Shake
The Five Emprees Lyrics


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Ladies and gentlemen
Live from Madison funky garden? Five
So let's get ready to rumble

Get on down in the gutter getting nasty
Bring that funky rhyme don't waste my time let?s do this
there's a game that I know you will not play
No time to waste 'cause times a test let's do this

You got to work that body baby, come on ladies
Show me what you got, ready or not, 'cause here I come knocking
Bring that beats to keep the whole block rocking
Gimme some room and let me get down
can't hold back 'cause da Five?s in your town
Everybody got to grab somebody, wow, let?s party

Don't stop baby, baby shake if you really
Want it shake it, baby shake it now

Get on down in the gutter getting nasty
Bring that funky rhyme don't waste my time let?s do this
there's a game that I know you will not play
No time to waste 'cause times a test let's do this

Bring that beat five boys want bass
Got me stomping freak dj spin that deck five girls caress
Hey ladeez got hip hip five, four, three, two, freak me
Show me what you got, how you want to be rude boys got to
Get raw split the decks and open up the dance floor

Don't stop baby, baby shake if you really
Want it shake it, baby shake it now

Get on down in the gutter getting nasty
Bring that funky rhyme don't waste my time let?s do this
there's a game that I know you will not play
No time to waste 'cause times a test let's do this

Little Jack Horner sat in the corner sucking on some butter
In came bo peep naked to her feet
Ppp poor boy start to stutter
Humpty dumpty sat on the wall and da brother turned up da bass
We were freaking down to da funky sound
And everybody had food that day

Let me see ya freak dat funk [Repeat: x 4]
Yo ladies in the house tonight, your looking so fly
We got to rip the roof off this joint here we go ya
Got's to repeat after me come on ladies
Let's bring it down one more time ladies

When I say Five yo?ll say rock, Five rock, Five rock
When I say Five yo?ll say rock, Five rock, Five rock
When I say Five yo?ll say rock, Five rock, Five rock
When I say Five yo?ll say rock, Five rock, Five rock

Get on down in the gutter getting nasty
Bring that funky rhyme don't waste my time let?s do this
there's a game that I know you will not play
No time to waste 'cause times a test let's do this

Cold sweat

Get on down in the gutter getting nasty
Bring that funky rhyme don't waste my time let?s do this
there's a game that I know you will not play
No time to waste 'cause times a test let's do this

Girl I get that cold sweat
Creepin' up on me
I ache when you shake it
Girl I'm just a freak

Yeah, you set dat cold sweat
Trippin' on me
Burning with the fever
Girl, you're killing me

Girl you're kinda freaky
Got something 'bout your smile
And when you bounce it up and down
I can't believe my eyes I got to give respect
'Cause you know how to tease
Keep on walking I?ll keep talkin?
You would not believe what I would do

Don't stop baby, baby shake if you really
Want it shake it, baby shake it now

With a girl like you
Keep your body rockin'
I ain't gonna stop I just want you
And you know
It?s shocking when you rock it
I'm a sick man 'cause

Get on down in the gutter getting nasty
Bring that funky rhyme don't waste my time let?s do this
there's a game that I know you will not play
No time to waste 'cause times a test let's do this

Girl I'm just a freak in need of therapy
I count the ounce in every bounce
And I just want to feast
I love the way you work it
I love the way you grind
Ya got da funk in every pump
If you could read my mind
What I would do?

Don't stop baby, baby shake if you really
Want it shake it, baby shake it now

Down, you're burning me down
you're burning me down
you're burning me down

I love the way you shake now love the way you break
Now keep it comin? baby I don't want to hesitate now
You got me hooked every look makes me freeze
180 degrees you make me buckle at my knees
Crazy rumpshaker, sexy move maker baby bring it on
Better sooner than later I feel cold sweat creepin? up on me

We gotta get it on tell me what it's gonna be

Don't stop baby, baby shake if you really
Want it shake it, baby shake it now

Get on down in the gutter getting nasty
Bring that funky rhyme don't waste my time let?s do this




there's a game that I know you will not play
No time to waste 'cause times a test let's do this

Overall Meaning

The Five Emprees's song "Shake" is a classic dance/funk song that encourages listeners to let loose and dance. The lyrics focus on the fun and wild aspects of partying, with the singers urging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and get down in the gutter. They encourage the ladies in the house to show off their moves and the guys to split the decks and get raw. The song references various nursery rhymes such as Little Jack Horner and Humpty Dumpty, adding to the playful and carefree tone of the song.


Overall, "Shake" is a song about having a good time and not taking oneself too seriously. It's a fun and energetic track that encourages listeners to let go and dance like no one is watching. The song also has a strong emphasis on the beat and the bass, making it a great choice for dancing and getting into the groove.


Line by Line Meaning

Ladies and gentlemen
Announcing the start of a performance or show


Live from Madison funky garden? Five
Live performance by the musical group Five at the Madison funky garden venue


So let's get ready to rumble
Inviting the audience to get excited and pumped up for the performance


Get on down in the gutter getting nasty
Encouraging the audience to let loose and dance wildly


Bring that funky rhyme don't waste my time let?s do this
Asking the performers to bring their best and get started with the show


there's a game that I know you will not play
Acknowledging that not everyone may enjoy the music or dancing and that's okay


No time to waste 'cause times a test let's do this
Emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment and enjoying the experience


You got to work that body baby, come on ladies
Encouraging the female audience to dance and move their bodies to the music


Show me what you got, ready or not, 'cause here I come knocking
Asking the performers to showcase their talents and skills


Bring that beats to keep the whole block rocking
Asking for a high-energy and catchy beat to keep everyone dancing and enjoying the music


Gimme some room and let me get down
Asking for some space to dance and show off the moves


can't hold back 'cause da Five?s in your town
Highlighting that the musical group Five is in the audience's town and ready to perform


Everybody got to grab somebody, wow, let?s party
Encouraging the audience to find a dance partner and enjoy the party atmosphere


Don't stop baby, baby shake if you really
Asking the audience to keep the energy high and continue dancing


Want it shake it, baby shake it now
Encouraging the audience to dance and shake their bodies to the music


Bring that beat five boys want bass
Asking for a bass-heavy beat to complement the music and performance


Got me stomping freak dj spin that deck five girls caress
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the music and performance


Hey ladeez got hip hip five, four, three, two, freak me
Asking the female audience to dance and move their bodies to the music


Show me what you got, how you want to be rude boys got to
Asking the performers to showcase their talents and skills while keeping the energy high


Get raw split the decks and open up the dance floor
Encouraging everyone to dance and enjoy the music while remixing and playing the tracks


Little Jack Horner sat in the corner sucking on some butter
Referring to a nursery rhyme character and setting a playful and fun tone for the lyrics


In came bo peep naked to her feet
Referring to another nursery rhyme character and adding a humorous and playful element to the lyrics


Ppp poor boy start to stutter
Adding a playful and humorous element to the lyrics


Humpty dumpty sat on the wall and da brother turned up da bass
Referring to yet another nursery rhyme character and emphasizing the bass-heavy and energetic performance


We were freaking down to da funky sound
Describing the energetic and lively performance and atmosphere


And everybody had food that day
Adding a playful and humorous element to the lyrics and performance


Let me see ya freak dat funk [Repeat: x 4]
Encouraging the audience to continue dancing and enjoying the funky and lively performance


Yo ladies in the house tonight, your looking so fly
Addressing the female audience and complimenting their appearance


We got to rip the roof off this joint here we go ya
Emphasizing the energetic and high-energy performance and atmosphere


Got's to repeat after me come on ladies
Instructing the audience to repeat after the performers and keep the energy high


Let's bring it down one more time ladies
Asking the female audience to continue dancing and enjoying the performance


When I say Five yo?ll say rock, Five rock, Five rock
Getting the audience to participate and interact with the performers


Cold sweat
Describing the excitement and high-energy atmosphere


Girl I get that cold sweat
Expressing the performer's excitement and enthusiasm for the performance


Creepin' up on me
Adding a playful and humorous element to the lyrics


I ache when you shake it
Expressing the performer's excitement and enthusiasm for the female audience's dancing and movements


Girl I'm just a freak
Describing the performer's passion and love for music and dancing


Yeah, you set dat cold sweat
Acknowledging the female audience's impact and influence on the energetic atmosphere


Trippin' on me
Adding a playful and humorous element to the lyrics


Burning with the fever
Describing the performer's excitement and passion for the performance


Girl, you're killing me
Expressing the performer's excitement and enthusiasm for the dynamic performance


Girl you're kinda freaky
Complimenting the female audience's dancing and movements


Got something 'bout your smile
Complimenting the female audience's appearance and energy


And when you bounce it up and down
Complimenting the female audience's movements and dancing


I can't believe my eyes I got to give respect
Acknowledging the female audience's impact and influence on the energetic atmosphere


'Cause you know how to tease
Complimenting the female audience's energy and style


Keep on walking I?ll keep talkin?
Expressing the performer's enthusiasm and desire to keep the energy high


You would not believe what I would do
Adding a playful and humorous element to the lyrics


With a girl like you
Complimenting the female audience's energy and influence


Keep your body rockin´
Encouraging the audience to continue dancing and enjoying the performance


I ain't gonna stop I just want you
Expressing the performer's excitement and desire for the energetic atmosphere and female audience's presence


And you know
Adding a playful and humorous element to the lyrics


It?s shocking when you rock it
Expressing the performer's excitement and enthusiasm for the female audience's dancing and energy


I'm a sick man 'cause
Adding a playful and humorous element to the lyrics


Girl I'm just a freak in need of therapy
Describing the performer's passion and love for music and dancing


I count the ounce in every bounce
Expressing the performer's attention to detail and excitement for the female audience's movements


And I just want to feast
Complimenting the female audience's energy and movements


I love the way you work it
Complimenting the female audience's energy and movements


I love the way you grind
Complimenting the female audience's style and energy


Ya got da funk in every pump
Complimenting the female audience's energy and movements


If you could read my mind
Adding a playful and humorous element to the lyrics


What I would do?
Describing the performer's excitement and enthusiasm for the energetic atmosphere and female audience's presence


Down, you're burning me down
Expressing the performer's excitement and passion for the energetic atmosphere


you're burning me down
Expressing the performer's excitement and passion for the energetic atmosphere


I love the way you shake now love the way you break
Complimenting the female audience's energy and movements


Now keep it comin? baby I don't want to hesitate now
Encouraging the audience to continue dancing and enjoying the performance


You got me hooked every look makes me freeze
Expressing the performer's excitement and enthusiasm for the energetic atmosphere and female audience's energy


180 degrees you make me buckle at my knees
Complimenting the female audience's energy and movements


Crazy rumpshaker, sexy move maker baby bring it on
Complimenting the female audience's energy and movements


Better sooner than later I feel cold sweat creepin? up on me
Expressing the performer's excitement and anticipation for the energetic atmosphere


We gotta get it on tell me what it's gonna be
Asking the audience to continue dancing and enjoying the performance




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Bill Schueneman, Don Cook, Ron Pelkey, Tony Catania, Mike Derose

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Lost Pirate

somebody told me there was a party going on here

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