Shake it off
Massive Metal Covers Lyrics
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Got nothing in my brain
That's what people say
That's what people say
I go on too many dates
But I can't make them stay
At least that's what people say
That's what people say
Can't stop, won't stop moving
It's like I got this music
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off
Heart break is gonna break, break, break
And I think it's gonna fake, fake, fake
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off, Shake it off
I never miss a beat
I'm lighting up my feet
And that's what they don't see
That's what they don't see
I'm dancing on my own
I make the moves as I go
And that's what they don't know
That's what they don't know
But I keep cruising
Can't stop, won't stop grooving
It's like I got this music
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off
Heart break is gonna break, break, break
And I think it's gonna fake, fake, fake
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off, Shake it off
Hey, hey, hey
Just think while you been getting down
And out about the liars
And the dirty dirty cheats of the world
You could have been getting down to this sick beat
My ex man brought his new girlfriend
She's like oh my god
I'm just gonna shake
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
Won't you come on over baby we could shake, shake
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off. Shake it off
Heart break is gonna break, break, break
And I think it's gonna fake, fake, fake
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off, Shake it off
Shake it off
Shake it off
Shake it off
Shake it off
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These lyrics are from the song "Shake It Off" by Massive Metal Covers. The song is about not letting negative comments and experiences bring you down but instead shaking them off and moving forward. The first verse describes how the singer is criticized for staying out late and going on too many dates, but the musician won't let that bother them. Instead, they focus on the music in their mind and keep moving forward. The chorus emphasizes this message by saying that while players are going to play and haters are going to hate, the singer is just going to "shake it off."
The second verse talks about how the singer is dancing on their own and making their moves as they go. They are confident in themselves and their abilities, and they won't let anyone else bring them down. The bridge reminds listeners to not dwell on negative people and experiences but to focus on the good things in life, such as the "sick beat" that is playing. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the refrain "shake it off."
Overall, the song has a positive and empowering message that encourages listeners to not let negativity bring them down but instead to keep moving forward with confidence and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
I stay out too late
I tend to stay up past normal hours
Got nothing in my brain
I'm often not thinking about anything in particular
That's what people say
This is a common perception of me
I go on too many dates
I tend to date frequently
But I can't make them stay
However, I don't seem to be able to keep them around
At least that's what people say
This is also what people tend to say about me
But I keep cruising
Nonetheless, I keep moving forward
Can't stop, won't stop moving
I am constantly on the move
It's like I got this music
It feels as though I have a soundtrack to my life
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright
This music reassures me that everything will be okay
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
People who are skilled in something will continue to do what they do best, regardless of criticism
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
People who don't like something or someone will always find fault and criticize them
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
I am going to ignore the criticism and focus on what makes me happy
Shake it off
I'm going to shake off any negative feelings or comments and move on
Heart break is gonna break, break, break
Experiencing heartbreak is inevitable
And I think it's gonna fake, fake, fake
There will always be people who lie, cheat and pretend to be someone they're not
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Regardless, I'll continue to dance and live my life
Shake it off, Shake it off
I'm going to keep shaking off any negativity that comes my way
I never miss a beat
I always seem to be on top of things
I'm lighting up my feet
I have a natural talent for dancing
And that's what they don't see
People don't always see or appreciate my unique skills and qualities
I'm dancing on my own
Regardless of what others think, I'll continue to dance and be myself
I make the moves as I go
I'm comfortable making my own decisions and living my life according to my own rules
And that's what they don't know
People often judge without really understanding what's going on in someone else's life
But I keep cruising
Regardless, I'll keep moving forward
Can't stop, won't stop grooving
I'll keep living my life and doing what makes me happy, even if it's not what others expect
Hey, hey, hey
A playful and upbeat way of signaling the chorus is coming up
Just think while you been getting down
People are advised to think about how much time they spend worrying about negative things
And out about the liars
People who lie and cheat aren't worth the time and energy it takes to get upset about them
And the dirty dirty cheats of the world
The focus should be on positive things, like dancing to a great tune
You could have been getting down to this sick beat
... like enjoying the great music that's playing now
My ex man brought his new girlfriend
It's not uncommon for an ex to move on with someone new
She's like oh my god
The ex's new partner seems to be surprised or shocked
I'm just gonna shake
Regardless of other people's reactions or opinions, I'll continue to shake off any negativity
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
A playful way of inviting someone with great hair to join in the dancing
Won't you come on over baby we could shake, shake
Inviting the person over to dance and enjoy the music together
Shake it off
Keep shaking off any negative thoughts or feelings
Shake it off
Continue to shake off any negativity that comes your way
Shake it off
Don't let criticism or negativity stop you from living your life and doing what makes you happy
Shake it off
Shake off any doubt or insecurity and keep moving forward
Contributed by Isaac Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.