All Shook Up
Nelson Lyrics


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Little by little, you put me in the middle
And I can't stop the rain from falling down
Falling down like my world around me,
to drown me
I'm just shakin' my head, looking for an answer
As I watch all my heartstrings unwind
No, I can't hide from my worst suspicions,
I've listened
To every little tale she tells
Bought every little lie she sells

[Chorus]
And now I'm all shook up
'Cause I've been finding out a lot about you, girl
Just running 'round in circles over you, it's true
Yes, I'm all shook up
You've got me all shook up

Minute by minute, got tired of stepping in it
And I can't ride this train anymore
So what's in store for a fool and a dreamer? I believed her
And now I'm speaking in tongues, lying to the mirror
I'm afraid that I still haven't learned
Don't be concerned if you see me crying, its only me dyin'
'Cause everything I had is gone
Everything that's right's gone wrong

[Chorus]

I don't want to play, I don't want to hear it




Nothing's gonna change my mind
I say,

Overall Meaning

In Nelson's song "All Shook Up," the singer expresses his overwhelming feeling of betrayal and confusion in a relationship. He feels like he's in the middle of a storm that he can't control, and he's desperately searching for answers. He can't hide from his suspicions and doubts about his partner, and he's all shook up by what he's discovered. The lyrics convey a sense of emotional turmoil and heartbreak that the singer is going through.


Throughout the song, the singer describes being deceived by his partner and feeling like he's been taken for a ride. He's tired of trying to make things work and feels like he's been played for a fool. Despite his painful realization, he's still holding on to hope and dreams, but he's also aware that he may be lying to himself. The chorus is the culmination of the singer's emotional state, where he's all shook up by what he's been through, and he's resigned to the fact that he may never be the same again.


Line by Line Meaning

Little by little, you put me in the middle
Gradually, you have placed me in a difficult situation


And I can't stop the rain from falling down
I cannot prevent the inevitable downfall and pain


Falling down like my world around me, to drown me
The world is collapsing around me, suffocating me


I'm just shakin' my head, looking for an answer
I'm perplexed and searching for a solution


As I watch all my heartstrings unwind
I witness my emotional well-being deteriorating


No, I can't hide from my worst suspicions, I've listened
I cannot deny my doubts, I've heard the truth


To every little tale she tells, bought every little lie she sells
I fall for every lie and story she tells


[Chorus]
The repetition of the chorus highlights the intensity of my emotional state


Minute by minute, got tired of stepping in it
I've grown tired of enduring a painful situation every moment


And I can't ride this train anymore
I cannot bear to continue living like this


So what's in store for a fool and a dreamer? I believed her
I'm uncertain what my future holds as a naive person who trusted her


And now I'm speaking in tongues, lying to the mirror
I'm completely confused, even lying to myself


I'm afraid that I still haven't learned
I fear that I have not yet gained any life lessons


Don't be concerned if you see me crying, it's only me dyin'
My emotional pain is causing me to cry frequently


'Cause everything I had is gone, everything that's right's gone wrong
Everything meaningful is lost and right has turned into wrong


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats my distressed state of being


I don't want to play, I don't want to hear it
I don't want to cope with the reality of the situation


Nothing's gonna change my mind
I refuse to alter my decision or belief


I say, you've got me all shook up
She has caused me immense distress and confusion




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON, MARC TANNER, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@asriyunianawati5563

Little by little, you put me in the middle
And I can't stop the rain from falling down
Falling down like my world around me
To drown me
I'm just shakin' my head, looking for an answer
As I watch all my heartstrings unwind
No, I can't hide from my worst suspicions
I've listened
To every little tale she tells
Bought every little lie she sells

Chorus:
And now I'm all shook up
'Cause I've been finding out a lot about you, girl
Just running 'round in circles over you, it's true
Yes, I'm all shook up
You've got me all shook up

Minute by minute, got tired of stepping in it
And I can't ride this train anymore
So what's in store for a fool and a dreamer? I believed her
And now I'm speaking in tongues, lying to the mirror
I'm afraid that I still haven't learned
Don't be concerned if you see me crying, its only me dyin'
'Cause everything I had is gone
Everything that's right's gone wrong

Chorus

Bridge:
I don't wanna play, I don't wanna hear it
Nothing's gonna change my mind
I say, "Hey, while you're leavin', tell me:
What's so good about good-bye?
Good-bye, well good-bye!"

Out chorus:
And now I'm all shook up
Finding out a lot about you, girl
Just running 'round in circles, so confused over you
That I'm all shook up
Because I've gotta learn to live without you, girl
The promise of tomorrow fades to blue thanks to you
Yes, I'm all shook up
Because I finally know the truth about you, girl
I'll get through the darkness
And find the light, but tonight
I'm just all shook up
You've got me all shook up



All comments from YouTube:

@user-ff6qk9li7h

The Nelson brothers are talented artists. These guys are amazingly humbles and that makes their strength. Be blessed Guys... I love all your songs..

@elchristina

My all time favorite song.... Thanks for bring happiness through my teenage years❤

2024 and still freakin love this one😍

@Too-Odd

"(You Got Me) All Shook Up" was originally released on the Nelson album "Because They Can" in 1995.

@jomabug76

Nelson because we can entire album is great

@flowerdalejewel

The curse of being good looking, nobody takes your talent seriously.  They are great!!

@mieura5096

I fell in love with them again!! Nelson should be noticed more!! Their music is awesome and Matthew & Gunnar are sooooo handsome! I tried to download their tunes from iTunes but what I could find were After The Rain and sone other albums but not Because They Can!!! Please release the digital version as well soon so that Nelson’s awesome music gets noticed more!!

@3kymcity10

This is surely one of those songs that got me and wife together! We hang with a mainly musical group, and diverse as it was, we were the rare ones who were into mostly the same tunes, bought the same albums. Thankful for things like these. Now our kids grow up around these gems.

@pamelasuggs1154

Gunnar and Matthew rock!!! Their music never gets old!! Love all their music!!

@Angie-mt1dw

We need more music like this in 2020!!

@oscarcr1973

it´s true ,we need more music like this ,excelente ,i say hi from México city,San Luis Potosí.

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