Shake a Fist
Shake a Fist

Hot Chip - Shake a Fist Lyrics

Indie Rock
Feb 4, 2008
104
Shake a Fist Music Video

Shake a Fist Lyrics

I'm ready to try this
The center's a sea pit
I could be wealthy
With nothing to stop me

I'm ready to try this
(I move underwater)
The center's a sea pit
(I eat water slaughter)
I could be wealthy
(Inside a moon and palace)
With nothing to stop me
(Let's rain another chalice)

[Chorus]
Out and out and out
Out and out and out
Shake a fist
And let's breathe it in without

[Chorus x3]

You said if I tried this
(I'd be teleported)
But when you first tried this
(Your mind de-contorted)
And if this is heaven
(I might have to tell you)
I'm gonna give hell, just
(A quick one's over)

[Chorus x4]

"Before we go any further
I'd like to show you all a game I made up.
This game is called 'Sounds of the Studio'.
And it can be played with any record
Including this one. You may be surprised!
Now if you have a pair of headphones
You better get 'em out and get 'em cranked up
'Cause they're really gonna help you"

That's a pure solution
That's my magic potion
That's the incantation

That's a pure solution
That's my magic potion
That's the incantation

Bahhhh

[Chorus x4]

You said if I tried this
(I'd be teleported)
But when you first tried this
(Your mind de-contorted)
And if this is heaven
(I might have to tell you)
I'm gonna give hell, just
(A quick one's over)

I'm ready to try this
(I move underwater)
The center's a sea pit
(I eat water slaughter)
I could be wealthy
(Inside a moon and palace)
With nothing to stop me
(Let's rain another chalice)

Writer(s): JOSEPH GODDARD, TODD HARRY RUNDGREN, ALEXIS TAYLOR
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'Shake a Fist' released?

    'Shake a Fist' was released on 23 October 2007 as the lead single from Hot Chip's third studio album, 'Made in the Dark'.

  2. What inspired the lyrics of 'Shake a Fist'?

    Alexis Taylor stated that the lyrics were inspired by imagining the effects of taking salvia divinorum, a herb that Joe Goddard had experimented with at the Glastonbury Festival.

  3. How was Todd Rundgren's voice used in 'Shake a Fist'?

    A sample of Todd Rundgren's voice is included in the song. It features Rundgren introducing a game called 'Sounds of the Studio', which comes from his 1972 album, 'Something/Anything?'.

  4. How did critics react to 'Shake a Fist'?

    'Shake a Fist' received a mixed reception. Some critics praised its intense and industrial sound, while others found the Todd Rundgren sample intrusive. Despite the varied reactions, it was highlighted as a standout track by several reviewers.

  5. What production techniques were used in 'Shake a Fist'?

    The track features a mix of squeaky synths, laid-back bass lines, and urban jungle drums. Felix Martin used the Elektron Machinedrum for the beat, and the song was recorded live at Strongroom Studio in London, enhancing its live band sound.

  6. How did Joe Goddard contribute to 'Shake a Fist'?

    Joe Goddard, one of the songwriters, contributed to 'Shake a Fist' by sharing his experience with salvia divinorum, which influenced the song's lyrics. He collaborated with Alexis Taylor to create the track's dynamic and experimental sound.

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