In 1965 and 1966, the Eyes released a clutch of singles that stand up to th… Read Full Bio ↴In 1965 and 1966, the Eyes released a clutch of singles that stand up to the Who's work from the same era in their blend of extremely innovative guitar feedback/distortion and anthemic mod songwriting. "When the Night Falls," "The Immediate Pleasure," "I'm Rowed Out," "You're Too Much," and the dry "My Generation" satire "My Degeneration" are revered highly by British Invasion collectors. The bursts of electronic mayhem were quite advanced for the time, though like the Who they had hooks and harmonies to counterpoint the madness. They weren't as memorable as the Who and didn't approach commercial success. After a much softer fourth single and an ill-conceived album of Rolling Stones covers (recorded under the name the Pupils), the group disbanded. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

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2) Another "The Eyes" was a late 1970’s Southern California punk group featured on the renowned Dangerhouse Records. Their lineup included Joe Ramirez; vocals, rhythm guitar; Charlotte Caffey (Pre Go-Gos); bass, vocals; and D.J. ‘Don’ Bonebrake (Pre-X) on drums. They are perhaps best remembered for their single "Disneyland".

3) The Eyes is also a spanish metal band based in Barcelona, they play an intense death metal similar to At The Gates or In Flames. The Eyes have released an album called Pursuing the Misfortune on A Date With Elvis label. The band have been the spanish support act for High On Fire, Walls of Jericho and Suffocation among others.

shakin' all over
The Eyes Lyrics

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When you move in right up close to me
That's when I get the shakes all over me
Quivers down my back bone
I've got the shakes down the kneebone
Yeah havin' the tremors in the thighbone
Shakin' all over

Just the way you say goodnight to me

Brings that feeling on inside of me
Quivers down my back bone
I've got the quivers down the thighbone
Yeah the tremors in my back bone
Shakin' all over

Quivers down my back bone
Yeah I have the shakes in the kneebone
I've got the tremors in the back bone
Shakin' all over

Well, you make me shake and I like it, baby

Well, you make me shake and I like it, baby
Well, you make me shake and I like it, baby

Overall Meaning

The Eyes' song "Shakin' All Over" is a classic rock and roll tune about the physical and emotional tremors that one experiences when they're close to someone they desire. The lyrics describe how the singer feels when their love interest is physically close to them. The moment their crush moves in close, a jolt of physical tremors shoots up and down their body, causing their backbones, kneebones, and thighbones to shake and quiver uncontrollably. The way they say goodnight only adds to the intense feeling of desire and attraction.

The lyrics portray intense physical attraction and excitement, with the singer being unable to control their bodily reactions. The use of body parts such as the back, knees, and thighs emphasizes the physical aspect of the attraction. The repetition of the line "shakin' all over" only adds to the intensity of the song and signifies the uncontrollable nature of the attraction.

The song became popular in the 1960s and has been covered by various artists such as The Who, Iggy Pop, and Johnny Kidd & the Pirates. "Shakin' All Over" has become a staple of classic rock and roll music and has been featured in numerous films and TV shows over the years.

Line by Line Meaning

When you move in right up close to me
When you come near me and get within my personal space

That's when I get the shakes all over me
That's when I start feeling nervous and jittery all over my body

Quivers down my back bone
My spine feels shaky and unsteady

I've got the shakes down the kneebone
I'm so nervous that even my knee is shaking

Yeah havin' the tremors in the thighbone
My legs feel shaky and unstable

Shakin' all over
I'm trembling all over my body

Just the way you say goodnight to me
The way you bid me goodbye at night affects me deeply

Brings that feeling on inside of me
It triggers an intense emotional response within me

I've got the quivers down the thighbone
My legs are trembling uncontrollably

Yeah the tremors in my back bone
My spine is shaking with nervousness

Quivers down my back bone
My spine is shaking, causing me to feel unstable