Shake It Loose
Y & T Lyrics
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Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, yeah
Well, I'm all fired up and I'm getting? really ready to burn
If you think I'm stayin? home, you gotta, gotta, gotta lot to learn
Everybody's jammin' tonight, gonna smoke this town
Can't take it? Oh, don't want you hangin' around
Oh, well, I'm ready right now
Shake it loose, shake it loose
All around, yes, we're havin' a ball tonight
Shake it loose, ridin' high
Havin' so much fun must be against the law
'Cause the music's so loud, it's when it cracks the wall
Ain't leavin' till I'm leavin? and I ain't even started yet
Get wild and insane as you can get
Oh well, I'm ready right now
Shake it loose, shake it loose
All around, yes, we're havin' a ball tonight
Well, shake it loose, ridin' high
Well, let's burn one now
Shake it loose, shake it loose
All around, yes, we're havin' a ball tonight
Shake it loose, ridin' high
Oh, let's shake it
Shake it, shake it, shake it, yeah
Shake it, shake it, shake it, yeah
Shake it, shake it, shake it, yeah
Shake, shake, shake, shake
Shake it, shake, shake it, shake
Shake, shake, shake it, shake
The lyrics to Y&T's "Shake It Loose" suggest a high-energy, party atmosphere where everyone is letting loose and having a great time. The opening verse establishes the singer's excitement and readiness to have a good time, without any intentions of staying home. The use of repetition in the chorus, instructing listeners to "shake it loose," serves as a mantra for the gathering and encourages them to join in the dancing and revelry. The energy and excitement from the event continues to build throughout the song, amplified by the loud music and wild behavior of the attendees.
The lyrics are an invitation to let go of inhibitions and enjoy the moment, just as the singer is doing. The line "having so much fun must be against the law" implies that this event is so overwhelmingly enjoyable that it feels like it can't possibly be legal. This sentiment is reinforced by the line "get wild and insane as you can get," which encourages listeners to push their limits and enjoy themselves to the fullest extent possible.
Overall, the lyrics to "Shake It Loose" celebrate the joy and excitement of a communal experience where everyone is free to dance and let loose. It's a song about creating memories and enjoying life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, alright
The singer is acknowledging and accepting what's happening around him.
Well, I'm all fired up and I'm getting? really ready to burn
The singer is feeling incredibly energized and ready to turn up the heat.
If you think I'm stayin? home, you gotta, gotta, gotta lot to learn
The singer is telling anyone who thinks he's going to stay home that they're sorely mistaken and have a lot to learn.
Everybody's jammin' tonight, gonna smoke this town
Everyone is having a great time and is going to take over the town with their energy and fun.
Can't take it? Oh, don't want you hangin' around
If the music and energy is too much for someone, the singer doesn't want them around to bring him down.
Oh, well, I'm ready right now
The singer is making it clear that he's ready to have a good time and there's no time to waste.
Shake it loose, shake it loose
The singer is urging everyone to let loose and have a great time.
All around, yes, we're havin' a ball tonight
The singer is acknowledging that everyone around is having a great time.
Shake it loose, ridin' high
Everyone is enjoying themselves and feeling great.
Havin' so much fun must be against the law
The singer feels like they're having too much fun and enjoying themselves so much that it's almost illegal.
'Cause the music's so loud, it's when it cracks the wall
The music is so loud and intense that it seems like it's actually damaging the walls.
Ain't leavin' till I'm leavin? and I ain't even started yet
The singer isn't leaving until he's had enough fun and doesn't feel like he's even started yet.
Get wild and insane as you can get
The singer is encouraging everyone to let loose and get as wild and crazy as possible.
Well, let's burn one now
The singer is suggesting that everyone should light up and have a good time.
Oh, let's shake it
The singer is rallying everyone to shake it and have some fun.
Shake, shake, shake, shake
The singer is emphasizing the importance of shaking and having a good time.
Shake it, shake, shake it, shake
The singer is urging everyone to continue shaking and enjoying themselves.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID MENIKETTI, DAVID WAYNE SIEFF, JOSEPH L. ALVES, LEONARD HAZE, PHIL KENNEMORE, ROBERT SHULMAN
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