Shake It Off

David J · Other Songs - David J

If it's the change, that you fear,

It will always be right there.

Weight on your back thorn in your side,

Boy you can't run so don't even try.

***Cause the demons are right at your heels.***

***Breaking you down making you feel,***

Like you wanna give up like you just gotta give in,

Like your fighting a fight you know you can't win.



Don't you know you got to,

Stand up, shake it off, look em in the eye,

You might never get another chance to make things right,

Don't pass it by.

Haven't you ever felt like you never say all the things you wanted to say?

This is your chance to so stand up

**For yourself, today's your day.



There's no easy way to go about it,

Baby you can' t doubt it. (nooo)

When they can't hear you have to shout it,

Cause some of us can't live without it!

If it's the love that you need,

You got to ask politely.

But never settle for less than the sky.

And if you walk out don't ever let them see you cry.



No, no, no,

Stand up, shake it off, look 'em in the eye,

You might never get another chance to make things right,

Don't pass it by.

Haven't you ever felt like you never say all the things you wanted to say?

This is your chance to so stand up

**For yourself, today's your day.



come on...stand...come on...stand...

I know your tired and you've had enough,

Your bruised and torn and you wanna give up.

Well there's an answer, listen up:

Sometimes, sometimes you gotta stand up (yeah)



stand up, shake it off, look em in the eye (c'mon)

you might never get another chance to make things right

don't pass it by

haven't you ever felt like you never say all the things you wanted to say

this is your chance to so stand up

for yourself, today's your day

Shake It Off

David J's 'Shake It Off' stands as a defining track of the English punk revival, released in 1990. The song exemplifies the raw, high-energy sound characteristic of the genre, blending aggressive guitar riffs with a driving rhythm that became a staple of the era's live performances. As a key release in his discography, it helped solidify his reputation as a frontman for the UK punk scene during a period of intense musical activity. The recording captures the immediacy and frustration often found in the band's work, resonating with audiences who appreciated the unpolished yet powerful delivery of the mid-1990s. Its enduring presence in the catalogue reflects its status as a significant contribution to the broader landscape of English rock music.