Shaggy is the name of, at least, two artists.
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"

End of the world
Shaggy Lyrics

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[Chorus:]
I am gonna drink smoke and party
Let′s get drunk have fun and get naughty
I am gonna drink smoke and party
Let's get drunk smoke [?] and have orgies

Bartender believe me
We will [?] liquor [?]

Must be the [?] girl just come squeeze me
Just give me the [?]
Calling on my ladies if you know you like to party
You know where to find me if you know just where the bar is
Tell all your girlfriends [?] your [?] manage

[Chorus:]
I am gonna drink smoke and party
Let′s get drunk have fun and get naughty
I am gonna drink smoke and party
Let's get drunk smoke [?] and have orgies

So tell me baby if you like that
When I touch you women on the right
[?] have you ever tried that
Makes us stronger [?] eyes back
Calling on my ladies if you know you like to party
You know where to find me if you know just where the bar is
Tell all your girlfriends [?] your [?] manage

[Chorus:]
I am gonna drink smoke and party
Let's get drunk have fun and get naughty

I am gonna drink smoke and party
Let′s get drunk smoke [?] and have orgies

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shaggy's song "End of the World" depict a carefree, hedonistic attitude towards life. The chorus reflects the desire to indulge in vices such as drinking, smoking, and partying, with a hint of sexual promiscuity. The song encourages the listener to embrace the present moment and indulge in pleasures, free of constraint or judgment. Shaggy’s lyrics paint a picture of a world where the future is uncertain and the present must be lived to the fullest. The verses suggest the intimacy of the nightclub scene, with flirtatious interactions with strangers and the idea of being lost in the moment.

The song’s chorus repeats the line “I am gonna drink smoke and party” multiple times, creating a mantra-like quality that reinforces the hedonistic theme of the song. The reference to orgies in the last line furthers the image of sexual freedom and excess. The second verse focuses more on the physical attraction between strangers in the nightclub. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to hook up with anyone willing to have a good time with him. The lines “when I touch you women on the right, have you ever tried that” is a suggestive pick-up line that suggests the possibility of sexual encounters.

Overall, the lyrics of “End of the World” paint a picture of a world where nothing matters and living life to the fullest is the only thing that counts.

Line by Line Meaning

I am gonna drink smoke and party
I plan to drink alcohol, smoke and celebrate

Let's get drunk have fun and get naughty
Let's inebriate ourselves, enjoy and do things considered indecent

Bartender believe me
I assure you, bartender

We will [?] liquor [?]
We will consume alcohol in large quantities

Must be the [?] girl just come squeeze me
I am being embraced by an attractive woman

Just give me the [?]
Please provide me with the drink I requested

Calling on my ladies if you know you like to party
I am asking my female friends who enjoy celebrating

You know where to find me if you know just where the bar is
If you know where the bar is, I will be there

Tell all your girlfriends [?] your [?] manage
Inform all your female friends to let you know if their female friend groups are present

Let's get drunk smoke [?] and have orgies
Let's consume alcohol, smoke and engage in sexually promiscuous behavior

So tell me baby if you like that
Please inform me if you are comfortable with that

When I touch you women on the right
When I touch women on their side

[?] have you ever tried that
Have you ever done that before?

Makes us stronger [?] eyes back
This activity makes us more powerful and confident

Let's get drunk smoke [?] and have orgies
Let's consume alcohol, smoke and engage in sexually promiscuous behavior

Writer(s): Fennell Andre Oneil, Burrell Orville, Randall Tracy Donnell, Harris Sheldon

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