11. Hey Love
Shaggy Lyrics


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Hey love can I get a rain check
Just twenty five, I'm not ready yet
Hey love let's make a deal
Give me some time I got a few hearts to steal
Hey love got more grounds to gain
Can't get stuck with a ball and a chain
Hey love I need to be sure
Come back and see me in two years or more

I remember as a kid I used to dream
I had a big crush on Sandra's kid sister Jean
But she was in love with Dwayne
Been so many years but I still feel the pain
What about the girl across the street
Took the same bus I use to reserve her seat
But she would just sit with her friends
And the all talk about guys in Bimmers and Benz
Seem like my luck took a slide
Then shorty came along and stood by my side
I couldn't give her much but she stayed
Now I'm hitting all the charts it's so easy getting laid
Living in style I'm getting paid
Hooking up my peeps with the millions I've made
Now I'm having girl who I knew in first grade
Now I'm kinda feeling like my shorty getting played
( so I'm begging you )

Hey love can I get a rain check
Just twenty five, I'm not ready yet
Hey love let's make a deal
Give me some time I got a few hearts to steal
Hey love got more grounds to gain
Can't get stuck with a ball and a chain
Hey love I need to be sure
Come back and see me in two years or more

I wasn't popular in school I wasn't popular in sports
All the girls I love loved the guys on the court
I feel like I been cheated of my youth
'Cause back in the days braces weren't so cute
Girls used to laugh at my suit
Now I got models in bed knocking boots

Hey love can I get a rain check
Just twenty five, I'm not ready yet
Hey love let's make a deal
Give me some time I got a few hearts to steal
Hey love got more grounds to gain
Can't get stuck with a ball and a chain
Hey love I need to be sure
Come back and see me in two years or more

I remember as a kid I used to dream
I had a big crush on Sandra's kid sister Jean
But she was in love with Dwayne
Been so many years but I still feel the pain
What about the girl across the street
Took the same bus I use to reserve her seat
But she would just sit with her friends
And the all talk about guys in Bimmers and Benz
Seem like my luck took a slide
Then shorty came along and stood by my side
I couldn't give her much but she stayed
Now I'm hitting all the charts its so easy getting laid
Living in style I'm getting paid
Hooking up my peeps with the millions I've made
Now I'm having girl who I knew in first grade




Now I'm kinda feeling like my shorty getting played
( so I'm begging you )

Overall Meaning

In Shaggy's song "Hey Love," the artist is speaking to a woman he is interested in pursuing, but he's not quite ready yet. He asks for a rain check on their potential relationship, as he has a few hearts to steal before settling with her. He reflects on his past experiences with young love, reminiscing about a childhood crush who was in love with someone else and the girl across the street who only talked about guys in luxury cars. Though he wasn't always popular or successful with women, now he has models in bed and is hitting all the charts, living in style and getting paid. However, he's concerned about whether his shorty, the woman who has been by his side, is getting played.


The lyrics of "Hey Love" capture the uncertainty and desire of youth and early adulthood. The artist reflects on how he struggled to win the attention of women when he was younger and how he grapples with the temptation to play the field despite having a committed partner. The lyrics also touch on the idea of societal values and how cars and material possessions can determine a person's attractiveness or desirability. Shaggy's laid-back, playful delivery adds to the lightheartedness of the song and makes it catchy and easy to sing along to.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey love can I get a rain check
I need to delay our plans due to not being ready yet.


Just twenty five, I'm not ready yet
My age and current situation are unsuitable for the relationship I desire.


Hey love let's make a deal
I propose a compromise in our relationship.


Give me some time I got a few hearts to steal
I need time to explore my options and figure out what I really want.


Hey love got more grounds to gain
I still have much to experience and learn before committing to a relationship.


Can't get stuck with a ball and a chain
I can't allow myself to become tied down or trapped in a relationship.


Hey love I need to be sure
I have doubts and need to be certain before continuing the relationship.


Come back and see me in two years or more
I need a significant amount of time to figure out my feelings and make a decision about our relationship.


I wasn't popular in school I wasn't popular in sports
I lacked social and athletic success during my younger years.


All the girls I love loved the guys on the court
My romantic interests were often more attracted to athletes than to me.


I feel like I been cheated of my youth
I regret not experiencing more romantic opportunities during my younger years.


'Cause back in the days braces weren't so cute
My physical appearance was a barrier to my romantic success in the past.


Girls used to laugh at my suit
My clothing choices were a source of ridicule from others, including romantic interests.


Now I got models in bed knocking boots
I have achieved a higher level of romantic success and attention than I ever imagined as a youth.


I remember as a kid I used to dream
Memories of my romantic aspirations from my childhood remain with me.


I had a big crush on Sandra's kid sister Jean
I had a strong romantic interest in a specific individual from my youth.


But she was in love with Dwayne
My crush of the past was interested in someone else.


Been so many years but I still feel the pain
Memories of romantic failure and regret from the past linger on, causing emotional pain.


What about the girl across the street
Another romantic interest from my past still comes to mind.


Took the same bus I use to reserve her seat
I would try to be close to her on our regular commute.


But she would just sit with her friends
She was not interested in me and instead preferred to socialize with others.


And the all talk about guys in Bimmers and Benz
She and her friends discussed their romantic interests who were presumably wealthy and successful.


Seem like my luck took a slide
After these past romantic failures, my luck with relationships seems to have turned for the better.


Then shorty came along and stood by my side
I finally found someone who was interested in being with me and supporting me.


I couldn't give her much but she stayed
Despite my lack of worldly success, she remained loyal and supportive of me.


Now I'm hitting all the charts its so easy getting laid
My romantic success and opportunities have increased significantly since my youth.


Living in style I'm getting paid
I am living a luxurious lifestyle as a successful musician.


Hooking up my peeps with the millions I've made
I am able to share my success with others close to me.


Now I'm having girl who I knew in first grade
I am now romantically involved with someone I have known since childhood.


Now I'm kinda feeling like my shorty getting played
I am having doubts about my current relationship and whether I am treating my partner fairly.


( so I'm begging you )
As a result, I am asking for more time and space to sort out my feelings.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ORVILLE BURRELL, RICKY DUCENT, DAVE KELLY, SHAUN PIZZONIA, BRIAN THOMPSON, RICARDO DUCENT

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"Bonafide Girl"

Such a beauty, you're a cutie, every man hypnotize
Nothing can't mash up me and me bonafide
Coulda never lead me stray no matter how hard them try
Nothing can't mash up me and me bonafide

True you see me hesitate, nobody think say me shy
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Them put the after call me for me, finna me roll me eye
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Sweet girl, you're the only one for me, the only one who has my heart
There's no need to stray, our love is like a perfect work of art
Ain't no need to lose it, cool it, really gotta play it smart
(Got to play it smart)

Sweet girl, you're the only one for me, the only one who has my heart
There's no need to stray, our love is like a perfect work of art
Ain't no need to lose it, cool it, really gotta play it smart
(Got to play it smart)

Now what about man, them have them woman and them sweetheart
Gal, ina me ears me have to tell her say to ease off
Understand me afraid me but me no wanna get her teed off
Pull them on me up a woman who nah ramp the squeeze off

If you have a good thing them say you know fi spoil it
Argument a brew and me me no really want fi boil it
Ah, but what if a girl ina your bed, you might soil it
You might come back home and find she wanna check out you private

Sweet girl, you're the only one for me, the only one who has my heart
There's no need to stray, our love is like a perfect work of art
Ain't no need to lose it, cool it, really gotta play it smart
(Got to play it smart)

Now what a sweet chance fi wake up ina the morning
After me spend the whole night with me darling
And the pager go off and she wonder who's calling?
Look upon her face, me don't that as the warning

Know when a woman start get too protective
Might have to try figure out her objective
Better make sure your argument is effective
Real old Colombus, she no stop play detective

Sweet girl, you're the only one for me, the only one who has my heart
There's no need to stray, our love is like a perfect work of art
Ain't no need to lose it, cool it, really gotta play it smart
(Got to play it smart)

Such a beauty, you're a cutie, every man hypnotize
Nothing can't mash up me and me bonafide
Coulda never lead me stray no matter how hard them try
Nothing can't mash up me and me bonafide

True you see me hesitate, nobody think say me shy
Nothing can't mash up me and me bonafide
Them put the after call me for me, finna me roll me eye
Nothing can't mash up me and me bonafide

Now what about man, them have them woman and them sweetheart
Gal, ina me ears me have to tell her say to ease off
Understand me afraid me but me no wanna get her teed off
Pull them on me up a woman who nah ramp the squeeze off

If you have a good thing them say you know fi spoil it
Argument a brew and me me no really want fi boil it
Ah, but what if a girl ina your bed, you might soil it
You might come back home and find she wanna check out you private

Sweet girl, you're the only one for me, the only one who has my heart
There's no need to stray, our love is like a perfect work of art
Ain't no need to lose it, cool it, really gotta play it smart
(Got to play it smart)

Sweet girl, you're the only one for me, the only one who has my heart
There's no need to stray, our love is like a perfect work of art




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@toysuprise2766

Playing in 2023 still a banger!! 💃🏽 💃🏽

@rubycaglar

Agreed

@debr2577

Shaggy do it right.

@sarahjenkins5945

Yess ❤😊😊

@Activision24

For real ! 🤝🏽

@laisakeresoni4249

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@johanakinanu5967

I play this song until everybody gets the vibes 💕💕💕

@Danthemanzuko

@johnakinanu5967 this is that Jam

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You got me

@delcablu1

i love shaggy...i admire cause he is one reggae artist who avoids beef and has no beef ...keeping it reall every time

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