Shake it off
Jay Z and Mariah Carey Lyrics
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'Cause the loving ain't the same
And you keep on playing games
Like you know I'm here to stay
I gotta shake it off
Just like the Calgon commercial
I really gotta get up outta here
And go somewhere
Gotta make that move
Find somebody who
Appreciates all the love I give
Boy I gotta shake it off
Gotta do what's best for me
Baby and that means I gotta
Shake you off
By the time you get this message
It's gonna be too late
So don't bother paging me
'Cause I'll be on my way
See I grabbed all my diamonds and clothes
Just ask your momma she knows
You're gonna miss me baby
Hate to say "I told you so"
Well at first I didn't know
But now it's clear to me
You would cheat with all your freaks
And lie compulsively
So I packed up my Louis Vuitton
Jumped in your ride and took off
You'll never ever find a girl
Who loves you more than me
I gotta shake you off
'Cause the loving ain't the same
And you keep on playing games
Like you know I'm here to stay
I gotta shake it off
Just like the Calgon commercial
I really gotta get up outta here
And go somewhere
I gotta shake it off
Gotta make that move
Find somebody who
Appreciates all the love I give
Boy I gotta shake it off
Gotta do what's best for me
Baby and that means I gotta
Shake you off
I gotta, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it
Off, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it
(Gotta shake it off) off, shake, shake, shake, shake,
Shake it off, shake, shake, shake, shake,shake it off
I found out about a gang
Of your dirty little deeds
With this one and that one
By the pool, on the beach, in the streets
Heard y'all was
Hold up my phone's breakin' up
I'ma hang up and call the machine right back
I gotta get this off of my mind
You wasn't worth my time
so I'm leaving you behind
'Cause I need a real love in my life
Save this recording because
I'm never coming back home
Baby I'm gone
Don't cha know
I gotta shake you off
'Cause the loving ain't the same
And you keep on playing games
Like you know I'm here to stay
I gotta shake it off
Just like the Calgon commercial
I really gotta get up outta here
And go somewhere
I gotta shake it off
Gotta make that move
Find somebody who
Appreciates all the love I give
Boy I gotta shake it off
Gotta do what's best for me
Baby and that means I gotta
Shake you off
I gotta, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it
Off, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it
(Gotta shake it off) off, shake, shake, shake, shake,
Shake it off, shake, shake, shake, shake,shake it off
I gotta shake you off
'Cause the loving ain't the same
And you keep on playing games
Like you know I'm here to stay
I gotta shake it off
Just like the Calgon commercial
I really gotta get up outta here
And go somewhere
I gotta shake it off
Gotta make that move
Find somebody who
Appreciates all the love I give
Boy I gotta shake it off
Gotta do what's best for me
Baby and that means I gotta
Shake you off
"Shake It Off" is a song by Mariah Carey and Jay-Z that talks about leaving a toxic relationship behind. The song’s lyrics revolve around a woman needing to move on from a man who doesn't appreciate her and treats her poorly. The singer has had enough of the games he plays and wants to find someone who appreciates the love she gives. One of the reasons for the separation is that she has found evidence of his infidelity with numerous women. She's leaving him for good and warns him he'll never find anyone who loves him more than she does.
The Calgon reference in the chorus is to suggest that the singer needs to take some time for herself, as if she's taking a relaxing bath with Calgon. "Shake It Off" is an anthem about not putting up with negative behavior or toxic people. The song is empowering and encourages others to follow in its footsteps. It delivers an essential message to anyone being treated badly in a relationship, and that's to have the courage and move on. The song's message has resonated with many women worldwide, making it an uplifting, relatable experience for many.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta shake you off
I need to separate myself from you
'Cause the loving ain't the same
Our relationship has changed and is no longer what it used to be
And you keep on playing games
You are not being honest or sincere with me
Like you know I'm here to stay
You are taking advantage of my loyalty and commitment
I gotta shake it off
I need to let go of this situation
Just like the Calgon commercial
I need to escape and find peace
I really gotta get up outta here
I need to physically or emotionally leave this situation
And go somewhere
I need to find a better place or situation for myself
Gotta make that move
I need to take action and make a change
Find somebody who
I need to find a person who
Appreciates all the love I give
Values and reciprocates my love and affection
Boy I gotta shake it off
I need to let go of you, my previous partner
Gotta do what's best for me
I need to prioritize my own wellbeing and happiness
Baby and that means I gotta
I must
Shake you off
Leave you behind and move on without you
By the time you get this message
It will be too late for us
It's gonna be too late
Our opportunity is gone
So don't bother paging me
Do not try to contact me
'Cause I'll be on my way
I'm leaving and there's nothing you can do to stop me
See I grabbed all my diamonds and clothes
I took everything important to me
Just ask your momma she knows
Even your mother knows what kind of person you are
You're gonna miss me baby
You will regret losing me in the future
Hate to say 'I told you so'
I don't like to be right in a situation like this
Well at first I didn't know
At first I was unsure
But now it's clear to me
Now I understand the truth
You would cheat with all your freaks
You are unfaithful with many other people
And lie compulsively
You constantly and habitually lie
So I packed up my Louis Vuitton
I took all that I have invested in our relationship
Jumped in your ride and took off
I used your vehicle to leave this situation behind
You'll never ever find a girl
You will never find someone else like me
Who loves you more than me
Who cares for you more than I do
I found out about a gang
I discovered information about a group of people
Of your dirty little deeds
Your dishonest and immoral actions
With this one and that one
With multiple people
By the pool, on the beach, in the streets
In different places
Heard y'all was
I was told that you were
Hold up my phone's breakin' up
Connection issues with my phone
I'ma hang up and call the machine right back
I will call again later
I gotta get this off of my mind
I need to clear my thoughts
You wasn't worth my time
You were not worth the investment I made in our relationship
so I'm leaving you behind
I am ending our relationship
'Cause I need a real love in my life
I want to find a genuine and fulfilling relationship
Save this recording because
Keep this message as a reminder
I'm never coming back home
I am not returning to our shared residence
Baby I'm gone
I have left and moved on from this situation
Don't cha know
Do you realize?
I gotta, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it
I must let go and move on
Off, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it
Leave behind and move forward
(Gotta shake it off) off, shake, shake, shake, shake,
I need to let go and move on from this situation
Shake it off, shake, shake, shake, shake,shake it off
Leave it behind and move forward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Johnta Austin, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox
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