Contemporary critics found the song's dance-pop production catchy, but some believed the lyrics were weak. Retrospectively, critics have considered "Shake It Off" an effective opener for the 1989 era, which transformed Swift's sound and image from country to pop. The song featured on 2010s-decade-end lists by NME and Consequence. In the U.S., the single spent 50 weeks–including four weeks at number one–on the Billboard Hot 100, and received a Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "Shake It Off" also topped charts in Australia, Canada, Hungary, Mexico, New Zealand, and Poland.
The single was supported by a music video directed by Mark Romanek. The video, in which Swift portrays a clumsy person attempting to practice several dance moves without success, attracted accusations of cultural appropriation for featuring dance routines associated with people of color such as twerking. To promote the song, Swift performed on televised live events including the MTV Video Music Awards and the iHeartRadio Music Festival. She included "Shake It Off" on the set lists for three of her world tours: the 1989 World Tour (2015), Reputation Stadium Tour (2018), and the Eras Tour (2023). The song has received numerous accolades, including Favorite Song at the 2015 People's Choice Awards and three Grammy nominations at the 2015 Grammy Awards.
Shake It Off
Taylor Swift. Lyrics
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That's what people say mmm, that's what people say mm
I go on too many dates, but I can't make 'em stay
At least that's what people say mmm, that's what people say mmm
But I keep cruising, can't stop, won't stop moving
It's like I got this music in my body and it's gonna be alright
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, that's what they don't see 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, that's what they don't know mmm
But I keep cruising, can't stop, won't stop grooving
It's like I got this music in my body 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, 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 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
'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, 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
In this song, Taylor Swift is addressing the criticism and negativity she has faced throughout her career. The first verse talks about how people may consider her to be a bit careless and not very intelligent, and that she cannot keep a relationship going. However, she doesn't let this discourage her and she keeps going. The chorus is about her decision to ignore the haters and shake off all the negativity that comes her way. The second verse touches on how she may be seen as foolish or different for the way she dances and lives her life. However, she once again does not let this affect her confidence and continues to live her life the way she wants to, without caring what anyone else thinks.
The bridge touches on how someone she used to know has moved on to a new girlfriend, but she's okay with it and she's not going to let the situation bring her down. She then invites someone with "hella good hair" to come dance with her.
Overall, "Shake It Off" is an upbeat and empowering song about not caring what anyone else thinks and living your life the way you want to.
Line by Line Meaning
I stay up too late, got nothing in my brain
Some people say I'm up too late with no thoughts in my mind, but I don't mind. I'm still going to keep on moving forward.
That's what people say mmm, that's what people say mm
I know that's what some people say about me, but I don't care. I'm going to do me and live my best life regardless of what others think or say.
I go on too many dates, but I can't make 'em stay
I've dated a lot of people, but it hasn't worked out with any of them. But that's okay, because I'm not going to let that stop me from living my life.
At least that's what people say mmm, that's what people say mmm
Again, people like to talk about me and my dating life, but they don't know the whole story. I'm going to keep on living and having fun regardless.
But I keep cruising, can't stop, won't stop moving
I'm not going to let anything or anyone hold me back. I'm going to keep moving forward and reaching for my dreams.
It's like I got this music in my body and it's gonna be alright
No matter what happens, I always have music inside of me that keeps me going and helps me through anything.
'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
People are going to do what they're going to do, but I'm not going to let that stop me or get me down.
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
There will always be people who don't like me for whatever reason, but that's okay, because I love myself and know my worth.
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I'm going to shake off all the negative energy and keep living my life to the fullest.
I shake it off, I shake it off
I'm not going to let anyone or anything get me down. I'm going to shake off all the negativity and live my best life.
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
Some people are going to break hearts, but I'm not going to let that stop me from living my best life and being open to love.
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
There will always be people who aren't genuine or true to themselves, but I'm going to be real and stay true to myself.
I'll never miss a beat, I'm lightning on my feet
I'm always ready for whatever comes my way and can handle anything with ease and grace.
And that's what they don't see mmm, that's what they don't see mmm
People only see a small part of me and don't know everything that I'm capable of or all that I am.
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'm going to dance to the beat of my own drum and make my own way in life. I don't need anyone else to tell me what to do or how to live my life.
And that's what they don't know mmm, that's what they don't know mmm
People don't know the real me and all that I'm capable of. They only see a small part of me.
My ex-man brought his new girlfriend
My old boyfriend has moved on and is with someone new.
She's like "oh my God", but I'm just gonna shake it
His new girlfriend is surprised to see me, but I'm not going to let it get me down. I'm going to shake off the negativity and keep on living my best life.
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
There's a guy over there with really nice hair.
Won't you come on over, baby, we can shake, shake, shake
Come on over and dance with me, let's have some fun and enjoy life together.
I shake it off, I shake it off
No matter what life throws my way, I'm going to shake it off and keep moving forward.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT, MAX MARTIN, KARL JOHAN SCHUSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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