Twist and Shout
The Taxi Gang Lyrics

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Have mercy one time, look sweet
Whoa, now now now now, darling, yeah
Like true
Come on, come on, come on, come on, yes now
Yeah, oh

Well, come on, now baby (sweet sweet)
Oh, honey, twist and shout (twist and shout)

Come on, come on, come on, come on baby, now, now (come on, baby)
We can work it on out (work it on out)
You know you twist so good (twist so good)
Wonderful
You know, you twist so fine, yes (twist so fine)
Come on, twist a little closer now (little bit closer)
And show the world you're mine (world you're mine)

Said, I'm a moving all over
Oh, the weight is on my shoulder
Girl, if you can't be my lover
Oh, what would I do
Girl, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking

Take it down, take it down
Me bawl
Just keep on moving, baby
Yes, me love the way you work up your body
Me say, when I'm lonely
Me bawl
Woman you make me feel happy
Come now
Get up, get up and move your body
One time
Say this a-woman like a bright star a shine
Me bawl
Gimme, gimme, me say, two time
Have mercy, a wonders and sign
Just keep on moving baby
Because your body lazy
Come now, get up, get up, and show me, baby
Come now, twist and turn and move up your body
Me bawl, me bawl, me bawl, me bawl

Well now, now, now, now baby (come on, baby)
Hey, honey twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, come on baby, Lord (come on, baby)
We can work it on out (work it on out)
You know, you twist so fine (twist so fine)
You know you twist so good, girl (twist so good)
Come on a little bit closer, baby (little bit closer)
Show the world you're mine, Lord (world you're mine)

Oh, I don't wanna wait in vain
When I love you, it's a shame
Oh darling, will you, please call out my name
Oh, up the street or down the lane
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you

Me bawl
Get up, get up and move your body, one time
Say this a-woman like a bright star a shine
Come
Gimme, gimme, me say two time
Have mercy a wonders and sign
Woman, you're driving me crazy
Me love the way you move up your body
Me say when I'm lonely
Woman, you make me feel happy
Me love the way you move up your body
Get up, get up and move your body, one time
Say this a-woman like a bright star a shine
Me bawl
Gimme, gimme me say, two time
Have mercy a wonders and sign
Me bawl, me bawl

Shake it up, baby, Lord (shake it up, baby)

Come on and twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, baby(come on, baby)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Taxi Gang's song "Twist And Shout" are full of energy and enthusiasm. The song is an upbeat, lively tune that encourages everyone to let loose and dance. The first few lines of the song express a desire to look sweet and ask for mercy. This could be interpreted as a plea to be seen as attractive or appealing by someone else. The chorus of the song encourages listeners to twist and shout and work it on out, meaning to dance with passion and energy. The verses of the song discuss the weight of the world and the desire for love and companionship.

The repeated phrase "get up and move your body" is a call to action to let go and dance, to embrace life and enjoy the moment. The song suggests that dancing and moving the body is a way to find happiness and release from the struggles of daily life. The repetition of the phrases "twist and shout" and "come on, baby" create a feeling of urgency and excitement, urging listeners to join in and have fun.

Line by Line Meaning

Have mercy one time, look sweet
Show some kindness and look lovely

Whoa, now now now now, darling, yeah
Expressing excitement to the person

Like true
Genuine and honest

Come on, come on, come on, come on, yes now
Encouragement to take action immediately

Well, come on, now baby (sweet sweet)
Invitation to the person to come closer affectionately

Oh, honey, twist and shout (twist and shout)
Dance with passion and excitement

Come on, come on, come on, come on baby, now, now (come on, baby)
Urging the person to participate in the activity together

We can work it on out (work it on out)
We can do it well with teamwork

You know you twist so good (twist so good)
Acknowledgement of the person's great ability in dancing

Wonderful
Expressing wonder and awe

You know, you twist so fine, yes (twist so fine)
Appreciation for the person's style and grace in dancing

Come on, twist a little closer now (little bit closer)
Asking the person to dance more closely and intimately

And show the world you're mine (world you're mine)
Proudly displaying affection for each other in public

Said, I'm a moving all over
Expressing their own movement and energy

Oh, the weight is on my shoulder
Feeling the burden of responsibility

Girl, if you can't be my lover
Expressing the importance of having a romantic relationship

Oh, what would I do
Reflecting on the impact of losing the person

Girl, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking
Emphasizing the importance of communication and expressing oneself

Take it down, take it down
Lowering the intensity of the activity

Me bawl
Expressing enthusiasm and energy

Just keep on moving, baby
Encouragement to continue dancing

Yes, me love the way you work up your body
Expressing admiration for the person's dancing skills

Me say, when I'm lonely
Sharing their emotional state

Woman you make me feel happy
Expressing the positive impact of the person's presence

Get up, get up and move your body
Urging the person to dance more actively

One time
Just for a moment

Say this a-woman like a bright star a shine
Comparing the person's beauty to a shining star

Gimme, gimme, me say, two time
Asking for more of the person's energy and effort

Have mercy, a wonders and sign
Expressing awe and appreciation

Because your body lazy
Commenting on the person's lack of energy

Come now, get up, get up, and show me, baby
Asking the person to dance more actively and impressively

Come now, twist and turn and move up your body
Asking the person to dance with more variety and creativity

Shake it up, baby, Lord (shake it up, baby)
Asking the person to dance more energetically

Oh, I don't wanna wait in vain
Expressing the desire to act immediately

When I love you, it's a shame
Feeling regret for not being able to express love more openly

Oh darling, will you, please call out my name
Requesting more attention and affection

Oh, up the street or down the lane
Anywhere they can be together

I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
Expressing intense love and affection

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley

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