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"
Dance & Shout
Shaggy Lyrics
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Uh, uh, well
Sugar
Here's another one
And another day
Move to this, let me see you jump and twist
As long you know you're rollin' with the love
Specialist
Feel the pow, let me put the groove in your hips
The night is young, so let's go roll with the fun
You got some gum, take it out, gimme some
'Cause I'm about to play an old girl like a drum
She shackatack, poor soul settle down
Girl, what you gon' do with all that body
(Shake it up all night)
Careful with that thing before you hurt somebody
(Tell me what you like)
Do it, baby
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Gotta holla' to my fellas who be hangin' by the
Bathroom door
Waitin' for the honeys dance in the dance floor
Push up and get the niggas y'all ready for the score
Now who's the dog, you're the one that sung hardcore, come on
I gotta take this part to a new high
Keep it tight, ain't got no time no fight
You want to be a player, better know to do it right
Kissin' all the honeys under the disco light
Girl, what you gon' do with all that body
(Shake it up all night)
Careful with that thing before you hurt somebody
(Tell me what you like)
Let 'em know
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance
Take you where there's all night action
Dancin' to the beat with a passion
Mr. Lover party's happenin'
Doin' anything you imagine
I'll take you where there's all night action
Dancin' to the beat with a passion
Mr. Lover party's happenin'
Doin' anything you imagine
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
So baby-baby, let me see you move your body on the
Dancehall floor
Gotta one, just jigga, shake it up, gimme more
Jerk chicken on the grill, so make the champagne pour
Girl, don't be a drag, I might show you the door
(What?!)
I like to see bodies take and shake
Dressed in lace, uh, and a perfect shape
Girls local and out of state
I got a couple of them and I'm gettin' ready to mate
Cassandra, let's shake (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Michelle, let's shake(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
I want Theresa to shake (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Lisa to shake (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Shaggy's "Dance & Shout" is a dancehall classic with an irresistible beat and catchy lyrics. The song opens with the lines "Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover," establishing Shaggy as a love specialist. The song then invites the listener to move to the groove and let their body do the talking. The chorus includes the call to action, "Let's dance, let's shout, shake your body down to the ground."
The verses of the song describe the scene of a night out at the club, with Shaggy calling out to men waiting by the bathroom and singing about kissing honeys under the disco lights. The lyrics suggest that the night is young and full of potential, and that the party-goers should let loose and dance until morning.
Overall, "Dance & Shout" is a fun and energetic song that captures the spirit of dancehall music. Its playful lyrics and infectious beat create a mood of celebration and joy that invites the listener to join in the party.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover
Addressing himself as the love specialist
Uh, uh, well
An expression of excitement and anticipation
Sugar
Affectionate term used to address someone
Here's another one
Another song to dance and have fun to
And another day
Another opportunity to enjoy life
Move to this, let me see you jump and twist
Encouraging the listener to dance and show their moves
Pump your fist ?cause you know it's hard to resist
The beat is so irresistible that it makes you want to move and dance
As long you know you're rollin' with the love
Specialist
Letting the listener know that they are dancing with the best
Feel the pow, let me put the groove in your hips
The music has a strong impact that causes you to move your hips and groove
The night is young, so let's go roll with the fun
The party is just getting started, so let's keep having fun and dancing
You got some gum, take it out, gimme some
'Cause I'm about to play an old girl like a drum
Asking for some chewing gum and jokingly saying he will play the music like a drum with the help of his partner
She shackatack, poor soul settle down
Referring to a specific dance move and encouraging the dancer to relax
Girl, what you gon' do with all that body
(Shake it up all night)
Asking the dancer what she plans to do with her sexy and attractive body, encouraging her to shake it and have fun
Careful with that thing before you hurt somebody
(Tell me what you like)
Cautioning the dancer to be careful with her body and asking her what type of music she enjoys dancing to
Do it, baby
Encouraging the dancer to keep moving and dancing
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Inviting everyone to dance, shout and shake their body to the beat of the music
Gotta holla' to my fellas who be hangin' by the
Bathroom door
Shouting out to his male friends who are hanging out near the bathroom
Waitin' for the honeys dance in the dance floor
Waiting for the women to come to the dance floor and start dancing
Push up and get the niggas y'all ready for the score
Encouraging his male friends to come closer and get ready to have fun and dance
Now who's the dog, you're the one that sung hardcore, come on
Playfully asking who is the most skilled dancer and encouraging everyone to have fun
I gotta take this part to a new high
Taking the music to another level of excitement and enjoyment
Keep it tight, ain't got no time no fight
Asking everyone to dance happily without any fight or disagreements
You want to be a player, better know to do it right
If you want to be successful at dancing, you have to know how to do it correctly
Kissin' all the honeys under the disco light
Romantically enjoying the company of female dancers under the disco light
Take you where there's all night action
Dancin' to the beat with a passion
Promising to take the listener to a place with non-stop dancing and passion
Mr. Lover party's happenin'
Doin' anything you imagine
Experiencing a wild and exciting party with endless possibilities
So baby-baby, let me see you move your body on the
Dancehall floor
Inviting someone to show off their dance moves on the dance floor
Jerk chicken on the grill, so make the champagne pour
Enjoying delicious food and drinks while dancing
Girl, don't be a drag, I might show you the door
(What?!)
Encouraging the dancer to have fun and not be boring, jokingly warning that they might be kicked out if they don't enjoy themselves
I like to see bodies take and shake
Dressed in lace, uh, and a perfect shape
Enjoying the sight of women with beautiful bodies moving and dancing in lace clothing
Girls local and out of state
I got a couple of them and I'm gettin' ready to mate
Having relationships with women from different places and getting ready to be intimate with them
Cassandra, let's shake (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Michelle, let's shake(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
I want Theresa to shake (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Lisa to shake (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Calling out the names of different women, inviting them to dance and shake their body down to the ground with him
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ORVILLE RICHARD N BURRELL, JAMES N HARRIS, MICHAEL JOE N JACKSON, STEVEN RANDALL JACKSON, TERRY STEVEN N LEWIS
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