Shake It Up
James and The Giant Peach Lyrics
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No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring, no song to sing
In fact, here's just another ordinary day
Just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
No April rain, no flowers' bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
But what it is is something true
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
Just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No summer's high, no warm July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No autumn breeze, no falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
Just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No Libra sun, no Halloween
No giving thanks for all the Christmas joy you bring
But what it is, tho' old, so new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
Just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
The song "Shake It Up" from the movie James and the Giant Peach is a poignant love song that reminds us that the most important things in life need no special occasion or holiday to be celebrated. The lyrics speak of how there are no big events or festivities to look forward to or celebrate but despite that, the singer is calling their loved one just to communicate one simple message, "I love you." The song emphasizes that expressing love is something that should be done throughout the year, and not just on special occasions.
The first few lines of the song describe a mundane day, with no special holidays on the horizon. The singer speaks of the absence of typical celebrations throughout the year, such as New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, or the first day of spring. Despite all of this, the singer still reaches out to their loved one to express their love. The lack of these big events is a reminder that love should be celebrated not just when it's convenient or culturally appropriate, but every day.
The chorus repeats the phrase "just called to say I love you," emphasizing the simplicity and power of this message. The verses further reinforce the idea that love needs no holidays or special occasions as the lyrics describe the absence of all seasons and holidays but despite everything, an important feeling remains - love.
Overall, "Shake It Up" is a beautiful reminder of the power of love and that it should be celebrated every day, not just on special occasions.
Line by Line Meaning
No New Years Day to celebrate
Today is just an ordinary day without any special celebrations like New Year’s Day
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
There are no sweet gifts to share like the chocolate covered candy hearts we usually give away
No first of spring, no song to sing
We’re missing the beautiful arrival of spring, and we have no songs to welcome it
In fact, here's just another ordinary day
Today is just like any other day with nothing special to note
Just called to say I love you
A simple phone call to express my love for you
I just called to say how much I care
I’m telling you how much I care about you and value our relationship
I just called to say I love you
Once again, I’m expressing my love for you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
My feelings are genuine and come from the deepest part of my heart
No April rain, no flowers' bloom
Spring has not brought the usual April rain and the flowers have not bloomed
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
There are no weddings happening on a typical June Saturday
But what it is is something true
In spite of everything, what we have is true and real
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I need to tell you these special three words that mean so much to me
No summer's high, no warm July
Summer hasn’t brought its usual excitement and warmth in July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
There’s no moon to light up an August night during the harvest season
No autumn breeze, no falling leaves
Autumn has not brought any changes in weather or falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
It’s not even the time of year when birds fly south for the winter
No Libra sun, no Halloween
We’re missing the usual autumn celebrations of the Libra sun and Halloween
No giving thanks for all the Christmas joy you bring
We’re not celebrating Christmas yet, so there’s no opportunity to thank you for the joy you bring during the holiday season
But what it is, tho' old, so new
Despite being old, what we have is still new and fresh
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
These three words have the power to fill your heart in a way that nothing else can
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carl Burnett, James Alan Oppenheim, Paul Brown, Rick Braun
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Lyrics:
(Spoken)
The core of this concoction can’t be purchased at the auction cant be plucked from any shelf in any store but if each step is taken wild magic will awaken wild magic like you’ve never seen before
(Sung)
Open wide and crawl inside
The skin of something new
If you believe what's up my sleeve,
I'll spin a spell for you
Then sippity sip
A magical trip
Your troubles are skipping town
Once the bubblin broth is frothin thick
Then gobble it quickly down
Shake it up, shake it up
Mix around and around
Hear that bop, that pipin popin sound
Give a twist and a turn
Let it brim, let it burn
We're gonna whip that potion up,
Then gobble it down, gobble it down
Milkweed milk, a strand of silk
A rare Osaki juice
Two ravens claws, four tiger paws
The marrow of a moose
Then add to our soup, tarantula poop
The tiniest scoop will do
And plop in a drop of sloppy joe
Made from chopped up kangaroo
Shake it up, shake it up
Mix around and around
Hear that bop, that pipin popin sound
Give a twist and a turn
Let it brim, let it burn
We're gonna whip that potion up,
Then gobble it down, gobble it down
(Break)
Shake it up, shake it up
Mix around and around
Hear that bop, that pipin popin sound
Give a twist and a turn
Let it brim, let it burn
We're gonna whip that potion up,
Then gobble it down, gobble it down
Gobble it down, gobble it down
Gobble it down
@lucyboyd7942
The core of this concoction can't be purchased at the auction
Can't be plucked from any shelf in any store
But if each step is taken
Wild magic will awaken
Wild magic like you've never seen before
Open wide and crawl inside
The skin of something new
If you believe what's up my sleeve
I'll spin a spell for you
Then sippity sip
A magical trip
Your troubles are skipping town
Once the bubblin' broth is frothing thick
Then gobble it quickly down
Shake it up, shake it up
Mix around and around
Hear that bop, that piping popping sound
Give a twist and a turn
Let it brim, lеt it burn
We're gonna whip that potion up
Then gobblе it down, gobble it down
@bluetannery1527
"Ladahlord" is just "roald dahl" but with the letters rearranged
@followthewizard359
Will Tannery Oh my God, it IS!
@ramseyuhter8883
WOAH
@sodafizz2296
MINDBLOWN
@katiar8597
Will Tannery HOLY GEEZ THATS AMAZING
@thespiandude3355
How do you say ladahlord
@saucetin884
dawg why isn't this on spotify yet
@TheRainbowZip
Your guess is as good as mine
@lauren2402
P E R I O D T
@lionblaze0384
two years later and this is STILL dreadfully true...