Twist and Shout
The Mini Beats Lyrics


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Well, shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (Twist and shout)
C′mon c'mon, c′mon, c'mon, baby, now (Come on baby)
Come on and work it on out (Work it on out)

Well, work it on out, honey (Work it on out)
You know you look so good (Look so good)
You know you got me goin', now (Got me goin′)
Just like I knew you would (Like I knew you would)

Well, shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (Twist and shout)
C′mon, c'mon, c′mon, c'mon, baby, now (Come on baby)
Come on and work it on out (Work it on out)

You know you twist your little girl (Twist, little girl)
You know you twist so fine (Twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now (Twist a little closer)
And let me know that you′re mine (Let me know you're mine)

Well, shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (Twist and shout)
C′mon, c'mon, c'mon, c′mon, baby, now (Come on baby)
Come on and work it on out (Work it on out)

You know you twist your little girl (Twist, little girl)
You know you twist so fine (Twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now (Twist a little closer)
Aand let me know that you′re mine (Let me know you're mine)

Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (Shake it up baby)




Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (Shake it up baby)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (Shake it up baby)

Overall Meaning

The Mini Beats's song "Twist and Shout" is all about having a good time, letting loose, and dancing with someone special. The lyrics encourage the listener to shake it up, twist and shout, and work it on out. It's a song that celebrates the joy of dancing and the feeling of being close to someone you care about.


The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer encouraging their partner to shake it up and twist and shout. The second verse is all about how good their partner looks and how they have them going just like they knew they would. The chorus repeats the same message of shaking, twisting, and working it on out.


The third verse is focused on the singer's partner, with them encouraging their partner to twist a little closer and let them know that they're mine. The bridge is a repetition of the previous verses but with an added emphasis on shaking it up. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a final call to shake it up.


Overall, "Twist and Shout" is an energetic and fun song that encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and have a good time.


Line by Line Meaning

Shake it up, baby, now
Encouraging the girl to dance enthusiastically


Twist and shout
Telling her to do a particular dance move


C'mon c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now
Urging the girl to participate more actively


Come on and work it on out
Asking the girl to keep dancing without stopping


You know you look so good
Complimenting the girl's appearance


You know you got me goin', now
Expressing how the girl's dancing has inspired the singer


Just like I knew you would
Suggesting that the singer has seen the girl dance well before


Well, work it on out, honey
Encouraging the girl to continue dancing with energy


You know you twist your little girl
Being playful and teasing the girl


You know you twist so fine
Complimenting the girl's dancing


Come on and twist a little closer, now
Asking the girl to move closer to the singer


And let me know that you're mine
Suggesting that the actions of the girl indicate her interest in the singer


Shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now
Repeating the initial encouragement to dance with enthusiasm




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