Ya gotta see me leanin’ on the bar
I got my head in a whiskey jar
Feelin’ good, ’cause the city’s alive
I’m gettin’ ready to rock and jive
I get up and I slide across the floor
You want to come or I’ll meet you at the door?
No one can stop us ’cause we’re feeling too right
We’re gonna steal our way around the night
Alright, alright
Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations
Aye-aye-oh, shake it to the floor
Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations
Aye-aye-oh, shake
I was takin’ no liberties
She getting hotter off the heat on me
I was oilin’, she was slick
Lickin’ off the sweat, her favorite trick, yeah
“Help me, help me please (yes)
Tame this animal, help me to breathe”
I said, “No, no way
You gotta come with me all of the way”
“Okay, I’ll play”
Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations
Aye-aye-oh, shake it to the floor
Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations
Aye-aye-oh, shake
Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations
Aye-aye-oh, shake it to the floor
Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations
Aye-aye-oh, shake it
We had the night, we had the time
She had the sugar and I had the wine
Took my hand, shook me to the core
Told me not to touch, but she was coming back for more
You know what for
Aye, aye, aye, aye
Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations
Aye-aye-oh, shake it to the floor
Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations
Aye-aye-oh, shake it to the floor
Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations
Aye-aye-oh, shake it to the floor
Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations
Make you shake
Igniting the Night: The Power of Rock and Rebellion
“Shake Your Foundations” by AC/DC is a high-octane anthem that captures the energy and wild spirit of a night out. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of stepping into a lively scene, fueled by music, drinks, and an irresistible urge to break free from the mundane. From leaning on the bar to sliding across the floor, the song celebrates the thrill of letting loose and living in the moment. The recurring chorus—”Aye-aye-oh, shake your foundations”—acts as a rallying cry, urging listeners to cast off their inhibitions and embrace the pulse of rock ‘n’ roll. At its heart, the track is about connection, excitement, and the uncontainable joy of shaking things up.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
- Release Year: 1985
- Label: Atlantic Records