Shake it off
Richie Kotzen[ Lyrics
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Up you turn me, up you learn me, up when things are down, down
I've been hanging around you the same way everyday
And I keep thinking about you the same way now suddenly
Everything I thought I knew is now not the case
O' such a strange thing I feel happening
Up you bring me, up you take me
Up you turn me, up you learn me, up when I'm going down
It was a stroke of luck when you said to me 'do you have a light?'
I never thought I would find myself saying you, you take me so high
And now I can see there's no holding back
I'm just so happy to see the things that you want me to see yea
Up you bring me, up you take me
Up you turn me, up you learn me, up when I'm feeling down
Up you turn me, up you learn me, up when I'm living down play
I was missing so much, I didn't know but thank God I know now
It's like your saving me straight from the dark side
O' you know you know
Up you turn me, up you learn me, up when I'm going down
Up you turn me, up you learn me, up when I'm fading out
The lyrics in Richie Kotzen's song 'Shake It Off' provide a narrative of the transformative power of a relationship. In the first verse, the singer describes their mundane, everyday existence until they meet someone who changes everything. The phrase "up you bring me, up you take me" implies that this person elevates them in every aspect, both physically and emotionally. The chorus reinforces that sentiment as they sing about how this person turns them around and teaches them to see life from a different perspective.
The second verse provides context for how the relationship began. The chance encounter of asking for a light ends up being the first step towards an elevated existence. The transformation continues as the singer acknowledges that their previous understanding of what was possible in life was incorrect. The final line, "up when I'm fading out," reiterates that the relationship is a source of hope that keeps the singer from falling into despair.
Overall, 'Shake It Off' is a song about the power of love to transform and uplift people's lives. The lyrics are delivered with passion, and the melody is catchy and upbeat, reinforcing the idea that love is an energetic force that can help people overcome their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Up you take me o' o'
You uplift me higher
Up you turn me, up you learn me, up when things are down, down
You inspire me to improve, even during tough times
I've been hanging around you the same way everyday
I've been spending time with you in a routine manner
And I keep thinking about you the same way now suddenly
But suddenly, my thoughts about you have changed
Everything I thought I knew is now not the case
My previous beliefs are no longer accurate
O' such a strange thing I feel happening
It's an odd sensation I'm experiencing
A sensation that I've never known
A new feeling I've never had before
Up you bring me, up you take me
You continue to lift me higher
It was a stroke of luck when you said to me 'do you have a light?'
Meeting you was fortunate, a chance encounter
I never thought I would find myself saying you, you take me so high
You elevate me to new heights I never imagined
And now I can see there's no holding back
I am now open to the possibilities
I'm just so happy to see the things that you want me to see yea
I'm grateful for the experiences you've shown me
I was missing so much, I didn't know but thank God I know now
I was missing out on so much, but now I realize it
It's like your saving me straight from the dark side
You're rescuing me from a negative path
O' you know you know
You understand how significant this is
Up you turn me, up you learn me, up when I'm going down
You continue to inspire me to grow, especially when things are tough
Up you turn me, up you learn me, up when I'm fading out
You keep me motivated even when I'm losing steam
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