Twist And Shout
Twist and Shout - The Beatles Lyrics
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Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on, baby, now
Come on and work it on out
Well, work it on out, honey
You know you look so good
You know you got me goin' now
Just like I knew you would
Well, shake it up, baby, now
Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on, baby, now
Come on and work it on out
You know you twist, little girl
You know you twist so fine
Come on and twist a little closer now
And let me know that you're mine, woo
Ah, ah, ah, ah, wow
Baby, now
Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on, baby, now
Come on and work it on out
You know you twist, little girl
You know you twist so fine
Come on and twist a little closer now
And let me know that you're mine
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now
Ah, ah, ah, ah
"Twist and Shout" is an upbeat and energetic song by The Beatles. The lyrics are about dancing and having a good time with someone you like. The first verse encourages the person to "shake it up" and "work it on out" as they twist and shout together. The second verse focuses on the singer's admiration for the person, stating that they look good and have them "goin' now" just as they knew they would. The final verse repeats the chorus, with the addition of some energetic sounds and the encouragement to "shake it, shake it, shake it".
The song is really about letting loose and having fun while dancing with someone you are attracted to. The twist and shout part of the song is a dance that was popular in the early 1960s. The lyrics encourage people to get moving together and have a good time, enjoy the moment and let go.
The song has been covered by numerous artists, most notably by The Who, The Tremeloes, and The Isley Brothers. In the movie, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," the song is used in the iconic parade scene where Ferris jumps on a float and lip-syncs to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, shake it up, baby, now
Encouraging someone to liven up their moves
Twist and shout
A call to dance in a spirited way
Come on, come on, come, come on, baby, now
Urging someone to join in the fun
Come on and work it on out
Asking someone to give it their all
You know you look so good
Complimenting someone's appearance and grace
You know you got me goin' now
Acknowledging that the person's dancing is impressive and captivating
Just like I knew you would
Implying that the person being addressed has a well-known reputation for this type of dancing
You know you twist, little girl
Calling attention to a particular person's dancing style and movements
You know you twist so fine
Praising the person being addressed for their dancing ability
Come on and twist a little closer now
Inviting the person being addressed to dance more closely
And let me know that you're mine, woo
An expression of admiration
Ah, ah, ah, ah, wow
An exclamation of amazement and enjoyment
Baby, now
An affectionate term for the person being addressed
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now
Repeatedly urging the person being addressed to dance in a lively way
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Sounds of encouragement and enjoyment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley
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