And It Shook Me
Graham Parker Lyrics


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Pre>chorus
G em g em
And it shook me, it shook me up, it shook me up, yeah

G see em
I remember the way you looked when we first met
G see em
There are some things in this world you can't forget
G see d d
You were standing underneath the light I lost my heart, it felt all right
G see em
And it shook me, and I'm still shaking now.

I remember rainy nights I thought I'd drown
Was it london new york paris or amsterdam
I forget the details no I must admit but you were there through all of it
And it shook me, and I'm still shaking now.

Repeat chorus (then) instrumental verse (ends with em / d twice)

Will you hold on and hope our grip don't fail
Sometimes lovers hammer in their own coffin nails
I just read how universes start, continually they blow apart
And it shook me and I'm still shaking now.

Some believe in a heaven up above
With a God that forgives all with his great love
Well I forgive you if you forgive me, hey! who needs the third party anyway
And it shook me and I'm still shaking now.





Chorus (repeat and fade) /pre>

Overall Meaning

The song "And It Shook Me" by Graham Parker is a reflection on a past relationship that still haunts the singer. The song's opening line - "I remember the way you looked when we first met" - sets the stage for a trip down memory lane. The lyrics describe the various places and experiences that the couple shared, from rainy nights to traveling to different cities. Despite the passage of time, the singer is still affected by the intensity of the emotions he felt during the relationship, as the pre-chorus repeats "And it shook me, it shook me up, it shook me up, yeah."


The song's chorus speaks to the fragility of relationships and the need to hold on tightly, even when doubts and fears arise. The second verse makes a reference to the Big Bang theory, which states that the universe is continuously expanding and breaking apart; this serves as a metaphor for the idea that relationships, too, are constantly changing and evolving. The song ends with a call for forgiveness, both from the former partner and from a higher power.


Overall, the lyrics of "And It Shook Me" suggest a sense of longing and nostalgia for a past relationship, as well as an acknowledgement of the pain and uncertainty that can come with love. The repeated refrain of being "shook up" suggests a feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions and memories, even years after the relationship has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember the way you looked when we first met
I still have the image of the first time I saw you vividly etched in my memory


There are some things in this world you can't forget
Sometimes certain things happen in our lives that wretch themselves onto our conscious self, that it's hard to forget them


You were standing underneath the light I lost my heart, it felt all right
The light you were standing under was so bright that I lost myself in the moment, and it felt like it was okay to let go


And it shook me, and I'm still shaking now.
That moment was so intense that I'm still feeling its effects now


I remember rainy nights I thought I'd drown
I recollect those miserable nights where I'd thought I'll never survive those hardships


Was it london new york paris or amsterdam
I can't seem to remember which place it was, whether it was London, Paris, New York, or Amsterdam


I forget the details no I must admit but you were there through all of it
I can't seem to recall all the details, but I know for a fact you were with me all the way


Will you hold on and hope our grip don't fail
As we move forward in life, can you assure me that you'll hold on and we don't lose each other


Sometimes lovers hammer in their own coffin nails
Despite all the love and affection, sometimes lovers knowingly or unknowingly push each other towards separation


I just read how universes start, continually they blow apart
As I read about the universe, I realized that it's continuously expanding and moving away from each other. A parallel to how we also move away in life


Some believe in a heaven up above
Certain people put their faith towards an afterlife, in heaven


With a God that forgives all with his great love
In this belief system, there is a God who loves us all and forgives us for our sins


Well I forgive you if you forgive me, hey! who needs the third party anyway
Instead of relying on a third entity, we can simply forgive each other and get on with life


And it shook me and I'm still shaking now.
Even after all these years, the passion and intensity of it all still shakes me up




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GRAHAM THOMAS PARKER

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Comments from YouTube:

Pete May

Great song. "I just learned how universes start…"

Kanmani Balasubramanian

One of the few gems that came out in the 90s..

BellanGracie

Great love song.

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