Franky Perez is a Cuban-American rock 'n' roller with a knack for honest an… Read Full Bio ↴Franky Perez is a Cuban-American rock 'n' roller with a knack for honest and impassioned songwriting, a timeless sound and the kind of live show that buckles your knees. The Las Vegas native carries himself with the quiet pride of a self-made blue-collar worker, but under the bravado is a poignant and heartfelt storyteller. On his second release, My 4th of July, Perez combines good old-fashioned rock n roll with a little Latin soul. Reflecting on his own life, he creates anthems connecting with his audience through universal emotions and the struggles of the everyman in the characters of his songs; Perez is an American classic.

“An impressive start from a one-man show who’s teeming with talent.”
--Billboard

“Truly amazing performer. Exceptional songwriter.”
--VH1

“Perez is a talented, wide-eyed newcomer.”
--E Online

“Perez has mastered the art of blending honesty with captivating storytelling.”
--Performing Songwriter

”Under the electric guitars and bravado is a genuine storyteller, you can feel the sweat that
pours off him in concert.
-- CMT.com

“The Latino Bruce Springsteen.”
--Capital Time

“Franky perez pulls off the impossible… Perez has a star quality that is mesmerizing to watch… he’s an artist with an awesome charisma… his songwriting is expansive and impressive.”
--Music Connection

“[Perez] takes a cue from both the Beatles and Tom Petty.”
--Las Vegas City Life

“A Cross between Bruce Springsteen classic rock & John Mayer’s lighter-than-air ballads.”
--University Times

“[Perez] crafts sweet songwriting hooks like Freedy Johnston.”
--Times Herald Record

“If the future of music is Franky Perez, then the future looks good.”
--South End Newspaper

Love and Hate
Franky Perez Lyrics

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Shake shake shake
Shake what you got
Shake what God give ya Baby
Until the break of dawn

Please please please
Get up on your feet
Finish what you started Baby

'Cause I need some relief
She's like a religion
She'll make you testify

Do you love me or hate me tonight
Baby make up your mind
Let me
Come inside
Don't leave me high and dry
If lovin' you's a crime
I don't want to be right
Do you love me or hate me tonight

You take take take
You take your time
You got me on my knees girl
But you ain't satisfied

You break break break
You break my heart
I ain't had a smoke in weeks
But you make me want to start

She's like a religion
She'll make you testify

Do you love me or hate me tonight
Baby make up your mind
Let me come inside
Don't leave me high and dry
If lovin' you's a crime
I don't want to be right
Do you love me or hate me tonight
Testify
Do you love me
Do you hate me
Make up your mind
Love me
Hate Me

Do you love me
Or do you hate me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Franky Perez’s song Love and Hate are essentially about a tumultuous and conflicted romantic relationship. The song employs sexual metaphors, comparing the female protagonist to a religion that makes the male protagonist feel like he is testifying. The song opens with the repetition of the words “Shake” and “Please” urging the female protagonist to get up and finish what she started. The songstress’s behavior is frustrating for the male counterpart while also being irresistible. The line “…You got me on my knees girl but you ain’t satisfied…” emphasizes this point.

The chorus, on the other hand, is perhaps the most poignant section of the song where Perez repeatedly asks the female protagonist whether she loves or hates him. He pleads for her to make up her mind indicating that he cannot endure the confusion any longer. The lyrics reveal that the male protagonist is not willing to let go of the relationship despite how hurtful his lover can be. He asserts that if loving her is a crime, he doesn’t want to be on the right side of things.

The entire song is a gripping portrayal of a tumultuous romantic relationship that is both pleasurable and painful. The use of metaphors and imageries in the lyrics make the song both relatable and enjoyable to listen to.

Line by Line Meaning

Shake shake shake
Move your body vigorously

Shake what you got
Move your body the best way you can

Shake what God give ya Baby
Use the talents that God has given you

Until the break of dawn
Continue until it becomes morning

Please please please
I'm pleading with you

Get up on your feet
Stand up and take action

Finish what you started Baby
Complete what you began, my dear

'Cause I need some relief
I require some relaxation

She's like a religion
She inspires a deep commitment

She'll make you testify
She'll make you bear witness

Do you love me or hate me tonight
Please make it clear if you're in love or angry at me tonight