Shake It Off Quotes

Context

This line is from the song "Shake it Off" by Taylor Swift from her album 1989 (2014).

Taylor Swift's "Shake it Off" soared to the tops of the charts in 2014. But if you watch her music video featuring this mega-hit, it might be more appropriately called, "Twerk it Off."

Ms. Swift seems to struggle with many of the dance styles, and her in-your-face-awkwardness did not slip past the critics.

But did this bother Taylor? Not one nano particle! In a Rolling Stone interview, Taylor discussed what the line "Shake it off" means: "I've had every part of my life dissected—my choices, my actions, my words, my body, my style, my music…And I guess the way that I deal with it is to shake it off."

Basically, just do you, and don't listen to unsolicited haters. Also, dancing is fun.

Where you've heard it

Any of these sound familiar?

You've just had a fight with your main squeeze, and your friend says, "Shake if off!"

Your team just lost a major game, and the coach says, "Shake it off!"

You didn't get nominated for Homecoming Court, and your mom says, "Shake it off!"

You've got a spider crawling up your sleeve, and your sibling screams, "EEEEYOOO!"

Additional Notable References

• Motown can shake it.
• Disney can shake it, too.
• Everyone's favorite wrestler-turned-actor, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson can definitely shake it.
• This mom also does a hilarious parody of the song.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

"Shake it off" is a great phrase to live by and share with the world. It will help you lead a happier and less stressful life…plus you can add your own dance moves to release those happy endorphins.