Shake Ya Body
R. Kelly & Jay Z Lyrics


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Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh

[Chorus]
Uh-huh (shake ya body body, move ya body body)
Uh-huh (twist ya body body, switch ya body body)
Uh-huh (dip ya body body, work ya body body)
Uh-huh (any-body body, every-body body)
Pub-o, drank-o, 'dro plus the Bev-o
Hands in the air-o, holla like echo
Tone's in the dub with, Momo and Poke-o
Tone be like Kujo, I be like Cecil
Fists rockin like "ADRIIIAN!"
We come through like "Superfriends!"
Tick-tock, tick-tock, it's six o'clock
And the party won't stop, bout to hit the IHOP
Got twenty inch mirrors rollin under the drop
So clap that shit up why'all and make it hot

[Chorus]

New York, Chicago, Atlanta, L.A.
Miami crazy like yippie-i-yae
Rude boys in the club smokin' on hay
Smoke the (?) weed, Cali and the Bay
Real live niggaz, put y'all hands up
want to get tossed - drink that liquor
Who's got the industry locked - Kelly and Jigga
Crack my skull, turn that shit up

[Chorus]

We got honeys everywhere
Corks off the Cris' poppin' everywhere
Partyin' hard like we just don't care
The best of both worlds, that shit ain't fair

This shit ain't fair
I, am, Jay, Hov'
Mami shake ya body body, don't hurt no-body body
It's me in the God-body, R. Kelly the John Gotti
Thr R&B thug and me I would say I'm probably
the hardest rapper to ever cop on poppy and
put it in a song, ma how could you go wrong ha? ha? ha? ha?
Worse than a armed robbery
Know that I'm armed properly, whenever the arm's rocky
You can go on clockin' me, ain't nuttin' gon' stop me
High as Allah I be, movin' in peace but I
move with the piece, so them, dudes in the streets
will never remove my piece, ha? ha?, got me
Niggaz'll never get me, I never move sloppy
Move with the glock-fifty, got some Tupac with me
Let's not test my gangsta, just, raise your glasses
Mami, shake ya asses, this is a thug classic

Make a hole make a hole and let the Queen come past
I come through in the speedboat, with 808's in the glass
Push big things here, bet most of y'all crash
Back to trainin' lightweights, you in the wrong weight class
Haters, stay awake, fuck the Harlem Shake
We "Slam" dance like Onyx, check my ebonics
You got, heat nigga you thinkin' we won't blaze?
Gotta come hard cause these are the last days
When I, do it I do's it, ain't no more to it (word)
Ask Ice Cube I puts my back into it
From car dealers to Macy's, to cashiers that brace me
We train like the Navy for whatever the case may be
I pass on the six, they don't impress me much
I want the bulletproof seven cause the doors lift up
They pick the best of all girls, so how y'all sound?
I got the best of both worlds, holdin' me down

[Chorus]





Uh-huh!

Overall Meaning

The song "Shake Ya Body" by R. Kelly and Jay-Z featuring Lil' Kim is a hip hop and R&B song that talks about having a good time and shaking your body on the dance floor. The chorus is repetitive and catchy, with the artists encouraging listeners to move their bodies, twist, dip, and work it. The verses are full of references to parties, alcohol, and drugs, as the artists paint a picture of wild nights out with friends.


The first verse mentions different drinks and drugs, such as "Pub-o, drank-o, 'dro plus the Bev-o". The artists then go on to name-drop their friends and people they're hanging out with, such as Tone, Momo, and Poke-o. They compare themselves to superheroes and reference the clock ticking until the party ends, and then they plan to head to IHOP. The final verse is more hard-hitting, with Jay-Z rapping about his gangsta lifestyle and Lil' Kim boasting about her wealth and success.


Overall, "Shake Ya Body" is a fun and energetic song that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. The lyrics may not be particularly deep or meaningful, but the catchy chorus and upbeat tempo make it a popular party anthem.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh-huh (shake ya body body, move ya body body)
Let's dance and move our bodies to the music


Uh-huh (twist ya body body, switch ya body body)
Let's twist and turn our bodies to the rhythm


Uh-huh (dip ya body body, work ya body body)
Let's dip and move our bodies to the beat


Uh-huh (any-body body, every-body body)
Everyone should dance and move their bodies to the music


Pub-o, drank-o, 'dro plus the Bev-o
Drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis at the party


Hands in the air-o, holla like echo
Raise your hands and shout loudly like an echo


Tone's in the dub with, Momo and Poke-o
Some people named Tone, Momo, and Poke-o are in the music mix


Tone be like Kujo, I be like Cecil
Some people have nicknames Kujo and Cecil


Fists rockin like "ADRIIIAN!"
Fists pumping up and down like in the movie Rocky


We come through like "Superfriends!"
We feel like superheroes coming to the party


Tick-tock, tick-tock, it's six o'clock
It's getting late but the party won't stop


And the party won't stop, bout to hit the IHOP
The party is still going strong and we're thinking of hitting IHOP next


Got twenty inch mirrors rollin under the drop
The car we're driving has 20-inch mirrors underneath it


So clap that shit up why'all and make it hot
Let's make some noise and heat up the party


New York, Chicago, Atlanta, L.A.
Referring to popular urban cities in the United States


Miami crazy like yippie-i-yae
Miami is a wild party city


Rude boys in the club smokin' on hay
Men in the club smoking cannabis


Smoke the (?) weed, Cali and the Bay
More people smoking cannabis in California and the Bay Area


Real live niggaz, put y'all hands up
Authentic people in the club raising their hands


want to get tossed - drink that liquor
People want to get drunk and enjoy themselves


Who's got the industry locked - Kelly and Jigga
R. Kelly and Jay-Z are the ones dominating the music industry


Crack my skull, turn that shit up
Let's turn up the volume and party hard


We got honeys everywhere
There are attractive women all around us


Corks off the Cris' poppin' everywhere
Champagne bottles are being opened and poured everywhere


Partyin' hard like we just don't care
We're partying with reckless abandon


The best of both worlds, that shit ain't fair
Having the best of everything in life isn't fair to others


This shit ain't fair
Things in life can be unjust and unfair


I, am, Jay, Hov'
Jay-Z referring to himself as Hov'


Mami shake ya body body, don't hurt no-body body
Women should dance and move their bodies but not hurt anyone


It's me in the God-body, R. Kelly the John Gotti
Jay-Z referring to himself as a God-like figure and R. Kelly as a notorious Mafia boss


The R&B thug and me I would say I'm probably
I consider myself an R&B thug


the hardest rapper to ever cop on poppy and
Jay-Z sees himself as the most dominant rapper of all time


put it in a song, ma how could you go wrong ha? ha? ha? ha?
Jay-Z thinks he can't go wrong with his music


Worse than a armed robbery
More dangerous than an armed robbery


Know that I'm armed properly, whenever the arm's rocky
Jay-Z is always well-equipped and prepared for any situation


You can go on clockin' me, ain't nuttin' gon' stop me
You can continue to watch and criticize me but I won't be stopped


High as Allah I be, movin' in peace but I
I am peaceful but also powerful, like Allah


move with the piece, so them, dudes in the streets
I am armed and prepared when I'm on the streets


will never remove my piece, ha? ha?, got me
No one can take away my weapon from me


Niggaz'll never get me, I never move sloppy
No one can catch me, I am always on top of my game


Move with the glock-fifty, got some Tupac with me
I am carrying a powerful gun and channeling the spirit of Tupac


Let's not test my gangsta, just, raise your glasses
Don't doubt my toughness, let's just toast to a good time


Mami, shake ya asses, this is a thug classic
Ladies, dance and move your bodies, this is a classic thug song


Make a hole make a hole and let the Queen come past
Make way for the Queen to come through


I come through in the speedboat, with 808's in the glass
I'm arriving in a flashy speedboat with high-quality audio equipment


Push big things here, bet most of y'all crash
I'm pushing the limits and risking everything, most people would fail


Back to trainin' lightweights, you in the wrong weight class
Back to training with beginners, you don't have the necessary skills and experience


Haters, stay awake, fuck the Harlem Shake
Those who dislike me, stay alert and forget about the popular Harlem Shake dance


We "Slam" dance like Onyx, check my ebonics
We dance like Onyx and my way of speaking is unique (ebonics)


You got, heat nigga you thinkin' we won't blaze?
Do you have a problem with us? We'll light you up


Gotta come hard cause these are the last days
We need to be tough because the end is near


When I, do it I do's it, ain't no more to it (word)
When I do something, I do it well and there's nothing else to say


Ask Ice Cube I puts my back into it
Ice Cube knows that I give my all and put in maximum effort


From car dealers to Macy's, to cashiers that brace me
From luxury car dealerships to department stores like Macy's, employees show me respect


We train like the Navy for whatever the case may be
We're prepared like Navy SEALs for any situation


I pass on the six, they don't impress me much
I don't want the typical luxury car, they don't impress me


I want the bulletproof seven cause the doors lift up
I want a special bulletproof car with doors that open upwards


They pick the best of all girls, so how y'all sound?
I have the most beautiful women, what do you have?


I got the best of both worlds, holdin' me down
I have the best of everything, including great support


Uh-huh!
Let's keep the party going!




Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MOHANDAS DEWESE, SAMUEL J. BARNES, KIMBERLY JONES, ROBERT KELLY, JEAN C. OLIVER, BOBBY ROBINSON

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@timatoi31

This entire album was fire ...the memories riding around in the Expedition cd on repeat .Teen years πŸ’ƒπŸΎπŸ’ƒπŸΎπŸ’ƒπŸΎπŸ’ƒπŸΎ

@Tomer4love

I wish those days will come back. I wish they all stop playing and start creating !! The hop hop became hip hope πŸ˜žπŸ™

@mandlamakhabane4829

Do you have the album? Not available for streaming

@timatoi31

@@mandlamakhabane4829 No ...I can't find it anywhere

@shawnward3160

lol I was riding around in my boy trav expo...

@iam3035

You brought me back

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@azzionsmith7187

Best r&b and hip hop collaboration album ever… I said that I’ll take any challengers to say other wise

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Who’s here wit me bumpin BEST OF BOTH WORLDS in 2020!?! Aye πŸ”₯πŸ’―πŸŽΆπŸ’ƒπŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸŒŽ

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This shit was so cold πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ”₯πŸ’― BOTH albums

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