Love Shack
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If you see a faded sign by the side of the road that says
15 miles to the, Love Shack! Love Shack yeah
I'm headin' down the Atlanta highway, lookin' for the love getaway
Heading for the love getaway, love getaway,
I got me a car, it's as big as a whale and we're headin' on down
To the Love Shack
I got me a Chrysler, it seats about 20
So come on and bring your jukebox money
The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together
Love Shack baby, Love Shack bay-bee.
Love baby, that's where it's at, Oh love baby, that's where it's at
Sign says, Woo, stay away fools, 'cause love rules at the Love Shack!
Well it's set way back in the middle of a field,
Just a funky old shack and I gotta get back
Glitter on the mattress
Glitter on the highway
Glitter on the front porch
Glitter on the hallway
The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together
Love Shack baby! Love Shack, that's where it's at!
Huggin' and a kissin', dancin' and a lovin', wearin' next to nothing
Cause it's hot as an oven
The whole shack shimmies! The whole shack shimmies when everybody's
Movin' around and around and around!
Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby!
Folks linin' up outside just to get down
Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby
Funky little shack! Funky little shack!
Hop in my Chrysler, it's as big as a whale and it's about to set sail!
I got me a car, it seats about 20
So come on up and bring your jukebox money.
Bang bang bang on the door baby! Knock a little louder baby!
Bang bang bang on the door baby! I can't hear you
Your what? Tin roof, rusted!
Love Shack, baby Love Shack!




Love baby, that's where it's at
Huggin' and a kissin', dancin' and a lovin' at the love shack

Overall Meaning

The song Love Shack by the B-52's is an upbeat and fun song that conveys a sense of adventure, excitement, and freedom. The lyrics talk about a journey to find the Love Shack, which is described as a little old place where people can get together and have fun. The singer is driving down the Atlanta highway, looking for the love getaway with a car as big as a whale. The Love Shack is far from the city, in the middle of a field, but people are lining up outside to get in. The whole shack shimmies when everybody's movin', huggin', kissin' and dancin' to the music, which is played on a jukebox.


The Love Shack represents a place where people can escape from their everyday lives and have fun with other people. The sign by the side of the road warns fools to stay away, but the singer insists that love rules at the Love Shack. The singer also mentions glitter on various objects, which suggests that the Love Shack is a place where people can let their hair down and be themselves without worrying about the consequences. The repeated use of the phrase "Love Shack" reinforces the idea that the place is special, and the repetition of certain phrases and lines makes the song catchy and memorable.


Overall, Love Shack is a song about letting loose and having fun with other people. It's an ode to freedom, adventure, and the joy of being alive. The upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics have made it a timeless classic that still resonates with people today.


Line by Line Meaning

If you see a faded sign by the side of the road that says 15 miles to the, Love Shack! Love Shack yeah
Driving down the road, a sign comes into view promising the Love Shack is only 15 miles away


I'm headin' down the Atlanta highway, lookin' for the love getaway Heading for the love getaway, love getaway,
The singer is traveling down the highway near Atlanta in search of a romantic escape


I got me a car, it's as big as a whale and we're headin' on down To the Love Shack I got me a Chrysler, it seats about 20 So come on and bring your jukebox money
The singer has a huge car and is inviting others to bring money for the jukebox to take a trip down to the Love Shack


The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together Love Shack baby, Love Shack bay-bee. Love baby, that's where it's at, Oh love baby, that's where it's at
The Love Shack is a small but special place where people can gather and enjoy love and romance


Sign says, Woo, stay away fools, 'cause love rules at the Love Shack! Well it's set way back in the middle of a field, Just a funky old shack and I gotta get back
The sign at the Love Shack warns foolish people to stay away, as love is the only rule in this rustic old building surrounded by fields


Glitter on the mattress Glitter on the highway Glitter on the front porch Glitter on the hallway
There is glitter spread all over the Love Shack, including on the mattress, highway, front porch, and hallway


The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together Love Shack baby! Love Shack, that's where it's at!
The Love Shack is emphasized again as a place to come together and find love


Huggin' and a kissin', dancin' and a lovin', wearin' next to nothing Cause it's hot as an oven The whole shack shimmies! The whole shack shimmies when everybody's Movin' around and around and around!
The Love Shack is a lively place where people dance, kiss, and enjoy each other's company, with the whole shack shaking as everyone moves around


Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby! Folks linin' up outside just to get down Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby Funky little shack! Funky little shack!
Everyone is lining up outside the Love Shack to get in and groove to the music in this fun and funky little building


Hop in my Chrysler, it's as big as a whale and it's about to set sail! I got me a car, it seats about 20 So come on up and bring your jukebox money.
The singer invites others to join them on their large car, which is about to embark on a journey to the Love Shack, and bring their money to enjoy the jukebox


Bang bang bang on the door baby! Knock a little louder baby! Bang bang bang on the door baby! I can't hear you Your what? Tin roof, rusted! Love Shack, baby Love Shack! Love baby, that's where it's at
Someone is knocking on the door of the Love Shack, with the singer struggling to hear and eventually realizing the roof is rusted, but they still enjoy being in the Love Shack as it's a place filled with love and romance


Huggin' and a kissin', dancin' and a lovin' at the love shack
The song ends with a repetition of the idea of enjoying romantic moments at the Love Shack




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland

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