Chica Bonita
Shaggy Lyrics


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[Hook]
What is cinco cervezas I really don't know
But this pretty little senorita said it and I liked how it flowed
What is venga mi casa I really don't know
From the way that she smiled I could tell how the story would go

[Chorus]
Chica bonita you pretty like a rose
Mi senorita mi love how you a pose
Dame un beso you hot and it shows
Toca mi vida and everybody knows repeat

[Verse]
Baby baby baby
Tell me what you want to do and where you want to go
Ain't no need to rush it baby we can take it slow
I swear it must be cupid shooting arrows with his bow
I notice in your eyes a certain glow
Have me wondering now
Is it really me or tell me do you feel the same
I feel like I'm in love and I don't even know your name
I know what I am saying to you may sound pretty lame
Your love is like an everlasting flame

[Hook chorus]
[Verse]
Lovely lady would you
Please give me a signal so I know you understand
Maybe I should start by making gestures with my hand
Girl you're like a rising star and I'm your biggest fan
My sweet bonita diva with the tan
Got me thinking baby
We could make a life together on the ocean shore
Paradise is where you are I'm ready to explore
Can never get enough of you it's all about amour
And happiness is knocking at your door





[Hook chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shaggy's song Chica Bonita are about an encounter with a beautiful woman, who he refers to as Chica Bonita. He starts off by mentioning some Spanish phrases like 'cinco cervezas' and 'venga mi casa' that he doesn't fully understand, but he liked the way the woman said them. The chorus is all about Chica Bonita, who he describes as being 'pretty like a rose' and who he loves how she poses. He wants to give her a kiss and everyone can see that she is hot.


In the verses, Shaggy mentions how he wants to get to know Chica Bonita better and that he feels like Cupid has struck him with his arrow. He notices a certain glow in her eyes and wonders if she feels the same way he does. He acknowledges that what he is saying may sound cheesy, but her love is like an everlasting flame that he can't resist. In the second verse, Shaggy asks Chica Bonita if she understands him and if he should make gestures to show her what he means. He thinks she's a rising star and wants to make a life with her on the ocean shore.


Overall, the song is about Shaggy's interest in a woman who he finds attractive, and he wants to get to know her better.


Line by Line Meaning

What is cinco cervezas I really don't know
The singer is unsure what the phrase 'cinco cervezas' means.


But this pretty little senorita said it and I liked how it flowed
The singer heard the phrase from an attractive woman who pronounced it well.


What is venga mi casa I really don't know
The singer is also unsure of the meaning of 'venga mi casa'.


From the way that she smiled I could tell how the story would go
Despite being unfamiliar with the phrase, the artist understood from the woman's smile how the conversation would continue.


Chica bonita you pretty like a rose
The artist is complimenting the woman, calling her 'pretty like a rose'.


Mi senorita mi love how you a pose
The singer is expressing his admiration for the woman's poise and presence.


Dame un beso you hot and it shows
The singer is requesting a kiss, noting that the woman's attraction is apparent to everyone.


Toca mi vida and everybody knows repeat
The phrase 'toca mi vida' means 'touch my life' and is being repeated for emphasis.


Tell me what you want to do and where you want to go
The artist is asking the woman about her desires and plans.


Ain't no need to rush it baby we can take it slow
The artist is assuring the woman that there is no need to hurry the relationship.


I swear it must be cupid shooting arrows with his bow
The singer is making a romantic reference to the mythological Cupid, who is associated with love and attraction.


I notice in your eyes a certain glow
The artist has observed a particular glimmer or shine in the woman's eyes.


Is it really me or tell me do you feel the same
The singer is questioning whether the woman reciprocates his feelings of love.


I feel like I'm in love and I don't even know your name
The singer is expressing how strongly he feels toward the woman, despite not even knowing her name at this point.


I know what I am saying to you may sound pretty lame
The singer is acknowledging that his words may seem cliché or unoriginal.


Your love is like an everlasting flame
The artist is comparing the woman's love to a never-ending flame or fire.


Lovely lady would you
The artist is addressing the woman with a term of endearment and asking for her attention.


Please give me a signal so I know you understand
The singer is asking the woman for a sign that she comprehends and reciprocates his feelings.


Maybe I should start by making gestures with my hand
The singer is considering using physical gestures to communicate more clearly with the woman.


Girl you're like a rising star and I'm your biggest fan
The artist is again complimenting the woman, comparing her to a star on the ascendant and declaring his admiration.


My sweet bonita diva with the tan
The artist is using additional terms of endearment to describe the woman.


Got me thinking baby
The artist is saying that the woman has inspired deep thought and reflection in him.


We could make a life together on the ocean shore
The singer is envisioning a future with the woman, living near the beach.


Paradise is where you are I'm ready to explore
The artist is expressing that the woman's presence itself is heavenly and he is looking forward to discovering more about her.


Can never get enough of you it's all about amour
The singer is saying that he is deeply in love and cannot get enough of the woman.


And happiness is knocking at your door
The singer is suggesting that the woman has the opportunity for great joy and satisfaction with him as her partner.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NIGEL STAFF, ORVILLE BURRELL, RICKARDO DUCENT, SHAUN PIZZONIA

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