Shake it off
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I stay out too late, got nothin' in my brain
That's what people say, mmm hmm, that's what people say, mmm hmm
I go on too many dates, but I can't make 'em stay
At least that's what people say mmm mmm, that's what people say mmm mmm

But I keep cruising, can't stop, won't stop moving
It's like I got this music in my mind, sayin' gonna be alright
'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off

I'll never miss a beat, I'm lightning on my feet
And that's what they don't see mmm mmm, that's what they don't see mmm mmm
I'm dancing on my own (dancing on my own), I'll make the moves up as I go (moves up as I go)
And that's what they don't know mmm mmm, that's what they don't know mmm mmm

But I keep cruising, can't stop, won't stop grooving
It's like I got this music in my mind saying it's gonna be alright

'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off

I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off

Hey, hey, hey
Just think while you've been getting down and out about the liars and the dirty, dirty cheats in the world
You could have been getting down to this sick beat

My ex-man brought his new girlfriend
She's like "oh my God", but I'm just gonna shake it
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
Won't you come on over, baby, we can shake, shake, shake, yeah oh

'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate (haters gonna hate me)
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake (the fakers baby)
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off

I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off




I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" demonstrate the singer's resilience and determination to ignore criticism from others. Although people may say that she stays out too late and lacks intelligence, Swift isn't concerned about what others think. She's "just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake" and keep moving forward.


Swift also acknowledges her dating habits, noting that while she goes on too many dates, she can't make them stay. Again, she recognizes what others are saying about her, but chooses to ignore it and stay true to herself. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that no matter what others may do or say, she won't let it get her down. The players will continue to play, the haters will hate, and heartbreakers will break, but none of it will affect her. Instead, she'll keep on dancing and shaking it off. The song celebrates the freedom and empowerment that come from ignoring negativity and staying true to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

I stay out too late, got nothin' in my brain
People criticize me for staying out late and being absent-minded


That's what people say, mmm hmm, that's what people say, mmm hmm
Their criticisms are repeated and widespread


I go on too many dates, but I can't make 'em stay
I am perceived to frequently date but unable to forge relationships


At least that's what people say mmm mmm, that's what people say mmm mmm
Their observations of my dating habits are similarly pervasive


But I keep cruising, can't stop, won't stop moving
I am an unstoppable force, constantly moving forward


It's like I got this music in my mind, sayin' gonna be alright
I possess an inner confidence that assures me everything will be fine


'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
People will always act in certain ways that I cannot control, such as flirting or being unfaithful


And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Others will always criticize me, whether justified or not


Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
Rather than dwell on these negative external factors, I choose to shake them off


I shake it off, I shake it off
I am actively dismissing these criticisms and negative influences


Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
I will inevitably experience heartbreak from past relationships or flirtations


And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Others will pretend to be something they are not or put on a false facade


I'll never miss a beat, I'm lightning on my feet
Despite these challenges, I am quick and versatile in my ability to adapt


And that's what they don't see mmm mmm, that's what they don't see mmm mmm
Others fail to recognize the full extent of my skills and resilience


I'm dancing on my own (dancing on my own), I'll make the moves up as I go (moves up as I go)
I am independent, dancing and making my own decisions without being influenced by others


And that's what they don't know mmm mmm, that's what they don't know mmm mmm
Others are not aware of my true nature as an independent and strong-willed person


Just think while you've been getting down and out about the liars and the dirty, dirty cheats in the world
People waste too much time focusing on negativity and untrustworthy individuals


You could have been getting down to this sick beat
Instead, they could be enjoying the positive and uplifting beat of this song


My ex-man brought his new girlfriend
My former partner is in a new relationship


She's like "oh my God", but I'm just gonna shake it
His new partner is impressed or intimidated by me, but I am unfazed


And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
I notice an attractive person with great hair nearby


Won't you come on over, baby, we can shake, shake, shake, yeah oh
I invite him to come over and dance with me


I shake it off, I shake it off
I continue to dismiss negative influences and embrace my independent spirit


I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I reaffirm my determination to shake off criticism and negativity


Hey, hey, hey
A cheerful interjection embracing positivity




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT, MAX MARTIN, KARL JOHAN SCHUSTER

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I stay out too late, got nothin' in my brain
That's what people say, mmm hmm, that's what people say, mmm hmm
I go on too many dates, but I can't make 'em stay
At least that's what people say mmm mmm, that's what people say mmm mmm

But I keep cruising, can't stop, won't stop moving
It's like I got this music in my mind, sayin' gonna be alright

'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off

I'll never miss a beat, I'm lightning on my feet
And that's what they don't see mmm mmm, that's what they don't see mmm mmm
I'm dancing on my own (dancing on my own), I'll make the moves up as I go (moves up as I go)
And that's what they don't know mmm mmm, that's what they don't know mmm mmm

But I keep cruising, can't stop, won't stop grooving
It's like I got this music in my mind saying it's gonna be alright

'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off

I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off

Hey, hey, hey
Just think while you've been getting down and out about the liars and the dirty, dirty cheats in the world
You could have been getting down to this sick beat

My ex-man brought his new girlfriend
She's like "oh my God", but I'm just gonna shake it
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
Won't you come on over, baby, we can shake, shake, shake, yeah oh

'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate (haters gonna hate me)
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake (the fakers baby)
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off

I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I shake it off, I shake it off








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@Maximillian2414

"I stay up too late, got nothing to my brain"
- every students trying to study before exam felt it.

@nasrulfatah2998

Me in nutshell

@sA-jt8yh

Haha yh

@andyjones3095

COOL COMMENT

@marynyemba9910

Exactly me

@kalopsia889

Oh this just reminded me I have a test on Tuesday. I told my self I'd revise this weekend. But then again I always say that and I never do.

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@emilysandrini896

I love this video because she seems like she's having so much fun and she didn't even plan the dances.

@maristelalemesdasilva5960

Emily vc é BR?

@DavidBanksBayley

I love this song and the video❤❤❤💜💜💜

@andyjones3095

EXCELLENT COMMENT

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