Shake That Tambourine
Rhythmic Revelry: Unveiling the Joyful Dance of Tambourine Beats
Lyrics
Shake... the little tambourine
Expresses the action of shaking a small tambourine.
Shake a-ring a jing -jing a-ling
Describes the sound of shaking the tambourine with onomatopoeic words.
Shake, shake my little dancin' queen
Refers to someone as a dancing queen and encourages them to shake the tambourine.
Shake that tambourine, that tambourine
Reiterates the instruction to shake the tambourine.
I can hear them dancing, in the marketplace
Implies an observation of people dancing in the marketplace.
Swishin' and a-swirlin', in their' silks and lace
Depicts the visual imagery of people in silks and lace, suggesting an elegant dance scene.
Bracelets keep a-clinking, on their' tiny feet
Highlights the sound of bracelets as dancers move, emphasizing the festive atmosphere.
And with their tambourines they keep the beat
Associates tambourines with maintaining the rhythm of the dance.
Rings on their fingers, bells on their toes
Mentions adornments on fingers and toes, portraying the dancers as musical.
They make music, wherever they go
Suggests that the dancers create music wherever they go due to their accessories.
Pound that little drum now, tap on it with your thumb
Encourages playing the drum and engaging in musical expression.
Shake, shake the little tambourine
Repeats the call to shake the tambourine, emphasizing its importance.
Shake a-ring a-jing-a-ling-a-ling
Repeats onomatopoeic words to convey the rhythmic and lively nature of the dance.
Shake,shake my little dancin' queen
Reiterates the idea of a dancing queen shaking the tambourine.
That tambourine, that tambourine
Repeats the instruction to shake the tambourine.
I heard their talent, open palace doors
Suggests that the talent of the dancers opens doors to palaces.
Every night they're dancin', on those marble floors
Describes a recurring nightly dance on marble floors, emphasizing grandeur.
Kings may bow before them, but they'll be my own
Suggests the admiration of kings for the dancers, claiming them as one's own.
Then they'll shake their thing for me alone
Expresses anticipation for the dancers to perform exclusively for the speaker.
Rings on their fingers, bells on their toes
Repeats the description of adornments, reinforcing the connection between visuals and music.
They make music, wherever they go
Restates the idea that the dancers create music as they move.
Pound that little drum now, tap on it with your thumb
Reiterates the encouragement to play the drum and be involved in musical expression.
Shake, shake the little tambourine
Reiterates the call to shake the tambourine, maintaining the focus on rhythmic movement.
Shake a-ring a-jing-a-ling-a-ling
Repeats onomatopoeic words, reinforcing the lively and rhythmic atmosphere of the dance.
Shake,shake my little dancin' queen
Reiterates the idea of a dancing queen shaking the tambourine.
That tambourine, that tambourine
Repeats the instruction to shake the tambourine, emphasizing its significance.
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