The hit songs "Do It Baby" and Love Machine (written by Billy Griffin & Pete Moore) were performed by Billy Griffin as the lead singer after the departure of original founder member Smokey Robinson.
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Whole Lot of Shakin' in My Heart
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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I can't explain the things you do to me
But I'm sure there's an explanation or
Maybe it's the way that you carry yourself
Or maybe it's your conversation
Ooh, you've got me tiptoein' on a cloud
I pray that I might fall through
And hit rock bottom, soon to be forgotten
I need you to help me convince myself (oh oh oh, I love you)
That besides me there's no one else (oh oh oh, I love you)
'Cause I, (I feel) I feel a whole lotta shakin' in my heart (in my heart) since I met you, girl
Don't you know I, feel a whole lotta shakin' in my heart (in my heart) since I met you?
The guys I used to run around with
Tell me I've changed, that I'm acting kinda strange
But they don't realize that since I met you
My whole life has been rearranged
Ooh, you make me feel kinda insecure
'Cause my heart, I can no longer control
And you've got me knockin', jumpin' and stoppin'
Don't know which way I'm supposed to go
My heart is all tied up in knots (oh oh oh, I love you)
I walk around daily in a state of shock (oh oh oh, I love you)
'Cause I (whole lotta feelin' of lovin' in my heart since I met you, girl)
Don't you know I got a feelin' (there's a whole lotta feelin' of love in my heart since I met you?)
Whole lotta feelin' of love in my heart since I met you, girl
There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in my heart since I met you
Now my heart is all tied up in knots (oh oh oh, I love you)
I walk around daily in a state of shock (oh oh oh, I love you)
'Cause I (whole lotta feelin' of lovin' in my heart since I met you, girl)
There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in my heart since I met you, you, you
(You know what?) a whole shakin' goin' on (shake me up, yeah) in my heart since I met you, girl
(Yeah, you makin' me shiver, ooh, you makin' me shiver) There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on
In my heart since I met
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ “Whole Lot of Shakin' in My Heart” is a love song that explores the overwhelming sensation of being in love. The singer is not able to explain the feelings that his lover invokes in him but knows that he is indeed in love. The lyrics suggest that the cause of his attraction is not just physical but also the way she carries herself and converses with him. The singer is not used to feeling this way and is uncertain of his emotions. He is afraid of falling too hard too quickly, and the fact that his friends are noticing his strange behavior makes him feel even more vulnerable. He longs for his friends to accept his feelings towards his lover and convinces himself that she is the only one for him.
The lyrics express the disorienting feeling of being in love that can “shake” someone’s world. The singer’s heart is in a state of shock, and he is “all tied up in knots.” He is scared but also excited, as he knows he has found someone special. The singer's vulnerability and emotional state of mind are described through the metaphor of physical shaking and trembling. He feels as though he is standing on a cloud and prays that he falls through, but at the same time, he wishes that he could regain control over his emotions. The song highlights the paradoxical feelings that come with newfound love- the thrill of excitement mixed with the fear of vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, yeah
Expressing enjoyment and anticipation
I can't explain the things you do to me
There are no words to describe how you make me feel
But I'm sure there's an explanation or
I know there must be a reason for why I feel this way
Maybe it's the way that you carry yourself
Perhaps it's your confident demeanor
Or maybe it's your conversation
It could be the way you speak and connect with me
Ooh, you've got me tiptoein' on a cloud
You have me feeling like I'm walking on air
I pray that I might fall through
I hope I can fall deeper into love with you
And hit rock bottom, soon to be forgotten
I want to surrender completely to you and not look back
Like so many other people do
Like others who have given their hearts to someone they love
I need you to help me convince myself (oh oh oh, I love you)
I need your reassurance to know that my feelings for you are real
That besides me there's no one else (oh oh oh, I love you)
I want to believe that you love me and only me
'Cause I, (I feel) I feel a whole lotta shakin' in my heart (in my heart) since I met you, girl
I feel a lot of emotions and passion in my heart since I met you
Don't you know I, feel a whole lotta shakin' in my heart (in my heart) since I met you?
I need you to understand that you have stirred up deep feelings in me
The guys I used to run around with
My old friends and companions
Tell me I've changed, that I'm acting kinda strange
My friends have noticed that I'm different and acting out of character
But they don't realize that since I met you
They don't understand the impact you have had on my life
My whole life has been rearranged
You have transformed my entire world and perspective
Ooh, you make me feel kinda insecure
You have me feeling a bit unsure and vulnerable
'Cause my heart, I can no longer control
You have taken over my heart and I can't resist your pull
And you've got me knockin', jumpin' and stoppin'
You have me feeling physically and emotionally overwhelmed
Don't know which way I'm supposed to go
I am lost and confused, unsure of what to do next
My heart is all tied up in knots (oh oh oh, I love you)
You have me feeling all tangled up inside with love and affection
I walk around daily in a state of shock (oh oh oh, I love you)
You have me completely stunned and unable to think straight
'Cause I (whole lotta feelin' of lovin' in my heart since I met you, girl)
I have a lot of love and positive emotions inside my heart since meeting you
Don't you know I got a feelin' (there's a whole lotta feelin' of love in my heart since I met you?)
Do you understand just how much love and passion you have brought into my life?
Whole lotta feelin' of love in my heart since I met you, girl
I am overflowing with love and affection for you
There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in my heart since I met you
You have caused a lot of excitement and intense emotion in my heart since I met you
Now my heart is all tied up in knots (oh oh oh, I love you)
My heart is overwhelmed with love and affection for you
I walk around daily in a state of shock (oh oh oh, I love you)
I am constantly surprised and amazed by the depth of my feelings for you
'Cause I (whole lotta feelin' of lovin' in my heart since I met you, girl)
My heart is overflowing with love and passion since meeting you
There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in my heart since I met you, you, you
You have stirred up a lot of intense emotions and excitement within me since I met you
(You know what?) a whole shakin' goin' on (shake me up, yeah) in my heart since I met you, girl
You have caused so much excitement and passion in my heart since meeting you
(Yeah, you makin' me shiver, ooh, you makin' me shiver) There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on
You have me feeling physically and emotionally overwhelmed with love and passion for you
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Written by: FRANK EDWARD WILSON
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