Shake It
Metro Station
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Let's drop! Yeah, come on Shake, shake I'll take you home If you don't leave me at the front door (Leave me at the front door) Your body's cold But girl, we're gettin' so warm And I was thinking of ways That I could get inside (Get inside) Tonight you're falling in love Let me go now This feeling's tearing me up Here we go now Now if she does it like this Will you do it like that? Now if she touches like this Will you touch her like that? Now if she moves like this Will you move her like that? Come on, shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Your lips tremble But your eyes are in a straight stare (In a straight stare) We're on the bed But your clothes are laying right there And I was thinking of places That I could hide (I could hide) Tonight you're falling in love Let me go now This feeling's tearing me up Here we go now Now if she does it like this Will you do it like that? Now if she touches like this Will you touch her like that? Now if she moves like this Will you move her like that? Come on, shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it I saw you dancing And I couldn't get you off my mind I could tell that you could tell That I was taking my time But I was thinking of ways To get you to stay tonight Body's shaking Turn me on so I can turn off the lights Now if she does it like this Will you do it like that? Now if she touches like this Will you touch her like that? Now if she moves like this Will you move her like that? Come on, shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it Shake, shake Shake, shake, shake it
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Written by: Mason Musso, Trace Cyrus, Timothy Blake Healy, Anthony Improgo
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Shake It" is a song by Metro Station, released in 2008 as the third single from their eponymous debut studio album.
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Chart RankingThe song was a huge success for Metro Station. It reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it their highest-charting song.
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Music GenreClassified under the genre of Pop Rock, New Wave, and Electronica, "Shake It" is characterized by its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics.
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Band MembersMetro Station was established by Mason Musso and Trace Cyrus, brother of pop singer Miley Cyrus. Both contributed to the vocals for "Shake It".
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Certified PlatinumAfter its release, the song was certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over two million copies.
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Popularity in Other CountriesNot just in the U.S., "Shake It" was also a global hit, reaching top 10 in several countries including Australia, Germany, and the UK.
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In Music VideoThe music video for "Shake It" was directed by Joseph Kahn, a prominent music video director. It made its television debut on MTV's TRL.
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Impact on Pop CultureIts enigmatic beat and dance-themed lyrics were traits that resonated with fans causing the song to be used in several television shows, movies and video games including the likes of "American Dad" and "Just Dance".
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Award NominationsOwing to its immense popularity, "Shake It" received a nomination for Best Pop Performance at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
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Band's DisbandmentDespite the song's success, Metro Station disbanded in 2017, making "Shake It" their last big hit.
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Song LengthThe album version of "Shake It" is a little over 2 minutes 59 seconds, making it a concise and catchy track.
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Later ToursThe song remains popular on the band members' solo tours. Both Musso and Cyrus have included "Shake It" in their setlists during their separate tours.
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