Shake
Jesse McCartney Lyrics


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Eh eh eh
Eh eh eh

I met this girl down the block from me
Used to tell myself
She was too hot for me
But then I saw her
At the corner store
So I ran on over
Just to grab the door

I got her number
We started chillin'
We started buzzin'
And got addicted
Now I, I'm the one she can't live without
I bet that's her right now

Shorty hitting me up
Says she wanna re-up
Knows I got the best in town
'Cause when she get the shivers
She knows that I deliver
I'm the one who holds her down

She's about to break
Break, break, break, break
And I won't let her wait
Wait, wait, wait, wait

It's gettin' kinda late
Late, late, late, late
And she just want to shake
Shake, shake, shake, shake!

One day she started texting me
Asking if she could borrow that recipe
I told her, loving you is my specialty
She said, well, give it up, up, give it up, up

When she's away, it's such a downer
And I, miss her evey time I'm not around her
'Cause she, she's the one I can't live without
I hope that's her right now

Shorty hitting me up
Says she wanna re-up
Knows I got the best in town
'Cause when she get the shivers
She knows that I deliver
I'm the one who holds her down

She's about to break
Break, break, break, break
And I won't let her wait
Wait, wait, wait, wait

It's gettin' kinda late
Late, late, late, late
And she just want to shake
Shake, shake, shake, shake!

I'm hooked on her
Must admit it
I'd do, I'd do anything to get her
She's hooked on me
I'm bad habit
She'd do, She'd do anything to have me
When she calls, I know
Exactly what she wants from me
Every time I hear my phone ringing
She wants to shake it with me

Shorty hitting me up
Says she wanna re-up
Knows I got the best in town
'Cause when she get the shivers
She knows that I deliver
I'm the one who holds her down

She's about to break
Break, break, break, break
And I won't let her wait
Wait, wait, wait, wait

It's gettin' kinda late
Late, late, late, late




And she just want to shake
Shake, shake, shake, shake!

Overall Meaning

The song 'Shake' by Jesse McCartney is about a guy who falls in love with a girl who lives near him. He never thought he would have a chance with her because he thinks she is too hot for him, but after a chance encounter at the corner store, they exchange numbers, and they start to get to know each other. They become addicted to each other's company. The girl depends on the guy and cannot live without him. Although they are not explicit about it, it seems like they have a sexual relationship that they thoroughly enjoy as they have the "best in town." Every time she gets the shivers, she knows he will deliver. The guy is also hooked on the girl and admits that he would do anything to be with her.


The song's chorus is a repetitive line where the girl just wants to shake, which is a metaphorical reference to sexual activity. It is their way of connecting and expressing their love and desire for each other. The song implies that they are in love and cannot get enough of each other. The song's lyrics also suggest that their relationship might not be healthy since they are addicted to each other and rely too much on each other. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus are impressive, though, making it a perfect song for a night out with friends.


Line by Line Meaning

Eh eh eh
Opening vocalization


I met this girl down the block from me
He found his love interest close to his home.


Used to tell myself She was too hot for me But then I saw her At the corner store So I ran on over Just to grab the door
He initially believed his love interest was out of his league, but he realized that he had a chance and made a move.


I got her number We started chillin' We started buzzin' And got addicted Now I, I'm the one she can't live without I bet that's her right now
He got her phone number and they got to know each other. They grew attached quickly and now he feels that she needs him as much as he needs her.


Shorty hitting me up Says she wanna re-up Knows I got the best in town 'Cause when she get the shivers She knows that I deliver I'm the one who holds her down
She contacts him when she needs to 're-up' on what he provides. He is the one she trusts and he can provide better than anyone else.


She's about to break Break, break, break, break And I won't let her wait Wait, wait, wait, wait It's gettin' kinda late Late, late, late, late And she just want to shake Shake, shake, shake, shake!
She may be feeling overwhelmed and he won't make her wait. She just wants to dance and let off some steam.


One day she started texting me Asking if she could borrow that recipe I told her, loving you is my specialty She said, well give it up, up, give it up, up
She asked for a recipe and he replied that his specialty was loving her. She responded by encouraging him to show her his love again.


When she's away, it's such a downer And I, miss her evey time I'm not around her 'Cause she, she's the one I can't live without I hope that's her right now
He gets sad when she's away and always misses her. He knows that he can't live without her and hopes that she'll contact him soon.


I'm hooked on her Must admit it I'd do, I'd do anything to get her She's hooked on me I'm bad habit She'd do, She'd do anything to have me When she calls, I know Exactly what she wants from me Every time I hear my phone ringing She wants to shake it with me
They have both become addicted to each other and can't help but want more. They both know each other's desires and he knows that when she calls she just wants to dance and have fun with him.




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JACOB KASHER HINDLIN, JESSE MCCARTNEY, JOSHUA COLEMAN

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@marshanahrai97

It's like watching Leonardo Dicaprio as a singer instead of as an actor.... Never realized 'til now how much Jesse resembles him.

@3StarLogo

Leo DiCaprio is his favorite actor so its only natural. Have you seen Jesse's most recent mini movie music video. It's 100% Leonardo as great Gatsby.ο»Ώ

@marshanahrai97

3StarLogoΒ Are you talking about Superbad?

@3StarLogo

Marshanah T. I believe so. The name escapes me right now

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