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"
Fired Up
Shaggy Lyrics
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I want the best shit, i'm stacking chips
I'm fired up, fired up, fired up, fired up
I'm fired up, fired up, fired up, fired up
You're spending euros my currencies are strong
We're stacking Benjamins, i want you know
I'm fired up, fired up, fired up, fired up
I'm fired up, fired up, fired up, fired up
Fuck the recession, i'm spending
Fuck the recession, i'm spending
Fuck the recession, i'm spending
Fuck the recession, i'm spending
Get your decimals up!
Get your decimals up!
Get your decimals up!
Get your decimals up!
Get your decimals up!
Param-pam-pam, param pam-pam
Param-pam-pam, param pam-pam
Param-pam-pam, param pam-pam
I'm in the spending mood, now throw it in the the bag
Luis and Fendi, I know that gets you
Fired up, fired up, fired up, fired up
Fired up, fired up, fired up, fired up
Just meet me at the bar, all drinks are on my tap
We'r gonna party, girl let me see you
Fired up, fired up, fired up, fired up
Fired up, fired up, fired up, fired up, money
Fuck the recession, i'm spending
Fuck the recession, i'm spending
Fuck the recession, i'm spending
Fuck the recession, i'm spending
Wanna do some shopping, let's go
Get your decimals up!
Get your decimals up!
Get your decimals up!
Get your decimals up!
Get your decimals up!
Param-pam-pam, param pam-pam
Param-pam-pam, param pam-pam
Param-pam-pam, param pam-pam
Param-pam-pam, param pam-pam
The lyrics to "Fired Up" by Shaggy ft. Pitbull can be interpreted as a celebration of living life to the fullest, disregarding the economic challenges faced by many during a recession. The artist expresses a desire for material wealth and a willingness to spend big to achieve it. The repetition of the phrase "fired up" serves as a reinforcement of this determination to live life to the fullest. The line "You're spending euros my currencies are strong / We're stacking Benjamins, I want you know" suggests a sense of superiority over those who are spending money in a weaker currency, reinforcing the idea of the importance of financial success.
The chorus of the song includes the repetition of the phrase "get your decimals up" which refers to the desire for money to increase. The line "I'm in the spending mood, now throw it in the bag / Luis and Fendi, I know that gets you fired up" further showcases the artist's obsession with material wealth and high-end designer goods.
The use of the phrase "fuck the recession, I'm spending" is also significant as it suggests a disregard for financial caution during tough economic times. This line can be interpreted as a motivation for listeners to push past financial difficulties and continue pursuing their desires.
Overall, "Fired Up" can be seen as an anthem of hedonism and materialism, with the repetition of phrases such as "fired up" and "get your decimals up" serving as reinforcement of these themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Only got one life and i'ma live it up
I have only one life and I intend to enjoy it to the fullest
I want the best shit, i'm stacking chips
I desire only the best things and I'm making a lot of money
I'm fired up, fired up, fired up, fired up
I'm extremely excited and motivated
You're spending euros my currencies are strong
You're spending weaker currency while I'm using stronger ones to make purchases
We're stacking Benjamins, i want you know
We're accumulating a lot of hundred-dollar notes and I want you to be aware of it
Fuck the recession, i'm spending
I'm not afraid of economic downturns, I'm still spending money regardless
Get your decimals up!
Increase your financial earnings significantly!
Param-pam-pam, param pam-pam
Repeated drum sounds
I'm in the spending mood, now throw it in the the bag
I'm feeling the urge to spend money, just put it all in my shopping bag
Luis and Fendi, I know that gets you
I know specific designer brands like Luis Vuitton and Fendi impress you
Just meet me at the bar, all drinks are on my tap
Come to the bar and all your drinks will be paid for by me
We'r gonna party, girl let me see you
We're going to have a great time and I want to see you enjoying yourself
Fired up, fired up, fired up, fired up, money
I'm very excited and enthusiastic about spending money
Wanna do some shopping, let's go
Do you want to go shopping with me right now?
Contributed by Penelope J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@saladinnomani
Underrated, nostalgic, masterpiece, I can't express it better
@janschatz8631
Hy. I am playin' this track for a friend who is with me: Cihan
@moabdul5283
This song is totally underrated
@salmandalal8604
agreed
@dabears9647
I listen to this song every time the US enters a recession.
@shazeemkhan5651
2020 anyone?
@Aleksandretavadze
of course 💪✌️
@leanodeano5
2021
@sirsulaiman3710
⚡⚡⚡⚡
@rlrei2311
2099