Shake Rattle and Roll
Rhythmic Rebellion: Unveiling the Devil's Dance in 'Shake Rattle and Roll'
Lyrics
Well get out of that bed, wash your face and hands
Encouragement to leave the bed and start the day with basic hygiene
Get out of that bed, wash your face and hands
Reiteration of the need to leave the bed and maintain personal hygiene
Well get in that kitchen, make some noise with the pots and pans
Encouragement to enter the kitchen and create some noise using kitchenware
I believe to my soul you're the devil in nylon hose
Expressing a belief that the person addressed is deceitful and possibly immoral
I believe to my soul you're the devil in nylon hose
Reiteration of the belief that the person is morally questionable
Cause the harder I work, the faster my money goes
Linking hard work to the rapid depletion of money
I said shake, rattle and roll
Repeated call to shake, rattle, and roll, possibly emphasizing the need for change or action
I said shake, rattle and roll
-I said shake, rattle and roll
-I said shake, rattle and roll
-Well, you won't do right to save your doggone soul
Criticism, implying the person's inability to do right and save their soul
I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
Metaphorical description of being observant and experienced
I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
Reiteration of the metaphor, suggesting the ability to discern maturity
Well, I can look at you an' tell you ain't no child no more
Assertion that the speaker can tell the person is no longer a child
Way you wear those dresses, the sun come shining through
Complimenting the way the person wears dresses and how it enhances their appearance
Way you wear those dresses, the sun come shining through
Reiteration of the admiration for the way dresses are worn
I can't believe my eyes all that mess belongs to you
Expressing surprise and admiration for the person's beauty
I said shake, rattle and roll
Repeated call to shake, rattle, and roll, emphasizing the need for change or action
I said shake, rattle and roll
-I said shake, rattle and roll
-I said shake, rattle and roll
-Well, you won't do right to save your doggone soul
Criticism, implying the person's inability to do right and save their soul
Well I said shake, rattle and roll
Final repeated call to shake, rattle, and roll, underscoring the urgency for change or action
I said shake, rattle and roll
-I said shake, rattle and roll
-I said shake, rattle and roll
-Well, you won't do right to save your doggone soul
Reiteration of the criticism, implying the person's inability to do right and save their soul
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