Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
Jerry Lee Lewis/Keith Richards/Kid Rock/Merle Haggard/Willie Nelson Lyrics
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Come on over baby
Baby you can't go wrong
We ain't fakin' a whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Well, I said come on over baby, we got chicken in the barn
I said come on over baby, yeah, I got the bull by the horns
We ain't fakin, we gotta whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Well I said shake baby shake
I said shake baby shake
I said shake it baby shake it
I said shake baby shake
Come on over whole lot of shakin goin' on
Ah let's go!
Well I said come over baby we got chicken in the
Barn whose barn what barn my barn
Come over baby better got to move along
We ain't fake it whole lot of shakin' goin' on
Easy now (lower) shake it ah
Shake it babe
Yeah you can shake one time for me
Well I said come over baby whole lot of shakin' goin' on
Now lets get real low one time now shake baby shake
All you gotta honey is kinda stand in one spot
Wiggle around just a little bit
That's what you gotta do yeah
Oh babe whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Now let go one time
"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" is a rock and roll song that was originally written and recorded by Dave "Curlee" Williams in 1955, but later made popular by Jerry Lee Lewis in 1957. The song is an ode to having a good time and dancing, and encourages the listener to come join in the fun. The repeated phrase "whole lotta shakin' goin' on" is an invitation to get up and dance, as there is a party happening and everyone is invited.
The lyrics are playful and suggestive, with lines like "we got chicken in the barn" and "I got the bull by the horns," which are thinly veiled euphemisms for sexual activity. The song speaks to the free-spiritedness of rock and roll, with lyrics like "we ain't fakin'," which implies that the shakin' going on is genuine and not manufactured or forced.
The chorus of "shake it baby shake it" is a call to action, inspiring the listener to let loose and enjoy themselves. The song is quintessential rock and roll, with its infectious beat, lively lyrics, and upbeat tempo that make it impossible not to dance along.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on over baby, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Invitation to a party where there's going to be a lot of dancing and fun.
Come on over baby
Repeat of the invitation.
Baby you can't go wrong
Promise of a good time without any problems.
We ain't fakin' a whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Assurance that the party is not a sham, and that there will actually be a lot of dancing and excitement.
Well, I said come on over baby, we got chicken in the barn
Another way of saying "come to the party" but with the added incentive of food being available.
I said come on over baby, yeah, I got the bull by the horns
Another way of saying "come to the party" and that the host is in control of the situation.
We ain't fakin, we gotta whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Reiteration of the host's assurance that the party is going to be full of dancing and excitement.
Well I said shake baby shake
Encouragement to dance, with specific instructions on how to do so.
Come on over whole lot of shakin goin' on
A reminder to come to the party, emphasizing the dancing aspect.
Well I said come over baby we got chicken in the barn whose barn what barn my barn
Another reminder of the food available at the party, with emphasis on the fact that it's being served by the host.
Come over baby better got to move along
Urging the guest to hurry up and come to the party.
Easy now (lower) shake it ah
Instructions on how to dance, with a specific focus on moving slowly and gradually lowering one's body.
Shake it babe
Repeat of the dance instructions, this time with endearment.
Yeah you can shake one time for me
Invitation to the guest to dance with the host specifically.
Now lets get real low one time now shake baby shake
Encouragement to dance low and slow, again with specific instructions.
All you gotta honey is kinda stand in one spot
More instructions on how to dance, this time emphasizing the simplicity and ease of it.
Wiggle around just a little bit
Clarification of the previous instruction, elaborating on what the dance move should look like.
That's what you gotta do yeah
Reiteration of the simplicity of the dance move.
Oh babe whole lotta shakin' goin' on
A reminder that the party is all about dancing and having fun.
Now let go one time
An invitation to let loose and fully enjoy the party.
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Written by: David Williams
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