Shake
Five Featuring Herbie Lyrics


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Ladies and Gentlemen
Live from Madison funky garden ... Five
Let's get ready to rumble


Get on down in the gutter getting nasty
bring that funky rhyme don't waste my time let's do this
There's a game that I know you will not play
No time to waste 'cause times a test let's do this

You got to work that body baby come on ladies show me
what you got ready or not 'cause here I come knocking
bring the beats to keep the whole block
rocking gimme some room and let me get down
can't hold back 'cause da Five's in your town

Everybody got to grab somebody wow let's party

{Bridge:}
Don't stop baby, baby shake if you really
want it Shake it baby Shake it now



Bring that beat five boys want bass
got me stomping freak DJ spin that deck five girls caress
hey ladeez got hip hip Five, four, three, two freak me
show me what you got, how do you want to be rude boys got to
get raw split the decks and open up the dance floor

{Bridge}


Little Jack Horner sat in the corner sucking on some
butter in came Bo Peep naked to her feet
PPP Poor Boy start to stutter Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall
and da brother turned up da bass
we were freaking down to da funky sound
and everybody had food that day

Let me see ya freak dat funk {4x}

Yo ladies in the house tonight you're looking so fly
We got to rip the roof off this joint here we go ya
gots to repeat after me come on ladies, let's break it down
one time ladies





When I say Five you'll say rock five rock, five rock {4x}

Overall Meaning

The song Shake by Five featuring Herbie is an upbeat and lively track that encourages listeners to let loose and have a good time. The lyrics describe a party atmosphere where everyone is invited to dance and enjoy the music. The chorus repeatedly tells listeners to "shake it" and "freak that funk," adding to the song's energetic and fun nature. The rap verses are also filled with references to classic nursery rhymes such as Little Jack Horner, Bo Peep, and Humpty Dumpty, adding a playful and nostalgic twist to the song.


The lyrics also highlight the importance of working hard and making the most of your time. The line "no time to waste 'cause times a test" encourages listeners to seize the moment and enjoy themselves while they can. The lyrics also invite listeners to show off their dance moves and let loose, creating a sense of community and togetherness.


Overall, Shake is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates the joy of dancing and letting loose. Its catchy chorus and energetic rap verses make it a great track to dance to at parties and events.


Line by Line Meaning

Get on down in the gutter getting nasty
Let's groove and dance to some gritty, raw funk music


bring that funky rhyme don't waste my time let's do this
Bring your best rhymes and let's get down to business


There's a game that I know you will not play
This is not a time for hesitation or holding back


No time to waste 'cause times a test let's do this
We need to act fast and make the most of every moment


You got to work that body baby come on ladies show me what you got ready or not 'cause here I come knocking
Ladies, get ready to move and show off your dance skills


bring the beats to keep the whole block rocking gimme some room and let me get down can't hold back 'cause da Five's in your town
We need some funky beats to keep the party going and everyone needs to make space for us to show off our moves


Everybody got to grab somebody wow let's party
It's time to pair up and get ready to party


Don't stop baby, baby shake if you really want it Shake it baby Shake it now
Keep going and give it your all, shake your body to the music


Bring that beat five boys want bass
The Five crew wants some deep bass in their music


got me stomping freak DJ spin that deck five girls caress hey ladeez got hip hip Five, four, three, two freak me
The music is making us want to stomp and freak out, the DJ needs to spin some more tracks and the girls are getting into it


show me what you got, how do you want to be rude boys got to get raw split the decks and open up the dance floor
Let's see some more moves, and the guys need to bring some raw energy to the dance floor


Little Jack Horner sat in the corner sucking on some butter in came Bo Peep naked to her feet PPP Poor Boy start to stutter Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall and da brother turned up da bass we were freaking down to da funky sound and everybody had food that day
This is a wild party scene where unexpected characters show up, and the bass is turned up so high that everyone is dancing like crazy and having a good time


Let me see ya freak dat funk {4x}
Keep freaking out and dancing to that funky music


Yo ladies in the house tonight you're looking so fly We got to rip the roof off this joint here we go ya gots to repeat after me come on ladies, let's break it down one time ladies
Ladies are looking great at this party and it's time to really let loose and dance, following the lead of the Five crew


When I say Five you'll say rock five rock, five rock {4x}
The Five crew is ready to rock this party and they want everyone to join in and shout it out




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON BROWN, RITCHIE NEVILLE, RICHARD BREEN, SCOTT ROBINSON, SEAN CONLON, HERBERT CRICHLOW

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@rkaye2009

My mother and father danced to this song every night in my youth. They passed away a day apart from each other. They left me alone, but I listen to this song and I feel them close to me again.

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That is such a wicked cool memory. They sound like they were some fun parents.

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They are dancing to cantaloop in heaven.

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One of the coolest songs ever recorded.

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