The Shake Off

(Intro)
Uh-huh, yeah.
Listen up, Queen.
Don’t let ‘em dim that light.
We’re just getting started.

(Verse)
People gonna hate, yeah, 
that’s just how they play
You gotta let ‘em go, 
let ‘em drift away
Can’t let the small talk 
get under your skin
When you’re playing at a level 
they can’t even begin
If you know, you know
—it’s a vibe, it’s a state
They’re only acting salty 
‘cause you’re looking so great
You’re a certified ten, 
let the rumors fly
While you’re touching the clouds 
in a sapphire sky.

(Chorus)
So shake it off, 
let the grooving begin
You’re a rising queen, 
let the light pour in
Nothing can stop you, 
no, nothing at all
You’re standing so steady, 
you’re standing so tall
Just let it go, 
let the rhythm take flight
You’re the only star 
burning this bright.

(Verse 2)
They see you at your best, 
shining like a stone
Trying to pull you down 
from your rightful throne
But you’re at your peak, 
yeah, you’re hitting your stride
With the power of the universe 
tucked deep inside
Don’t ever stop, 
don’t you ever give in
Every single hurdle 
is a chance for a win
Let it all show, 
let the whole world see
Exactly who you were 
always meant to be.

(Chorus)
So shake it off, 
let the grooving begin
You’re a rising queen, 
let the light pour in
Nothing can stop you, 
no, nothing at all
You’re standing so steady, 
you’re standing so tall
Just let it go, 
let the rhythm take flight
You’re the only star 
burning this bright.

(Bridge)
(Music strips back to a driving drum beat)
Don’t ever stop, 
don’t ever quit
You got the fire, 
you’re the spirit of it
Don’t ever stop, 
don’t ever quit
Beautiful Queen, 
yeah, this is it
Keep going, 
keep moving, 
keep pushing through
There ain’t nobody 
doing it quite like you.


(Guitar/Synth Solo - Upbeat)


(Chorus)
So shake it off, (shake it off)
let the grooving begin
You’re a rising queen, (rising queen)
let the light pour in
Nothing can stop you, (nope)
no, nothing at all
You’re standing so steady, 
you’re standing so tall
Just let it go, (let it go)
let the rhythm take flight
You’re the only star 
burning this bright (bright-bright-bright-bri-i-i-ght)

(Outro)
(Fading synth melody)
Just keep going.
You got this.
Don’t you ever stop.
Stay royal.
(Silence)

Tempo: 90 BPM (Mid-tempo, heavy bass)
Style: Self-Empowerment Anthem / Dark Pop