Peter Kraus and Conny Froboess were very popular teenage idols back in the 1950s.
All Shook Up
Peter Kraus Lyrics
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What's wrong with me?
I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
I'm in love
I'm all sup
Ahaha, aha, oh, yeah, yeah!
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
Who do you thank when you have such luck?
I'm in love
I'm all sup
Ahaha, aha, oh, yeah, yeah!
Please don't ask me what's on my mind
I'm a little mixed up, but I'm feelin' fine
When I'm near that girl that I love best
My heart beats so it scares me to death!
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say she's my buttercup
I'm in love
I'm all sup
Ahaha, aha, oh, yeah, yeah!
My tongue get tied when I try to speak
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
There's only one cure for this body of mine
That's to have the girl that I love so fine!
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say she's my buttercup
I'm in love
I'm all sup
Ahaha, aha, oh, yeah, yeah!
Peter Kraus's song "All Shook Up" provides a glimpse into the emotions of a lovestruck person who can barely contain their excitement and nervousness. The opening lyrics depict the singer as someone who is bewildered, saying "What's wrong with me?" Though they seem to be acting wild and unpredictable, they cannot help themselves as they have fallen in love. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes this sentiment through the lines "I'm in love, I'm all shook up." Through this, the singer is indicating that their entire being is consumed by their feelings and that they are experiencing a range of physical responses to their lover.
The second verse discusses the physical symptoms the singer is experiencing as a result of being in love: shaky hands and weak knees. They also cannot muster the confidence to speak properly or keep their composure. The bridge of the song reinforces the fact that the singer cannot control how they feel, nor can they predict the ways in which their lover will make them feel.
The final verse highlights the intensity of the love the singer has for their partner, describing their lips as "like a volcano that's hot" and referring to them as their "buttercup." They again express the physical sensations they experience when their lover touches them, which leaves them with a chill. Through the use of poetic language and emotionally charged imagery, Kraus's song captures the anxiety, excitement, and passion associated with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
A well I bless my soul
I'm amazed and overwhelmed
What's wrong with me?
I'm confused and experiencing unusual bodily sensations
I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
I'm feeling restless and uncomfortable like a man on a prickly tree
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
My friends think I'm acting crazy and erratic
I'm in love
I've fallen deeply in love
I'm all sup
I'm all shook up, unstable and unsteady
Ahaha, aha, oh, yeah, yeah!
My emotions are all over the place and I can't contain my excitement
My hands are shaky and my knees are weak
I'm feeling physically unstable and overwhelmed
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
I feel unbalanced and helpless
Who do you thank when you have such luck?
I'm grateful for my good fortune
Please don't ask me what's on my mind
I'm not sure what to think or say
I'm a little mixed up, but I'm feelin' fine
I'm a bit confused, but it's all worth it because I'm in love
When I'm near that girl that I love best
Being close to my special someone affects me deeply
My heart beats so it scares me to death!
The intensity of my emotions is overwhelming and a bit scary
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Her touch sends shivers down my spine
Her lips are like a volcano that's hot
Her kiss is passionate and intense
I'm proud to say she's my buttercup
I feel lucky and proud to be with her
My tongue get tied when I try to speak
I get tongue-tied and struggle to form words
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
My internal sensations are overwhelming and uncontrollable
There's only one cure for this body of mine
The only thing that can cure my current state is the love of my life
That's to have the girl that I love so fine!
Being with the girl I love is the only solution to my woes
Writer(s): Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.