The Stanton Warriors have succeeded in not only bucking musical definition … Read Full Bio ↴The Stanton Warriors have succeeded in not only bucking musical definition but have picked it up by the collar and kicked its ass. They've also done this in true underground warrior style as despite becoming the first breakbeat act ever to sign to a major label (warner, no less), they were required to, in their eyes, compromise their style for the sake of shifting units. As a result they refused to put out any releases and focused on the DJing whilst a new label was sought (V2). With their eclectic past and drawing on some traditional sounds of underground house, hip hop, electro and funk, they've mixed up the old and the new and come out with something bigger than the sum of its parts, namely the Stanton sound.

Not many can claim to have defined a sound but Mark Yardley and Dominic B should definitely be there if there's ever a ruck on the subject. The Stanton Warriors have carefully honed a distinct sound that carves up dance floors through 4 corners of the world sounding fresh and bringing something new to the party. As Dom said at the start of it all when he first saw the reaction to one of their tracks at the Notting Hill Carnival 'Everybody was dancing.' We're a few years down the line but it's still about 'everybody' and 'dancing' - there's just more people at the party!

Shake It Up
Stanton Warriors Lyrics

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[Repeat 2x]
Shake it up girl,shake it
(Come and get me)

[Repeat 2x]
Shake it up girl
Shake it like it's tropicana
Shake it up girl

Shake it like you saw the camera

[V1]
I got this over, up here
I'm feeling really sexy
Want you boy up on me
So come and get me

And once you get it
It's so severe
I'm picking up my heels
You won't reject me
Just come and get me

[Repeat 2x]
(Shake it up girl, Shake it)
Won't reject me
(Shake it up girl, Shake it)
Come and get me

Yea, it's been a long time
It's about this [time??]
The girls are dancing
The boys are grilling

Wanna get, I'll buy you [??]
You make me feel I don't wanna stop
When I'm close to you
My body goes under a shock

I'm alive, this time,
Do it right,
Like a typhoon speed (Alright)
Hold me tight, shake it up,
Let me down, do it right boy,
Let's go

I'm alive, this time,
Do it right,
Like a typhoon speed (Alright)
Hold me tight, shake it up,
Let me down, do it right boy

[Repeat V]

[Repeat 2x]
(Shake it up girl, Shake it)
Won't reject me
(Shake it up girl, Shake it)
Come and get me

I'm giving you the best part of me, I'm shaking my body I don't do this for free,
But boy you know you got all I need,
I'm getting so hot I'm gonna under go a shock

I'm alive, this time,
Do it right,
Like a typhoon speed (Alright)
Hold me tight, shake it up,
Let me down, do it right boy
Let's go

I'm alive, this time,
Do it right,
Like a typhoon speed (Alright)
Hold me tight, shake it up,
Let me down, do it right boy
Let's go

[Repeat V1]

[Repeat 4x]
(Shake it up girl, Shake it)
Come and get me

[Repeat 2x]
Shake it up girl
Shake it like it's tropicana
Shake it up girl
Shake it like you saw the camera

[Repeat V1]

I'm feeling really sexy
So come and get me

[Repeat 2x]
Shake it up girl, shake it (oh,oh,oh)
Shake it up girl, shake it (oh,oh,oh)
Shake it up girl, shake it like a tropicana (oh,oh,oh)
Shake it up girl, Shake it like you saw the camera (oh,oh,oh)

(Giggles) Come and get me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stanton Warriors' song "Shake It Up" are all about embracing one's sexuality and letting go of inhibitions on the dance floor. The repeated phrase "Shake it up girl, shake it" is an encouragement to the listener to let loose and move their body. The line "shake it like it's tropicana" refers to the brand of orange juice that has been marketed as a symbol of carefree, exotic living. The image of shaking like one has just seen the camera is a nod to the idea of performing for an audience, letting go of self-consciousness and embracing the moment.

The first verse is directed at a specific person, possibly a lover or romantic interest. The singer is feeling confident and sexy, and wants their partner to come and dance with them. There is a clear sexual energy in the lyrics, with lines like "once you get it, it's so severe" and "you won't reject me." This suggests that the dance floor is a space where the singer can explore and express their sexuality without fear of judgment.

As the song progresses, the focus shifts from the individual to the group. The singer sings about the boys "grilling" (perhaps checking out the girls) and wanting to "get" (presumably dance with) one of them. There is a sense of excitement and invitation in the lyrics, with lines like "hold me tight, shake it up, let me down, do it right boy." The repeated refrain of "come and get me" reinforces the idea of openness and approachability.

Overall, the lyrics of "Shake It Up" are all about enjoying the moment and not being afraid to let loose on the dance floor. The sexual undertones suggest that the dance floor can be a space where people can explore and express their desires without fear of judgment or shame.

Line by Line Meaning

Shake it up girl,shake it
Encouraging the girl to shake up her body

Shake it up girl Shake it like it's tropicana
Asking the girl to shake her body like she's drinking Tropicana juice

Shake it up girl Shake it like you saw the camera
Encouraging the girl to move like she is being filmed by a camera

I got this over, up here I'm feeling really sexy Want you boy up on me So come and get me And once you get it It's so severe I'm picking up my heels You won't reject me Just come and get me
Stating that the girl is feeling confident and sexy, inviting the boy to approach her, assuring him that he won't be rejected

(Shake it up girl, Shake it) Won't reject me (Shake it up girl, Shake it) Come and get me
Reiterating the invitation to the boy and expressing that he does not have to fear rejection

Yea, it's been a long time It's about this [time??] The girls are dancing The boys are grilling Wanna get, I'll buy you [??] You make me feel I don't wanna stop When I'm close to you My body goes under a shock
Describing the party atmosphere and expressing a desire to be with the boy and not wanting the good feeling to end

I'm alive, this time, Do it right, Like a typhoon speed (Alright) Hold me tight, shake it up, Let me down, do it right boy, Let's go I'm alive, this time, Do it right, Like a typhoon speed (Alright) Hold me tight, shake it up, Let me down, do it right boy
Expressing that the excitement of the party has made the artist feel alive and she is ready for the boy to move and dance with her

I'm giving you the best part of me, I'm shaking my body I don't do this for free, But boy you know you got all I need, I'm getting so hot I'm gonna under go a shock
Informing the boy that she is giving him her all, but reminding him that she expects something in return, sharing that he excites and arouses her

(Shake it up girl, Shake it) Come and get me
Repeating that the artist wants the boy to come to her

Shake it up girl, shake it (oh,oh,oh) Shake it up girl, shake it (oh,oh,oh) Shake it up girl, shake it like a tropicana (oh,oh,oh) Shake it up girl, Shake it like you saw the camera (oh,oh,oh)
Repeating previous lines to emphasis the desire for the girl to shake it up

I'm feeling really sexy So come and get me
Stating again that the artist feels confident and sexy and wants the boy to approach her

Shake it up girl, shake it (oh,oh,oh) Shake it up girl, shake it (oh,oh,oh) Shake it up girl, shake it like a tropicana (oh,oh,oh) Shake it up girl, Shake it like you saw the camera (oh,oh,oh) (Giggles) Come and get me
Repeating the desire for the girl to shake her body, and using giggles to encourage the boy to come and get her

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