Twist and Shout
The Beats Lyrics


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Well, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby now (come on, baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)

Well, work it on out, honey (work it on out)
You know, you look so good (look so good)
You know, you got me goin' now (got me goin')
Just like I knew you would (like I knew you would)

Well, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby, now (come on, baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)

You know you twist you, little girl (twist, 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)

Yeah, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby, now (come on, baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)

You know you twist you, little girl (twist, 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)





Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (shake it up, baby)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Beatles’ song “Twist and Shout” are a call to dance and let loose. The opening line, “shake it up, baby, now,” is an invitation to let go of any inhibitions and move to the music. The repetition of “come on” throughout the song emphasizes the exhortation to join in. The chorus, “twist and shout,” is an exuberant command to dance and vocalize joyfully. The lyrics convey a sense of liberation and abandon, as the singer is swept away by the rhythm and the sight of his dance partner. There is a flirtatious quality to the lyrics, as the singer encourages his partner to come closer and let him know she’s his.


The lyrics of “Twist and Shout” capture the spirit of youthful energy and contagious enthusiasm. The song became an instant classic and remains a timeless anthem of rock and roll. As a cover of Phil Medley and Bert Berns’ original song, The Beatles brought their own interpretation and flair to the tune. Released in 1963, “Twist and Shout” was a chart-topping hit and a staple of The Beatles’ concerts. The song continues to be a beloved favorite for dancing and singing along.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Encouraging the listener to shake things up and get moving


Twist and shout (Twist and shout)
Suggesting a dance and celebration


Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby now (Come on, baby)
Urging the listener to join in and have fun


Come on and work it on out (Work it on out)
Encouraging the listener to let loose and move their body


You know, you look so good (Look so good)
Complimenting the listener's appearance


You know, you got me goin' now (Got me goin')
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement


Just like I knew you would (Like I knew you would)
Implying that the listener's actions were anticipated


You know you twist you, little girl (Twist, little girl)
Addressing a specific person and their dancing


You know you twist so fine (Twist so fine)
Complimenting the individual's dance moves


Come on and twist a little closer now (Twist a little closer)
Encouraging the listener to come closer


And let me know that you're mine (Let me know you're mine)
Implying romantic interest and desire


Yeah, shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Repeating the opening line for emphasis and excitement




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ernestgilbert364

Dude, lol - "amazing" doesn't even come close. It was, like:

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the second man to walk on the moon. I was the first, along with millions of other teenagers, the night of February 23, 1964, watching the Beatles perform five songs on the Ed Sullivan show. I was 15 years old and the still point in the turning world filled with rock and roll music forever.

Dad: (looking curious and mildly perplexed) glances from the TV to me, to my mom, to the TV...
My mom: 'Yeah, yeah, yeah' - is that what they're singing? What does that mean?
Me: It means 'Yeah, yeah, yeah,' Mom.
Dad: looks at me, at my mom, at the TV, at my mom, at me ....

The Beatles had landed.



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@hannahsemrow8187

2:07 I think she said, “oh! he looked at me” so sweet

@oofgoof5384

I see "oh! It's me!"

@hannahsemrow8187

oof goof yeah. I can see that but I see her make an “L” sound also it makes more sense because her response was so all of a sudden.

@oofgoof5384

@@hannahsemrow8187 agreed.

@bubblebox8270

If it was for Lennon, then she got befooled...since he was as bind as an owl...😂

@kickallsss

i think it was "oh god, it's me"

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