Lyrical Breakdown of Twist & Shout - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Twist & Shout" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.
- Lyric Overview: Witness how Salt-N-Pepa weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Twist & Shout" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
- Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Salt-N-Pepa employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
- Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Salt-N-Pepa's narrative.
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Yo, salt, your mic
Yo, pepa, your mic
Yo, spin, you hype
We're def, you're right
The bass shakin', dancin' all night
Booties shakin' from left to right
Salt and pepa rockin' the mic
So that you might
Shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
You gotta twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (come on, baby)
Go ahead, and work it on out (work it on out)
Oooo, work it on out now, baby (work it on out now)
You know you look so good (look so good)
You really got me going now, boy (got me going)
Just like I knew you would (like I knew you would)
Oooo, hey baby, listen, I think they're playin' our song
What up? you gonna get up? well shut up and come on
I wanna feel your body close to me, lovin' and holdin' me
Tight like a vice grip squeezin' all over me
Yeah, that's the way, hey, don't get carried away
The other boy, do what the record say
And shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
You make me twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (come on, baby)
Work it, work it on out (work it on out)
Work that bootie on out now, baby, ha (work it on out now)
You know you look so good (look so good)
You really got me going now (got me going)
Just like I knew you would (like I knew you would)
Yeah, gimme gimme gimme all you got boyfriend, you should be enjoyin'
A sexy girl might ease that antedote to poison
Boys in the jam ask me to dance, but I say no chance
I want a man who's advanced in the art of dance
So when we get on a floor, he can take me on a tour
And we can do it till the fluid or sweat starts to pour
Down like the rain and the thunderstorm hard and strong
Boy, come on, don't wait too long
You better shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (come on, baby)
Go ahead, and work it on out (work it on out)
Yeah, work it on out now, boyfriend (work it on out now)
You know you look so good (look so good)
You really got me going now with that stuff (got me going)
Like I knew you would (like I knew you would)
Oooo, (ah) get higher, baby
(Ah) higher, baby
(Ah) oooo, get higher, baby
(Ow) yeah, now break it down
One good twist deserves a better one, a deffer one
We're salt and pepa, together we'll have lots of fun
Do it again, babe, for the hit parade
Cuz spinderella does a hell of a job keepin' the record playin'
Shout like ya just sold your soul to rock 'n roll
You lost control, go hit the floor
And shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Come on, twist and shout (twist and shout)
Go 'head, go 'head, go 'head, go 'head, baby, now (come on, baby)
Go ahead, and work it on out (work it on out)
Oooo, work it on out now, baby (work it on out now)
You know you look so good (look so good)
You really got me going now, boy (got me going)
Just like I knew you would (like I knew you would)
Shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Come on, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Sh-sh-sh-sh-shake it, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Shake, shake, shake, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Why don't you shake it up, baby, now? (shake it up, baby)
Shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
(Ad lib / fade)