About The Song
“Shake You Down” is a track by R&B artist Gregory Abbott from his debut album of the same name. Released in August 1986, it became Abbott’s biggest hit, reaching platinum status certified by the RIAA. It reached the top spot on January 17, 1987, and spent twenty-two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song peaked at #1 on both the Pop and R&B charts and two weeks at the top spot on the Hot Black Singles chart.
Abbott coined the phrase “Shake You Down” to express a man’s feelings upon seeing an attractive woman. The phrase was well-received by a female friend, inspiring the song’s title and theme. The song features smooth, soulful grooves and romantic lyrics, resonating with listeners since its release. Its popularity led it to the top of the charts for several weeks. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and admiration, with Abbott expressing his fascination with a woman he’s been watching from afar.
Lyrics
Oh, yeah
Girl, I've been watching you
From so far across the floor now, baby
That's nothing new
I've watched you so many times before now, baby
I see that look in your eyes (look in your eyes)
And what it's telling me
And you know, oh girl, that I'm not shy
I'm glad you picked up on my telepathy, now baby
(You read my mind) you know you did
(Girl, I wanna shake you down) well, oh well
(I can give you all the loving you need) I'm gonna love you
(Come on, let me take you down) oh, baby
(We'll go all the way to heaven)
Oh, I've been missing you
And the way you make me feel inside
What can I do?
I can tell you've got your pride now, baby
(Oh) come to me, well oh well (won't you come to me)
Let me ease your mind, oh babe
I've got the remedy, huh, yes I do
Now give me just a little time
(You read my mind)
(Girl, I wanna shake you down) I wanna rock you down
(I can give you all the loving you need) I'm gonna love you
(Come on, let me take you down) well, oh well
(We'll go all the way to heaven)
Girl, I've been missing you
And you know, it's funny
Every time I get to feelin' this way
I wish I had you near me
I wanna reach out and touch you
I can't stop thinking of the things we do
The way you call me, baby, when I'm holding you
I shake and I shiver when I know your near
Then you whisper in my ear
Oh baby, well, oh well
(You read my mind) you know you did
(Girl, I wanna shake you down) oh, baby
(I can give you all the loving you need) aah (loving you'll need)
(Come on, let me take you down) well, oh well
(We'll go all the way to heaven)
Eenie, meenie, minie, moe (you read my mind)
Come on, girl, let's start the show (girl, I wanna shake you down)
Aah, yeah (I can give you all the loving you need)
Roses are red and violets are blue
I'm gonna rock this town for you (come on, let me take you down)
Hey, baby (we'll go all the way to heaven)
Come on, sugar, let me shake you down
I'm gonna take you down to the ground
I shake and I shiver when I know you're near
Come on, baby, whisper in my ear
Come on, sugar, let me shake you down
I'm gonna take you down to the ground
I shake and I shiver when I know you're near
Come on, baby, whisper in my ear