Take Another Shot
Shakaya Lyrics
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Chorus
Take another shot
Remember what we've got
You know you make me hot boyfriend
I don't need you
But I really miss you
You're doin' it again
When is it gonna end
Disown you as my man boyfriend
I don't need
But I really miss you
Verse 1 (Naomi)
I like the way you walk
Let's get to when you talk
It's never dirty baby
But it seems to me
We act so silly
When you're fighting with me honey
It's only for awhile
And it ends up a smile
Coz you always blame it on me
I love the thought of you
I know you want me to
But I feel that I don't need you
Chorus
Verse 2 (Simone)
I like the way you smile
I'll go the extra mile
It's close to dreamin' daily
I know I can awake
I get a belly ache
When you're not with me honey
And I know sometimes
We tend to cross our lines
But I still love you baby
Can't you read my mind
I know you think I'm fine
But I feel I don't need you
Chorus
Rap
There's somethin' about this man
That makes me wanna hold his hand
I've got a gammin' plan
To be your number one jam
Are you feelin' this
Can you handle this
See if you can hold yourself from bouncin' to this
Bridge
Oh Take Another Shot (x 4)
This is what I'll do
Oh baby this is what I'll do
Oh baby this is what I'll do tonight
Chorus
The lyrics to Take Another Shot by Shakaya describe a tumultuous relationship between two people who clearly still have feelings for each other but struggle to make things work. The chorus encourages the listener's significant other to take another chance on the relationship because of the good things they share, despite their flaws. The verses, sung by Naomi and Simone respectively, describe their attraction to their partner's various qualities but also acknowledge the arguments and misunderstandings that come up between them. The rap verse adds a sense of playfulness to the song, suggesting that the couple's problems aren't insurmountable and that they should just have fun with each other.
Overall, the lyrics of Take Another Shot capture the ups and downs of a relationship and the complexity of feelings that come with it. The song encourages the listener to remember the good times and take another chance on love, even when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Take another shot
Encouragement to give the relationship another try
Remember what we've got
Reflect on the positive aspects of the relationship
You know you make me hot boyfriend
Expressing attraction to the boyfriend
I don't need you
Assert that the relationship is not essential
But I really miss you
Expressing emotional attachment in spite of not needing the boyfriend
You're doin' it again
Pointing out a recurring issue in the relationship
When is it gonna end
Questioning when the recurring issue in the relationship will be resolved
Disown you as my man boyfriend
Expressing a desire to end the relationship
I don't need
Reiterating that the relationship is not essential
But I really miss you
Once again expressing emotional attachment despite not needing the boyfriend
I like the way you walk
Expressing attraction to the boyfriend's physical characteristics
Let's get to when you talk
Looking forward to conversing with the boyfriend
It's never dirty baby
Assuming that the boyfriend's conversational tone is always pleasant
But it seems to me
Acknowledging a personal perception or interpretation
We act so silly
Admitting that the behavior in the relationship can be childish
When you're fighting with me honey
Acknowledging that there are arguments in the relationship
It's only for awhile
Implying that the arguments are brief in duration
And it ends up a smile
Suggesting that arguments can end in laughter or positive emotion
Coz you always blame it on me
Admitting that one party in the relationship often blames the other for arguments
I love the thought of you
Expressing affectionate thoughts towards the boyfriend
I know you want me to
Asserting that the boyfriend desires the same level of relationship commitment
But I feel that I don't need you
Reiteration of lack of essential need for the boyfriend
I'll go the extra mile
Expressing willingness to put effort into the relationship
It's close to dreamin' daily
Implying that being with the boyfriend feels like a dream come true
I know I can awake
Conveying faith in the resilience of the relationship
I get a belly ache
Expressing a physical reaction to the boyfriend not being present
When you're not with me honey
Highlighting the discomfort of being without the boyfriend
And I know sometimes
Acknowledging that there are issues in the relationship
We tend to cross our lines
Acknowledging that boundaries are sometimes blurred in the relationship
But I still love you baby
Declaring the endurance of the emotional attachment despite issues in the relationship
Can't you read my mind
Asking if the boyfriend understands the emotional turmoil the singer experiences
I know you think I'm fine
Suggesting that the boyfriend has a positive view of the singer
But I feel I don't need you
Reiteration of lack of essential need for the boyfriend
There's somethin' about this man
Expressing that the boyfriend has a special quality
That makes me wanna hold his hand
Conveying the singer's physical attraction to the boyfriend
I've got a gammin' plan
Suggesting the singer has a game plan to keep the boyfriend in the relationship
To be your number one jam
To become the boyfriend's top priority
Are you feelin' this
Asking if the boyfriend is also invested in the relationship
Can you handle this
Asking if the boyfriend is capable of handling the singer's emotional attachment
See if you can hold yourself from bouncin' to this
Challenging the boyfriend to resist being swept away by the singer's charm
Oh Take Another Shot (x 4)
Repeating the chorus to emphasize taking another chance in the relationship
This is what I'll do
Stating intention to take action in relationship
Oh baby this is what I'll do
Affectionate address to the boyfriend
Oh baby this is what I'll do tonight
Implying that the singer will take romantic action on this particular night
Contributed by Gavin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.