Shake Your Body
Michael Jackson The Jacksons Lyrics
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But I do know that I love 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 your body down to the ground
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
You tease me with your loving to play hard to get
'Cause you do know that I want you
You walk around this town
With your head all up in the sky
And you do know that I want you
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Shake it all down
You're the spark that lit the fire inside of me
And you do know that I love it
I need to do just something to get closer to your soul
And you do know that I want you
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
You tease me with your loving to play hard to get
'Cause you do know that I want you
I need to do just something to get closer to your soul
And you do know that I want you
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Take it over
Down, down, down, down, down
Take it over
Woo
Dance, let's shout (dance, shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Dance (dance, shout)
Dance (dance, shout)
Dance (dance, shout)
(Dance, shout)
In the song "Shake Your Body" by The Jacksons, the lyrics are about a love interest that the singer desires but is playing hard to get. The singer knows that they love this person and continually confesses their love in the lyrics. The chorus, "Let's dance, let's shout, shake your body down to the ground," is an invitation to the person to let loose and let their body move to the rhythm of the music with the singer.
The song is making an appeal to the listener to enjoy life and immerse themselves in the moment, to let their guard down and let the music take control of their body. This song's message was typical of dance songs of the era, as was the upbeat, fast-paced funk and disco sound.
When the song was released in 1978, it became a massive hit and is still widely popular today. The song's lyrics and infectious beat make it an anthem for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what's gonna happen to you, baby
Even though I'm uncertain of the future, I'm telling you that I love you
But I do know that I love you
Despite the unknown, I am sure of my love for you
You walk around this town
With your head all up in the sky
You carry yourself with confidence and pride
And I do know that I want you
I desire to be with you romantically
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's get lost in the music and move our bodies with enthusiasm
You tease me with your loving to play hard to get
Cause you do know that I want you
Your coyness and affectionate behavior make it clear that I am attractive to you
Shake it all down
Let loose and dance without a care
You're the spark that lit the fire inside of me
And you do know that I love it
You ignite a passion within me and I deeply appreciate it
I need to do just something to get closer to your soul
And you do know that I want you
I long to connect with your innermost self and I'm not afraid to admit my desire for you
Take it over
Seize the moment and enjoy this experience to the fullest
Down, down, down, down
Take it over
Keep dancing and enjoy yourself until the very end
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson
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@longshotradio4395
How Michael never tripped or got tangled up in that microphone wire while dancing and doin' them spins is still one the worlds greatest mysteries
@anthonyharper8161
Very true ! I never noticed that until now . Thanks π―
@ChristopherRafter
If you watch him closely, that smooth criminal is actively managing that cable at all times like the legend he is. He knows he is going to be moving side-to-side in front of the other mic stands, and if you watch closely, he hand maneuvers the cable so it's always laying in a straight line in the direction he's moving in, taking up slack, rather than pulling the cable behind him, which is what causes problems. Clearly he's practiced dancing with a mic cable.
@dpimpanell7636
It was dancing with him
@PabloCruise91
hours and hours of rehearsing
@bornwithawoodenleg
It was CG'd in post.
@generiizon4825
I love Michael's 1970s moves. They have a different flavour than what came later
@tubucoco
Because his moves represented the era and times he was in, in this case it being the disco era. It was a sign of the times type of thing.
@generiizon4825
@K Law yeah, but it's cool how his moves evolved and got kind of "sharper" and more aggressive.
@noir269
I agree. it's simple but more impressive to me idk why