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"
Gone With Angels
Shaggy Lyrics
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Don't ignore the signs, that's right
You be her teacher, taking
Shivering, she awakes in the cold sweat
Terrified so she speaks under her breathe
Makes a fake cry for help, she's a real mess
That's the sign of the stress, ma, listen to her
Heartbeats working overtime in her chest
Scared stiff from approaching footsteps
Ignoring the stains on her torn dress
Come now ma, listen to her
How could you put your own child in danger?
And turn around and take the words of a stranger
You didn't wanna face the facts so you blamed her
Too late ma, you should have listened to her
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
With the angels
Gone, out of reach, finally, souls in peace
With the angels
She's fading like a delicate flower
Try to wash away the shame in the shower
Defending him left her feeling overpowered
You were wrong ma, you didn't listen to her
It was there in the words of the letter
Had you read it maybe things would be better
You let her down and I won't let you forget her
Save ya tears ma, you should have listened to her
How could you put your own child in danger?
And turn around and take the words of a stranger
You didn't wanna face the facts so you blamed her
Save ya tears ma, you didn't listen to her
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
With the angels
Gone, out of reach, finally, souls in peace
With the angels
Why day, why day
Why day, why day
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
With the angels
Gone, out of reach, finally, souls in peace
With the angels
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
With the angels
Gone, out of reach, finally, souls in peace
With the angels
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
With the angels
Gone, out of reach, finally, souls in peace
With the angels
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
With the angels
Gone, out of reach, finally, souls in peace
With the angels
The song "Gone With Angels" by Shaggy is a heartfelt and emotional piece that shines light on the serious issue of child abuse. The lyrics speak of a young girl who has fallen victim to abuse and the inability of her mother to recognize and respond to the signs. The opening line, "Closest to me she must be a good child?" suggests that the mother is in denial of her daughter's situation and unwilling to accept the truth. However, the chorus repeatedly reminds that the girl is now "finally at peace with the angels", suggesting that she has passed away due to the trauma she experienced.
The second verse speaks of the girl's fear and helplessness, as she wakes up to find herself in an abusive situation once again. The mother is urged to listen to her daughter's fake cry for help, which is a sign of her extreme stress and trauma. The song then goes on to criticize the mother's ignorance and inability to recognize the signs of abuse. The bridge highlights how the mother could have saved her daughter if she had read a letter that contained the evidence of abuse, emphasizing the mother's responsibility.
The lyrics are powerful and evoke a range of emotions from sadness to frustration. It illustrates the issues of denial and the lack of attention to warning signs in situations of abuse. It is important to recognize the signs and take action, and not ignore the cries for help from those in need.
Line by Line Meaning
Closest to me she must be a good child?
Is my child safe near me?
Don't ignore the signs, that's right
Pay attention to the warning signs.
You be her teacher, taking
Be your child's teacher and protector.
Shivering, she awakes in the cold sweat
The child wakes up shivering and sweating out of fear.
Terrified so she speaks under her breathe
The child is scared and whispers to herself.
Makes a fake cry for help, she's a real mess
The child tries to deceive the abuser with fake cries for help and is traumatized.
That's the sign of the stress, ma, listen to her
This is a sign of the child's stress, listen to her.
Heartbeats working overtime in her chest
The child's heart beats faster with fear.
Scared stiff from approaching footsteps
The child is petrified by the sound of approaching footsteps.
Ignoring the stains on her torn dress
The child's torn dress has markers of abuse, but no one notices.
Come now ma, listen to her
Mother, listen to your child.
How could you put your own child in danger?
How could you allow your child to be in danger?
And turn around and take the words of a stranger
You ignored your child's warning and believed someone else.
You didn't wanna face the facts so you blamed her
You refused to face the truth and blamed your child.
Too late ma, you should have listened to her
It's too late now, mother should have listened to her.
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
The child is gone, asleep and finally at peace.
With the angels
The child is united with the angels.
She's fading like a delicate flower
The child is fading away like a delicate flower.
Try to wash away the shame in the shower
The child is trying to cleanse herself of the shame in the shower.
Defending him left her feeling overpowered
The child felt powerless while trying to defend herself.
You were wrong ma, you didn't listen to her
Mother, you were wrong, you didn't listen to your child.
It was there in the words of the letter
The truth was in the letter.
Had you read it maybe things would be better
If you had read the letter, things might have been different.
You let her down and I won't let you forget her
You failed your child and I won't let you forget it.
Save ya tears ma, you should have listened to her
Don't cry now, mother should have listened to her earlier.
Why day, why day
Why did this happen, why did this happen?
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
The child is gone, asleep and finally at peace.
With the angels
The child is united with the angels.
Gone, out of reach, finally, souls in peace
The child is gone, unreachable, and finally has peace in her soul.
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
The child is gone, asleep and finally at peace.
With the angels
The child is united with the angels.
Gone, out of reach, finally, souls in peace
The child is gone, unreachable, and finally has peace in her soul.
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
The child is gone, asleep and finally at peace.
With the angels
The child is united with the angels.
Gone, out of reach, finally, souls in peace
The child is gone, unreachable, and finally has peace in her soul.
Gone, she's asleep, finally, she's at peace
The child is gone, asleep and finally at peace.
With the angels
The child is united with the angels.
Gone, out of reach, finally, souls in peace
The child is gone, unreachable, and finally has peace in her soul.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ARMANDO COLON, MICHAEL FLETCHER, ORVILLE BURRELL, RICARDO DUCENT, Armondo Colon, Dawn Colon, Mitchell Fletcher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jdb4578
Listened to this one my way to work today. So sad. I forgot about this song but cried when I heard it today. I wish this would never happen again to any child!!
@miizem
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@tammymcdermott3442
Well done :) i showed this some of my mates.. thanks :)
@elainebowie9904
For some reason I'm unable to view the video but I have heard the song before & it's very hard hitting & sad, I cried when I heard it, perhaps parts of this song should be used in advertisements to really hit home
@miizem
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@miizem
Thank you for your comment Todd, I agree with you, it has a powerful message behind a great song! Hope you enjoy your week