Shake
The Game Lyrics


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Yo gimme some fries and an extra large (Shake)
Bitch hurry up, I'm late for this meeting
I gotta (Shake)
I'm in the McDonalds drive through about to roll up this (Shake)
Gotta pee so bad nigga doing the Harlem (Shake)
I was rollin my blunt and seen my side mirror (Shake)
Thought it was my speakers then seen this nigga's body (Shake)
Man I'm on probation muthfucker I'm bout to (Shake)
Fuck them fires and that (Shake)
Niggas thought that Earthquakes was the only thing that (Shake)
You can get your ass popped over the way that dice (Shake)
I bought Dre to the Hood the driver was ready to (Shake)
Guess he aint seen a real Blood hand (Shake)
Or a crack fiend walking down the block with that (Shake)
Everybody got a family member with that (Shake)
That I'll come through and steal your TV and then (Shake)
Man fuck that TV cause channel 9 used to (Shake)
Couldn't watch Magic Johnson give Isiah that (Shake)
Now i got a plasma on my wall that bitch don't (Shake)
But that bitch in my bed got them double D's that (Shake)
And an ass like Trina when I smack it it (Shake)
And thats why I like it doggy style cos you can see that shit (Shake)
Neighbors hitting on the ceiling cos I make that bed (Shake)
Landlord said I make too much noise I gotta (Shake)
Oh shit my baby mommy called and bitch you gotta (Shake)
We was about to get it on to that Kelis milk (Shake)
I gotta hit it one more time before a nigga (Shake)
I'mma fuck this bitch until her knees start to (Shake)
Face in the pillow ass up let me see you (Shake)

What ya momma gave you like that bitch (Shake)
What ya momma gave you throw it back now (Shake)
What ya momma gave you let the World see it (Shake)

Me and fifty aint agree on shit so I had to (Shake)
Aint no telling what he putting in that protein (Shake)
Seen the candy shop video look at this nigga (Shake)
And thats the same shit that made the nigga Young Buck (Shake)
I'm surprised that Lloyd Banks and Yayo didn't (Shake)
Wasn't selling no records Jimmy Iovine said (Shake)
Only Black Eyed Pea's making the white folks (Shake)
I drop off my album and make the whole World (Shake)
Hit the Valet grab my Ferrari and then (Shake)
It's an automatic start my keys don't (Shake)
Unless they headed out of town when the Greyhound (Shake)
Going down to Miami where the Palm tree's (Shake)
She see the cops she know the drop that Louie bag (Shake)
Why you calling my phone you know the routine (Shake)
Bitch lost my bricks my Pimp hand bout to (Shake)
Make my money back bitch even if you gotta (Shake)

What ya momma gave you like that bitch (Shake)




What ya momma gave you throw it back now (Shake)
What ya momma gave you let the World see it (Shake)

Overall Meaning

The song Shake by The Game is an energetic track with fast-paced lyrics that focus on various aspects of the rapper's life. The song starts with The Game ordering food and urging the attendant to hurry up as he's running late for a meeting. The lyrics then shift to describe The Game's urge to urinate and how he feels like he's doing the Harlem shake to hold it in. He also talks about seeing a dead body and feeling worried about potentially violating his probation.


As the song progresses, The Game talks about his experiences with the music industry and his thoughts on other rappers, including 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, and Young Buck. He also references popular culture, talking about TV shows and movies, and touches on his personal life, including his relationships and his desire for money and success.


Overall, Shake is a fast-paced, energetic track that gives us a glimpse into The Game's chaotic and luxurious lifestyle while also touching on social and industry-related issues.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo gimme some fries and an extra large (Shake)
Asking for fries and a large milkshake from McDonald's.


Bitch hurry up, I'm late for this meeting I gotta (Shake)
Expressing frustration with the wait time and a need to head to a meeting.


I'm in the McDonalds drive through about to roll up this (Shake)
Getting ready to consume the milkshake while at the McDonald's drive-thru.


Gotta pee so bad nigga doing the Harlem (Shake)
Desperately needing to urinate and doing the Harlem Shake dance in an attempt to distract from the urge.


I was rollin my blunt and seen my side mirror (Shake)
Noticing a shaking side mirror while rolling a marijuana joint.


Thought it was my speakers then seen this nigga's body (Shake)
Realizing that the shaking mirror was caused by another person's body, possibly from an altercation or dancing.


Man I'm on probation muthfucker I'm bout to (Shake)
Feeling anxiety or fear because of being on probation and anticipating that something bad is about to happen.


Fuck them fires and that (Shake)
Dismissing the importance of fries and a milkshake in the face of a more urgent issue or problem.


Niggas thought that Earthquakes was the only thing that (Shake)
Suggesting that there are other things that can shake or disrupt normal life, like violence or conflict.


You can get your ass popped over the way that dice (Shake)
Warning against the potential danger in gambling or taking risks with money.


I bought Dre to the Hood the driver was ready to (Shake)
Bringing Dr. Dre into a dangerous neighborhood, where the driver is nervous and afraid.


Guess he aint seen a real Blood hand (Shake)
Assuming that the driver is unfamiliar with gang culture and violence.


Or a crack fiend walking down the block with that (Shake)
Describing the presence of drug addicts in the neighborhood, and perhaps the prevalence of drugs in general.


Everybody got a family member with that (Shake)
Suggesting that people tend to have connections to someone who is involved in criminal activity or struggling with addiction.


That I'll come through and steal your TV and then (Shake)
Threatening to steal someone's television and then quickly leave the scene.


Man fuck that TV cause channel 9 used to (Shake)
Dismissing the value of watching TV because of a negative association with it in the past.


Couldn't watch Magic Johnson give Isiah that (Shake)
Referencing a basketball game on TV between Magic Johnson's team and Isiah Thomas' team that was difficult or painful to watch.


Now i got a plasma on my wall that bitch don't (Shake)
Celebrating the fact that a new television is high-quality and does not have any issues with shaking or malfunctioning.


But that bitch in my bed got them double D's that (Shake)
Referring to a woman with large breasts who is currently in bed with the singer.


And an ass like Trina when I smack it it (Shake)
Describing the physical attributes of a woman's posterior, and the motion that results when it is slapped.


And thats why I like it doggy style cos you can see that shit (Shake)
Explaining a preference for a sexual position that allows for clear visibility of the woman's buttocks.


Neighbors hitting on the ceiling cos I make that bed (Shake)
Receiving complaints or annoyances from neighbors due to loud and possibly sexual behavior that occurs in bed.


Landlord said I make too much noise I gotta (Shake)
Being instructed by a landlord to move out of an apartment due to making too much noise.


Oh shit my baby mommy called and bitch you gotta (Shake)
Feeling frustrated or irritated with an ex-partner who is making demands or requests that cause inconvenience or discomfort.


We was about to get it on to that Kelis milk (Shake)
Planning to engage in sexual activity while listening to a song by Kelis titled 'Milkshake.'


I gotta hit it one more time before a nigga (Shake)
Desiring to engage in sexual activity before having to leave the present location or situation.


I'mma fuck this bitch until her knees start to (Shake)
Planning to engage in sexual activity until the woman becomes physically exhausted or loses control of her body.


Face in the pillow ass up let me see you (Shake)
Requesting a sexual position in which the woman is face down and the man can see her buttocks.


What ya momma gave you like that bitch (Shake) What ya momma gave you throw it back now (Shake) What ya momma gave you let the World see it (Shake)
Encouraging a woman to showcase her physical attributes, especially those that she may have inherited from her mother.


Me and fifty aint agree on shit so I had to (Shake)
Expressing a disagreement with rapper 50 Cent and making a decision unilaterally.


Aint no telling what he putting in that protein (Shake)
Expressing suspicion or doubt about 50 Cent's use of steroids or other substances to enhance muscle growth.


Seen the candy shop video look at this nigga (Shake)
Watching the music video for 50 Cent's song 'Candy Shop' and being critical or judgmental of his behavior or appearance.


And thats the same shit that made the nigga Young Buck (Shake)
Attributing Young Buck's behavior or downfall to similar factors that may have caused issues for 50 Cent.


I'm surprised that Lloyd Banks and Yayo didn't (Shake)
Noticing that two other members of 50 Cent's group were not subject to the same issues or criticisms as 50 Cent or Young Buck.


Wasn't selling no records Jimmy Iovine said (Shake)
Explaining a reason why a music executive did not want to work with the singer, perhaps due to a lack of commercial success.


Only Black Eyed Pea's making the white folks (Shake)
Acknowledging the commercial success of the Black Eyed Peas in comparison to other hip hop or rap artists.


I drop off my album and make the whole World (Shake)
Feeling confident in one's own abilities and anticipating significant commercial or critical success after releasing an album.


Hit the Valet grab my Ferrari and then (Shake)
Exiting a venue and giving the keys to a valet to retrieve a fancy, expensive car.


It's an automatic start my keys don't (Shake)
Bringing attention to a fancy car that has automatic features and does not shake or malfunction.


Unless they headed out of town when the Greyhound (Shake)
Noticing that a bus called Greyhound may shake or experience turbulence while driving long distances.


Going down to Miami where the Palm tree's (Shake)
Discussing a trip to Miami, where palm trees and other tropical plants may move or shake in the wind.


She see the cops she know the drop that Louie bag (Shake)
Suggesting that someone may know how to quickly dispose of a luxury bag if they are stopped by the police.


Why you calling my phone you know the routine (Shake)
Expressing annoyance with someone who is following a predictable or annoying pattern of behavior, such as calling the singer's phone.


Bitch lost my bricks my Pimp hand bout to (Shake) Make my money back bitch even if you gotta (Shake)
Threatening a woman who has lost drugs or money associated with drug dealing, and using violent language to emphasize the seriousness of the situation.




Writer(s): Pablo De La Fuente Rey, Francisco Gomez Rodriguez, Jesus Ruiz Ramirez, Sergio Benavente Rodriguez, Oliver Ruiz Munoz

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Comments from YouTube:

Curtis Anderson

I love the way the intro music makes you think this song is gonna be deep like"Dreams" but the beat hits and its a dope/ratchet song!!! RIP Sam Cooke

mindy melhorn

Shake is an Otis Redding song not sam Cooke.. but Sam is the greatest..

Kiki

SUCH an underrated song that never got airplay at all.

Mr. Millo

Nice to hear it again, but i would crazy after three times a day

Daniel Acevedo

I would love to have this played automatically everytime I wake up and put on my infrareds :)

Joey DeJesus

Probably one of the most creative videos and tracks the Game has been in! I love you more now since you went back to your roots: the underground! I love the shots at Gggggg-Unot and love how u bringing back the mitchell and ness jerseys and adding ron artest in the mix! You cant have a remix without Travis Barker!!!

rivieraman71

Im listening to the original now on the radio. This is some crazy groovy 60's shit right here!!!

Jeremias Rondas

I played this so much when I was 13 yrs old

CoolguyP215

THIS IS HIP-HOP!!!!! HUMOR IN LYRICS THAT ACTUALLY MAKE SENSE!!!!! GOOD STUFF!!!!

Raheem Williams

1. Dope song and video 🔥🔥🔥
2. My top 5 rappers of all time
3. This should be a million views

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