We thank you kindly
Right now we’d like to do a song
Ain’t necessarily our own, but it could very well be
It’s a song about self-abuse
It’s called…”Rattlesnake Shake”
Well, if you wanna rock
I got to be your rockin’ horse
And if you wanna roll
Lord, I could blow you right out the door
Yes I could
We’ll shake the world
When it’s time to crash
But when I get home tonight
Lord, I guess I got to shake myself
A looky here
You need some lovin’
You must have the blues
You fought your mind baby
Hey that’s a good thing to do
Now do the shake
The rattlesnake shake
Now do the, do the shake
Yes, chuck away them blues…chuck your blues
Yeah…you need some lovin’
You must have blues
You fought with your mind, baby
That’s a good thing thing……to do
Do the shake
Oh…The rattlesnake shake…oh
Now…do the shake
Yeah…Chuck away…
Unpacking the Swagger of “Rattlesnake Shake”
Aerosmith’s rendition of “Rattlesnake Shake” is a raucous celebration of self-expression and unapologetic energy. The song uses the metaphor of a ‘rattlesnake shake’ to describe shaking off the blues and embracing one’s desires. With playful lyrics about rocking and rolling, the band channels a spirit of liberation, urging listeners to let loose and free themselves from emotional burdens. The references to ‘self-abuse’ and fighting with one’s mind suggest a deeper layer, hinting at the struggles of overcoming personal demons through music and movement. Ultimately, the track is both a party anthem and a tongue-in-cheek commentary on self-care and indulgence.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Peter Green
- Originally written by: Peter Green for Fleetwood Mac