The band has its roots in the 905 music scene with most members having been in various garage bands before The Creepshow. McNab was the singer/guitarist for local legends Outspan and Jersey. McGinty was the songwriter and trombonist for 905 ska band two-face and played trombone in Outspan as well. Matt "Pomade" Gee splits his time between The Creepshow and punk band Rehab for Quitters for which he also plays drums.
The Creepshow is known for their fast-paced songs filled with lots of backup vocals from McNab and McGinty and sing-alongs that the whole crowd can participate in. The band is also known for their live shows.
Shake
The Creepshow Lyrics
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But that was once upon a time
Hey there pretty boy don't walk away from me
‘Cause you know it just ain't right
You got me shakin' down to my knees
And I'll never feel right until you're by my side
Can't shake you baby
Look over my way, you know I gotta make you mine…
It's just a matter of time!
And I know (I know) you got it!
Every little thing about you baby
It makes me wanna scream
[x2]
I love what you wear you hate when girls cry
You've got some dangerous eyes well I saw another boy
Walkin' down the street but I know he just ain't right
The same thing goes for every boy I see
Well don't you think it's funny
When you break it down now do you honey!
Can't shake you baby
You keep on creepin' up my spine
Look over my way, you know I gotta make you mine…
It's just a matter of time!
And I know (I know) you got it!
Every little thing about you baby
It makes me wanna scream
[x2]
So where are you at
My little Hellcat let me take you home
‘Cause you know you've got me shakin' down to the bone yeah!
Can't shake you baby
You keep on creepin' up my spine
Look over my way, you know I gotta make you mine…
It's just a matter of time!
And I know (I know) you got it!
Every little thing about you baby
It makes me wanna scream
[x2]
You make me wanna scream!
You make me wanna scream!
You make me wanna scream!
The Creepshow's song "Shake" is an upbeat rockabilly tune about being completely smitten with someone despite their flaws. The opening lines, "I love what you love, you love what I lack, but that was once upon a time" suggest that the singer and their love interest have different tastes or interests, but they are still drawn to each other. The chorus, "Can't shake you baby, you keep on creepin' up my spine, look over my way, you know I gotta make you mine... It's just a matter of time!" expresses the singer's need to be with this person and the urgency they feel to make it happen.
In the second verse, the singer highlights some of the things they love about their love interest, such as their fashion sense and the fact that they don't like when girls cry. However, they also mention seeing "another boy" who they know "just ain't right," which could suggest that the object of their affection may not be entirely faithful. The bridge, "So where are you at, my little Hellcat, let me take you home, 'cause you know you've got me shakin' down to the bone yeah!" further emphasizes the singer's intense desire to be with this person.
Overall, the lyrics to "Shake" portray a reckless, almost obsessive love that won't be denied. The singer is willing to overlook their love interest's faults and is consumed by their need to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
I love what you love, you love what I lack
I have an attraction to what you enjoy and you have an attraction to what I lack
But that was once upon a time
That previous attraction might not be currently applicable
Hey there pretty boy don't walk away from me
Attractive male, please don't leave my presence
‘Cause you know it just ain't right
It would not be acceptable to leave
You got me shakin' down to my knees
Your presence is causing me to tremble
And I'll never feel right until you're by my side
I will feel incomplete without your presence
Can't shake you baby
I cannot rid myself of thoughts of you
You keep on creepin' up my spine
You continue to occupy my thoughts
Look over my way, you know I gotta make you mine…
Please notice me, as I feel the need to acquire your affection
It's just a matter of time!
I will eventually acquire your affection
And I know (I know) you got it!
I am aware that you possess the qualities I desire
Every little thing about you baby
Every aspect of your being
It makes me wanna scream
It causes me to become excited
I love what you wear you hate when girls cry
I am attracted to your fashion and dislike of crying in females
You've got some dangerous eyes well I saw another boy
Your gaze is intense, and I noticed another male's presence
Walkin' down the street but I know he just ain't right
Although I saw another male, I know he is not suitable for me
The same thing goes for every boy I see
None of the other males I encounter compare to you
Well don't you think it's funny
Isn't it ironic?
When you break it down now do you honey!
Consider it, my dear
So where are you at
Where are you currently located?
My little Hellcat let me take you home
My exciting and dangerous partner, please accompany me to my place of residence
‘Cause you know you've got me shakin' down to the bone yeah!
Your presence has me shaking from head to toe
You make me wanna scream!
You excite me greatly
Contributed by Lillian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.