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"
Gal Yu a Pepper
Shaggy Lyrics
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You know say a them girl deh a the original stepper, yeah
Hot like a scotch bonnet pepper
Me say
Gal yu a pepper you alone the man a ask for
A gal can't skate your fence and try cross your border
You a the element weh 'nough man mad over
Women a yu a pepper you alone the man a ask for
A gal can't skate your fence and try cross your border
You a the element weh 'nough man mad over
A gal a taste you tell her try
Me bawl out
Whoa, gal your body ready me have fi bawl out
Whoa, cause she a goody goody man I bawl out
Whoa, look good indeed girl me bawl out
Whoa, tell them weh me say now
Well gal you a pepper dance hall stepper
Gal a tek your man you make she know she can never
Ever ever ever take you from Trevor
Cause she a goody goody but a fi you own better
Man a write love letter want you forever
Buy you a fur coat and she a wear cheap sweater
Hair in a setter ga-lang a hair dresser
Fi you love alone is weh the man them desire
Who, yeah
Gal yu a pepper you alone the man a ask for
A gal can't skate your fence and try cross your border
You a the element weh 'nough man mad over
A gal a taste you tell try hole
Me bawl out,
Whoa, gal your body ready man have bawl out
Whoa, cause she a goody goody I say bawl out
Whoa, look good indeed girl them bawl out
Whoa, tell them weh me say
Well a you them desire she them wants a fi one night a hire
With all a but that now she can't get a buyer
She crisp like the rims them deh gal a old tire
You a live wire while a she catch fire
You them admire fi her body want retire
Her body it beat out wash and put in a dryer
Beat out and dueco for sale say pon flyer
Step up in a life that is what you require
Regular church goer all a sing pan choir
Mattie she flop them the gal de a liar
Who, ya ya
Gal yu a pepper you alone the man a ask for
A gal can't skate your fence and try cross your border
You a the element weh 'nough man mad over
A gal a taste you tell try
Me bawl out,
Whoa, gal your body ready now fi bawl out
Whoa, cause she a goody goody man I bawl out
Whoa, look good indeed yes me bawl out
Whoa, tell them weh me say
Well a gal you a pepper dance hall stepper
Gal a tek your man you make she know she can never
Ever ever ever take you from Trevor
Cause she a goody goody but a fi you own better
Man a write love letter want you forever
Buy you a fur coat and she a wear cheap sweater
Hair in a setter ga-lang a hair dresser
Fi you love alone is weh the man them desire
Who, ya, ya
Gal yu a pepper you alone the man a ask for
A gal can't skate your fence and try cross your border
You a the element weh 'nough man mad over
A gal a taste you tell try hole her corner
Women a yu a pepper you alone the man a ask for
A gal can't skate your fence and try cross your border
You a the element weh 'nough man mad over
A gal a taste you tell her a
Me bawl out,
Whoa, gal your body ready now fi bawl out
Whoa, cause she a goody goody man I bawl out
Whoa, tell them weh me say who man me bawl out
Whoa, look good indeed
Well a she them desire she them want a now fi one night a hire
With all a but that well she can't get a buyer
She crisp like the rims them deh gal a old tire
You a live wire while a she catch fire
You them admire fi her body want retire
Her body it bleach out wash and put in a dryer
Beat out and dueco for sale say pon flyer
Step up in a life that is what you require
Regular church goer all a preach pan choir
Tell them young gal
Who, ya ya
Gal yu a pepper you alone the man a ask for
A gal can't skate your fence and try cross your border
You a the element weh 'nough man mad over
A gal a taste you tell her a
I am an bawl,
Whoa, tell gal your body ready now fi bawl out
Whoa, cause she a goody goody now fi bawl out
Whoa, look good indeed me now them bawl out
Whoa, tell them weh me say
Who yan
Whoa, wo whoa whoa, whoa
The song "Gal Yu a Pepper" by Shaggy is a tribute to the power and desirability of women who are confident, assertive, and independent, who do not rely on men's approval or validation to feel good about themselves. The lyrics praise these women as "hot like a scotch bonnet pepper" and describe them as the only women that men are asking for.
The song's catchy beat and playful lyrics convey the message that women who are self-assured and in control of their lives are attractive and worthy of respect. The lyrics also suggest that women who try to compete or compare themselves with such women will always come up short, as they lack the essential qualities that make them truly desirable.
Overall, "Gal Yu a Pepper" is an ode to female strength and independence, and a call for women to embrace their power and be proud of who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
The girls them a hot stepper, uh
The girls are good dancers
You know say a them girl deh a the original stepper, yeah
They are the best dancers
Hot like a scotch bonnet pepper
They are very attractive
Gal yu a pepper you alone the man a ask for
Men desire and seek only you
A gal can't skate your fence and try cross your border
Other women cannot come between you and your partner
You a the element weh 'nough man mad over
Many men are crazy about you
A gal a grudge you tell try hole her corner
Envious women try to compete with you but fail
Women a yu a pepper you alone the man a ask for
Men yearn for only you
A gal a taste you tell her try
Other women try to imitate you
Me bawl out
I shout out
Whoa, gal your body ready me have fi bawl out
You have an attractive body that makes me shout out
Whoa, cause she a goody goody man I bawl out
You are better than other women who pretend to be innocent
Whoa, look good indeed girl me bawl out
You look really good and I admire you
Well gal you a pepper dance hall stepper
You are an attractive dancer
Gal a tek your man you make she know she can never
Other women try to take your partner but you make them know they can never succeed
Ever ever ever take you from Trevor
Your partner will never leave you
Cause she a goody goody but a fi you own better
Other women pretend to be innocent, but you are better
Man a write love letter want you forever
Men write love letters to request your love forever
Buy you a fur coat and she a wear cheap sweater
Men do not mind spending money on you but do not appreciate other women
Hair in a setter ga-lang a hair dresser
You take care of yourself and your appearance
Fi you love alone is weh the man them desire
Men desire only your love
Well a you them desire she them wants a fi one night a hire
Women envy you and men want you for one night only
With all a but that now she can't get a buyer
Despite trying, other women cannot attract men like you do
She crisp like the rims them deh gal a old tire
Other women are old and unattractive
You a live wire while a she catch fire
You are lively and attractive while other women are boring
You them admire fi her body want retire
Men admire your body and want to settle down with you
Her body it beat out wash and put in a dryer
Other women's bodies are not attractive after washing and drying
Beat out and dueco for sale say pon flyer
Other women have to sell themselves to attract males
Step up in a life that is what you require
You need to upgrade your lifestyle
Regular church goer all a sing pan choir
You are a regular church-goer and participate in choir singing
Mattie she flop them the gal de a liar
Other women fail in comparison to you
A gal a taste you tell try
Other women try to be like you
Whoa, gal your body ready now fi bawl out
Your body is attractive and makes me shout out now
Whoa, cause she a goody goody now fi bawl out
You are better than other women who pretend to be innocent and make me shout out
Whoa, look good indeed yes me bawl out
You look really good and I am shouting out
Who ya
Whoa, wo whoa whoa, whoa
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAUN PIZZONIA, DENNIS HALLIBURTON, ROBERT LIVINGSTON, ORVILLE BURRELL, MELBOURNE GEORGE MILLER
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