1, Shaggy (born October 22… Read Full Bio ↴Shaggy is the name of, at least, two artists.
1, Shaggy (born October 22, 1969, in Kingston, Jamaica as Orville Richard Burrell), is a Jamaican reggae artist who takes his nickname from his shaggy hair. He is especially notable for his distinctive sub-baritone voice.
His family immigrated to the United States and they settled in the neighborhood of Flatbush, Brooklyn, located in New York City, New York, USA.
In 1988, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served during Operation Desert Storm during the Persian Gulf War.
On his return from Iraq, he decided to pursue his music career and his first hit in 1993: "Oh Carolina", was a dancehall re-make of a ska hit by the Folkes Brothers. The same year, Shaggy appeared on Kenny Dope's hip hop album "The Unreleased Project". He worked together with producers such as Sting Intl., Don One (who cut his first track), Lloyd 'Spiderman' Campbell and Robert Livingston. He had further big hits, including "Boombastic" in 1995.
He then had a major comeback in 2001, featuring worldwide number-one hit singles "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel," the latter of which was built around Merrilee Rush's 1968 hit "Angel of the Morning" (which was remade in 1981 by Juice Newton). The album Hot Shot, from which those cuts came, would hit number one on the Billboard 200.
However, his 2002 release Lucky Day, and the 2005 album Clothes Drop failed to match Hot Shot's success.
Shaggy performed the theme for Showtime (film), a 2002 movie.
2, Shaggy, a swedish rock/blues rock band from the 1970's. Released one album, "Lessons for beginners"
My Dream
Shaggy Lyrics
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Dream,
My, my , my
Dream ha he
Dream ha he
Now I got to wonder if you dreaming or not
'Cause everything seems so real
Shaggy (cha)
As my days grow old and my night grow cold
And É yearn for your tender love
My desires are strong Ï can't seem to hold on
And I want to feel your touch
Girl I love you so much it's way pass a crush
And they fantasy feels real
And when reality bites it cut likes a knife
And I wake up asking myself
[Chorus]
Brian & Tony Gold
Is it really real or is it a dream
Is it really real or is it a dream
Hear me now
Girl you know sexy that you have it all together
Tickle up me fancy with you sweet smelling feather
Smooth like a silk you could be rough like a leather
Don't wake me up Ï want the moment to last forever
(Ha) time goes by you know my loving gets better
Passionate moment probably think I would a never
Have you in a mi thoughts girl you si down and you wonder
Girl let this one last forever
[Chorus]
As I reminisce on the times I missed
And the warmth of your tender lips
Ï can't help but wonder if Ï wake
Will I find a love like this (yeah, yeah)
I guess it's fair to say that
You are the woman in my dream
Well that's the word or haven't you heard
Why don't you get up and help me sing
[Chorus]
Hear me, hear me
Is it a figment of my imagination
Or that me under sexual frustration
Right now me under nuff aggravation
Can't show it must protect man reputation
Now this is something I must ask a question
I would a really like fi know your intentions
In regards to my infatuation
Tell me bout the operation
[Chorus]
Shaggy's song My Dream is about a man who is in love with a woman and is uncertain whether his experiences with her are real or simply a dream. The first verse talks about how everything seems so real, making him wonder if she is actually there or not. The chorus, sung by Brian & Tony Gold, further emphasizes this theme by asking whether what he is experiencing is "really real or a dream." In the second verse, Shaggy describes his feelings for the woman and how he wants their love to last forever. He compares her to a feather, smooth as silk, and expresses how much he loves her. He also talks about how much he misses her and wonders if he will ever find a love like this again.
The third verse is more musically driven than the previous two, with Shaggy singing the main melody and repeating the chorus in the background. He describes himself as being under "sexual frustration" and "nuff aggravation" and questions the woman's intentions towards him. The song then comes to an end with a final chorus, with all singers joining in to thank the woman for being the woman of his dreams.
In conclusion, Shaggy's My Dream is a romantic song that explores the uncertainty of love by questioning whether the singer's experiences are real or just a figment of his imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
My dream, my Dream,
The dream that I have is very personal and important to me.
My, my , my Dream ha he
The dream I have is intense and makes me feel alive.
Dream ha he
My dream is a source of excitement and joy.
Now I got to wonder if you dreaming or not
I wonder if you can relate to the intensity of my dream.
'Cause everything seems so real
My dream is so vivid that sometimes it feels like it's actually happening.
As my days grow old and my night grow cold
As time passes and I feel more lonely.
And É yearn for your tender love
I crave your affection and love.
My desires are strong Ï can't seem to hold on
My passion is intense and hard to control.
And I want to feel your touch
I long to be close to you and experience your physical touch.
Girl I love you so much it's way pass a crush
I have deep feelings of love for you that go beyond a mere crush.
And they fantasy feels real
My imagination is so strong that my fantasies feel like reality.
And when reality bites it cut likes a knife
When I face the harsh reality that my dreams may not come true, it hurts like a sharp knife.
And I wake up asking myself
When I wake up from my dream, I question whether it was even real.
Brian & Tony Gold
The voices of Brian & Tony Gold join me in questioning the reality of my dream.
Is it really real or is it a dream
I'm unsure if my dream was actually real.
Hear me now
Listen to me now as I share my thoughts and feelings.
Girl you know sexy that you have it all together
I am attracted to your confidence and the way you carry yourself.
Tickle up me fancy with you sweet smelling feather
You excite me and make me feel alive.
Smooth like a silk you could be rough like a leather
You have a versatile personality that can be both gentle and tough.
Don't wake me up Ï want the moment to last forever
I wish that the moment could last forever and I could stay in my dream forever.
(Ha) time goes by you know my loving gets better
As time goes on, my feelings of love for you only grow stronger.
Passionate moment probably think I would a never
I am surprised by the depth of my passion for you in this moment.
Have you in a mi thoughts girl you si down and you wonder
You are frequently on my mind and I wonder if you feel the same.
Girl let this one last forever
I hope that our connection lasts a lifetime.
As I reminisce on the times I missed
As I look back and recall times that I missed out on certain experiences.
And the warmth of your tender lips
In particular, I long for the warmth of your kisses.
Ï can't help but wonder if Ï wake
I can't help but question if I will find another love like you if I wake up from my dream.
Will I find a love like this (yeah, yeah)
I hope that I can find someone who makes me feel as passionately as you do.
I guess it's fair to say that
I believe it's true to say that
You are the woman in my dream
I envision you as the love interest in my dream.
Well that's the word or haven't you heard
That is what I believe to be true, have you not heard it before?
Why don't you get up and help me sing
I invite you to join me in singing this song of love and passion.
Is it a figment of my imagination
I question if my dream was just a product of my own imagination.
Or that me under sexual frustration
I also wonder if my dream was a result of pent-up sexual frustration.
Right now me under nuff aggravation
Currently, I am frustrated and agitated.
Can't show it must protect man reputation
I cannot express my frustration outwardly because I feel the need to uphold my reputation as a man.
Now this is something I must ask a question
I need to ask you a question that has been on my mind.
I would a really like fi know your intentions
I am curious about your intentions and feelings towards me.
In regards to my infatuation
Specifically, I want to know how you feel about the strong attraction I have towards you.
Tell me bout the operation
I want to know more about where our relationship is headed.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ORVILLE BURRELL, ROBERT MCDONALD LIVINGSTON, DENNIS HALIBURTON, ROBERT LIVINGSTON
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