Shake It Up
Spice And Company Lyrics


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I'm so blind, ooh I just can't see, what kind of love you expect from me
Let me know, you gotta sort this out
Come on babe, I've had enough of this doubt
I thought I knew what you wanted, just goes to show I was wrong
I'm twice the man that ya, you think I am, this time I'm gonna be strong, yeah

Chorus:
Shake it up - ooh yeah, put the world to right
Shake it up - this gotta be, babe, that's alright
Shake it up - yeah baby, you ran out of luck
Shake it up - yeah yeah yeah
Whoo, you don't know, ooh what you've done for me
You built me up, baby, can't you see
Don't seem right that after all this time
I found out you're no friend of mine
You knew that sooner or later, you knew it deep in your heart
All the troubles that ya, you gave to me, babe
Were gonna tear us, tear us apart

(chorus)
You had me searchin' for answers, you had me livin' from day to day
I guess you ran out of chances, whoo babe, there was no other way
(solo)
I thought I knew what you wanted, just goes to show I was wrong
I'm twice the man that ya, you think I am, this time I'm gonna be strong, yeah





(chorus repeats out)

Overall Meaning

In the song Shake It Up Baby by Spice and Company, the lyrics convey a message of frustration and betrayal of the singer towards their lover. The singer appears to have been in a relationship with someone who hasn't quite communicated their expectations in terms of love, causing misunderstandings and doubts. The lyrics "I'm so blind, ooh I just can't see, what kind of love you expect from me/Let me know, you gotta sort this out/Come on babe, I've had enough of this doubt" imply the singer's confusion and desperation for clarity.


The second verse reveals how the singer feels built up by their lover, but the trust is lost when they discover their lover had been giving them troubles all along. The lyrics "Don't seem right that after all this time/I found out you're no friend of mine/You knew that sooner or later, you knew it deep in your heart/All the troubles that ya, you gave to me, babe/Were gonna tear us, tear us apart" indicate a sense of betrayal and realization of a disconnect in the relationship. The chorus suggests the singer is ready to move on and "shake it up" to put the world right and find another love.


Overall, the song Shake It Up Baby is about a relationship that didn't communicate clearly, causing misunderstandings, and eventually led to feelings of betrayal and frustration. The lyrics express emotions of disappointment, confusion, and desperation for a resolution.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm so blind, ooh I just can't see, what kind of love you expect from me
I am oblivious to the type of love you desire from me.


Let me know, you gotta sort this out
Please communicate your needs clearly so that we can resolve any issues.


Come on babe, I've had enough of this doubt
I am tired of feeling uncertain; let's work towards clarity and trust.


I thought I knew what you wanted, just goes to show I was wrong
I was mistaken about your desires and intentions.


I'm twice the man that ya, you think I am, this time I'm gonna be strong, yeah
I am capable of more than you give me credit for, and I will be resilient and assertive from now on.


Shake it up - ooh yeah, put the world to right
Let's shake things up and make positive changes in our lives.


Shake it up - this gotta be, babe, that's alright
We need to make a change, and it's okay to do so.


Shake it up - yeah baby, you ran out of luck
Your luck has run out, and it's time to face the consequences of your actions.


Whoo, you don't know, ooh what you've done for me
You have had a significant impact on my life, whether positive or negative.


You built me up, baby, can't you see
You have contributed to my growth and development as a person.


Don't seem right that after all this time, I found out you're no friend of mine
It is disappointing to discover that after all that we have been through, we are no longer friends.


You knew that sooner or later, you knew it deep in your heart
You were aware that our relationship was unsustainable and would eventually come to an end.


All the troubles that ya, you gave to me, babe, were gonna tear us, tear us apart
The issues and challenges you presented us with were going to ruin our relationship.


You had me searchin' for answers, you had me livin' from day to day
You made me constantly question things and live in a state of uncertainty.


I guess you ran out of chances, whoo babe, there was no other way
You exhausted all your opportunities, and there was no other option but to end our relationship.


I thought I knew what you wanted, just goes to show I was wrong
I was mistaken about your desires and intentions.


I'm twice the man that ya, you think I am, this time I'm gonna be strong, yeah
I am capable of more than you give me credit for, and I will be resilient and assertive from now on.


Shake it up - ooh yeah, put the world to right
Let's shake things up and make positive changes in our lives.


Shake it up - this gotta be, babe, that's alright
We need to make a change, and it's okay to do so.


Shake it up - yeah baby, you ran out of luck
Your luck has run out, and it's time to face the consequences of your actions.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BEN THOMAS, L NERVO, M NERVO

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