In 1997, their album Think Like a Girl entered Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart at No.1. They also reached's Hot 100's top 40 with their cover version of the song "I Say a Little Prayer", which was featured in the soundtrack to the film My Best Friend's Wedding. They were also featured on the 1997 soundtrack to the documentary When We Were Kings, where they performed a duet of the same title with Brian McKnight. In 1998 they joined Celine Dion and Brownstone on stage to perform their hit "Treat Her Like A Lady" at the Essence Awards, in which they received a standing ovation. That year they also appeared on Soul Train, The RuPaul Show, and VIBE to promote Think Like a Girl.
By the new millennium, King was in negotiations with Madonna's Maverick label. In 2002 King released their third album Respect, it became a hit overseas, but was never released in the US, despite its first single "Summer Breezin'" receiving BET and VH1 video and radio airplay.
In 2007, they co-wrote and recorded the song "The Light Within" with the German reggae artist Gentleman, for his album Another Intensity. They also had the girl duo Brick & Lace join them on one of their concerts as backup singers. Later that year, they formed their own record label, ThinkLikeAgirl. They also tour Asia annually.
In 2010, King's record label ThinkLikeAgirL Music Inc. went through a licensing deal with Warner Music Japan with the release of their fourth album, Warrior Gurl. This was released in Japan on 22 September 2010. An upgraded version was released digitally in the United States on iTunes and all major online music stores (under the title Agirlnameking) on their birthday, November 8, 2012.
On June 28, 2012, Diana King declared "Yes I am a Lesbian" to their fans from their official Facebook page.
They were honored for their bravery on 16 December 2012 and were presented with the prestigious "Vanguard Award" at the Out Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV. King is the first Jamaican artist to ever publicly come out. Jamaica is at the top of the list of the countries who are extremely violent and intolerant toward the LGBT community. Their recent material can be heard on their official website http://www.dianakingdom.com.
Shy Guy
Diana King Lyrics
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I just want a shy guy
That's what I want yeah
You know what I want yeah
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Everywhere me go di man dem a rush me
Yes a whole eep a pretty boy wah fi love me
A me dem love, yes a me dem love
True them know me sweet and me sexy
Everywhere me go me say me ever ready
A me dem love, yes a me dem love
But I don't want somebody
Who's loving everybody
I need a shy guy
He's the kinda guy, who'll only be mine
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
Only him can make me irie irie irie
Roughneck man me no want none a dem
Beat up me body lick off me head top
Me no want none a dat
Me no want none a dat
Big things a gwaan fi all di shy man dem
Wat to be my love and wat to be my friend
Till the very end, till the very end
But I don't want somebody
Who's loving everybody
I need a shy guy, he's the kinda guy
Who'll only be mine
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
Only him can make me irie irie irie
Have mercy mercy mercy
Mercy mercy come on
Shy man me wanna hear you,
Roll up your one in the air make me ice you
If ya nah one of them me nah wan see you
This one dedicated to all the shy man crew
Shy man me wanna hear you,
Roll up your one in the air make me ice you
If ya nah one of them me nah wan see you
This one dedicated to all the shy man crew
'Cause I don't want somebody
Who's loving everybody
I need a shy guy
He's the kinda guy, who'll only be mine
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
He can make me irie irie irie
Have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
He can make me irie irie irie
Shy guy, shy guy, shy guy
The song "Shy Guy" by Diana King talks about her preference for a certain type of man. She does not want a fly or roughneck guy who is only interested in loving everybody. Instead, she wants a shy guy who will only be hers. The song has a repetitive chorus and catchy beat that's sure to make you want to dance.
The lyrics begin by emphasizing Diana's preference for a shy guy over a fly or roughneck man. The chorus talks about how all the men in the party are following her, but she is not interested in any of them except for the shy guy. She wants only him because he is the kind of guy who will make her feel irie (a term used in Jamaican Patois for a feeling of good vibration, peace, and harmony).
As the song progresses, Diana continues to emphasize her love for the shy guy. She does not want to be with someone who is loving everybody, and the chorus is repeated several times. The song also acknowledges the shy man crew and how she wants to hear from them.
Overall, "Shy Guy" is a fun and upbeat song that highlights Diana King's preference for a certain type of man. It’s a classic 90s jam that’s still enjoyed by many today.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want no fly guy
I don't want a guy who's into himself and tries too hard to impress.
I just want a shy guy
I prefer a guy who is reserved and not too forward.
That's what I want yeah
That's exactly what I'm looking for.
You know what I want yeah
I'm sure you understand my preference.
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Oh my God, help me out here.
Di man dem in a di party party party
The men at the party.
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
All of them are attractive.
Watch dem just a
I'm observing them.
Follow me follow me follow me
They are showing interest in me.
Everywhere me go di man dem a rush me
Everywhere I go, men try to get with me.
Yes a whole eep a pretty boy wah fi love me
Many handsome guys want to love me.
A me dem love, yes a me dem love
They are attracted to me.
True them know me sweet and me sexy
They find me charming and attractive.
Everywhere me go me say me ever ready
I'm always ready for attention and adventure.
But I don't want somebody
I'm not looking for someone who
Who's loving everybody
is a player or cheats on me.
I need a shy guy
I am attracted to a guy who is reserved.
He's the kinda guy, who'll only be mine
I want a guy who is loyal to me and me only.
But none a dem no move me move me move me
None of them impress me or make me feel anything special.
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
I am looking for a shy guy.
Only him can make me irie irie irie
Only he can make me feel happy and content.
Roughneck man me no want none a dem
I'm not interested in men who are violent or aggressive.
Beat up me body lick off me head top
I don't want someone who will hurt me or abuse me.
Big things a gwaan fi all di shy man dem
Shy guys are becoming more desirable and attractive.
Wat to be my love and wat to be my friend
I'm looking for a guy who can be both my lover and my friend.
Till the very end, till the very end
I want someone who will stick by my side no matter what.
Mercy mercy come on
Please help me out, God.
Shy man me wanna hear you,
I want to hear from shy guys.
Roll up your one in the air make me ice you
Smoke a joint with me and let's vibe.
If ya nah one of them me nah wan see you
If you're not one of those players, I want to meet you.
This one dedicated to all the shy man crew
This is for all the shy guys out there.
He can make me irie irie irie
He can make me feel happy and content.
Shy guy, shy guy, shy guy
I'm looking for a shy guy.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Steve Ferrone, Kingsley Gardner, Alan Edward Gorrie, Diana Eugena King, Andy Marvel, Hamish Stuart, Alan Gorrie, Diana King, Malcolm Duncan, Owen Onnie Mc Intyre, Roger Ball
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