Shake A Body
Michael Jackson The Jacksons Lyrics


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I don't know what's going happen to you baby
But I do know that I want you
You walk around this town with your head all up in the sky
And I do know that I want you

Let's dance, let's shout
Shake you body down to the ground
Shake you body down to the ground

You tease me with your loving to play hard to get
Cause you do know that I love it
You walk around this town with your head all up in the sky
And I do know that I want you

Let's dance, let's shout
Shake you body down to the ground
Shake you body down to the ground
Shake you body down to the ground
Shake you body down to the ground

You are the spark that lit the fire inside of me
And you know that I love it
I need to do just something to get closer to your soul
And you do know that I want to





Let's dance, let's shout
Let's dance, let's shout

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Michael Jackson and The Jacksons' song "Shake A Body" are about the singer's admiration and desire for someone they have their eye on. The opening lines express uncertainty about what the future holds for this person, but the singer knows that they want them. The person they are interested in is described as aloof and hard to get, but the singer enjoys the chase. The chorus encourages the listener to dance, shout, and shake their body down to the ground. The final verse suggests that the person the singer desires has sparked something inside of them, and they want to connect with their soul.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what's going to happen to you baby
I am uncertain of your future, but I am interested in you.


But I do know that I want you
Despite uncertainty, I am certain of my desire for you.


You walk around this town with your head all up in the sky
You appear aloof and detached from reality as you navigate the town.


And I do know that I want you
Despite your apparent detachment, I am still interested in you.


Let's dance, let's shout
I am proposing that we dance and express ourselves with enthusiasm.


Shake you body down to the ground
Let's dance with vigor and energy, moving our bodies rhythmically to the music.


You tease me with your loving to play hard to get
You display affection in a teasing manner and enjoy being sought after.


Cause you do know that I love it
You are aware that I appreciate your playful affection.


You are the spark that lit the fire inside of me
You have ignited a passion within me that I cannot ignore.


And you know that I love it
I am expressing my adoration for the passion you have awakened in me.


I need to do just something to get closer to your soul
I desire a deeper connection with you, beyond just physical attraction.


And you do know that I want to
You are aware of my desire to connect with you on a deeper level.


Let's dance, let's shout
I am reminding you of my invitation to dance and enjoy life together.


Let's dance, let's shout
I am repeating my proposal to dance together with enthusiasm.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACKSON, MICHAEL / JACKSON, RANDY

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@willardlockejr2965

The Jacksons hit a grand slam with this 1978 old school jam which is still kickin' @$$ in 2023.

@mint_mickey9754

The album cover, the music, the vocals, the vibes, masterpiece

@vannturnersalch5333

Facts

@karlalouise4679

76

@philipnorris6542

Too right.

@Ms.TJ516

💯🤍

@philb.1502

Amazing funky track!!! One of the best Jacksons' songs! Still a banger!!

@sarahlouise4445

I cannot stop my body moving while this is on 💃🎶🎵❤️ childhood memories ❤️

@intercommerce

Tito great on bass..

@shostenesavannahj44

Salute. Keep going.

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