Shock Me
Whitney Houston · Other Songs - Whitney Houston
I know what you been soul saving
I know what you really want
You don't have to invite vite it
You just put the voltage on
Shoot Shoot you show me whatever
Shoot Shoot you do it to the letter
You You You do me one better
WHITNEY:
do me one better
do it one three four
Shock me with your love
JJ: Do what you want
WHITNEY: Shock me with your love
JJ: Give what you got
WHITNEY: Shock me til I can't sit up I can't sit down
Oh no
Shock me with your love
JJ: Why don't you shock me with some love in the night
WHITNEY:
I know what your face is sayin'
I know what you like done done
Anything you do don't tame it
Once I get there I'll get what I got
Shoot Shoot temperature's higher
Shoot Shoot it never gets tired
You You You switch me on fire
Put it up higher
Do it one three four
Shock me with your love
Do what you want
Shock me with your love
Give what you got
Shock Shock me til I can't sit up I can't sit down
Oh no
Shock me with your love
Shock me with some love in the night
BOTH: My Baby
JJ: You love me up
BOTH: My Baby
WHITNEY:You shock my love
BOTH: My Baby
JJ: You tell me stuff
BOTH: My Baby
WHITNEY: I can't hear enough
BOTH: My Baby
JJ: You swing me up
BOTH: My Baby
WHITNEY: You'll be my rush
BOTH: My Baby
JJ: you loosen me up
WHITNEY:
You know what you're dreamin' of (JJ: dreamin' of)
You know what you can't give up
And just when you get enough
do me one better
do it one three four
Shock me
BOTH: My Baby
JJ: You love me up
BOTH: My Baby
WHITNEY: You shock my love
BOTH: My Baby
JJ: You tell me stuff
BOTH: My Baby
WHITNEY: I can't hear enough
BOTH: My Baby
JJ: You swing me up
BOTH: My Baby
WHITNEY: You'll be my rush
BOTH: My Baby
JJ: you loosen me up
WHITNEY:
You know what you're dreamin' of (JJ: Dreamin' of)
You know what you can't give up
And just when you get enough
do me one better
do it one three four
Shock me with your love
Do what you want (JJ: Do what you want)
Shock me with your love
Give what you got (JJ: Give what you got)
Shock Shock me til I can't sit up I can't sit down
Oh no
Shock me with your love
Shock me with your love
Do what you want
Shock me with your love
Give what you got (JJ: Got what you need)
Shock me til I can't sit up I can't sit down
Oh no
Shock me with your love
Shock Me - Whitney Houston
Released in 1985, 'Shock Me' stands as a defining track from Whitney Houston's debut solo album, showcasing her unparalleled vocal prowess and emotional depth. The song features a soulful R&B arrangement that highlights Houston's ability to blend power with vulnerability, a signature trait that would characterize her career. As a lead single, it served as an early introduction to her talent to a global audience, preceding her massive commercial success with 'The Bodyguard' soundtrack. The recording captures the essence of 1980s R&B and pop, demonstrating Houston's mastery of dynamics and her capacity to convey complex narratives through her voice alone. It remains a testament to her status as a vocal icon and her significant influence on the genre.