Shake!
Prince · Graffiti Bridge
Hey, hey people what u come here 4?
Come on everybody, let's get out on the floor.
All the pretty girls shaking what they got
the boys swear to god that they're all 2 hot
Everybody shake.
U got to shake something. My lord.
Shake! U got 2 shake something.
Come on pretty baby now don't be shy.
New liberated girl, ask a guy
We can go dancing baby every night
Shake! Shake, shake shake! Shake!
But u got 2 shake your body 'til the early, early light.
Everybody shake. (Shake, shake, shake)
U got 2 shake something. My lord.
Shake! (shake,shake,shake)
U got 2 shake something
Sing with me now...
Lucy's standing there with the false hair on
Don't shake it 2 hard or that hair will be gone (oops)
Marilyn's so worried about her 2 left feet
Pretty thing keeps worrying about keeping on her feet
That don't matter y'all, come on
Shake! Oh lord. U got 2 shake something.
Everybody shake. (shake, shake, shake)
U got 2 shake something. (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Shake! Come on y'all. U got 2 shake something.
Shake! (shake, shake, shake)
Every-everybody.
Hey, hey, people what u come here 4? We want to shake something.
Come on everybody let's get out on the floor. Gotta shake something.
U shake it 2 the north, u can shake it 2 the south. Gotta shake something.
(somebody help me with this)
Shake! If u come 2 party now open up your mouth. Gotta shake something.
Come on, oh yeah. yeah.
Shake! Shake. U gotta shake something.
Oh don't stop. Oh. Shake! (shake, shake, shake)
Shake! (shake on it... for me)
Shake!
U're hired. Let's go. Shake! Shake!
Got to shake something.
Shake! - Prince
Recorded for the 1996 film Graffiti Bridge, "Shake!" is a high-energy pop-rock track that exemplifies Prince's signature style of blending rock instrumentation with his distinctive vocal delivery. The song features a driving rhythm and an upbeat tempo that demands movement, perfectly capturing the film's themes of self-expression and breaking free from societal constraints. As part of the album's soundtrack, the recording showcases Prince's ability to craft anthemic songs that resonate with audiences while maintaining his unique artistic identity. The track remains a notable example of his work during the mid-1990s, reflecting his continued evolution as a performer who seamlessly integrated rock, pop, and funk elements into his discography.