Shake 'em Loose Tonight
rumspringa Lyrics


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hoo hoo hoo hoo
hoo hoo hoo hoo
hoo hoo hoo hoo
right, right, right, right, right (2x)

Ah well now, father said to son
“you know you're growin'
You've grown into a fair child”
Ah well now, mother said to daughter
“Girl you're showin', oh, how to be a real wild child”

Ah well, I can't be satisfied
Couldn't be more right
Lose this, gonna move
Shake'em loose tonight
I'm singin'

hoo hoo hoo hoo
hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
right, right, right, right, right

Brothers and sisters
Won't you gather around
No need for tickets
We're all from the same time
Singin'

hoo hoo hoo hoo
hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
right, right, right, right, right

Why aren't you comin' anymore?
Why aren't you comin' anymore?

Oh, oh oh
hoo hoo hoo hoo




hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
right, right, right, right (4x)

Overall Meaning

In Rumspringa's song "Shake 'em Loose Tonight," the lyrics speak of breaking free, experiencing wildness, and living in the moment. The song's opening lyrics reflect the generational gap between parents and children as the former acknowledges a child's growth, while the latter encourages the blossoming of the young one's wild side. The song then proceeds with the singer's declaration of dissatisfaction and the desire to move on, eventually leading to the chorus, which serves as an invitation for others to join in the revelry, with the repeated "hoo hoo hoo" and "right, right, right."


The song appears to be about the traditional Amish rumspringa, where young adults are given the chance to experience the outside world and decide whether or not to join the community for life. The song seems to celebrate this period of exploration and self-discovery, encouraging the youth to break free from the confines of their upbringing and explore their wild sides.


Overall, "Shake 'em Loose Tonight" is about the search for identity and liberation, urging those who are held back by their fears and circumstances to break free and live in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah well now, father said to son “you know you're growin' You've grown into a fair child”
Father acknowledged that his son is growing into a fine young man


Ah well now, mother said to daughter “Girl you're showin', oh, how to be a real wild child”
Mother is pleased that her daughter is exhibiting the traits of an independent and adventurous young woman


Ah well, I can't be satisfied Couldn't be more right Lose this, gonna move Shake'em loose tonight I'm singin'
I'm not content with staying in one place and I'm excited to go out, have fun, and let loose tonight


Brothers and sisters Won't you gather around No need for tickets We're all from the same time Singin'
Come together and enjoy each other's company, regardless of social status or background


Why aren't you comin' anymore? Why aren't you comin' anymore?
I miss your presence and wonder why you're not joining in on the fun anymore




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sebastiankadistu3372

Ah well now, father said to son
You know you're growin'
You've grown into a fair child
Ah well now, mother said to daughter
Girl you're showin', oh, how to be a real wild child
Ah well, I can't be satisfied
Couldn't be more right
Lose this, gonna move
Shake'em loose tonight
I'm singin'
Hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Right, right, right, right, right
Brothers and sisters
Won't you gather around
No need for tickets
We're all from the same time
Singin'
Hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Right, right, right, right, right
Why aren't you comin' anymore?
Why aren't you comin' anymore?
Oh, oh oh
Hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Right, right, right, right
Oh, oh oh
Hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Right, right, right, right
Oh, oh oh
Hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Right, right, right, right
Oh, oh oh
Hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Right, right, right, right



All comments from YouTube:

@Kelly-mf8gj

2020 and it's still a banger, it's a timeless song

@SniperTwins

Truly. And in 2021.

@flopper_heads_popper

2021 and song still delivers a huge bucket of emotions!

@leonardoornelasmecanico

2021 :D

@cdsaylor2

Funny enough, they just put out a new song for the first time in over 10 years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hOYSh3rLwo

@user-zk5jn4br7u

2023

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@shadyganley8877

This is therapy for the soul.

@sarahferguson1577

I walked down the aisle to this song👰🏽👦🏼💍❤️ perfect song for a perfect day

@SniperTwins

+Sarah Sumroo Awesome. Well put.

@brianbosque8253

I feel you

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