Shake
The Legends Of Soul_The Very Best Of Aretha Franklin And Otis Redding Lyrics
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Tell you what I'm gonna do now
There's a new thing going around now
And I'll tell what to put down
Move your body all around, and just shake
Ha, that's the way you do it
Oh, g'on, g'on, baby, now
Ha, you shake it like a bowl of soup
You let it go a-loop-de-loop, yeah
Put your hands around your hips, yeah
Come on and let your backbone slip
Move your body like your hip and just shake
Got-to, got-to, got-to have it now
Keep on pushing babe
Shake, got to, yeah, ah, ooh
A ring-a-ling-a-ling
Honey, shakin' is the greatest thing
Ha, but if you really roll
Gotta do the thing with soul
Shake-it, shake with all your might now
If you do it, do it right now
Put your hands around your hip, yeah
Honey, you let your backbone slip, now
You move your body like your hip, you just shake
Got to, got to do it
Got to have it now
Shake, shake, oh shake yeah
If you really want to roll
Gotta do the thing with soul
Shake, shake with all your might
Now, if you do it, do it right
Just let your body loop-de-lite
Just got to, shake-a, shake, baby, now
Got to, got to have it
Shake-a-shake early in the morning now
Shake, shake-shaking in the evening
Shaking all, all, all night long
Shake it, shake it, all night long
Shake, shake it all night long
Shake, shake it all night long
Early in the morning you're doing the shake...
These lyrics to "Shake" by Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding are an invitation to dance and let go of inhibitions. The song encourages the listener to move their body all around and shake it like a bowl of soup. The lyrics are filled with energy and enthusiasm, urging the listener to shake with all their might and to do it right.
The song is filled with repetition, urging the listener to shake it baby repeatedly. It also mentions the importance of doing the thing with soul, indicating that the dance is not just about moving the body but also about feeling the music and being immersed in the moment. The lyrics mention shaking early in the morning and shaking in the evening, indicating that the dance can be done at any time of day or night.
Overall, "Shake" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and dance with all their might.
Line by Line Meaning
You listen while I'm talkin' to you, now
Pay attention to these instructions I'm about to give you
Tell you what I'm gonna do now
Let me inform you of my plans
There's a new thing going around now
There's a new trend circulating at the moment
And I'll tell what to put down
I will inform you on what you should do
Move your body all around, and just shake
Get up and dance by moving your entire body and shaking
Ha, that's the way you do it
That's the proper way of doing it
Oh, g'on, g'on, baby, now
Go on and do it, baby
Shake, shake, shake it baby
Keep shaking your body, baby
Ha, you shake it like a bowl of soup
You shake your body vigorously and skillfully
You let it go a-loop-de-loop, yeah
You let your body move in a fun, circular motion
Put your hands around your hips, yeah
Place your hands on your hips
Come on and let your backbone slip
Relax and loosen up your spine
Move your body like your hip and just shake
Move your entire body rhythmically like your hips and keep shaking
Got-to, got-to, got-to have it now
You must have it right now
Keep on pushing babe
Keep working hard, babe
Shake, got to, yeah, ah, ooh
Keep shaking and moving to the rhythm
A ring-a-ling-a-ling
A sound effect to indicate something exciting is happening
Honey, shakin' is the greatest thing
Dancing by shaking your body is the best feeling
Ha, but if you really roll
But if you truly want to have a great time
Gotta do the thing with soul
You must dance with soul and passion
Shake-it, shake with all your might now
Put all your energy into shaking your body
If you do it, do it right now
If you're going to do it, do it properly right now
Honey, you let your backbone slip, now
You allow your spine to loosen and move freely
You move your body like your hip, you just shake
You dance by moving your whole body and shaking it
Got to, got to do it
You have to do it
Got to have it now
You need to have it immediately
Shake, shake, oh shake yeah
Keep shaking and moving to the music
If you really want to roll
If you truly want to dance
Gotta do the thing with soul
You must dance with passion and soul
Now, if you do it, do it right
If you're going to dance, do it properly
Just let your body loop-de-lite
Just move your body in a fun, playful way
Just got to, shake-a, shake, baby, now
You just gotta keep shaking, baby
Got to, got to have it
You must have it
Shake-a-shake early in the morning now
Shake it early in the morning
Shake, shake-shaking in the evening
Shake it in the evening as well
Shaking all, all, all night long
Shake it all night long
Shake it, shake it, all night long
Keep shaking it all night long
Shake, shake it all night long
Keep dancing and shaking it all night long
Early in the morning you're doing the shake...
Start your day off right by dancing and shaking
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Sam Cooke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ally4390
Am I the only one who actually is here because like this song?
@bryanvega8097
No me too. But captain marvel did remind me of this classic
@johnn.5033
I was wondering why this video had so many million of views. I knew it was a popular song but was still genuinely surprised. Then I saw one comment about Captain Marvel and then knew that it was probably because of that. So no, you are not the only one checking this song out because you like lol. I looked it because I looked up all the different Billboard Number 1 songs that have charted by different artists such as I'll Be There by the Jackson 5 and Mariah Carey. This song charter number one again in the 1970s with the Carpenters
@benjaminmaxwell9025
I watched this song like a week before captain marvel came out and now I am back
@dimaswahyupratama3694
I used to listen to The Beatles' version until Fury told me.
@solidaz80
Marvelletes brought us here
@jackspry9736
RIP the four members of The Marvelettes
Wanda Young (August 9, 1943 – December 16, 2021), aged 78
Katherine Anderson (January 16, 1944 – September 20, 2023), aged 79
Georgeanna Tillman (February 6, 1944 – January 6, 1980), aged 35
Gladys Horton (May 30, 1945 – January 26, 2011), aged 65
You will be remembered as legends.
@thebiglebowski8591
Katherine Anderson (the 4th member) is still alive. She is 77
@Brickcitygirl
and Georgia Dobbins
@asparagusaquarious3107
Rest in peace 🕊