Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Empire Cast
Canonical path: /empire-cast/shake-down-feat-mary-j-blige-terrence-howard
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
Shake Down (feat. Mary J. Blige / Terrence Howard)
Read Shake Down (feat. Mary J. Blige / Terrence Howard) lyrics by Empire Cast on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Shake Down (feat. Mary J. Blige / Terrence Howard)
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
Oh yeah
Baby
Oh, how I wish
I was by your side
Oh yeah
I wanna be all you need baby
And I want you to be my superwoman
Boy, I will be your friend forever
Well, gone and leave me that heart
And you can get mine
I'm gonna be your baby tonight
If you're in the dark I'll be your some light
Cause all you need is my love
Telling you what's up
So just make room for love
(It's a shake down, shake down)
I'm robbing you for your love
She's robbing me for my love
(It's a shake down, shake down)
Shakedown
Boy, you ain't gotta say nothing
Well, baby put your hands up
(Shake down, shake down, down)
Shake down.
(Shake down, shake down, down)
(Shake down, shake down, down)
Shake down, shake down
I'm robbing you for your love
Girl, I wanna share my existance
And through time my love will stay persistent, boy
All of me is what you getting.
Let the world be the witness.
[Mary j. Blige:]
Bad times, we'll work it out like fitness or we live it
Cause I vow to give you my all
Boy, I will hold you up, hold you up if you fall.
I see us in your chamber.
Your heart's in danger.
I'm taking your love
Won't you just give it up?
(It's a shake down, shake down)
Shake down.
I'm robbing you for your love, boy
You robbing me for my love
(It's a shake down, shake down)
Shake down
But you ain't gotta say nothing, oh
(It's a shake down, shake down, down)
Shake down.
(Shake down, shake down, down)
(Shake down, shake down, down)
(Shake down, shake down)
I'm robbing you for your love.
If love is the crime, I'm down for it.
If love is the crime.
Let love be the judge.
I receive the verdict.
Now, take me baby.
Take me
In your arms
In your arms
Hold me tight.
Don't put up a fight.
It's a shake down.
Shake down
Come on baby, get down
Get down
I'm willing to do some time, baby
Do your time
To make sure that your love is mines.
All mines
(It's a shake down, shake down)
I'm robbing you for your love
You robbing me for my love
(It's a shake down, shake down)
And you ain't gotta say nothing.
(Shake down, shake down, down)
(Shake down, shake down, down)
[Mary j. Blige:]
Shake down.
(Shake down, shake down, down)
Shake down, shake down, down.
(Shake down, shake down)
I'm robbing you for your love
(Cause it's a shake down, shake down.
Shake down, shake down.
Cause it's a shake down.
Baby come bring all your love to me.
Don't you hesitate baby.
Don't put up a fight.
Cause it's a shake down, shake down.
Shake down, shake down.)
Cause it's a shake down.
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Shake Down (feat. Mary J. Blige / Terrence Howard)"?
Empire Cast performs "Shake Down (feat. Mary J. Blige / Terrence Howard)", and this lyric page sits inside the Empire Cast catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Shake Down (feat. Mary J. Blige / Terrence Howard)"?
Yes. The related section below points to Looking For You and Armani (feat. Yazz) with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Empire Cast?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Empire Cast's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Shake Down (feat. Mary J. Blige / Terrence Howard) yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.