This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
You been workin' all week long
Now you're dyin' to cut loose
? all nine to five
For some twelve bob blues
Let music tell your brain
What your body wants to do
Get on your feet, get out of your seat
I know you feel this groove
Come on, shake what God gave ya
Oh, come on, shake what God gave ya
All God's children, gotta shake what God gave ya
Come on, people now, shake what God gave ya
Throw your arms up in the air
Clap your hands and stomp your feet
Let the man with the bass guitar
Just set your spirit free
Well, don't worry what your friends might think
'Cause they all be dancin' too
Well, just get down and get loud
It's time to break some rules
Come on, shake what God gave ya
Oh, pretty baby, just shake what God gave ya
All God's children, gotta shake what God gave ya
Well, come on, people now, shake what God gave ya
Oh, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
Gotta shake this
Shake-shake this
Oh, play that ? song
You been workin' all week long
Now you're dyin' to cut loose
? all nine to five
For some dancin' shoes
And just shake what God gave ya
Come on, people, now shake what God gave ya
All God's children, gotta shake what God gave ya
Oh, pretty mama, just shake what God gave ya
Oh, yeah
Now shake it, baby
Shake it
Come on, shake it, baby
Oh, get down
Oh, you're lookin' good
Oh, shake it, shake it
Now you're dyin' to cut loose
? all nine to five
For some twelve bob blues
Let music tell your brain
What your body wants to do
Get on your feet, get out of your seat
I know you feel this groove
Come on, shake what God gave ya
Oh, come on, shake what God gave ya
All God's children, gotta shake what God gave ya
Come on, people now, shake what God gave ya
Throw your arms up in the air
Clap your hands and stomp your feet
Let the man with the bass guitar
Just set your spirit free
Well, don't worry what your friends might think
'Cause they all be dancin' too
Well, just get down and get loud
It's time to break some rules
Come on, shake what God gave ya
Oh, pretty baby, just shake what God gave ya
All God's children, gotta shake what God gave ya
Well, come on, people now, shake what God gave ya
Oh, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
Gotta shake this
Shake-shake this
Oh, play that ? song
You been workin' all week long
Now you're dyin' to cut loose
? all nine to five
For some dancin' shoes
And just shake what God gave ya
Come on, people, now shake what God gave ya
All God's children, gotta shake what God gave ya
Oh, pretty mama, just shake what God gave ya
Oh, yeah
Now shake it, baby
Shake it
Come on, shake it, baby
Oh, get down
Oh, you're lookin' good
Oh, shake it, shake it
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Shake What God Gave Ya Lyrics as written by Richard Belmont (monty) Powell James Otto
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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