Love Shack
THE B52´S Lyrics

If you see a faded sign by the side of the road that says Fifteen miles to the Love Shack
The song begins with the singer heading down a long stretch of road and seeing a sign that gives directions to the Love Shack, a place of romantic connection.

I'm headin' down the Atlanta highway
The singer is traveling down the highway in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lookin' for the love getaway
The singer is seeking a romantic escape from everyday life.

Headed for the love getaway, love getaway
The singer reiterates that the intention of the trip is to find love and connection.

I got me a car, it's as big as a whale
The artist is driving a large vehicle, a Chrysler car that can seat 20 persons and is compared to the size of a whale.

And we're headin' on down to the Love Shack
The destination that they are traveling to is the Love Shack.

So hurry up and bring your jukebox money
The singer urges the person to bring their money for playing music on the jukebox at the Love Shack.

The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together
The Love Shack is described as a small and old place where people can gather for romantic and social reasons.

Sign says, woo, stay away fools 'Cause love rules at the Love Shack
The artist warns that anyone who does not believe in love should avoid 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 Love Shack is located in an isolated and rural area, and it is a strange and unique place that the singer wants to return to.

Glitter on the mattress Glitter on the highway Glitter on the front porch Glitter on the hallway
The Love Shack is covered in glitter and sparkles in every corner, symbolizing the joy, energy, and excitement of the place.

Huggin' and a-kissin', dancin' and a-lovin' Wearin' next to nothing 'cause it's hot as an oven
The people who go to the Love Shack are physical, sensual, and comfortable exposing their bodies because it is a hot and sexy place.

The whole shack shimmies Yeah the whole shack shimmies The whole shack shimmies when everybody's movin' around And around and around and around
The Love Shack shakes and trembles when everybody dances and romances, indicating how lively and wild the atmosphere is.

Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin' baby Folks linin' up outside just to get down Funky little shack Funky little shack Hop in my Chrysler, it's as big as a whale And it's about to set sail
Everyone is dancing and enjoying the music and the vibe, and people are eagerly waiting outside to enter the cool and quirky shack. The singer repeats that they will use their Chrysler car to go to the Love Shack.

Bang bang bang on the door baby! Knock a little louder baby!
The singer is trying to get someone's attention to open the door and let the party continue. This can also imply a sexual innuendo.

I can't hear you Bang bang bang on the door baby! Knock a little louder sugar! Bang bang bang on the door baby!
When the first knock fails, the singer urges the person again to knock louder to alert the host to their presence.

You're what? Tin roof rusted!
The final line is a non-sequitur, uttered by Cindy Wilson, one of the band members, which has no connection to the rest of the song. It may refer to a Southern euphemism for being pregnant, meaning that the roof (referring to a woman's belly) is rusty and needs a paint job.

Love Shack, baby Love Shack! Love Shack, baby Love Shack! Love Shack, baby Love Shack! Love Shack, baby Love Shack!
The song's chorus repeats the Love Shack's name several times, as a catchy and memorable way of reinforcing the song's central theme of finding love, dancing, and enjoying life.