Twist and Shout
M.P.B. Band Lyrics
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Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby now (come on, baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)
Well, work it on out, honey (work it on out)
You know, you look so good (look so good)
You know, you got me goin' now (got me goin')
Well, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby, now (come on, baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)
You know you twist you, little girl (twist, little girl)
You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer now (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine (let me know you're mine)
Yeah, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby, now (come on, baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)
You know you twist you, little girl (twist, little girl)
You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer now (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine (let me know you're mine)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
The lyrics to M.P.B. Band's song "Twist and Shout" speak about dancing and the excitement of being close to someone special. The chorus invites the listener to shake and twist, while also encouraging them to come closer and let the singer know that they're "mine". The lyrics throughout the song are playful and flirtatious, using terms like "honey" and "little girl" to refer to the person the singer is addressing.
The song's upbeat and lively melody, along with the contagious rhythm, emphasize the joy of dancing and the power of music to create shared experiences of happiness and fun. The song's playful lyrics express the intoxicating feeling of mutual attraction and the excitement of being in the moment. The chorus encourages the listener to join in and move their body, while also highlighting the romantic undertones of the song.
Overall, "Twist and Shout" shows how music and dance can create a powerful emotional connection between people, sparking joy, romance, and a sense of togetherness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Encouragement to move and dance to the beat of the music
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Instructions to twist and shout in time with the music
Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby now (come on, baby)
Urging the listener to join in and participate in the dancing
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)
Encouraging the listener to move and dance more vigorously
Well, work it on out, honey (work it on out)
Again, exhorting the listener to dance and move to the music
You know, you look so good (look so good)
Complimenting the listener on their appearance
You know, you got me goin' now (got me goin')
Acknowledging that the music and dancing have the performer energized and excited
Just like I knew you would (like I knew you would)
Implying that the listener is performing and dancing exactly as the performer expected and hoped
You know you twist you, little girl (twist, little girl)
Addressing a particular individual, calling them out for their twisting and dancing
You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Complimenting the individual's dancing skills once again
Come on and twist a little closer now (twist a little closer)
Suggesting physical closeness while dancing and twisting to the music
And let me know that you're mine (let me know you're mine)
Expressing desire for the individual's attention and affection
Yeah, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Repeating the initial encouragement to dance and move to the music
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)
Once again urging the listener to dance and move more vigorously
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley
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