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In March 2005, the two bands Parque Touch (Josh Block, James Petralli, Lucas Anderson) and Peach Train (Steve Terebecki) played a show together at Beerland in Austin, Texas. After the show Steve was asked to play bass for Parque Touch and the band became four, playing under the pseudonyms Byshop Massive (Lucas), Bop English (James), Nicholas Mallard (Josh), and Terry Beckins (Steve); however, in February 2006, Lucas moved to Russia and the resulting power trio changed its name to White Denim. The new line-up began playing the local Austin circuit while recording punk-infused, psychedelic blues-rock in Block's 1940s Spartan trailer.
In 2007, the band self-released its first EP entitled Let's Talk About It on 7" only, but later these tracks became available on iTunes. While on tour in 2007, the band recorded its second album and sold copies as a nine-song "tour EP" entitled Workout Holiday, which was only sold at shows. Workout Holiday caught the ear of new record label RCRD LBL (an online record label releasing exclusive and completely free music from emerging and established artists), and the band signed on to re-record three of the songs from Workout Holiday. These songs were exclusively released as the RCRD LBL EP, one Mp3 track at a time over the course of the first few months of 2008.
Since these releases, the band has toured extensively, playing shows including SXSW and CMJ Music Marathon, and also received the award of "Best New Band" at the 2008 Austin Music Awards. In order to reach European listeners, the band signed to U.K. record label Full Time Hobby (home to The Hold Steady and Viva Voce) for an overseas release.[8] The first release on Full Time Hobby was the single "Let’s Talk About It" b/w "Darksided Computer Mouth". One June 23, 2008, the band released its debut album, the Workout Holiday LP, which consists of re-recorded songs from the band's first two self-released EPs along with some new tracks.
White Denim have also finished recording their debut U.S. full-length LP, which will be entitled Exposion. Originally sold during their Spring 2008 tour as a CDR with the title 11 Songs, the album is planned to be released by the summer of 2008. The new album will be self-released much like the Let's Talk About EP (on vinyl and digital format only), reporting that "CDs seem pretty worthless to us".
Members:
* James Petralli: Vocals, guitar
* Joshua Block: Drums
* Steve Terebecki: Vocals, bass
Shake Shake Shake
White Denim Lyrics
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(Hey, I'm real upset)
Hey!
Say what (What!)
Gosh darn
I'm gonna do it
What's that?
Hands up
Let's go (Let's go)
Shake shake shake shake
Shake shake shake shake
Shake shake shake shake
Shake shake shake
Hey!
Say what (What!)
Gosh darn
I'm gonna do it
What's that?
Dance hard
Hands up
Let's go
Shake shake shake shake
Shake shake shake shake
Shake shake shake shake
Shake shake shake
"Shake Shake Shake" by White Denim is a high-energy dance song that encourages listeners to let go and have fun on the dance floor. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, which creates a hypnotic effect that draws listeners in and gets them moving. The phrase "Shake shake shake shake" is repeated throughout the song, punctuated by the occasional "Hey!" and "Say what!" The verses consist of brief exhortations to dance hard and put their hands up, all building towards the explosive chorus.
The song's overall message seems to be that life is short and unpredictable, so we should make the most of it by enjoying ourselves whenever we can. The repetition of the lyrics reinforces this idea, as if the band is trying to drill it into our heads that we should shake off our worries and embrace the moment. The playful use of slang and nonsense phrases ("Gosh darn") adds to the lighthearted, carefree vibe of the song.
Overall, "Shake Shake Shake" is a feel-good anthem that celebrates the joy of dancing and letting loose. It's not a particularly deep or profound song, but it doesn't need to be - sometimes, all we need is a catchy beat and a few simple words to remind us to have fun and enjoy life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey!
The song is starting and the singer is getting the listeners' attention
Say what (What!)
The singer is asking the listeners to respond and participate in the song
Gosh darn
The singer is expressing excitement and energy
I'm gonna do it
The singer is determined to dance and have a good time
What's that?
The singer is acknowledging a beat or rhythm in the music
Dance hard
The singer is encouraging listeners to dance with effort and enthusiasm
Hands up
The singer is instructing listeners to raise their hands in the air while dancing
Let's go (Let's go)
The singer is urging the listeners to start dancing and having fun
Shake shake shake shake
The singer is instructing listeners to move their bodies in a shaking motion to the music
Shake shake shake shake
The singer is repeating the instruction to shake to emphasize the beat of the music
Shake shake shake shake
The singer is continuing to instruct listeners to keep shaking and dancing
Shake shake shake
The singer is ending the song with a final instruction to shake and dance
Contributed by Isabella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@QuantumFart2
Just saw them live opening for Tame Impala last night. Oh man, if you think they hold nothing back on record, they are a fucking powerhouse live. It was amazing.
@ryancbarrett96
Bless you for bringing this into my life Letterkenny. I'll never not associate this song with Wayne kicking someone's ass
@ethanpease5936
You're fucking 10 ply bud.
@ArznProductions
I could give you all an essay of why this band is amazing but all to make it pure and simple. THIS is what rock needs to be!
@Cab00se90
I love the bassline in this song!
@blikeredaxis
I love this, if you make it louder, it gets better. That means it proper rock
@DigitalAnalogNoise
this is an awesome Nuggets/1969 psychedelic track!! Good to see this stuff come back. Complete with Mansonesque freaks hangin out while a Mama Cass stand-in sexily washes the car. Nostalgia is awesome.... a big part of my day too. rockin' band!
@MrHeartless321
Saw them live at the Electric Ballroom in Camden Town a few months ago and they were outstanding
@daydreamnation
I love this band.
@whatdouwantla
ahh i love white denim! you can download their new album for free on their official website fyi. amazing stuff.