After the splendid albums "Nine Songs" and "Is You Is", Micatone present their third album "Nomad Songs" on Sonarkollektiv. Their first two albums were more electronically influenced and showed their studio production abilities. For "Nomad Songs", Micatone aims to present songs that work either plugged in or unplugged.
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Shake It Baby
Micatone Lyrics
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Shake it, baby, I'll buy you a diamond ring
If you don't shake it baby
Ain't gonna buy you a doggone thing
Shake it, baby, I'll buy you a beautiful dress
Shake it, baby, I'll buy you a beautiful dress
If you don't shake it now, baby
And when I sleep, you sleep
And when I talk, you talk
And when I walk, you walk
And when I eat, you eat
And when I fight, you fight
And come on baby, the moment I
Shake it, baby, shake it, baby
Shake it, baby, I'll buy you a diamond ring
If you don't shake it now, baby
Ain't gonna buy you a doggone thing
Shake it baby, I'll buy you a beautiful dress
Shake it baby, I'll buy you a beautiful dress
If you don't shake it now, baby
You won't have no happiness
And when I walk, you walk
And when I talk, you talk
And when I sleep, you sleep, baby
And when I eat, you eat
And when I fight, you fight
And come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on
And when I scratch, you scratch
And when I itch, you better itch some too
And when I tell that I love
You better tell me you love me too
Come on, come on, it's all right
Shake it, baby, shake it, baby
Shake it, baby, shake it, baby
Shake it, baby, shake it, baby
Shake it, baby, shake it, baby
Shake it, baby, shake it, baby
Shake it, baby, shake it, baby
Songwriters
WELLS, JUNIOR / GUY, BUDDY
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The song "Shake It Baby" by Micatone is a lively and upbeat tune that encourages the listener to dance and move. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants their partner to dance and shake their body, promising rewards like a diamond ring or a beautiful dress in return. However, the underlying message seems to be that the partner must move and dance in order to please the singer and maintain the relationship. Throughout the song, there is a sense of control and possessiveness, as the singer commands their partner to follow their lead in all aspects of their life. The repeated refrain "Shake it, baby" emphasizes the importance of movement and dance as a means of connection and fulfillment in the relationship.
The lyrics also suggest a certain level of co-dependency in the relationship, with the singer stating that their partner must do everything that they do, from sleeping to fighting. This creates a sense of unity and togetherness, but also a lack of individuality and personal agency. The line "If you don't shake it now, baby, you won't have no happiness" implies that dancing and moving is the key to happiness in the relationship, reinforcing the idea that the partner's worth is tied to their ability to please the singer.
Overall, the lyrics to "Shake It Baby" by Micatone are catchy and upbeat, but also reveal complex themes of control, possessiveness, and co-dependency in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake it, baby, shake it, baby
Encouraging the person to dance and move their body
Shake it, baby, I'll buy you a diamond ring
Promise of a luxurious reward for complying with the request to dance
If you don't shake it baby
Ain't gonna buy you a doggone thing
Emphasizing the importance of dancing and warning of no reward if not followed
Shake it, baby, I'll buy you a beautiful dress
Promise of another lavish gift for dancing
If you don't shake it now, baby
You ain't gonna have no happiness
Implying happiness only comes from dancing and complying with expectations
And when I sleep, you sleep
And when I talk, you talk
And when I walk, you walk
Expecting the recipient to conform to the singer's actions and behavior
And when I eat, you eat
And when I fight, you fight
And come on baby, the moment I
Further emphasis on the expectation of complete compliance and sync with the singer
And when I scratch, you scratch
And when I itch, you better itch some too
And when I tell that I love
You better tell me you love me too
Demanding complete obedience and reciprocation of feelings and actions in the relationship
Come on, come on, it's all right
Encouraging the person to comply and assure them it's okay to do so
Writer(s): Paul Kleber, Tim Kroker, Boris Meinhold, Lisa Bassenge, Sebastian Demmin, Stefan Rogall
Contributed by Jonathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.