Lyric discussion by bitshift 

Cover art for Shake the Sheets lyrics by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

To me, this song is about overcoming apathy and hopelessness, and realizing that in spite of overwhelming odds, it's important to work to change the world for the better. As an activist, this song gives me hope and reassurance, when I wonder "when will we get an hour to celebrate, find the time to breathe a sigh?"