Career
In June 2020, Sanchez posted a cover of Cage the Elephant's "Cigarette Daydreams" on TikTok; he built an audience through a steady stream of content attracting over 122 thousand followers on TikTok.
After he shared a snippet of "Lady by the Sea", singer-songwriter Jeremy Zucker offered to produce the official version, which was released in July 2020; as a result Sanchez signed a deal with Republic Records. He worked with producer Ian Fitchuk on his debut EP What Was, Not Now, released in October 2021.[2] On November 4, 2022, he released a single with Ashe, titled "Missing You". On January 25, 2023, he released a single titled "Evangeline" which preceded his headline tour.
Sanchez appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote the song and his headline tour. Sanchez performed his song "Evangeline" on the show. [4] On April 28, 2023, Sanchez released his next single, titled "Only Girl".
On June 25, 2023, Sanchez appeared on stage with Elton John playing "Until I Found You" at Glastonbury 2023.
Shake
Stephen Sanchez Lyrics
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Shakin' to the west
An Elvis movin' pelvis underneath a-that a-dress
Oh, come over, little baby, and shake it over here with me
Uh-uh-uh, oh, oh
My heart's a-beatin' like a drum, just a-lookin' for my tambourine, woo-ooh
A-shootin' out a gun
Tryna get a piece of all her Betty Boop-in' love
Come over, little baby, and shake it over here with me
Uh-uh-uh, oh, oh
My heart's a-beatin' like a drum, just a-lookin' for my tambourine, oh, ow
Uh
Well, way down in Louisiana
And somewhere in Atlanta
My baby's off and runnin', and you know I gotta catch her
Come over, little baby, and shake it like a leaf on a tree
Uh-uh-uh, oh, oh
My heart's a-beatin' like a drum, just a-lookin' for my tambourine, eh
Oh, come over here, baby, and shake it for me
Well, come over, baby, and shake it over here with me, eh
A-come over, little baby, and shake it over here with me
Uh-uh-uh, oh, oh
My heart's a-beatin' like a drum, just a-lookin' for my tambourine, eh
My heart's a-beatin' like a drum, just a-lookin' for my tambourine
My heart's a-beatin' like a drum, just a-lookin' for my tambourine
Brr
In Stephen Sanchez's song "Shake," the lyrics depict the singer's fascination with a woman who possesses an irresistible, captivating energy. The woman is described as "shakin' to the east, shakin' to the west," suggesting her free-spirited and wild nature. The line "An Elvis movin' pelvis underneath a-that a-dress" is a playful metaphor, comparing the woman's movements to the iconic hip swaying of Elvis Presley, emphasizing her sexy and alluring presence.
The singer is utterly enthralled by the woman's aura and calls for her to come closer and dance with him. He likens his heart beating to a drum, symbolizing his intense desire for her, and humorously adds that he is looking for his tambourine, a musical instrument that often accompanies drums, further emphasizing the rhythm and excitement he feels in her presence.
There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics when the singer mentions that "My baby's off and runnin', and you know I gotta catch her" in Louisiana and Atlanta. This indicates that the woman is constantly on the move, and the singer is determined to catch up with her and experience her vibrant energy once again.
Overall, "Shake" is a lighthearted and enthusiastic anthem about being captivated by someone's irresistible energy, dance moves, and lustful charm.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, she was a-shakin' to the east
She was swaying her body energetically towards the east
Shakin' to the west
She continued to sway her body energetically towards the west
An Elvis movin' pelvis underneath a-that a-dress
Her hip movements were reminiscent of Elvis Presley's iconic pelvis movements, hidden beneath her dress
Oh, come over, little baby, and shake it over here with me
Oh, please come closer, my dear, and sway your body energetically here with me
Uh-uh-uh, oh, oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation
My heart's a-beatin' like a drum, just a-lookin' for my tambourine, woo-ooh
My heart is pounding fast, searching for the rhythm and excitement of my tambourine
She had me movin' like a bullet
Her presence made me move quickly, like a speeding bullet
A-shootin' out a gun
In a manner that resembled a gunshot
Tryna get a piece of all her Betty Boop-in' love
Attempting to capture a portion of her charming and flirtatious love, similar to the character Betty Boop
Well, way down in Louisiana
In a distant place called Louisiana
And somewhere in Atlanta
And in another location called Atlanta
My baby's off and runnin', and you know I gotta catch her
My beloved is running away, and I must chase after her
Come over, little baby, and shake it like a leaf on a tree
Come closer, my dear, and sway your body as gracefully as a leaf on a tree
Oh, come over here, baby, and shake it for me
Oh, please come here, my dear, and sway your body for my enjoyment
Well, come over, baby, and shake it over here with me, eh
So, come closer, my dear, and sway your body energetically here with me
A-come over, little baby, and shake it over here with me
Please come closer, my dear, and sway your body energetically here with me
My heart's a-beatin' like a drum, just a-lookin' for my tambourine, eh
My heart is pounding fast, searching for the rhythm and excitement of my tambourine
My heart's a-beatin' like a drum, just a-lookin' for my tambourine
My heart is throbbing like a drum, longing for the vibrant sound of my tambourine
Brr
An onomatopoeic representation of a sudden, sharp sound or movement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ian Fitchuk, Konrad Snyder, Stephen Day, Stephen Sanchez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gracelove5211
Stephen is literally transporting us to another era and I’m HERE for it👏🏼❤️🖤
@heulwenrenshaw353
OK STEPHEN!!! ❤
@intromortti
It's strange to hear something like this from a popular artist in this day and age. This is actually real rock'n'roll.
@tutortle1820
It has a sound of roll over beethoven or long tall sally
@gabrielbittencourtdelourei1107
God bless this guy! 🎉🎉🎉
@icy4640
yeah man let get it back!
@sotiristhymodeas7055
Rock 'n Roll will never die....Elvis is always finding ways to make our souls roll.... Thanks a lot Stephen for the fresh air you bring to the musical scene...
@bigchungas4728
Rock and roll will live on forever bro, those groovy rythems and raw guitar solos are insanely timeless
@jennygump671
Yessss
@swapanghosh9867
It's meaning in Chaos
Take the challenge!!?