All Shook Up
The Starlite Orchestra & Singers Lyrics
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I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
I'm in love
I'm all shook up
Mm mm mmmmm, yay yay, yeah
Well my hands are shaky and my knees are weak
Who do you thank when you have such luck?
I'm in love
I'm all shook up
Mm mm, mmmm, yay, yay, yeah
Well please don't ask me what's on my mind
I'm a little mixed up, but I feel fine
When I'm near the girl that I love best
My heart beats so, it scares me to death
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say that she's
Butterbun is all shook up
Mm mm, mmmmm, yay, yay, yeah
My tongue gets tied when I try to speak
My insides shakin' like a leaf on a tree
There's only one cure for this body of mine
That's to have that girl that I love so fine
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say that she's my
Butterbun is all shook up
Mm mm, mmmmm, yay, yay, yeah
Mm mm, mmmmm, yay, yay, yeah
I'm all shook up
The lyrics to The Starlite Orchestra & Singers' "All Shook Up" depict a man who is in love and completely consumed by it. He describes experiencing physical sensations such as itching and shakiness, as well as emotional confusion and excitement. He cannot explain what's happening to him and cannot control his reactions to the woman he's in love with. Despite this, he feels a sense of pride at being "all shook up" for this person. He also comments on the physical effects the woman has on him, particularly how her touch makes him feel.
Overall, the song captures the overwhelming feeling of falling in love for the first time, particularly the physical and emotional sensations that come with it. The character singing the song is completely consumed by this love, and he cannot focus on anything else. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics convey the excitement and energy of this experience, making it a beloved classic that has been covered by many artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Well a bless my soul, what's wrong with me?
I'm feeling a bit odd and I'm not sure why!
I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
I'm restless and can't keep still!
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
My buddies think I'm acting crazy!
I'm in love
I'm smitten with someone special!
I'm all shook up
I'm totally infatuated and overwhelmed!
Well my hands are shaky and my knees are weak
I'm so nervous, my body can't stay still!
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
I feel weak and off balance!
Who do you thank when you have such luck?
Who can I thank for this great fortune I've received?
Well please don't ask me what's on my mind
I'm so confused that I can't even express my thoughts!
I'm a little mixed up, but I feel fine
Even though I'm confused, I'm happy!
When I'm near the girl that I love best
Being close to the girl I love makes me feel incredible!
My heart beats so, it scares me to death
My heart races when I'm near her, it's almost scary!
She touched my hand what a chill I got
When she held my hand, I felt a thrill!
Her lips are like a volcano that's hot
Her kisses feel incredibly passionate and intense!
I'm proud to say that she's
Butterbun is all shook up
I'm thrilled to be with my love (who I call Butterbun) but also overwhelmed by all the excitement!
My tongue gets tied when I try to speak
I get tongue-tied and can't express myself when I'm around her!
My insides shakin' like a leaf on a tree
My nerves are so jittery that I feel like I'm shaking like a leaf!
There's only one cure for this body of mine
The only thing that will make me feel better is being with the one I love!
That's to have that girl that I love so fine
Being with the girl I love will make everything okay!
Mm mm, mmmmm, yay, yay, yeah
I can hardly contain my joy and excitement!
I'm all shook up
I'm overwhelmed and totally obsessed with my love!
Writer(s): Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley
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