Don't You Need Somebody
Shaggy Lyrics

Salute
Acknowledging respect for the listener

It's Red One
Referring to the producer of the song

(R. City)
Crediting the artist R. City for their contribution to the song

It's Mister Lover yeah
Introducing himself as a skilled lover

(Na, na, na, na
Non-verbal, inarticulate sounds used for rhythmic effect

Ooh, na, na, na)
Continuation of non-verbal sounds

Enrique and baby Serayah
Mentioning the featured artists in the song

Wide awake, wake, wake 'til 6AM
Staying alert and active all night long, possibly due to work or activities of pleasure

Let me make, make, make you come again
Offering sexual pleasure to the listener

Keep it hush, hush, hush, don't tell no one
Keeping the activities private, possibly due to it being taboo or against social norms

Got enough, 'nough, 'nough to turn, you on
Posing as a desirable sexual partner with the ability to stimulate arousal

Baby just keep it our little secret
Reiterating the need for secrecy in the actions

What they don't know won't do them no harm
Justifying secrecy as a means of avoiding any harmful consequences

We can do mouth to mouth with no speaking
Suggesting a silent, intimate activity that doesn't require words

We can see eye to eye in the dark
Hinting at doing something secretive, likely sexually-related, in the dark

Oh-oh-oh, don't you need somebody
Asking if the listener desires companionship

Baby I wanna, I wanna know
Expressing the desire to know if the listener desires companionship

To keep you up all night
Offering a thrilling, possibly sexual experience that lasts all night

Baby I'm at your, I'm at your door
Offering physical presence and readiness to engage in said activities

When I knock, when I knock open up
Signifying a need for the listener to acknowledge the presence and readiness of the artist

Your love and let me in
Encouraging the listener to accept the artist's invitation for physical intimacy

Waited long, long, long to get your call
Expressing the desire to be desired by the listener

(And don't you need somebody around there)
Reinforcing the previous statement by posing a question

You're alone-lone-lone you want me now
Asserting the artist's perceived desirability to the listener

(I'm mister long night, stretch out the night)
Boasting about the singer's stamina and ability to make the night feel longer

I'mma run, run, run a red, red light
Expressing a willingness to take risks, possibly for the listener's satisfaction

(I'm mister gonna love you up all night)
Reiterating the singer's desire to provide the listener with sexual pleasure all night long

Then take it slow, slow, slow with you all night
Offering to take the time to please the listener thoroughly

(Talk to me)
Inviting the listener to express their desires

Let Mister lover, love you straight through the night
Assuming the role of an expert lover, willing and able to love the listener for the duration of the night

Girl me have to grip you so make me squeeze you tight
Stressing the desire for physical intimacy with the listener

'Cause I promise if you let me go I'm gon' do you right
Making a commitment to please the listener if given the opportunity

If you let me in I won't let you out my sight
Possibly indicating a desire for a romantic relationship with the listener rather than just sexual activity

You're sweeter than a honeycomb
Complimenting the listener and expressing admiration

Girl I wanna be the man to take you home
Expressing a romantic intention with the listener

I will listen, tell me anything that you like
Showing willingness to be a good listener and partner

Hope you keep your body running 'til the daylight
Encouraging the listener to keep the fun going all night long