Tambourine – English Lyrics

• By: Eve

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

♪ YOU GOTTA SHAKE YOUR ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ E-V-E ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND ♪

♪ E-V-E ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ I GO BY THE NAME OF SWIZZ BEATS THE MONSTER ♪

♪ WE GON' GET THIS PARTY STARTED ♪

♪ (SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN') FULL SURFACE ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND LET'S GO ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ E-V-E COME THROUGH IN THE MASERAT ♪

♪ DOIN' IT BIG LIKE I LIVE IN THE TAJ MAHAL ♪

♪ TALK (WHISTLE) AND I DON'T GET IN THE BLAH-ZY BLAH ♪

♪ THAT'S WHY THEY LOVIN' HER ♪

♪ THAT'S REAL, BEEN THE CHICKS THAT THEY TALKED ABOUT ♪

♪ (WHISTLE) DAMN IS THE WORDS THAT COME OUT THEY MOUTH ♪

♪ SHE LOOK GOOD, ALWAYS, WITHOUT A DOUBT ♪

♪ ASK FOR HER, IS SHE BACK OR CAKING OUT ♪

♪ LADIES, COME ON ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ E-V-E ♪

♪ THEY BE WATCHING WHILE WE WIGGLE AROUND ♪

♪ LOOK AT 'EM DROOLING ♪

♪ THEY AIN'T USED TO THIS SOUND, I KEEP 'EM MOVING ♪

♪ ALL MY LADIES PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR ♪

♪ IT'S ALL RIGHT NOW

WE GON' KEEP YOU UP ON YOUR FEET THE WHOLE NIGHT NOW ♪

♪ POP THEM BOTTLES, YEAH, DRINK THAT UP, MAN ♪

♪ GOT YOU FEELING CRAZY, WELL THAT WAS THE PLAN ♪

♪ THEY WAS WAITING FOR ME, WASN'T READY FOR THIS ♪

♪ HE GOT THE GAME SEWN UP, KNOW I'M TALKING 'BOUT SWIZZ ♪

♪ OH YEAH, I KNOW YOU WANNA FIGHT IT BUT WHY WOULD YOU TRY ♪

♪ WE GOT 'EM SHAKING EVERYTHING FROM THE HOOD TO DUBAI ♪

♪ YEAH, WE DO IT BIG, MAN, WHY WOULD WE LIE ♪

♪ C'MON, ONE, TWO, THREE, EVERYBODY ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ GET LOW, GET LOW, THEN PICK UP, PICK UP ♪

♪ GET YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR, IT'S A STICK-UP, STICK-UP ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINES, MOVING QUICKER, QUICKER ♪

♪ YEAH, I'M SHAKING DOWN THE TOWN, GET THE PICTURE, PICTURE ♪

♪ MOVING ON THE FLOOR, GOTTA LOVE THAT ♪

♪ HOW SHE KEEP IT GOING ON, GOTTA LOVE THAT ♪

♪ TO THE BEAT LIKE A PRO, KNOW YOU LOVE THAT ♪

♪ SHE CAN SHAKE IT TO THE FLOOR, GOTTA LOVE THAT ♪

♪ GET YA (WHISTLE) ON THE DANCE FLOOR ♪

♪ DANCE ON THE DANCE FLOOR ♪

♪ MOVE 'EM OUT THE WAY ♪

♪ IF THEY AIN'T DOING IT HOW YOU WANT YOURS ♪

♪ YOU AIN'T GOT TO ASK, KEEP GIVING MORE ♪

♪ DON'T NEED MY PERMISSION, Y'ALL HEARD ♪

♪ WHAT YOU WAITING FOR ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

♪ SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN' ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shake /ʃeɪk/ A2	verb - to move quickly up and down or from side to side; to make something do this noun - an act of shaking
tambourine /ˌtæmbəˈriːn/ B1	noun - a musical instrument consisting of a hoop with pairs of small metal jingles, either with or without a skin stretched over one side.
whistle /ˈwɪsl/ A2	verb - to make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small hole between one's lips or teeth noun - a clear, high-pitched sound made by whistling
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A1	noun - a social gathering of people for entertainment, typically involving eating, drinking, and talking verb - to enjoy oneself at a party
monster /ˈmɒnstər/ B1	noun - an imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening, or a very large or powerful person/thing.
big /bɪɡ/ A1	adjective - of considerable size, amount, or intensity; large
real /riːəl/ A2	adjective - actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed; true and authentic
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for (someone or something)
dance /dɑːns/ (UK), /dæns/ (US) A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps noun - a series of steps and movements that you perform to music
floor /flɔːr/ A1	noun - the lower surface of a room, on which one walks
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mad, insane (informal: extremely enthusiastic or excited)
ready /ˈredi/ A2	adjective - in a suitable state for an activity, action, or situation; fully prepared
bottle /ˈbɒtl/ A1	noun - a container, typically made of glass or plastic and with a narrow neck, used for storing drinks or other liquids.
drink /drɪŋk/ A1	verb - to take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow noun - a liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb.
foot /fʊt/ A1	noun - the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks.
wiggle /ˈwɪɡl/ B1	verb - to move or cause to move with short, quick, to-and-fro movements.
drool /druːl/ B2	verb - to let saliva flow from the mouth; to show excessive desire or admiration for something (informal)
sound /saʊnd/ A1	noun - vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear. verb - to make a noise
permission /pərˈmɪʃn/ B1	noun - the action of officially allowing someone to do a particular thing; consent or authorization.

Key Grammar Structures

• SHAKE YOUR TAMBOURINE, GO AND GET YOURSELF A WHISTLIN'

  ➔ Imperative Mood & Reflexive Pronoun

  ➔ The verbs "Shake" and "go" are in the imperative mood, giving commands or instructions. "Yourself" is a reflexive pronoun, emphasizing that the action is for the subject's own benefit or participation.

• DOIN' IT BIG LIKE I LIVE IN THE TAJ MAHAL

  ➔ Simile with 'like'

  ➔ A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things, usually by using "like" or "as." Here, the artist compares the grand scale of her actions ("doin' it big") to the grandeur of living in the Taj Mahal.

• THEY BE WATCHING WHILE WE WIGGLE AROUND

  ➔ Habitual 'be' (AAVE) & Adverbial Clause of Time

  ➔ In African American Vernacular English (AAVE), "be" followed by an -ing form (e.g., "be watching") indicates an action that occurs habitually or repeatedly. "While" introduces an adverbial clause of time, indicating a simultaneous action.

• HE GOT THE GAME SEWN UP

  ➔ Idiomatic Phrasal Verb (Past Participle as Adjective)

  ➔ "Sewn up" is an idiomatic expression meaning to have something completely secured, controlled, or won. Here, "got" functions informally as "has got" or "has."

• IF THEY AIN'T DOING IT HOW YOU WANT YOURS

  ➔ Informal Conditional Clause & Possessive Pronoun

  ➔ This is a first conditional clause (describing a possible situation and its consequence). "Ain't" is an informal contraction for "are not" (or "is not," "have not," "has not"). "Yours" is a possessive pronoun referring to "your way" or "your tambourine/action."

• GET YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR, IT'S A STICK-UP, STICK-UP

  ➔ Metaphorical Idiom

  ➔ A "stick-up" usually refers to a robbery where someone is forced to raise their hands. Here, it's used metaphorically to command everyone to raise their hands, demanding active participation and excitement at the party.

• WHAT YOU WAITING FOR

  ➔ Ellipsis in Interrogative Sentence

  ➔ This is an example of ellipsis, where the auxiliary verb "are" is omitted in the informal question "What (are) you waiting for?" This is common in casual speech.

• POP THEM BOTTLES, YEAH, DRINK THAT UP, MAN

  ➔ Separable Phrasal Verb (Idiomatic)

  ➔ "Pop bottles" is an idiomatic expression meaning to open bottles (often champagne) to celebrate. It's a separable phrasal verb, meaning the object ("them bottles") can come between the verb "pop" and its implied particle (like "open" or "off").

• DON'T NEED MY PERMISSION, Y'ALL HEARD

  ➔ Semi-Modal Verb for Lack of Necessity

  ➔ The verb "need" can function as a semi-modal verb (like "must" or "should") to express necessity. In its negative form ("don't need"), it expresses a lack of necessity or obligation, meaning no permission is required.

• YEAH, WE DO IT BIG, MAN, WHY WOULD WE LIE

  ➔ Adverbial Usage of Adjective

  ➔ In informal English, adjectives like "big" can be used adverbially to modify verbs, meaning "on a large scale," "extensively," or "impressively." Here, "big" modifies "do it," emphasizing the grand manner in which they operate.