild and fun time, as it was always her intention for them to let loose and enjoy themselves.


Waiting for me wasn't ready for dis
The singer suggests that those who were waiting for her or expected her to join the party were not ready for the level of fun and excitement she would bring.


He got the game sewn up, know I'm talking bout Swizz
The singer is referring to Swizz Beatz, a popular music producer known for his successful business dealings and connections in the music industry.


Yeah I know u wanna fight it but why would you try
The artist acknowledges that others may be jealous or opposed to her success, but she cannot understand why they would not want to be supportive and happy for her.


We got them shaking everything from the hood to Dubai
The artist is proud that her music and dancing has become a global phenomenon, resonating with people from all walks of life and locations.


Yea we do it big man why would we lie?
The artist is confident that her and her friends' success and popularity are real and deserved, so there is no need to lie or exaggerate.


C'mon
The singer encourages her listeners to join her in dancing and having fun.


(1, 2, 3 everybody!)
The artist is counting down to encourage the start of the song or another high point of the party or performance.


Get low, get low then pick up, pick up
The singer is encouraging her listeners to dance and get low to the ground before quickly picking themselves back up to continue the motion.


Get your hands in the air it's a stick-up, stick-up
The singer is commanding her listeners to raise their hands in the air, as though they are being robbed (a reference to the slang term 'stick-up').


Shake your tambourines move it quicker, quicker
The singer is commanding her listeners to incorporate their tambourines into their dancing and move faster and with more energy.


Shake it down in town get the pitch up, pitch up
The artist is encouraging her listeners to dance and shake their bodies in a way that will make the pitch of the music sound higher or more energetic.


Shake it shake it to the floor, gotta love that
The artist is expressing her own love for the music and dancing by encouraging her listeners to shake their bodies to the rhythm and really get into it.


How she keep it goin' on you know you love that
The singer references herself in the third person and suggests that her own dancing and energy are so impressive that it is impossible not to love it and appreciate it.


Get ya ass on the dance floor
The singer bluntly commands her listeners to get onto the dance floor and start moving their bodies.


Dance on the dance floor
The artist is redundantly specifying that her listeners must actually move their bodies and dance, not just stand on the dance floor.


Move em out the way
The artist is commanding her listeners or friends to move out of her way so she can dance more freely or enjoy herself more fully.


If they ain't doing it how you want y'all
The artist is suggesting that others may not dance or party to her liking or expectations, so she is encouraging her listeners to ignore them or move away from them.


You ain't gotta ask me
The singer is suggesting that she is an authority on what constitutes good dancing or behavior at a party, so her listeners do not have to ask her for permission or guidance.


Y'all heard, what you waiting for?
The artist is addressing all of her listeners and asking them what they are waiting for before they start dancing and having fun.


Shake your tambourine go and get yourself a whistle and [Repeat: x4]
The singer repeats her earlier lyrics to encourage her listeners to keep having fun by shaking their tambourine and getting a whistle for added enjoyment.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carl Kidd, Charles Brown, Eve Jeffers, Kasseem Dean, Sean Garrett

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@genovalinde5773

I miss EVE. Shes never gotten the credit she deserves.

@raymondsanjose3955

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@meetingmyomens

I agree that she deserved more, but she was definitely bopping back then. Won large awards too, IIRC.

@angelaburrell7476

Right I agree..I miss her 2

@twentytwo138

Too many good artists back then, if she was active now she would surpass Nicki Minaj, Cardi B and others... Also Eve was in the movie Barbershop

@ladya3302

Yes she did. She was everywhere....clothes, tv, movies, not to mention music. Eve got her flowers and still gets them.

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@austinh252

Be honest how many people were watching the new peloton commercial on tv and it brought back memories 😂

@sherryberry895

FACTS

@christopherburgdorff

I forgot how much I liked Swizz Beatz. He was the man back then 🔥

@AOCITYBOY

That's why I'm here 😂😂

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