Shake It

Wild Nights and Reckless Roads
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Lyrics

Strip Poker Motel

Describes a motel associated with the game of strip poker.

Got a small blue tail

Suggests having a feeling of being different or unique (metaphorical "small blue tail").

Hot ice, cold cash

Alludes to a mix of excitement and risk, possibly referring to illicit activities.

I never been no good at staying out of jail

Expresses a history of trouble or inability to avoid trouble.


Wheel spin, roulette

Evokes a sense of chance and unpredictability, likening life to a game of roulette.

Who's giving, don't get

Unclear; possibly about not receiving what is expected or deserved.

Ripped shirt, black eye

Implies physical altercation or a rough situation.

Tuxedo, bow tie

Contrasting imagery of formality (tuxedo) and disorder (black eye).

Dark sound, straight road

Suggests a somber or melancholic tone on an uncomplicated path.

Get lost, get loaded

Encourages losing oneself in indulgence or substance abuse.

Enlisted men, off duty

Refers to soldiers off duty, perhaps indicating a break from responsibility.

Stolen clouds, dark beauty

Imagery of elusive beauty or charm amidst darkness or trouble.

Cold gun, wild rose

Contrasts danger (cold gun) with beauty (wild rose).

Night clerk, door closed

Describes a situation where access is denied or restricted.


Lie down baby

Invitation to relax or surrender to a partner.

Your love is a faucet

Compares love to a constant flow or easily accessible resource.


Called China, cell phone

References attempts to communicate internationally, but the receiver is unreachable.

Chun King, not home

Specifically mentions a Chinese food brand but implies a lack of response or connection.


You know I feel like a preacher waving a gun around

Feeling conflicted or contradictory in actions or emotions.

Shake it, shake it. shake it baby!

Encouragement to take action or be assertive despite uncertainty.


Shake it, shake it, shake it now

Reinforces the encouragement to take action or be assertive in a repeated manner.

Shake it, shake it, shake it baby

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Shake it, shake it, shake it now

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Shake it, shake it, shake it baby

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Shake it, shake it, shake it now

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Outside, it's damp

Describes dampness outside, suggesting an uncomfortable atmosphere.

Put a towel on that lamp

Practical advice to prevent discomfort (using a towel on a lamp).

You look hot in this light

Complimenting appearance in a particular light, hinting at intimacy.

I can love you all night

Expresses readiness or willingness for prolonged intimacy.

Shoes off, hair down

Describes a relaxed and intimate setting with personal details.

Got a pink nightgown

Details clothing worn in an intimate setting.

Mike Tyson, KO'ed

References a famous boxer, implying strength or dominance.

On the wild, blue road

Suggests a wild and free-spirited journey.

Small town, straight road

Reiterates simplicity and straightforwardness in a small town setting.

That rooster, done crowed

Indicates the start of a new day in a rural environment.

Flat tire, homemade cross

Implies a setback or obstacle on the journey, possibly symbolizing adversity.


You know I feel like a preacher waving a gun around

Repetition of feeling conflicted or contradictory in actions or emotions.

Shake it, shake it, shake it baby!

Reiterates the encouragement to take action or be assertive in a repeated manner.


Shake it, shake it, shake it now

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Shake it. shake it, shake it baby

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Shake it, shake it, shake it now

Reinforces the encouragement to take action or be assertive in a repeated manner.

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