collective musical talents to the service and salvation of others.Mark Ambrose, and Steve Shannon
played together for several years in the Christian band "Sojourn", and it was herein the seeds were
planted for Idle Cure. In 1986, Idle Cure launched their initial self titled album on the then fledgling
label Frontline Records. The response was both remarkable, and immediate. "Breakaway was a
runaway hit on major Christian Rock radio stations, and "Take It" was a number 1 ballad almost
nationwide. In spite of the fact that the band never did any major tours, the radio success on
several fronts created a steady sub-culture of fans in the industry. Idle Cure went on to produce
five studio projects, and a compilation disc. Each release is superlative, and by many accounts
the band simply got better with every effort. Idle Cure now enjoys the status of being perhaps one
of the finest bands of the many who have tread similar waters.
Shake It Up
Idle Cure Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Ain't gonna live a life for anybody's dream.
Gotta bear in mind, the matter's settled.
You're gonna know right from
The start who's on the scene,
Let's tell the story in everything we do.
The world may find Him too.
CHORUS:
Gotta shake it up.
Get down, wake up, move out, lend a hand.
Gotta shake it up. Change the world we're livin' in.
Get down, wake up, move out, take a stand.
You know that it's true. So much we can do,
To shake it on down.
We got a power, the world can't reckon.
Can't find the answer in the back of magazines.
Got a sure foundation that's never shaken.
Kick off the dirt, throw out the visionary dreams.
Can you hear the story?
And feel the need arise in you.
Open up and share the love so
The world may find Him too.
CHORUS (repeats twice)
The song Shake It Up by Idle Cure is an upbeat anthem encouraging people to take action and make a positive impact on the world around them. The lyrics speak to a sense of confidence and conviction in oneself, proclaiming that they will not live their life for anybody else's dreams. They urge listeners to embrace their power and potential, recognizing that they have the ability to make a difference and change their world.
The chorus of the song, "Gotta shake it up, Get down, wake up, move out, lend a hand," is a call to action, urging listeners to actively engage with the world around them, to be proactive and take a stand for what they believe in. The song's message is one of hope, that by working together and taking action, we can create positive change in the world. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that by opening up and sharing the love, we can help others discover their own power and potential, and perhaps even lead them to find a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We're not shy, nor temperamental.
We are confident and stable in our beliefs and actions.
Ain't gonna live a life for anybody's dream.
We are not going to live our lives according to anyone else's expectations or desires.
Gotta bear in mind, the matter's settled.
We need to remember that our beliefs and convictions are firm and unchanging.
You're gonna know right from the start who's on the scene,
We will make it clear to everyone from the beginning where we stand and what we believe.
Let's tell the story in everything we do.
We want to share our message and our beliefs through our actions, not just our words.
Open up and share the love that the world may find Him too.
We want to show God's love to others so that they too may come to know Him.
Gotta shake it up. Get down, wake up, move out, lend a hand.
We need to take action and do something to bring about change. We must be actively involved in making a difference.
Gotta shake it up. Change the world we're livin' in. Get down, wake up, move out, take a stand.
We have the power to make a difference and change the world we live in. We need to stand up for what we believe and work towards a better future.
You know that it's true. So much we can do, To shake it on down.
We know that we have the ability to make change happen, and there is a lot we can do to make a difference.
We got a power, the world can't reckon.
Our faith and convictions give us a strength and power that the world cannot understand or measure.
Can't find the answer in the back of magazines.
The solutions to the world's problems cannot be found in superficial or materialistic sources.
Got a sure foundation that's never shaken.
Our beliefs and faith provide a solid foundation that will remain unwavering in the face of adversity or challenge.
Kick off the dirt, throw out the visionary dreams.
We need to let go of unrealistic or unattainable goals and focus on tangible actions that will bring about meaningful change.
Can you hear the story? And feel the need arise in you.
We want others to hear our message and to be moved to action to make a difference.
CHORUS (repeats twice)
This is the repeated chorus of the song encouraging action and making a positive change in the world.
Contributed by Carson P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.