Ett litet bevis på Rock-Ragges inte helt obetydliga påverkan över den svenska rocken är ett citat från Jerry Williams : "Ingen brädade Rock-Ragge på Nalen"
Shake Rattle And Roll
Rock-Ragge Lyrics
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Get outta that bed, wash your face and hands
Well, you get in that kitchen, make some noise with the pots 'n pans
Way you wear those dresses, the sun comes shinin' through
Way you wear those dresses, the sun comes shinin' through
I can't believe my eyes, all that mess belongs to you
I believe to the soul you're the devil and now I know
Well, the more I work, the faster my money goes
I said shake, rattle and roll, Shake, rattle and roll
Shake, rattle and roll, Shake, rattle and roll
Well, you won't do right to save your doggone soul
Yeah, blow Joe!
I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
Well I can look at you till you ain't no child no more
Ah, shake, rattle and roll, Shake, rattle and roll
Shake, rattle and roll, Shake, rattle and roll
Well, you won't do right to save your doggone soul
I get over the hill and way down underneath
I get over the hill and way down underneath
You make me roll my eyes, even make me grit my teeth
I said shake, rattle and roll, Shake, rattle and roll
Shake, rattle and roll, Shake, rattle and roll
Well, you won't do nothin' to save your doggone soul
Shake, rattle and roll!
The lyrics of Rock-Ragge's song Shake Rattle And Roll are a combination of playful and suggestive lines. The song starts with the singer encouraging the subject to wake up and start the day by washing their face and hands, as he plans to make noise in the kitchen. The second verse takes a turn towards flattery, where the singer admires the way the subject dresses and how the dress catches the sunlight. The third verse reveals a shift in the singer’s attitude towards the subject, now believing that they are the devil, causing him to spend money faster when he works.
The chorus of the song, where the singer encourages the subject to shake, rattle, and roll, is suggestive, as it could be interpreted as an invitation to dance but could also be interpreted as a sexual invitation. The fourth and fifth verse of the song talk more specifically about the singer's attraction towards the subject, comparing himself to a one-eyed cat peeping into a seafood store, claiming that he can look at them until they are no longer a child. The song ends with the singer rolling his eyes and gritting his teeth, again showing that he is irritated by the subject's behavior but still drawn to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Get outta that bed, wash your face and hands
Leave your bed, clean yourself up
Well, you get in that kitchen, make some noise with the pots 'n pans
Cook something and make noise with kitchen utensils
Way you wear those dresses, the sun comes shinin' through
You wear your dresses in a way that captivates and shines through
I can't believe my eyes, all that mess belongs to you
I'm surprised that all that mess belongs to someone as beautiful as you
I believe to the soul you're the devil and now I know
I believe with all my being that you're the devil and now I'm certain of it
Well, the more I work, the faster my money goes
I find that the harder I work, the quicker I go broke
Shake, rattle and roll, Shake, rattle and roll
Move your body and shake it to the beat
Well, you won't do right to save your doggone soul
You won't act appropriately to save your soul
Yeah, blow Joe!
Encouragement to someone named Joe to play music
I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
I feel lucky but out of place, like a cat in a fish market
Well I can look at you till you ain't no child no more
I can stare at you until you grow up
I get over the hill and way down underneath
I'm old and going way down under
You make me roll my eyes, even make me grit my teeth
You make me so frustrated that I roll my eyes and clench my teeth
Well, you won't do nothin' to save your doggone soul
You won't do anything to save your soul
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Calhoun
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