Twist and Shout
The Beatles Revival Band Lyrics


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Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon c'mon c'mon, c'mon baby, now, (c'mon baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out oooooh!)
Well, work it on out (work it on out)
You know you look so good (look so good)
You know you got me going now, (got me going)
Just like I knew you would (like I knew you would oooooh!)
Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon c'mon c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (c'mon baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out oooooh!)
You know you twist your little girl, (twist your little girl)
You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)




Come on and twist a little closer now, (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine (let me know you're mine ooooh!)

Overall Meaning

The Beatles Revival Band's song "Twist and Shout" is a classic, upbeat rock and roll tune that focuses on dancing and having a good time. The lyrics encourage the listener to "shake it up, baby" and "twist and shout" while working it on out. They are urging the listener to let loose and have fun without any inhibitions. The repetitive phrase "c'mon baby" heightens the excitement and adds a playful element to the song.


The lyrics also include a romantic element, with the singer acknowledging the attractive qualities of their dance partner. They sing that they look so good and have got the singer going, just like they knew they would. The singer then asks them to twist a little closer and let them know that they're mine, suggesting a desire for a deeper connection beyond just dancing.


Overall, "Twist and Shout" is a lively and enthusiastic celebration of music and dance, and a testament to the enduring popularity of the rock and roll genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, shake it up, baby, now,
Encouragement to someone to bring some life and fun to the situation


Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Encouragement to dance and have a good time


C'mon c'mon c'mon, c'mon baby, now,
Urging someone to participate and join in


Come on and work it on out (work it on out oooooh!)
Encouraging someone to move and dance with force and energy


Well, work it on out (work it on out)
Repeating the previous line to reinforce the message


You know you look so good (look so good)
Complimenting someone's appearance


You know you got me going now, (got me going)
Acknowledging that the other person is having an effect on you and your emotions


Just like I knew you would (like I knew you would oooooh!)
Asserting that you expected this response from the other person


You know you twist your little girl, (twist your little girl)
Noting that the other person is performing a type of dance called 'the twist'


You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Complimenting the other person's dancing ability


Come on and twist a little closer now, (twist a little closer)
Encouraging the other person to dance more intimately


And let me know that you're mine (let me know you're mine ooooh!)
Expressing interest or a desire to pursue a romantic relationship with the other person




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