Fahey left the group in 1988 and later formed Shakespear's Sister; she now performs as a solo artist. Fahey replacement Jacquie O'Sullivan (formerly of the Shillelagh Sisters) left the trio after one album. Dallin and Woodward have recorded as a duo since since 1992. Banananarama's tenth studio album, "Viva" was released on September 14, 2009. It includes the hit singles, "Love Comes" and "Love Don't Live Here." In November 2010, a new single "Baby It's Christmas" was released in the UK and the U.S. The single is also featured on the compilation album, "Super Dance Christmas Party ,Vol. 3." In September 2012, Bananarama released the EP entitled "Now Or Never." The successful " Bananarama U.S. Tour 2012" took place during October 2012.
In 2017, the original line-up announced a one-off UK tour
Shy Boy
Bananarama Lyrics
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Shoop shoop aah
Shoop shoop aah
Shoop shoop aah
He used to be a shy boy
Until I made him my boy
I never missed a heart beat
Yeah
I'm gonna give him all my love
Each and every night
One thing I'm always dreaming of
I wanna squeeze and hold him tight
But don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
And don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
Don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
And don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
Every minute we're together
Seems to last forever
He knows about a good time
Gonna make him all mine
All mine
He gives me loving like nobody else
I like the way he turns me on
I wanna keep him all to myself
If my heart could be that strong
But don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
And don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
Don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
And don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
I'm gonna give him all my love
Each and every night
One thing I'm always dreaming of
I wanna squeeze and hold him tight
But don't it make you
Shoop shoop aah
But don't it make you
Shoop shoop aah
He gives me loving like nobody else
I like the way he turns me on
I wanna keep him all to myself
If my heart could be that strong
But don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
And don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
Don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
And don't it make you feel good
Shoop shoop aah
The lyrics to Bananarama's song Shy Boy describe the relationship between the singer and her boyfriend, who used to be shy until she made him her own. The song is an upbeat and fun declaration of love, with the singer bragging about the great time she has with her partner and how much he means to her. She wants to give him all her love, squeeze and hold him tight, and keep him all to herself.
The "shoop shoop aah" refrain that appears throughout the song functions as a sort of vocal hook, adding to the song's infectious energy and catchy melody. It also creates a sense of playful intimacy between the singer and the listener, as if the listener is being included in the singer's excited and loving reverie.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoop shoop aah
Repetitive sound effect used throughout the song
He used to be a shy boy
The singer is describing how the boy was once introverted and reserved
Until I made him my boy
The singer took the initiative to form a romantic relationship with the shy boy
I never missed a heart beat
The singer is confident and unfazed by the situation
Just sitting in the back seat
Implies the singer and the boy are physically close and intimate
I'm gonna give him all my love
The singer is prepared to commit completely to the boy
Each and every night
She plans to shower him with love and affection consistently
One thing I'm always dreaming of
The singer has a strong desire to be physically close to the boy
I wanna squeeze and hold him tight
The singer wants to express her affection physically through hugs and other gestures
Don't it make you feel good
The singer is expressing her happiness and satisfaction with the relationship
Every minute we're together
The singer enjoys spending time with the boy
Seems to last forever
She emphasizes how much she relishes being with the boy
He knows about a good time
The boy is fun to be around - he's lively and vivacious
Gonna make him all mine
The singer wants to take possession of the boy's heart and affections
He gives me loving like nobody else
The singer values the boy's affections and how he expresses his love
I like the way he turns me on
The boy is sexually attractive to the singer
If my heart could be that strong
The singer wishes she could keep her feelings under control and not be overwhelmed by the boy's affections
But don't it make you
Repetition of the phrase earlier in the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Steven Nicholas Jolley, Tony Swain
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He used to be a shy boy
Until I made him my boy
I never missed a heartbeat
Just sitting in the back seat
I'm gonna give him all my love
Each and every night
One thing I know he's dreaming of
I wanna squeeze and hold him tight
But don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
And don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
Don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
And don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
Everything we put together
Seems to last forever
He knows about a good time
Gonna make him all mine
He gives me lovin like nobody else
I like the way he turns me on
I wanna keep him all to myself
If my heart could beat that strong
But don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
And don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
Don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
And don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
I'm gonna give him all my love
Each and every night
One thing I know he's dreaming of
I wanna squeeze and hold him tight
But don't it make you
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
But don't it make you
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
He gives me lovin like nobody else
I like the way he turns me on
I wanna keep him all to myself
If my heart could beat that strong
But don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
And don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
Don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
And don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
But don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
And don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
Don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
And don't it make you feel good
(Shoop shoop aaahh)
Lindsey Stephen
I thought Bananarama were so cool. Loved all their stuff but this is one of my faves.
Hearing their stuff takes me right back to being a teenager. I'm 53 now!! ⭐⭐⭐
splinterbyrd
Me too. 1979--84 great music, great years, great times, even great weather
Mr Ivan Tchernegovski
Im a punk metal head but these girls with sweet voices and good rhythm and a catchy song is timeless
UziDoesIt8818
This video is adorable, I've always loved Bananarama 🥰 this is feel good pop music.
micheal_ Jackson fan
I love this song a lot makes me wanna go back to the eighties 💗💗
Captain Quirk
Me too! 😋
Lex Beltran
I would play this song on my cassette player all the time in the 80's.😊
Mirabella Mcgarry
Yes thank God there is cassettes cds omg and a brilliant girl group
Steve Sandwich Productions
Me too! My plastic cassette box of Deep Sea Skiving is all scratched and scuffed up from years of use in my car.
Samuel Bezerra
Love this song , 80s music is the best 😍