The 500 in the song title is the Fiat 500 (or Cinquecento in Italian) as shown on the single cover.
The song is effectively a love song to the car, and it’s quirky shape and super compact size. The 500 in the car name refers to the engine size: a mere 500cc (30 cubic inches).
[Chorus]
Shake, baby, shake
You know I can fit you in my arms
Brake, baby, brake
Taking me in with all your charms
[Verse 1]
I've never been inside you but you're so alluring
They call you Little Mouse by name in Rome and Turin
Looking now at your famous shape
They don't make them like you anymore
[Chorus]
Shake, baby, shake
You know I can fit you in my arms
Brake, baby, brake
Taking me in with all your charms
[Verse 2]
When things are looking good there's always complications
I can't be with you so I'm at the railway station
Let's run away and be so alive
Escape the drudgery of this nine-to-five
[Chorus]
Shake, baby, shake
You know I can fit you in my arms
Brake, baby, brake
Taking me in with all your charms
Shake, baby, shake
You know I worship from afar
Brake, baby, brake
How I wish you were my car
Shake, baby, shake
You know I can fit you in my arms
Brake, baby, brake
Taking me in with all your charms
Shake, baby, shake
Shake, baby, shake
Shake, baby, shake
Shake, baby, shake, I will
500 (Shake Baby Shake) was written by Emma Anderson.
500 (Shake Baby Shake) was produced by Pete Bartlett & Lush.
Lush released 500 (Shake Baby Shake) on Mon Jul 15 1996.