In addition to producing his own albums, Abbott has co-produced others. Of special note are his co-productions with the legendary Ahmet Ertigun, the late Chariman and Founder of Atlantic Records. Abbott's music and performances have been used in network television series, soap operas, and commercials (ESPN). His songs have been interpolated, sampled and covered by Hip Hop artists worldwide (Fifty Cent, Tony Yayo among numerous others). His music has also been featured in major motion pictures; the latest being the film "Are We Done Yet" starring Ice Cube and Nia Long, .
Abbott took a hiatus from music to write and do further work on his PhD and has now returned at his creative best.
Shake You Down
Gregory Abbott Lyrics
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From so far across the floor, now, baby
That's nothing new, I've watched you
So many times before, now, baby
I see that look in your eyes (look in your eyes)
And what it's telling me
And you know, ooh girl, that I'm not shy
I'm glad you picked up on my telepathy, now, baby
You read my mind (you know you did)
Girl, I wanna shake you down (oh well, oh well)
I can give you all the lovin' you need
(I'm gonna love you)
Come on, let me take you down (oh, baby)
We'll go all the way to Heaven
Ooh, I been missing you
And the way you make me feel inside
What can I do? I can tell you've got your pride now, baby
Come to me (oh well, oh well)
Let me ease your mind (oh babe)
I've got the remedy, yes I do
Now give me just a little time
(Here in my mind, girl, I wanna shake you down)
I wanna rock you down
(I can give you all the lovin' you need)
I'm gonna love you
(Come on, let me take you down)
Oh well, oh well
(We'll go all the way to Heaven)
Girl, I've been missing you
And you know, it's funny
Every time I get to feelin' this way
I wish I had you near me
I wanna reach out and touch you
I can't stop thinking of the things we do
The way you call me "baby" when I'm holding you
I shake and I shiver when I know you're near
Then you whisper in my ear (oh baby, well, well)
(Here in my mind) You know you did (girl, I wanna shake you down)
Oh baby
(I can give you all the lovin' you need)
I'm gonna love you
(Come on, let me take you down)
Oh well, oh well
(We'll go all the way to Heaven)
Eeny-meeny-miny-mo (you read my mind)
Come on, girl, let's shock the show (girl, I wanna shake you down)
(I can give you all the lovin' you need)
Roses are red and violets are blue
I'm gonna rock this world for you
Hey baby
(We'll go all the way to Heaven)
(You read my mind)
Girl, I wanna shake you down
I can give you all the lovin' you need
Come on, let me take you down
We'll go all the way to Heaven
In Shake Down, Gregory Abbott sings about his attraction to a woman he has been watching from afar. He acknowledges that he has been observing her for a while and sees a look in her eyes that suggests she may have picked up on his interest. He tells her that he can give her all the love she needs and offers to take her down, promising to go all the way to Heaven with her. He is evidently very taken by her, missing her and admitting that he can't stop thinking about her.
The lyrics of Shake Down are filled with romantic overtones and attraction. The song is all about a man's desire for a woman, but it's subtle enough to avoid coming across as objectifying or crude. The lyrics are straightforward, with no confusion or ambiguity about what the singer wants. The use of imagery and metaphors is minimal, and the language is simple, making it easy for listeners to understand and appreciate the romantic sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, I've been watching you
From so far across the floor, now, baby
That's nothing new, I've watched you
So many times before, now, baby
I see that look in your eyes (look in your eyes)
And what it's telling me
And you know, ooh girl, that I'm not shy
I'm glad you picked up on my telepathy, now, baby
The singer has been watching the girl from afar and has noticed a certain look in her eyes which indicates that she is interested. The singer is not shy and is glad that the girl has picked up on his interest through nonverbal communication.
You read my mind (you know you did)
Girl, I wanna shake you down (oh well, oh well)
I can give you all the lovin' you need
(I'm gonna love you)
Come on, let me take you down (oh, baby)
We'll go all the way to Heaven
The girl has correctly interpreted the singer's interest in her and he wants to take her out and show her how much he can love her.
Ooh, I been missing you
And the way you make me feel inside
What can I do? I can tell you've got your pride now, baby
Come to me (oh well, oh well)
Let me ease your mind (oh babe)
I've got the remedy, yes I do
Now give me just a little time
The singer has been thinking about the girl and the happy feelings she gives him. He can sense that she is proud and perhaps hesitant to fully engage with him, so he asks her to come to him and allow him to show her how he can make her feel happy and loved.
(Here in my mind, girl, I wanna shake you down)
I wanna rock you down
(I can give you all the lovin' you need)
I'm gonna love you
(Come on, let me take you down)
Oh well, oh well
(We'll go all the way to Heaven)
The singer reiterates his intent to love and show the girl a good time, promising to shake her down and give her all the love and affection she needs. He wants to take her all the way to Heaven.
Girl, I've been missing you
And you know, it's funny
Every time I get to feelin' this way
I wish I had you near me
I wanna reach out and touch you
I can't stop thinking of the things we do
The way you call me "baby" when I'm holding you
I shake and I shiver when I know you're near
Then you whisper in my ear (oh baby, well, well)
The singer confesses that he misses the girl when she's not around and wishes he could touch her. He thinks about the happy times they have spent together and how they call each other pet names. When they're together, he shakes and shivers in anticipation of her intimate whispers.
(Here in my mind) You know you did (girl, I wanna shake you down)
Oh baby
(I can give you all the lovin' you need)
I'm gonna love you
(Come on, let me take you down)
Oh well, oh well
(We'll go all the way to Heaven)
In his mind, the singer knows that the girl understands his intentions and wants to show her all the love she deserves. He hopes she will join him on this romantic journey to Heaven.
Eeny-meeny-miny-mo (you read my mind)
Come on, girl, let's shock the show (girl, I wanna shake you down)
(I can give you all the lovin' you need)
Roses are red and violets are blue
I'm gonna rock this world for you
Hey baby
(We'll go all the way to Heaven)
(You read my mind)
Girl, I wanna shake you down
I can give you all the lovin' you need
Come on, let me take you down
We'll go all the way to Heaven
The singer proposes to the girl using playful language, aiming to shock and surprise her. He promises to love and care for her and 'rock this world' for her benefit. He urges her to join him on this exciting journey to Heaven.
Lyrics © GRABBITT MUSIC PUBLISHING CO., Songtrust Ave
Written by: Gregory Abbott
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