Shake
Jesse McCartney Lyrics
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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
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!
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 © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JACOB KASHER HINDLIN, JESSE MCCARTNEY, JOSHUA COLEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ace_of_Horns
Jesse has got so much talent. he's really underrated. he's like one of the few young singers that has still been making music since the early 2000s.
@taraceptus6112
+shesmine14 I feel like he has so much potential but he doesn't release much music. If he makes a super good comeback, not like the recent one - he can totally blow up. But a lot of people don't pay attention to "old";musicians. They don't like the change that they bring into the scene and considering music evolution, we need that change. Haven't heard much from him after his last album on his own record label.
@Ace_of_Horns
***** yeah unfortunately. But on second thought he might be good where he is now. Too much fame could destroy him. Most of the best artists are the ones who don't get that much press, Ellie Goulding is a good example.
@taraceptus6112
+shesmine14 Yeah, you have a great point. Adele is a superb example too. It's amazing on how well she hid everything. I'm just waiting to see who he signs and if it promotes a good image on not only his record company but him, himself. I just wish he could release more because his voice is amazing. But, hey, he wants to try something else so I'm gonna support him.
@Ace_of_Horns
***** yah he had alot of hits and I've heard his songs all throughout my childhood so it would really be nostalgic to hear him come out with atleast one new hit song. Or possibly even get into acting, which could be a very good or very bad idea.
@taraceptus6112
+shesmine14 I mean, he's doing voice acting. He actually not only plays Terrace in the Tinkerbell movies but also voices Roxas and Ventus in Kingdom Hearts. Not sure if he's reprising his roles for the new video games coming out. But I heard him throughout my childhood too so I love his voice. It would be nice to hear it again because all I'm hearing [as a pop artist] is Justin Timberlake.
@mars-aria
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.
@mars-aria
3StarLogo Are you talking about Superbad?
@3StarLogo
Marshanah T. I believe so. The name escapes me right now