Shake
Professors the Lyrics

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Well, I got a girl, she lives upon the hill
Well, I got a girl, she lives upon the hill
Sometimes she won't, sometimes I think she will
Got to shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker

Oh, I love you baby, tell you the reason why
I love you baby, tell you the reason why
Every time you leave me, go a way down and die
You got to shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker
Oh, go on baby, go on back to school
Oh, go on baby, go on back to school
Well, your mama told me, nothing but a fool
Got to shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker

Shake your moneymaker
Shake your moneymaker

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Shake" by the band Professor's depict a man who has a girl who lives on a hill. The song is a blues tune that is straightforward and simple, with the verses repeating the same melody while only changing a few words. The lyrics seem to indicate that the singer has a girl who acts differently from time to time, but he still seems to love her. However, there is a sense of frustration and desperation in the repetition of the chorus to shake your moneymaker, which could imply that the singer is trying to get his girl to dance or do something more exciting with her life.

The lyrics also hint at the idea that the girl may be leaving the singer, causing him to feel lonely and die inside, which further adds to the sense of urgency in the chorus. The line about the girl's mother calling the singer a fool only reinforces the idea that the singer is a bit lost or unsure, trying to find any way to keep his girl around.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, I got a girl, she lives upon the hill
I have a girlfriend who lives in a higher status neighborhood

Sometimes she won't, sometimes I think she will
Her behavior towards me is uncertain at times

Got to shake your moneymaker
You need to dance provocatively

Shake your moneymaker
Keep dancing provocatively

Oh, I love you baby, tell you the reason why
I really love you and here's why

Every time you leave me, go a way down and die
I feel completely lost and heartbroken when you're not with me

Oh, go on baby, go on back to school
It's better for you to focus on your education and let's put our relationship on hold

Well, your mama told me, nothing but a fool
Your mother thinks I'm foolish

Got to shake your moneymaker
Dance provocatively, as I suggested earlier

Shake your moneymaker
Keep doing that provocative dance

Shake your moneymaker
Don't stop that dance