Old-fashioned, piano-slapping rock & roll with a drunk-ass punk-rock spirit – like Jerry Lee Lewis if he'd had his first religious experience at a Replacements show. You can practically smell the Yuengling coming off this skunky, slippery ode to lowbrow kicks from Philly to the South Side of Chicago.
Shake It Little Tina
Low Cut Connie Lyrics
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Just to pass the time
Do all the macho things
Sliced bologna chicken wings
But when I'm by myself
I turn into someone else
I pull down my pants
Put on my heels and dance
Shake it little Tina
Shake her little Tina
Lovely yeah
Shake it little Tina
Shake her little Tina
Honey
I'm a modern dude
I eat all that modern food
But when it comes to bump and grind
I'm Tina Turner '69
Shake it little Tina
Shake her little Tina
Lovely yeah
Shake it little Tina
Shake her little Tina
Honey
Shake it up
Coming to ya
Help me out girls
Let me hear you know
I think I got my answer
Goin' be a red hot dancer
Everybody's going crazy
I thought I'd go full Swayze
Even though it's pretty weird
Even though I got a beard
If I put on something tight
I can shake it all night
Shake it little Tina
Shake her little Tina
Lovely yeah
Shake it little Tina
Shake my little Tina
Honey
Shake it little Tina
Shake it little Tina
Here it comes
All over America America America
England France Sweden Africa
Wherever you live
I wanna shake it all over you
The song "Shake It Little Tina" by Low Cut Connie is a humorous and light-hearted exploration of gender identity and sexuality. The opening lines suggest that the singer and his friends engage in stereotypical "macho" activities but that he has a secret alter-ego who likes to dance in heels. The repeated refrain "Shake it little Tina" is a call to action, encouraging Tina to dance and be herself.
The sly use of food imagery in the first verse is a nod to the idea of gender roles and expectations - women are often associated with cooking and serving food. The second verse sees the singer asserting his right to be himself, to enjoy the music of Tina Turner and to dance like her. He declares that he is a "modern dude" but that he also enjoys the classic bump and grind of 60s Tina Turner.
The last verse is perhaps the most expressive, as the singer embraces his alter-ego and decides to become a "red hot dancer". He acknowledges that what he is doing is "pretty weird" but he does not let that stop him. The song ends with a call to action to dance and shake it all over the world.
The lyrics of "Shake It Little Tina" are open to interpretation, but they suggest that gender roles and expectations can be limiting and confining. The singer is embracing his inner self, celebrating his individuality and encouraging others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
My friends and I
I hang out with friends and we do typical things to pass time
Just to pass the time
We do these things to make time go by
Do all the macho things
We do things that stereotypical guys do
Sliced bologna chicken wings
We eat low-quality food that is cheap and easy to prepare
But when I'm by myself
However, when I am alone
I turn into someone else
I reveal my true self
I pull down my pants
I remove my pants
Put on my heels and dance
And put on high-heeled shoes and dance
Shake it little Tina
Dance sensually and attractively, like Tina Turner
Shake her little Tina
Shake your hip/bottom seductively
Lovely yeah
It seems great
I'm a modern dude
I am a contemporary man
I eat all that modern food
I enjoy eating new and trendy foods
But when it comes to bump and grind
However, when it comes to sensual dancing
I'm Tina Turner '69
I dance like Tina Turner in 1969, who was known for her energetic and sensual performances
Shake it up
Dance with enthusiasm
Coming to ya
Here it comes
Help me out girls
Female audience members, join in and dance with me
Let me hear you know
Let me hear you make noise
I think I got my answer
I have found what I am looking for
Goin' be a red hot dancer
I am going to be a very exciting dancer
Everybody's going crazy
Everyone is really excited and emotional
I thought I'd go full Swayze
I am going to dance as well as Patrick Swayze, who was known for his sensuality and masculine energy
Even though it's pretty weird
Although it may seem unusual and strange to others
Even though I got a beard
Even though I have facial hair
If I put on something tight
If I wear tight clothing
I can shake it all night
I can dance and move sensually all night long
Shake it little Tina
Dance sensually and attractively, like Tina Turner
Shake my little Tina
Shake your own hip/bottom seductively
Shake it little Tina
Dance sensually and attractively, like Tina Turner
Here it comes
Get ready
All over America America America
Everywhere in the United States
England France Sweden Africa
Also in countries like England, France, Sweden, and Africa
Wherever you live
No matter where you are located
I wanna shake it all over you
I want to dance sensually for you and with you
Contributed by Claire C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.