Shake
P.M. Dawn Lyrics

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Shake, shake, shake, shake

Any females in the house
Any females in the house
Any females in the house
Any females in the house
I've been

[Chorus x2]
Shake, shake (one time)
Shake, shake (two times)
Shake, shake (one time)
Now bring it back again

It's not about how I've been
'Cause I've been truly blessed
But through constant battles with reality
I dangle from the strength stress

Maybe you can't call me lucky
Maybe you can't call me lucky
But I've got an ace in the hole
And it still turns blue
Now who's fault is that

I don't think you know the sound
I don't think you know the sound
There's a chip on your shoulder
And your weight on the back
There's a thousand pounds and then

Time okay time
Who composed the PM Dawn place time
Who composed the world and at the same time
Makes your body rhyme with your soul and mind

The world could be over
But I'm a soldier
But try me if you like
But you'll get nothin'
'Cause I

[Chorus x2]

What would you do in my position
Would you let them get you down
What would you do in my position
Would you let them spin you around

What would you do in my position
Would you let them inside you
What would you do in my position
What would you do in my position
Stop

Yeah!
'Cause I

[Chorus x2]

Everyone get out of your bodies (Repeat x8)
And

[Chorus x2]

Everyone thank Todd Terry (Repeat x6)
Everyone can thank Todd Terry (Repeat x2)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.M. Dawn's song "Shake" may seem simple, but they actually convey a deeper message. The chorus urges listeners to shake their bodies, which can be interpreted as a call to let go and enjoy the moment. The verses, however, reveal a struggle with reality and the pressure of constantly keeping up one's strength. The repetition of "Any females in the house" at the beginning could be seen as an invitation to women specifically to shake off societal expectations and judgments.

The lines "Maybe you can't call me lucky / But I've got an ace in the hole / And it still turns blue / Now who's fault is that" suggest that the singer has overcome obstacles and found success despite external factors that may have held them back. They challenge the idea that luck alone determines one's fate.

The final section of the song features a repetitive call and response, urging listeners to "get out of your bodies" and thanking Todd Terry, the DJ who remixed the track for its single release. Throughout the song, P.M. Dawn creates a sense of catharsis through the act of shaking, encouraging listeners to let go of their worries and dance.

Line by Line Meaning

Shake, shake, shake, shake
Repeating to get attention and excitement from the audience

Any females in the house Any females in the house Any females in the house Any females in the house I've been
Addressing the female audience members and acknowledging their presence

[Chorus x2] Shake, shake (one time) Shake, shake (two times) Shake, shake (one time) Now bring it back again
Encouraging the audience to dance and have a good time

It's not about how I've been 'Cause I've been truly blessed But through constant battles with reality I dangle from the strength stress
Acknowledging personal struggles despite feeling fortunate

Maybe you can't call me lucky Maybe you can't call me lucky But I've got an ace in the hole And it still turns blue Now who's fault is that
Feeling confident despite perceived lack of luck

I don't think you know the sound I don't think you know the sound There's a chip on your shoulder And your weight on the back There's a thousand pounds and then
Suggesting that the listener doesn't understand their own struggles

Time okay time Who composed the PM Dawn place time Who composed the world and at the same time Makes your body rhyme with your soul and mind
Reflecting on the power of music and its connection to the body and soul

The world could be over But I'm a soldier But try me if you like But you'll get nothin' 'Cause I
Expressing resilience against adversity

What would you do in my position Would you let them get you down What would you do in my position Would you let them spin you around What would you do in my position Would you let them inside you What would you do in my position What would you do in my position Stop
Asking rhetorical questions about handling negativity and personal challenges

Everyone get out of your bodies (Repeat x8) And [Chorus x2]
Encouraging the audience to let go of their inhibitions and dance

Everyone thank Todd Terry (Repeat x6) Everyone can thank Todd Terry (Repeat x2)
Crediting Todd Terry, a musician and producer, for influencing and contributing to the song

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ATTRELL STEPHEN JR. CORDES, TERRY TODD

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