Shaking
Sugarcult Lyrics


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I'm searching for a change of pace
Trying to pull away all these names
Tell you how it all works out
I'm terrible on the phone
It's better when it's us all alone
Tell you how it all works out

You're not the only one
And I'm not your only fun

I like the sound you make when we're shaking
You like to lose control and I take it
I turn the music up so it drowns us out, oh

I'm scattered when the morning comes
Shattered over what I've just down
Tell me if it all works out

You're not the only one
And I'm not your only fun

Oh, I like the sound you make when we're shaking
You like to lose control and I take it
I turn the music up so it drowns us out
Oh, I like the way you breathe when we're moving
Forward and back and forth with no feeling
I turn the music up so it drowns us out
Oh, oh, oh

I'm searching for a change of pace
Searching for a change

I like the sound you make when we're shaking
You like to lose control and I take it
I turn the music up so it drowns us out
Oh, I like the way you breathe when we're moving
Forward and back and forth with no feeling
I turn the music up so it drowns us out
Oh, oh, oh

I like the sound you make
You like to give and take
I like the sound you make




You got to give, you got to give
Push it away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sugarcult's song Shaking allude to a relationship that is based on physical attraction and fun with no real emotional connection. The singer is looking for a change from the same old routine and is trying to pull away from the traditional conventions of a relationship. The singer finds it hard to communicate via phone but finds it easier to express themselves when they are alone with their partner. Both parties are fully aware that they are not exclusive to each other, but it doesn't seem to affect the dynamic of their relationship.


The lines "I like the sound you make when we're shaking/ You like to lose control and I take it" imply that the physical aspect of their relationship is intense and enjoyable. The singer informs that they turn the music up to drown out the rest of the world so they can fully immerse themselves in the moment. Despite the fractured state the singer is left in "I'm scattered when the morning comes/ Shattered over what I've just done," they are still searching for a change of pace and looking for something different that will make the hurt and the guilt go away.


Overall, the song Shaking is a catchy tune that portrays the emotional complexities of a relationship that is based entirely on physical needs. The lyrics are provocative and vividly convey the unquenchable desire to experience pleasure despite the emotional turmoil that follows.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm searching for a change of pace
I am looking for something new and exciting to experience


Trying to pull away all these names
I am trying to distance myself from the labels and expectations that other people have placed on me


Tell you how it all works out
I want to share the outcome of my search with someone


I'm terrible on the phone
I am not good at communicating through this medium


It's better when it's us all alone
I feel more comfortable when we are together in private


You're not the only one
You are not the only person I feel this way about


And I'm not your only fun
I am not the only source of entertainment in your life


I like the sound you make when we're shaking
The noises you make during our physical interactions turn me on


You like to lose control and I take it
You enjoy relinquishing power to me during these moments


I turn the music up so it drowns us out, oh
I use loud music as a way to further immerse us in the physical moment


I'm scattered when the morning comes
I feel disoriented and unfocused after experiencing intense physical and emotional sensations with you


Shattered over what I've just down
I feel emotionally drained and vulnerable after our interactions


Tell me if it all works out
I need reassurance and affirmation that what we are experiencing is worth it


I like the way you breathe when we're moving
Your physical response to our interactions turn me on


Forward and back and forth with no feeling
Our physical movements lack any emotional depth or meaning


Oh, oh, oh
An expression of pleasure or excitement


You like to give and take
You enjoy reciprocating physical and emotional actions during our interactions


You got to give, you got to give
A reminder that giving and taking is a two-way street


Push it away.
An expression of the desire to push away emotional attachment or expectations




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GAVIN MACKILLOP, TIMOTHY PAGNOTTA

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@IzzyKitt

lol I like all those pics you got from the house

@MrsKassy96

Hab eigedlich nur nach Liedern von Sugarcult gesucht und dabei dein Video gefunden. Ich finds richtig gut :)) Nur was es mit diesem Haus auf sich?

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