[Vocabulary] Meaning of the lyrics from a song called "That's Life"

[tara]

Hello,

I have two questions from "That's Life" sung by Frank Sinatra.

I think I got the general idea of what it is about, but fail to understand
the last part.
It goes; "But if there's nothing shakin' come this here july
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball and die"

And my questions are;
1. Does "shaking" here means "something make you excited or motivated"?
2. Is "a big ball" a metaphor for mental status of despair?


I had been discouraged, tired and almost gave up learning English, but thanks to warm messages from the staff of Using English.com, I've regained my interest in it.
Thank you!

Tara

 

[lauralie2]

That's the way I would interpret the lyrics.

 

[tara]

Hello lauralie2,

Thank you for your reply.

Best regards,
Tara

 

[Ouisch]

Yes, "shakin'" means something meaningful, exciting, important.

To "curl up in a big ball" refers to the fetal position.

 

[tara]

Hello Ouisch,

Thank you so much for your kind and lucid explanation.
Now I think I don't only understand the meaning literally,
but also can picture it.:-D

Tara