Their final album, a collection of covers, was released in 2007, after which they disbanded.
New Casablanca
Shivaree Lyrics
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So we can have a ball
I've been tied up
My face against the wall
Who's got trouble
We've got trouble
Go ahead make mine a double
And I just can't wait
Please take me out of here
My handsome buckaroo
Wait until I get
My hands all over you
Who's unhappy We're unhappy
Get my coat and make it snappy
I do declare I'm in a state
And I just can't wait
I'm under the bed
You're over the moon
And it won't be over easy but it could be over soon
Please take me out of here
Do like you're daddy do
Wait until I get... my hands all over you
The lyrics to Shivaree's "New Casablanca" are a playful and suggestive invitation to escape from whatever monotony is currently holding the singer down. The opening lines, "Please take me out of here / So we can have a ball / I've been tied up / My face against the wall" imply that the singer feels trapped and restricted in their current situation. However, the tone of the lyrics quickly shifts with the chorus, which declares "Who's got trouble / We've got trouble / Go ahead make mine a double / I do declare I'm in a state / And I just can't wait." Here, the singer seems to be suggesting that she wants to drown her sorrows and forget her troubles, and she implores the listener to join in her reckless abandon.
The second verse of the song continues this theme of escapism and reckless revelry, with the lines "Who's unhappy / We're unhappy / Get my coat and make it snappy / I do declare I'm in a state / And I just can't wait." Here, the singer seems to be suggesting that she and her partner are united in their unhappiness and their desire to leave it all behind. And as the song builds to its climax in the final verse, the lyrics become more and more suggestive, with lines like "Wait until I get / My hands all over you" leaving little doubt as to where the singer's thoughts are headed.
Line by Line Meaning
Please take me out of here
The singer wants to leave their current situation and go have fun.
So we can have a ball
They want their future to be filled with joy and excitement.
I've been tied up
The singer has been trapped in their current situation.
My face against the wall
They feel powerless and unable to change their situation.
Who's got trouble
The artist is acknowledging and asking about the problems of others.
We've got trouble
They too are facing difficulties and challenges.
Go ahead make mine a double
The singer wants a strong drink to help deal with their problems.
I do declare I'm in a state
The artist confesses to being emotionally overwhelmed.
And I just can't wait
They are eager to leave their current situation and find happiness.
My handsome buckaroo
The artist is addressing a man they find attractive.
Wait until I get
They are expressing their desire for physical intimacy with this person.
Who's unhappy
The artist is once again inquiring about others who may be feeling down.
We're unhappy
They too are feeling sad and unfulfilled.
Get my coat and make it snappy
The singer wants to leave quickly.
I'm under the bed
The singer may be hiding from their problems or fears.
You're over the moon
The person they are addressing is extremely happy and optimistic.
And it won't be over easy but it could be over soon
The artist acknowledges that overcoming their problems will be difficult, but they are hopeful that they will get through it.
Do like you're daddy do
The singer is asking their partner to treat them with affection and care.
Wait until I get... my hands all over you
They are once again expressing their desire for physical intimacy with their partner.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMBROSIA NICOLE PARSLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dexterWES
Shivaree is a great band! should be more famous!
eirrac54
I'm in love... what a great artist, I just discovered her today and I can't get enough.. c'est magnifique (my french is not good sadly)
Michael Brass
I just love this band..stylish and authentic
PinkPanthress
Ambrosia has a lovely and sweet voice! And I love this song with its awesome clip to bits! Thnx for the upload! ;)
zaukrut
this is my favorite song.thank you from Turkey
Jeremiah
So damn good!
Ambrosia
Cette chanson me rappelle le magnifique concert de ce groupe merveilleux auquel jai assisté en 2005! Cette chanson est magique féérique, elle me fait réver tout simplement et c'est déjà énorme!
jose campos
Queremos más Shivaree
pandaeyes42
Great track. Very striking video.
What the hell dude
Dudeee this songgg stuck in my head forever