Twist and Shout
Ike Turner & Jackie Brenston Lyrics

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Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon c'mon c'mon, c'mon baby, now, (c'mon baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out oooooh!)
Well, work it on out (work it on out)
You know you look so good (look so good)
You know you got me going now, (got me going)
Just like I knew you would (like I knew you would oooooh!)

Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon c'mon c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (c'mon baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out oooooh!)
You know you twist your little girl, (twist your little girl)
You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)

Come on and twist a little closer now, (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine (let me know you're mine ooooh!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ike Turner & Jackie Brenston's song "Shout!" are a playful and energetic invitation to dance and let loose. The song encourages the listener to shake it up, twist and shout, and work it on out. It expresses admiration for the person being addressed, noting that they look so good and have the ability to get the singer excited. The repeated phrases "shake it up, baby, now" and "twist and shout" serve as a call to action, urging the listener to join in the fun and dance along. The lyrics also suggest a romantic connection between the singer and the person they're addressing, as they ask the listener to twist a little closer and let them know that they're mine.

Overall, the song captures the spirit of a lively dance party, encouraging everyone to let go of inhibitions and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. It celebrates the power of music and dance to bring people together and create a joyful and exhilarating atmosphere.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Come on, let's liven things up and have a great time together

Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Let's dance energetically and express our joy

C'mon c'mon c'mon, c'mon baby, now, (c'mon baby)
Hey, hurry up and join me, my sweet love

Come on and work it on out (work it on out oooooh!)
Let's actively move and enjoy ourselves

Well, work it on out (work it on out)
Continue to dance and let your body loose

You know you look so good (look so good)
You are incredibly attractive and captivating

You know you got me going now, (got me going)
You have ignited an intense excitement within me

Just like I knew you would (like I knew you would oooooh!)
Exactly as I expected, you are amazing

You know you twist your little girl, (twist your little girl)
You effortlessly dance and sway with grace

You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Your twisting dance is executed exceptionally well

Come on and twist a little closer now, (twist a little closer)
Let's bring our bodies nearer as we twist together

And let me know that you're mine (let me know you're mine ooooh!)
Through this dance, assure me that you belong to me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley

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