Shake It Off

Singing Machine (Karaoke), Mariah Carey

About Shake It Off

"Shake It Off" is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). It was written and produced by Carey along with Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Johntá Austin. The song was initially solicited to radio on July 12, 2005, by Island and Mercury Records as the album's third single in the United States, while "Get Your Number" served as the album's third single elsewhere. Described by Dupri as "ghetto," the track is a R&B song that makes use of pop and hip hop influences and a simple, sparse production. Lyrically, the song follows Carey as she moves on from her relationship with an unfaithful lover, packing her things and breaking up with him over an answering machine. The song was well received by music critics, with many complimenting its simple yet inspirational lyrics, as well as calling it a standout track from the album. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, blocked by Carey's own "We Belong Together" and Kanye West's "Gold Digger" for six weeks. Furthermore, it marked the first time a female lead artist occupied the top two positions of the Hot 100. The song also peaked at numbers six and five in Australia and New Zealand, and numbers fifteen and nine in Ireland and the United Kingdom, respectively. 


Year:
2006
4:06
77 
#2

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[Chorus]
I gotta shake you off
'Cause the loving ain't the same
And you keep on playing games
Like you know I'm here to stay
I gotta shake it off
Just like the Calgon commercial
I really gotta get up outta here
And go somewhere
I gotta shake it off
Gotta make that move
Find somebody who
Appreciates all the love I give
Boy I gotta shake it off
Gotta do what's best for me
Baby and that means I gotta
Shake you off

By the time you get this message
It's gonna be too late
So don't bother paging me
Cause I'll be on my way
See I grabbed all my diamonds and clothes
Just ask your momma she knows
You're gonna miss me baby
Hate to say "I told you so"
Well at first I didn't know
But now it's clear to me
You would cheat with all your freaks
And lie compulsively
So I packed up my Louis Vuitton
Jumped in your ride and took off
You'll never ever find a girl
Who loves you more than me

[Chorus]

I gotta, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it
Off, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it
(Gotta shake it off) off, shake, shake, shake, shake, 
Shake it off, shake, shake, shake, shake,shake it off

I found out about a gang
Of your dirty little deeds
With this one and that one
By the pool, on the beach, in the streets
Heard y'all was
Hold up my phone's breakin' up
I'ma hang up and call the machine right back
I gotta get this off of my mind
You wasn't worth my time
so I'm leaving you behind
Cause I need a real love in my life
Save this recording because
I'm never coming back home
Baby I'm gone
Don't cha know

[Chorus]

I gotta, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it
Off, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it
(Gotta shake it off) off, shake, shake, shake, shake, 
Shake it off, shake, shake, shake, shake,shake it off

[Chorus]

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains… more »

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Written by: Mariah Carey, Johnta Austin, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Type of Genre
"Shake It Off" is classified as an R&B song with elements of hip-hop and contemporary pop.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 2005. It remained on the chart for 21 weeks.
Certification
"Shake It Off" received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over one million units sold.
Production Team
The song was co-written and co-produced by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Johntá Austin.
Album Inclusion
"Shake It Off" is contained in Carey's tenth studio album, "The Emancipation of Mimi", which was released in 2005.
Video Features
The music video directed by Jake Nava has Mariah double crossing her unfaithful boyfriend by packing her bags and leaving him.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Shake It Off" talk about looking forward and shrugging off a relationship that doesn't work.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.
Release
"Shake It Off" was released as the third single from the album on July 12, 2005.
Popularity Internationally
Aside from its success in the U.S., it also charted within the top ten in Australia and New Zealand, and top twenty in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Distinctive Element
One of the song's memorable elements is its catchy phrase "I gotta shake you off", which is repeated throughout the track.
Critical Response
Many music critics praised the song for its catchy chorus and up-tempo beat, which were seen as a return to form for Carey after a period of professional and personal struggles.

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