Shake, Rattle and Roll

The speaker addresses someone whose behavior frustrates and excites him. He complains about the mess, the person’s appearance, and their refusal to “do right,” yet the repeated, energetic chorus suggests that his feelings are not simply anger. The song mixes teasing criticism with attraction and lively physical excitement.

Several images make the language playful and vivid. “Make some noise with the pots and pans” describes activity in the kitchen, while also adding a comic, noisy picture. Calling the person “the devil in nylon hose” is an exaggerated insult: it suggests they are tempting or troublesome, not literally evil. The “one-eyed cat peeping in a seafood store” compares the speaker to someone eagerly watching something desirable, though the odd image also gives the verse a humorous tone. “Shake, rattle and roll” works as a rhythmic refrain and can suggest energetic movement as well as emotional disturbance.

The speaker’s complaints may be partly serious, but the repeated chorus and exaggerated comparisons make the song feel more playful than like a calm argument. “You won’t do right” is vague: it could refer to the other person’s conduct in general, or to a relationship problem the lyrics never explain. The song leaves that situation open, focusing instead on the speaker’s restless, teasing reaction.