Shake
MercyMe
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I just can't believe Where my life was at All that I know is that my heart was broken And I don't ever wanna go back Ain't no explanation How I saw the light He found me and set me free And it brought me back to life Blame it on the transformation Changed down to the core His love is real And I can't sit still Cause my name's not shamed no more Great God Almighty, gonna change this Great God Almighty, He gonna change me You gotta shake, shake, shake Like you're changed, changed, changed Brand new looks so good on you So shake like you've been changed Come on and shake, shake, shake like you changed Shake, shake, shake like you changed Maybe He came to you When everything seemed fine Or maybe your world was upside down And hit you right between the eyes No matter when it happened At 7 or 95 Move your feet 'cause you are free And you've never been more alive You gotta shake, shake, shake Like you're changed, changed, changed Brand new looks so good on you So shake like you've been changed Come on and shake, shake, shake Like you're changed, changed, changed Brand new looks so good on you So shake like you've been changed Come on and shake, shake, shake like you changed Shake, shake, shake like you changed Shake, shake Great God Almighty, gonna change me Great God Almighty, He gonna change me Great God Almighty, gonna change me Great God Almighty, He gonna change me No matter when it happened At 7 or 95 Move your feet, 'cause you are free And you've never been more alive You got to shake, shake, shake Like you're changed, changed, changed Brand new looks so good on you So shake like you've been changed Come on gotta shake, shake, shake Like you're changed, changed, changed Brand new looks so good on you So shake like you've been changed Come on and shake, shake, shake like you changed Shake, shake, shake like you changed Shake, shake Great God Almighty, done changed me Great God Almighty, He done changed me
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Written by: CAMERON GILES, EDWARD JR. HINSON, RUSTY BRITO
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist Information"Shake" is a song performed by American contemporary Christian music band, MercyMe.
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Album HistoryThe song was included in their eighth studio album, "Welcome to the New," released in 2014.
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Chart Performance"Shake" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart and was also a top 20 hit on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video released for "Shake" has garnered millions of views on YouTube and showcases the band members performing choreographed dance moves, which is a departure from their normal performance style.
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Song MessageThe song carries a spirited message of liberating oneself from the past and celebrating life in the present.
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SongwritersThe song was written by MercyMe's members Bart Millard, Nathan Cochran, Barry Graul, Mike Scheuchzer, and Robby Shaffer, along with Solomon Olds and David Garcia.
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AwardsIn 2015, the song received a nomination for Short Form Music Video of the Year at the 46th GMA Dove Awards.
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Song Genre"Shake" is a pop-rock song with elements of Christian rock and power pop, demonstrating the versatility of MercyMe's musical style.
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Dance InfluenceIt is believed that the danceable rhythm of "Shake" reflects the influence of electronic dance music (EDM) and funk on the band's musical direction during their "Welcome to the New" phase.
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Audience ReceptionThe song is popular among both Christian and secular audiences due to its uplifting and energetic tune.
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Live Performances"Shake" is a crowd favorite during MercyMe's live performances and often features audience participation in terms of dance moves and sing-along parts.
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Album Success"Welcome to the New," the album that features "Shake," was certified Gold by the RIAA, indicating that it sold more than 500,000 copies.
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