Discover the story of the song > Shake ‘Em on Down – Mississippi Fred McDowell

The protagonist is singing about shaking people down and inviting them to his house. He wants to show them a good time and make them dance. He mentions his baby and how they are going to shake people down together. The protagonist feels that his partner is the best at shaking people down and no one can do it like her. They are proud to have her as their partner.