Can't Shake It
Diamonds, Desire, and Drivin': Unveiling the Meaning Behind Great White's 'Can't Shake It'
Lyrics
Young man in Morocco
A young man is in Morocco.
Buys a diamond ring
He purchases a diamond ring.
Takes it across the water
He takes the ring across the water.
Just to see what luck it brings
His purpose is to test his luck with the ring.
Young girl dressed in midnight
A young girl, dressed in midnight (dark attire), captivates him.
Sets his blood on fire
Her presence arouses intense emotions in him.
You can't buy my soul with gold
The singer asserts that his soul cannot be bought with gold.
But my heart is up for hire
However, he implies that his heart is available for a transaction or relationship.
I can't shake it
The singer expresses a feeling of being unable to shake something, suggesting a persistent challenge or burden.
Drivin' in your Fleetwood
Driving in a Fleetwood, possibly a luxurious car.
To the sports of kings today
Heading to the sports of kings, indicating a high-class or aristocratic activity.
Top hat cane and ascot
Describing the attire with a top hat, cane, and ascot, associated with a particular social class or event.
That's the game you play
Referring to a specific game or lifestyle associated with this social class.
Jumpin' from a window
Suggesting a risky or bold action, jumping from a window.
Shirt half off your back
Describing a situation where someone's shirt is partially removed, possibly in a chaotic or challenging circumstance.
Better take the elevator
Advising to take the elevator, possibly a metaphor for finding an easier or more suitable path.
And find another track
Suggesting the need to find a different approach or direction.
I can't shake it
Reiterating the feeling of being unable to shake something, emphasizing its persistence.
I gotta a monkey on my back
The singer metaphorically expresses having a persistent burden or addiction (monkey on the back).
And I just can't shake it
Emphasizing the difficulty in overcoming or getting rid of the mentioned burden or addiction.
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