Shake Your Body
The Jackson 5/The Jacksons Lyrics
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But I do know that I love you
You walk around this town
With your head all up in the sky
And I do know that I want you
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
You tease me with your loving to play hard to get
'Cause you do know that I want you
You walk around this town
With your head all up in the sky
And you do know that I want you
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Shake it all down
You're the spark that lit the fire inside of me
And you do know that I love it
I need to do just something to get closer to your soul
And you do know that I want you
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
You tease me with your loving to play hard to get
'Cause you do know that I want you
I need to do just something to get closer to your soul
And you do know that I want you
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Take it over
Down, down, down, down, down
Take it over
Woo
Dance, let's shout (dance, shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Dance (dance, shout)
Dance (dance, shout)
Dance (dance, shout)
(Dance, shout)
The Jackson 5/The Jacksons’s song Shake Your Body is an upbeat and energetic song that encourages listeners to let loose and dance. The lyrics suggest a sense of longing and desire, as the singer expresses his love and attraction for a person who seems aloof and hard to get. The lyrics begin with the singer acknowledging that he does not know what will happen to the person he is addressing, but he does know that he loves them. The person is described as walking around with their head held high, possibly suggesting a sense of arrogance or aloofness. Despite this, the singer expresses how strongly he wants them.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, inviting the listener to dance and shout with the singer, encouraging them to let go and shake their body down to the ground. The second verse reinforces the idea that the person being addressed is playing hard to get by teasing the singer with their love. However, the singer still expresses his desire for them despite their games. The final verse suggests that the person being addressed has had a significant impact on the singer, inspiring a fire within him that he cannot ignore. He expresses the need to get closer to their soul, once again indicating his strong attraction to them. Throughout the song, the lyrics convey a sense of passion and desire, urging the listener to let go of their inhibitions and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what's going happen to you baby
I may not know what will happen to you, but I still love you.
But I do know that I love you
My love for you is strong and unwavering.
You walk around this town with your head all up in the sky
You often act confident and seem to look down on others.
And I do know that I want you
Despite that, I still want to be with you.
Let's dance, let's shout
Let's have fun and celebrate together.
Shake your body down to the ground
Let loose and dance with all your energy.
You tease me with your loving to play hard to get
You sometimes act like you're not interested in me, but you still show me love.
Cause you do know that I want you
Deep down, you know I still want to be with you.
You are the spark that lit the fire inside of me
You're the one who ignited my passion and love.
And you know that I love it
I can't help but love the way you make me feel.
I need to do just something to get closer to your soul
I want to connect with you on a deeper, more emotional level.
And you do know that I want you
You already know that I want to be with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson
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@willardlockejr2965
The Jacksons hit a grand slam with this 1978 old school jam which is still kickin' @$$ in 2023.
@mint_mickey9754
The album cover, the music, the vocals, the vibes, masterpiece
@vannturnersalch5333
Facts
@karlalouise4679
76
@philipnorris6542
Too right.
@Ms.TJ516
💯🤍
@philb.1502
Amazing funky track!!! One of the best Jacksons' songs! Still a banger!!
@sarahlouise4445
I cannot stop my body moving while this is on 💃🎶🎵❤️ childhood memories ❤️
@intercommerce
Tito great on bass..
@shostenesavannahj44
Salute. Keep going.