Twist and Shout
The Beatles䀀 Lyrics


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Well, shake it up baby now
Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on baby now
Come on and work it on out
Well, work it on out, honey
You know you look so good
You know you got me goin' now
Just like I know you would

Well, shake it up baby now
Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on baby now
Come on and work it on out
You know you twist, little girl
You know you twist so fine
Come on and twist a little closer now
And let me know that you're mine, woo

Ah, ah, ah, ah, wow
Baby now
Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on baby now
Come on and work it on out
You know you twist, little girl
You know you twist so fine
Come on and twist a little closer now
And let me know that you're mine
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby now
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby now




Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby now
Ah, ah, ah, ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Twist and Shout" by The Beatles are a call to action, inviting the listener to join in on the energetic and lively dance that is the twist. The repeated phrase "shake it up baby now" creates a sense of urgency and excitement, while the lines "twist and shout" and "come on and work it on out" encourage the listener to let go and move their body freely.


The lyrics also contain a sense of admiration and appreciation, with the singer acknowledging how good the person they're dancing with looks, and how they've got them going just as they knew they would. The line "let me know that you're mine" suggests a flirtatious and playful dynamic between the two dancers.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, shake it up baby now
Encouraging the subject to shake their body with excitement and enthusiasm.


Twist and shout
Suggesting the subject to twist their body and shout out with joy and exuberance.


Come on, come on, come, come on baby now
Inviting the subject to join in the fun and engage in the activity with eagerness and delight.


Come on and work it on out
Urging the subject to put in effort and energy to the activity to get the most out of it.


You know you look so good
Complimenting the subject's appearance and praising their attractiveness.


You know you got me goin' now
Expressing the idea that the subject's actions have inspired the singer and filled them with excitement.


Just like I know you would
Indicating that the subject's actions are predictable and expected in a positive way.


You know you twist, little girl
Noting the subject's movements and approving of them in a playful, friendly way.


You know you twist so fine
Further complimenting the subject's twisting and suggesting that they are especially good at it.


Come on and twist a little closer now
Inviting the subject to come closer and continue the activity with increased intimacy and closeness.


And let me know that you're mine, woo
Asking the subject to show affection and confirmation that they are the singer's in a lighthearted, romantic way.


Ah, ah, ah, ah, wow
An exclamation of surprise and pleasure, celebrating the fun and excitement of the activity.


Baby now
An affectionate term for the subject, conveying fondness and intimacy.


Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby now
Repeating the earlier request for the subject to shake with greater emphasis, enthusiasm, and excitement.


Ah, ah, ah, ah
An expression of joyous enthusiasm, emphasized with repetition.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley

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