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Shake It On
Jamiroquai Lyrics


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What can I do?
I can't take up and down like this no more, babe
I need to find out where I am
Before I reach the stars
Yeah, before I step on Mars

I've been spinning and I'm blue
Thinking 'bout my life and how to change it
Crazy thoughts I'd like to leave behind
Oh yeah, it's gonna blow my mind

Deadly days and killer nights
It's hard to keep things tight
I don't have a love affair
With all these lonely flights
Promises of liquid gold
Mend my heart but not my soul, yeah

You know it won't be long
So shake it on
You know it won't be long
So shake it on
You know it won't be long
So shake it on
I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And now I'm movin' on
Gonna be a freak tonight

It's a solid state affair
I can feel it everywhere
Music still infecting me
Music still protecting me, yeah
Funking super starlight freaks
It's the source of our delight
If we're gonna do this thing
Let's do it and do it right
I know we can reach the stars
I know we can reach the heights, yeah
Oh yeah, I'm gonna shake it on

You, know it won't be long
So shake it on
You, know it won't be long
So shake it on
Gonna be a freak tonight
You know it won't be long
So shake it on
I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And now I'm movin' on
Gonna be a freak tonight

(Gonna be a freak tonight)
What can I do?
I can't take up and down like this no more, babe
Gonna be a freak tonight
What can I do?

People scream but I can't hear
I don't care too much
Crocodile and toxic tears can't kick this sense of touch
Life has lost its eloquence
But I can't sit it on the fence
Feel like being treacherous
With the music still infecting us
Gonna be a freak tonight

Gonna be a freak tonight
You, know it won't be long so shake it on
Gonna be a freak tonight
You, know it won't be long so shake it on
Gonna be a freak tonight
Gonna be a freak tonight
Gonna be a freak tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Shake It On" by Jamiroquai describe an individual in search of their purpose and place in the world. The singer is tired of feeling lost and uncertain about their future, and they seek clarity before they reach for the stars, metaphorically speaking. The singer has been lost and confused for some time, and they are ready to leave behind negative thoughts and experiences that have weighed them down. They long for days filled with positive energy, however, the singer feels they have been experiencing deadly days and killer nights, finding it challenging to stay emotionally balanced. The singer mentions that they do not have a love affair with all the lonely flights, alluding to the pressure of their career or lifestyle that keep them on the move.


The lyrics take a positive turn as the singer finds solace and meaning through music, which is still infecting and protecting them. The singer acknowledges that music is a source of delight and encourages other people to shake it on, declaring that they will be a freak tonight. The singer is determined to let go of their troubles and go all in with their passions. The song is ultimately about the sense of freedom and joy that music can bring, which becomes a way to escape the confinements of reality and be transported to a happier space.


Line by Line Meaning

What can I do?
The singer is feeling lost and unsure of what actions to take.


I can't take up and down like this no more, babe
The singer is tired of the emotional roller coaster they're currently experiencing.


I need to find out where I am
The singer wants to better understand their current situation.


Before I reach the stars
The artist wants to have a clear understanding of their present before they move on to greater things.


Yeah, before I step on Mars
The artist wants to have a solid foundation and understanding of their life before they pursue more ambitious endeavors.


I've been spinning and I'm blue
The singer is feeling disoriented and sad.


Thinking 'bout my life and how to change it
The singer is contemplating what actions they can take to improve their current situation.


Crazy thoughts I'd like to leave behind
The artist wants to let go of negative and irrational thoughts that are holding them back.


Oh yeah, it's gonna blow my mind
The artist anticipates that the changes they're seeking will have a profound impact and be transformative.


Deadly days and killer nights
The artist is experiencing difficult, challenging times.


It's hard to keep things tight
The singer is finding it difficult to maintain control and stability in their life.


I don't have a love affair
The artist is not romantically involved with anyone.


With all these lonely flights
The singer spends a lot of time alone and traveling.


Promises of liquid gold
The singer has been promised things that seem valuable and desirable.


Mend my heart but not my soul, yeah
The singer doesn't want just superficial fixes or temporary solutions, but rather deeper healing.


You know it won't be long
The artist feels that change is imminent.


So shake it on
The artist encourages themselves (and perhaps others) to keep moving forward and stay positive.


I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
The singer is expressing their vitality and energy.


And now I'm movin' on
The singer is ready to let go of the past and start fresh.


Gonna be a freak tonight
The artist plans to let loose and be unapologetically themselves.


It's a solid state affair
The artist is in a stable and secure state of mind.


I can feel it everywhere
The artist is sensing a positive and exciting energy all around them.


Music still infecting me
The singer finds music to be a powerful and transformative force.


Music still protecting me, yeah
The artist finds solace and comfort in music.


Funking super starlight freaks
The singer is celebrating those who are unafraid to be themselves, even if it means being different and unconventional.


It's the source of our delight
The singer finds joy and pleasure in the uniqueness of others and in expressing themselves freely.


If we're gonna do this thing
The singer is suggesting that if they're going to take risks and strive for greatness, they need to do it with conviction and enthusiasm.


Let's do it and do it right
The artist is urging everyone to give their all and not hold back in their pursuits.


I know we can reach the stars
The artist is confident in their ability to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.


I'm gonna shake it on
The singer is energized and motivated to take action and pursue their goals.


People scream but I can't hear
The singer is tuning out distractions and negativity from others.


I don't care too much
The artist is prioritizing their own needs and goals over the opinions of others.


Crocodile and toxic tears can't kick this sense of touch
The artist is resilient and won't let negative or manipulative tactics derail their progress.


Life has lost its eloquence
The artist is disappointed in the state of their life and desires greater meaning and purpose.


But I can't sit it on the fence
The singer is not content to remain stagnant and wants to take action to improve their life.


Feel like being treacherous
The artist is taking risks and being adventurous in their pursuit of happiness.


With the music still infecting us
The singer continues to find inspiration and solace in music.


Gonna be a freak tonight
The singer is excited to let their guard down and embrace their quirks and unique personality traits.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jason Kay, Matthew Richard Johnson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@RwBguardian

What can I do, I can't take up and down like this no more, babe
I need to find out where I am before I reach the stars
Yeah, before I step on Mars
I been spinning and I'm blue
Thinking 'bout my life and how to change it
Crazy thoughts I like to leave behind
Oh yes, it's gonna blow my mind
Deadly days and killer nights
It's hard to keep things tight
I don't have a love affair
On all these lonely flights
Promises of liquid gold
Mend my heart but not my soul, yeah

You know it won't be long
So shake it on
You know it won't be long
So shake it on
You know it won't be long
So shake it on
I'm in love
I'm in love
I'm in love, and now I'm moving on
Gonna be a freak tonight

It's a solid state affair
I can feel it everywhere
Music still infecting me
Music still protecting me, yeah
Funky super starlight freaks
A source of [?] light
If we're gonna do this thing
Let's do it and do it right
I know we can reach the stars
I know we can reach the high chair
Oh yeah, I'm gonna shake it on

You know it won't be long
So shake it on
You know it won't be long
So shake it on
Gonna be a freak tonight
You know it won't be long
So shake it on
I'm in love
I'm in love
I'm in love, and now I'm moving on
Gonna be a freak tonight

Gonna be a freak tonight
Gonna be a freak tonight
What can I do?
I can't take up and down like this no more, babe
Gonna be a freak tonight
What can I do?
People scream but I can't hear
I don't care too much
Crocodile and toxic tears
Can't kick this sense of touch
Life has lost it's eloquence
But I can't sit it on the fence
Feel like being treacherous
With the music still infecting us
Gonna be a freak tonight
Gonna be a freak tonight

You know it won't be long
So shake it on
Gonna be a freak tonight
You know it won't be long
So shake it on
Gonna be a freak tonight
Gonna be a freak tonight
Gonna be a freak tonight



All comments from YouTube:

@luciocavallocarbonell4451

this is how you open an album after 7 years of absence. funky, straight up lyrics and kicking ass.

@luisaritosa9700

what happened to him, why he stopped for so long? do you know maybe?

@sunnygirl1100

Am a huge Jamiroquai fan as I have never heard this track..Am already in love! This group is sooooo amazing and will never go out of style! Keep the jams coming !!!!!

@speedm222

The switch from electronic sounds from the first half to real instruments in the second is awesome

@rogue050

just listened to this and noticed the synth introduces base introduces strings introduces piano. And each additional component sticks around for the rest of the song. So cool

@claudiafv15

💓💓💓💓

@tamarats90

Every time I listen to this song, I have goosebumps remembering that emotional moment, when he started his live performance with this beat! Jamiroquai is the only music I can listen to endlessly.

@samydixonredpanda3610

Tamo Tsintsadze I cried when he came on stage

@DomVandelay

Saw him live last night in San Francisco. Caught myself wiping off some tears from my cheeks when he came out to this song. Sensational, hope to see him again live in my lifetime.

@itsikolia

იგივე ვიგრძენი მეც :') <3

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