They made themselves known to the general public in 2015 with the release of their title "England Skies" certified diamond single throughout the world, and by supporting the likes of James Blunt in the UK (including a concert at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall) and Rodrigo y Gabriela in France.
Their first album "All In Time" received an unanimously positive reception with tens of millions of streams and impressive charts in thirty countries.
The band travelled across Europe for a tour of more than 80 concerts which ended in Tahiti after a sold-out Cigale in Paris.
Carried by the singles "Dinosaur" and "Come Back To Me”, their second album "Homesick" was released in 2018 followed by a tour of more than 60 concerts across Europe finishing at Sziget Festival.
After several years of composing in their native UK and under the warm Spanish sun, the band Shake Shake Go returns in 2023 with their third offering and most captivating album to date "Double Vision", an indie-pop narrative of depth and emotion.
FAKE LOVE
Shake Shake Go Lyrics
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There's rivers running through my bones
There's mountains underneath my feet
and my heart it beats like a base drum
There is thunder where I speak my voice
There is power in my every choice
There is nothing you can do or say
I won't play your game
How you gonna make, gonna make me better?
I'm already out and onto the top
How you gonna make, gonna make me better?
You ain't gonna make, gonna make me stop
There's courage flowing through my veins
There is courage where there once was pain
There is part of me that you thought was yours
So I'd guess you'd call this a favour
But I'm like a tiger in a cage
I'm like a tiger in a rage
I won't be craving your heart again
'Cause there's nothing left to say, Yeah!
How you gonna make, gonna make me better?
I'm already out and onto the top
How you gonna make, gonna make me better?
You ain't gonna make, gonna make me stop
This time I won't look behind me
This time I won't look behind me
This time I won't look behind me
How you gonna make, gonna make me better?
I'm already out and onto the top
How you gonna make, gonna make me better?
You ain't gonna make, gonna make me stop
The lyrics to Shake Shake Go's song "Fake Love" are an anthem of self-empowerment and self-love. The song speaks of the strength and power that comes from within, asserting that no one can make the singer better or stop them from achieving their goals. The lyrics describe fire burning in the soul, rivers running through the bones, and mountains underneath the feet, all powerful and elemental imagery that suggests that the singer is unstoppable. The line "my heart beats like a base drum" further emphasizes the strength and courage that resides within the singer.
The chorus repeats the question "How you gonna make, gonna make me better?" challenging anyone who may doubt the singer's abilities or try to hold them back. The repetition of the phrase "I'm already out and onto the top" further emphasizes the singer's confidence and determination.
The second verse speaks of the courage flowing through the singer's veins, replacing the pain that once consumed them. They assert that they won't be "craving your heart again" suggesting that they have moved on from a past relationship or situation that may have held them back. The line "I'm like a tiger in a cage, I'm like a tiger in a rage" paints a vivid picture of the singer's intensity and passion.
In the final chorus, the singer declares that they won't look behind them, suggesting that they are moving forward with confidence and leaving any negativity or doubt behind.
Overall, "Fake Love" is an empowering and uplifting song that speaks to the power of self-love and self-confidence.
Line by Line Meaning
There's fire burning in my soul
I'm filled with passion and intensity.
There's rivers running through my bones
I feel alive and invigorated.
There's mountains underneath my feet
I feel strong and capable.
and my heart it beats like a base drum
I'm alive and energized.
There is thunder where I speak my voice
My words have power and impact.
There is power in my every choice
I am in control of my life and my decisions have weight.
There is nothing you can do or say
I am impervious to your criticism and attempts to influence me.
I won't play your game
I refuse to participate in drama and manipulation.
Now I'm done
I'm finished dealing with you.
How you gonna make, gonna make me better?
What could you possibly offer me that I don't already have?
I'm already out and onto the top
I have already moved on and achieved success.
You ain't gonna make, gonna make me stop
You can't derail me or slow me down.
There's courage flowing through my veins
I feel confident and capable.
There is courage where there once was pain
I have overcome hardship and emerged stronger.
There is part of me that you thought was yours
You incorrectly believed that you could control or manipulate me.
So I'd guess you'd call this a favour
By rejecting you, I am actually doing you a favor by freeing you from the burden of trying to control me.
But I'm like a tiger in a cage
I am powerful and fierce.
I'm like a tiger in a rage
I am untamed and unstoppable.
I won't be craving your heart again
I am not interested in your affection or attention.
'Cause there's nothing left to say, Yeah!
Our interactions are over and there's no point in continuing to talk or argue.
This time I won't look behind me
I am moving forward and leaving the past behind.
How you gonna make, gonna make me better?
You have nothing to offer me that I don't already have.
You ain't gonna make, gonna make me stop
You cannot impede my progress or success.
Writer(s): kilian saubusse, marc le goff, poppy jones
Contributed by Joshua L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.