1) The Pirates are a pub-rock band from England. They played in 60's as a backing band to Johnny Kidd (the most notable song of Johnny Kidd and The Pirates is "Shakin' All Over"), and reformed in 76.
Lineup included Frank Farley, Johnny Spence and Mick Green. Mick Green, guitarist of Pirates famous for his unique "choppy-style" guitar playing (lead and rhythm at the same time) which influenced such great musicians as Wilko Johnson of Dr.Feelgood and Pete Townshend of The Who.
2) The Pirates are a 3 piece rock band from Melbourne, Australia. They draw influence from The Pixies, Queens Of The Stoneage, Beastie Boys, The Strokes, Shooting At Unarmed Men, and Mclusky. The Pirates comprise of Mundo (vocals/drums), Kade (guitar/vocals), Mick (bass). For more information visit:
www.thepiratesrock.com
3) The Pirates were a short-lived British oi band formed in Nottingham, UK. They released one EP titled Taking Action. Vocalist Zara Kane went on to become a solo artist in the industrial metal genre.
4) A group of fictional pirates singing the Spongebob Squarepants theme song during the Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie
5) A name briefly adopted by The Temptations on the single "Mind Over Matter (I'm Gonna Make You Mine)" / "I'll Love You Till I Die", released September 29 1962. Motown owner Berry Gordy told the group that should it be successful, they would become the Pirates fulltime, which included appearing in pirate costumes. To the Temptations' relief, the record sunk without a trace.
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The Pirates Lyrics
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(Now don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much)
Ah, well there ain't no other woman that makes me feel this way
(Don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much)
When she comes up close, well I just ain't got a word to say
(Don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much)
Ple-e-ease don't touch, I shake so much
Ple-e-ease don't touch, I sha-a-a-a-ake so much
(Well, don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much)
(Now don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much)
Ah, well I get so nervous when I see her eyes that shine
(Don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much)
She looks right through me and the chills run down my spine
(Don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much)
Ple-e-ease don't touch, I shake so much
Ple-e-ease don't touch, I sha-a-a-a-ake so much
Ah, well I don't know why she dug her claws in me
I wanna be a bachelor and fancy free
Runnin' from the preacher, boy, what a relief
I'm gonna spend my life a-shakin' like a leaf
Ah, well remembering the first time her ruby lips brushed my cheek
(Don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much)
I opened up my mouth, but the rest of me just wouldn't speak
(Don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much)
Ple-e-e-ase don't touch, I shake so much
Ple-e-e-ase don't touch, I sha-a-a-a-ake so much
(Ah, don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much)
Why, c'mon baby, don't you touch-a-me now
Because I'm shakin' so much
Why, c'mon baby, don't want ya to
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The Pirates' "Don't You Touch Me Baby" is a song about a man who is so nervous and shaky in the presence of a particular woman that he pleads with her not to touch him. He describes how he feels when she's near, saying there's no other woman who makes him feel this way. He gets so nervous that he can't speak when she's close to him, and he even remembers the first time she brushed her ruby lips against his cheek, but he was too nervous to respond.
The lyrics suggest that the woman in question has a powerful and compelling presence that has a physical effect on the man. He's drawn to her, but he's also overwhelmed by her, and he wishes he could resist her charms. The song touches on themes of vulnerability and power, as well as attraction and desire, and it captures the tension and intensity that can arise between two people in the throes of passion.
Overall, "Don't You Touch Me Baby" is a lively and rhythmic rock and roll song with energetic guitar riffs and a driving beat. It's a classic example of the genre and one that has remained popular among fans of rock music for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much
Please don't touch me, I'm extremely nervous and shaky
Now don't you touch me baby cause I'm shakin' so much
I'm begging you not to touch me because I'm shaking so violently
Ah, well there ain't no other woman that makes me feel this way
This woman has a hold on me like no other, causing extreme nervousness and shaking
When she comes up close, well I just ain't got a word to say
I'm so overwhelmed by her presence that I'm rendered speechless
Ple-e-ease don't touch, I shake so much
I'm so nervous and shaky that any physical contact could be unbearable
Ah, well I get so nervous when I see her eyes that shine
Her sparkling eyes make me so nervous that I can't control my shaking
She looks right through me and the chills run down my spine
Her gaze sends shivers down my spine and intensifies my shaking
Ah, well remembering the first time her ruby lips brushed my cheek
The memory of her brushing her lips against my cheek makes me tremble even now
I opened up my mouth, but the rest of me just wouldn't speak
I was so nervous and overwhelmed that I couldn't even form words
Ple-e-e-ase don't touch, I shake so much
Touching me could make my shaking even worse, so please don't
Ah, well I don't know why she dug her claws in me
I don't understand how she has such a strong hold on me
I wanna be a bachelor and fancy free
I used to desire a life of freedom and independence, but not anymore
Runnin' from the preacher, boy, what a relief
I'm relieved to not have to face the pressure of marriage and responsibilities
I'm gonna spend my life a-shakin' like a leaf
My nervousness and shaking will be a constant part of my life because of her
Why, c'mon baby, don't you touch-a-me now
I'm begging you not to touch me because of my extreme nervousness
Because I'm shakin' so much
My shaking is so intense that any physical contact could be unbearable
Why, c'mon baby, don't want ya to fade
I don't want our relationship to fade away, but my nervousness and shaking make it difficult
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Written by: FRED HEATH, GUY ROBINSON
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