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"
Follow Me
Shaggy Lyrics
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Can't you follow doberman, the original dogamuffin Shagsman
Man, watch this rude bwoy
Well everything weh Shaggy do crowd of people follow me
Everything weh me a do posse them a follow me
Everything weh me a do the New York people follow me
Everything weh me a do London people follow me
Well me chat microphone and them a chat mike too
And me give them Big Up and them a follow that too
Me give them Carolina, them do Carolina too
Give them All Virgins and them go turn virgins too
Me give them Bow Wow Wow, them a turn dog too
I grow whiskers, tail and I bark like Scooby Doo
Well me give them a new style fi them long go do
Well everything weh Shaggy do crowd of people follow me
Everything weh me a do the posse them a follow me
Everything weh me a do people them a follow me
Everything weh me a do all the crew them follow me
When Jamaica would be from, got to see mi island
I and I man come at the place a where them call Uncle Sam
Me come here so because me know the dollars it's strong
Be on the way fi here, man put some money inna mi hand
So all do agree with the youth Shagsman
Put your hand inna the air a booyaka now fi kneel down
Say everything weh Shaggy do crowd of people follow me
Everything weh me a do posse them a follow me
Everything weh me a do all the crew them follow me
Everything weh me a do New York people follow me
Me say
What if we follow we
What if we follow we
What if we follow Kibret and the Signet posse
What if we follow we
What if we follow we
What if we follow Sting and the youth named Shaggy
Ram dance a town a ram dance a country
Tell all the gal, say we have the ability
Have the ability fi give hits constantly
Take it from the youth, that is the one named Shaggy
'Cause everything weh Shaggy do crowd of people follow me
Everything weh me a do posse them a follow me
Everything weh Raff a do crowd of people follow him
Everything weh Nass-T do crowd of people follow him
Well me chat microphone and them a chat mike too
And me give them Big Up and them a follow that too
Me give them Carolina, them do Carolina too
Give them All Virgins and them go turn virgins too
Me give them Bow Wow Wow, them a turn dog too
I grow whiskers, tail and I bark like Scooby Doo
Well me give them a new style fi them long go do
'Cause everything weh Shaggy do crowd of people follow me
Everything weh me a do posse them a follow me
Well everything weh me a do crowd of people follow me
Everything weh me a do massive them a follow me
Me say Sting deh ya so a God bless pickiney
Shaggy deh ya so a God bless pickiney
Easy Kill-Quick a God bless pickiney
Settle down Raff a God bless pickiney
God a bless we
God a bless we
God a bless Shaggy and the Signet posse
God a bless we
God a bless we
God a bless the all a free poor family
Settle Tootie Wayne because you're big and ready
A settle Beeper Man because you have the ability
A settle down Biem, the gal love shoob-a-dee
Come take it from the youth, that is the one named Shaggy
'Cause everything weh Shaggy do crowd of people follow him
Everything weh we a do posse them a follow we
Well everything weh we a do the ghetto people follow we
Everything weh we a do crowd of people follow we
Now we chat microphone and them a follow that too
And we count out money, them a count money too
And we walk pon street stylish, them stylish too
Take it from number one, that's the youth, watch me now
'Cause everything weh Shaggy do crowd of people follow me
Everything weh me a do the posse them a follow me
Everything weh me a do crowd of people follow me
Now everything weh me a do the ghetto people follow me
I and I man successful, them successful too
I and I man have dollars, them have dollars too
When me walk pon street me no rob nobody
Me no rob, darn, dig naw area
Walk pon street and go watch nobody
Come take it from the youth, that is the one named Shaggy
Me have the ability fi have enough money
Have enough money and do it legally
Take it from the youth, that is the one named...
A everything weh Shaggy do crowd of people follow me
Everything weh me a do posse them a follow me
The song "Follow Me" by Shaggy is an upbeat and catchy tune that celebrates both the artist's success and his ability to inspire others. The song begins with Shaggy commanding his massive and crew to follow him, asserting his position as the original dogamuffin and Shagsman. He then proceeds to list all the places where people follow him, from New York to London. Shaggy's ability to inspire others is showcased in the lyrics as people imitate his style and even his unique low growl.
As the song progresses, Shaggy talks about coming to America for the opportunities that the country provides, and he encourages others to follow him on the same path. He also names other successful artists and associates himself with their success. Shaggy asserts that everything he does, people follow him. From his microphone chatter to his music style, fans emulate Shaggy, even going so far as to follow him in his lifestyle choices. Shaggy claims to have "the ability to have enough money and do it legally," encouraging his followers to do the same.
Overall, "Follow Me" speaks to the power of influence and the impact that successful artists like Shaggy can have on their fans. The lyrics are brimming with confidence and self-assurance, as the artist asserts his dominance over the music scene and encourages others to follow in his footsteps.
Line by Line Meaning
All massive and crew
Addressing the entire group of people who follow him
Can't you follow doberman, the original dogamuffin Shagsman
Asking his fans to follow him as he performs
Man, watch this rude bwoy
An introduction for his performance
Well everything weh Shaggy do crowd of people follow me
Stressing the point that his every action has a significant impact on his fans
Everything weh me a do posse them a follow me
Acknowledging the fact that his crew always supports him
Everything weh me a do the New York people follow me
Proudly stating that his influence goes beyond Jamaica, reaching New York and beyond
Everything weh me a do London people follow me
Acknowledging that his influence spans across the Atlantic
Well me chat microphone and them a chat mike too
Claiming that he sets trends and others follow him
And me give them Big Up and them a follow that too
Stating that his followers copy his way of responding to others
Me give them Carolina, them do Carolina too
Highlighting the fact that his influence stretches across the United States
Give them All Virgins and them go turn virgins too
Suggesting that he is capable of changing his followers' lifestyles
Me give them Bow Wow Wow, them a turn dog too
Claiming that he can make people behave like dogs
I grow whiskers, tail and I bark like Scooby Doo
Poking fun at himself for his ability to make people copy him even to the extent of imitating a fictional character
Well me give them a new style fi them long go do
Indicating that he is the one leading and setting new trends
When Jamaica would be from, got to see mi island
Telling his fans that they should visit Jamaica to have a better understanding of his culture
I and I man come at the place a where them call Uncle Sam
Referring to his visit to the United States
Me come here so because me know the dollars it's strong
Explaining his motivation for coming to America - to take advantage of the strong currency
Be on the way fi here, man put some money inna mi hand
Acknowledging that he receives financial support from his fans
So all do agree with the youth Shagsman
Affirming that his fans support him wholeheartedly
Put your hand inna the air a booyaka now fi kneel down
Encouraging his fans to raise their hands and show their support
What if we follow we
Asking his fans to follow each other and be supportive
What if we follow Kibret and the Signet posse
Encouraging his fans to follow good leadership
What if we follow Sting and the youth named Shaggy
Praising his mentor while also highlighting his own achievements
Ram dance a town a ram dance a country
Celebrating the influence of reggae music
Tell all the gal, say we have the ability
Boasting that he and his team have the skills and talent to make great music
Have the ability fi give hits constantly
Claiming that he has the ability to consistently produce great music
Take it from the youth, that is the one named Shaggy
Asserting his authority and leadership among his peers
'Cause everything weh Shaggy do crowd of people follow me
Reiterating the fact that his every move is closely followed by his fans
Everything weh Raff a do crowd of people follow him
Acknowledging that his crew is also followed
Everything weh Nass-T do crowd of people follow him
Acknowledging that his team members have their own following
Now we chat microphone and them a follow that too
Stating that his leadership extends beyond music, and into fashion and style
And we count out money, them a count money too
Indicating that his financial success is also emulated by his fans
And we walk pon street stylish, them stylish too
Stating that his style is an inspiration for his fans
Take it from number one, that's the youth, watch me now
Asserting his position as the leader of the movement
I and I man successful, them successful too
Highlighting that he and his team members are all successful
I and I man have dollars, them have dollars too
Stating that his financial achievements are shared among his crew
When me walk pon street me no rob nobody
Declaring that he does not engage in criminal activities
Me no rob, darn, dig naw area
Clarifying that he never steals from anyone
Walk pon street and go watch nobody
Expressing that he minds his own business
Me have the ability fi have enough money
Re-emphasizing his financial successes
Have enough money and do it legally
Stating that he earns his money legally
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALBERT LUCERO, BARRY WHITE, CARL DANIEL TAYLOR, JOHN A LOPEZ
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