Discover the story of the song > Shake for the Sheik – The Escape Club

The protagonist is singing about the corrupt world he lives in, with the CIA and President's men in charge. He feels like he's in danger with missiles flying by, but he's choosing to ignore it and party instead. He's dancing and trying to please a sheik, while reds (possibly communists) and bad news plague his mind. The song talks about the need to hide your wealth and get rich while you can, and references conflicts in Beirut and a redneck at the door with weapons. All of this takes place in a world of big money and corruption.