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"
Diva
Shaggy Lyrics
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Uh, that's right, girl
Hey!
Anytime you're ready fi me girl, c'mon
I'm on-a call, when ya' roll along
'Cause she's so 'ot, I can't stop
Girl, you've got me all in ya' zone
What ya' need? 'Cause ya' know I got ya'
Shop 'till ya' drop, shoes and rocks
Girl, you a shot
'Cause she's a diva
When she's around, she makes me hot
Just like a fever
Tell me, have ya' seen her?
She's a diva
She's so fancy and lets everybody know
But I can't leave her alone
She's got me singing
La, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
She's got me whipped, hey
She's got me whipped
She's got me singing
La, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
She's got me whipped, hey
She's got me whipped
'Cause she's so bossy
From your head, to your toe
Gal, ya' body like whoa
And, girl, your lips are so glossy
'Cause she's so flossy
Girl, you've caught me
I'm up to your lovin'
And I'm losin' my mind
And all I need is your saucy
She's so flossy
'Cause she's a diva
When she's around, she makes me hot
Just like a fever
Tell me, have ya' seen her?
She's a diva
She's so fancy and lets everybody know
But I can't leave her alone
She's got me singing
La, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
She's got me whipped, hey
She's got me whipped
She's got me singing
La, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
She's got me whipped, hey
She's got me whipped
She's got me singing
Anytime you're ready fi me girl, c'mon
I'm on-a call, when ya' roll along
'Cause she's so 'ot, I can't stop
Girl, you've got me all in ya' zone
I'm a fing, can't live without ya'
What ya' need? 'Cause ya' know I got ya'
Shop 'till ya' drop, shoes and rocks
Girl, you a shot
Hey!
(La, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la) Talk to me
(She's got me singing)
(La, la, la, la, la, la) Yes!
(La, la, la, la, la, la)
(She's got me singing)
(La, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la)
(She's got me singing)
(La, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la)
She's got me singing
La, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
She's got me whipped, hey
She's got me whipped
She's got me singing
La, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
She's got me whipped, hey
She's got me whipped
She's got me singing
La, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
She's got me whipped, hey
She's got me whipped
She's got me singing
La, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
She's got me whipped, hey
She's got me whipped
Salute!
Stay fancy like that
You know if you're flossy girl and you're glossy
Ha, ha, ha
And I like when you're acting bossy
I love it
Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah
That's right, now
She's got me singing
The song ‘Diva’ by Shaggy is about the charismatic and confident persona of a woman that leaves a lasting impression on the singer. The song is an ode to the glamorous and luxurious lifestyle, and the woman who epitomizes it. Shaggy is enamored by every aspect of the woman, from her bossy personality to her glossy lips and body. He is infatuated with her, and she has him completely wrapped around her finger. He can’t stop thinking about her, and even though she’s a diva, he can’t leave her alone.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer’s obsession with the woman. He likens her to a fever, meaning that she makes him feel hot, both literally and figuratively. He can’t stop singing about her, and she has him completely whipped. Shaggy seems to be fully aware and content with the fact that the woman is high-maintenance and has expensive tastes, as indicated by lyrics such as ‘Shop 'till ya' drop, shoes and rocks/Girl, you a shot’. Shaggy’s smooth and seductive voice adds to the overall sensuality and longing present in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Mr. Lover, girl
Shaggy introduces himself as Mr. Lover to the girl
Anytime you're ready fi me girl, c'mon
Shaggy tells the girl to call him whenever she's ready
I'm on-a call, when ya' roll along
Shaggy implies that he's always available for the girl
'Cause she's so 'ot, I can't stop
Shaggy can't resist the girl because she's so hot
Girl, you've got me all in ya' zone
The girl has complete control over Shaggy
I'm a fing, can't live without ya'
Shaggy can't imagine his life without the girl
What ya' need? 'Cause ya' know I got ya'
Shaggy promises to fulfill all of the girl's needs
Shop 'till ya' drop, shoes and rocks
Shaggy is willing to spend money on the girl
Girl, you a shot
Shaggy considers the girl to be a catch
'Cause she's a diva
The girl is confident and commands attention
When she's around, she makes me hot
Being around the girl turns Shaggy on
Just like a fever
The girl has a powerful effect on Shaggy
Tell me, have ya' seen her?
Shaggy asks if anyone else has seen the girl
She's so fancy and lets everybody know
The girl is extravagant and wants everyone to know it
But I can't leave her alone
Despite any flaws, Shaggy can't resist the girl
She's got me singing
The girl has Shaggy under her spell
La, la, la, la, la, la
Shaggy sings as he's entranced by the girl
She's got me whipped, hey
The girl has control over Shaggy's actions and decisions
'Cause she's so bossy
The girl is assertive and in control
From your head, to your toe
The girl's entire body is impressive to Shaggy
Gal, ya' body like whoa
The girl's body is stunning to Shaggy
And, girl, your lips are so glossy
Shaggy is attracted to the girl's lips
She's so flossy
The girl is fashionable and impressive to Shaggy
I'm up to your lovin'
Shaggy is fully invested in the girl's affection
And I'm losin' my mind
Shaggy is becoming obsessed with the girl
And all I need is your saucy
Shaggy desires the girl's sexiness and confidence
La, la, la, la, la, la
Shaggy continues to sing under the girl's spell
She's got me whipped
The girl has control over Shaggy's decisions and actions
Salute!
Shaggy salutes the girl and is impressed by her
Stay fancy like that
Shaggy wants the girl to maintain her luxurious lifestyle
And I like when you're acting bossy
Shaggy enjoys when the girl is in control
Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah
Shaggy chants and continues to be entranced by the girl
Writer(s): daniel geister, martin skibba, daniel schmuck
Contributed by Sarah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.