"Shake The Bottle" by Jessie Ware is a sassy and empowering song about a woman who is tired of playing games in relationships and wants someone who will bring passion, excitement, and consistency into her life. The lyrics depict several different men in the singer's life, each with their own flaws and shortcomings. Jimmy lies and cries, Benny breaks hearts and smokes cigarettes, Jackson lives too far away, Eddie is not financially responsible, and Matthew still lives with his mother. Despite these less than ideal experiences, the singer remains hopeful and open to love. She expresses that she doesn't need material things like a ring or a locket, or even expensive champagne. What she desires is someone who won't start and stop the relationship but will keep the flame alive once it's ignited. She wants a love that is consistent and lasting. The chorus of the song, "Ooh-ah! Flip the switch and flick on the flame, Ooh-ah! Pour the love like strawberry rain, Ooh-ah! Shake it, shake it and put on the top, That's the way to make my bottle pop," emphasizes her yearning for a passionate and exciting love. The lyrics also touch on men like Mickey, who cheats on his wife, and Leo, who has multiple relationships in different towns. The singer sees through their actions and acknowledges that she deserves better. Overall, "Shake The Bottle" is a catchy and energetic song that conveys the singer's desire for a deep and fulfilling relationship, free of games and with a partner who is committed and consistent. It celebrates self-worth and not settling for less than one deserves in love.
