Brand New Cadillac
The Dwarves Lyrics

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For Goodness' sake
I got the Hippy Hippy Shakes
I got the Shakes
I got the Hippy Hippy Shakes

Ooh, I can't sit still
With the Hippy Hippy Shakes
I get my fill, now

With the Hippy Hippy Shakes
Yeah, it's in the bag
Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake

Well, now, you shake it to the left
You shake it to the right
Do the Hippy Shake Shake
With all of your might

Ooh, baby
Ooh, yeah come on and shake
Ooh, it's in the bag
Oh,The Hippy Hippy Shake

Well, now you shake it to the left
Shake it to the right
you do the hippy shake shake
with all of your might

oh baby yeah come on shake
oh it's in the bag
Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake

Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake
Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Dwarves's song Brand New Cadillac convey the singer's excitement and energy, as he sings about having the "Hippy Hippy Shakes." The Hippy Hippy Shakes is a dance move, a type of shake that is wild and unrestrained, which is why the singer "can't sit still" and has "got the Shakes." The energy and excitement of the song are reflected in the repetition of the lyrics, which create a sense of urgency and frenzied movement.

The lyrics also reference the phrase "it's in the bag," which means something is certain or guaranteed. This phrase is used in the context of the Hippy Hippy Shakes, suggesting that the dance move is a sure thing, something that is easy to do and guaranteed to get the party started. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song underscores the sense of confidence and enthusiasm that the singer feels about the Hippy Hippy Shakes.

Line by Line Meaning

For Goodness' sake
For the love of all that is good and holy

I got the Hippy Hippy Shakes
I am experiencing uncontrollable physical movements

I got the Shakes
I am experiencing intense tremors

I got the Hippy Hippy Shakes
I am experiencing uncontrollable physical movements

Ooh, I can't sit still
Oh, I am unable to remain seated calmly

With the Hippy Hippy Shakes
Due to experiencing uncontrollable physical movements

I get my fill, now
I am sufficiently satisfied

With the Hippy Hippy Shakes
Due to experiencing uncontrollable physical movements

Yeah, it's in the bag
Yes, it is certain

Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake
Experiencing uncontrollable physical movements

Well, now, you shake it to the left
Currently, please move your body in a leftwardly direction

You shake it to the right
Then, please move your body in a rightwardly direction

Do the Hippy Shake Shake
Complete the uncontrollable physical movements

With all of your might
Use all of your strength and effort

Ooh, baby
Oh, dear

Ooh, yeah come on and shake
Oh, yes, please continue with the physical movements

Ooh, it's in the bag
It is certain

Oh,The Hippy Hippy Shake
The uncontrollable physical movements

Well, now you shake it to the left
Currently, please move your body in a leftwardly direction

Shake it to the right
Then, please move your body in a rightwardly direction

you do the hippy shake shake
Complete the uncontrollable physical movements

with all of your might
Use all of your strength and effort

oh baby yeah come on shake
Oh, yes, please continue with the physical movements

oh it's in the bag
It is certain

Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake
The uncontrollable physical movements

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY NICOLA MANCINI, VINCE TAYLOR

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