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"
Hey Love
Shaggy Lyrics
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Just twenty five, I'm not ready yet
Hey love let's make a deal
Give me some time I got a few hearts to steal
Hey love got more grounds to gain
Can't get stuck with a ball and a chain
Hey love I need to be sure
Come back and see me in two years or more
I remember as a kid I used to dream
I had a big crush on Sandra's kid sister Jean
But she was in love with Dwayne
Been so many years but I still feel the pain
What about the girl across the street
Took the same bus I use to reserve her seat
But she would just sit with her friends
And the all talk about guys in Bimmers and Benz
Seem like my luck took a slide
Then shorty came along and stood by my side
I couldn't give her much but she stayed
Now I'm hitting all the charts it's so easy getting laid
Living in style I'm getting paid
Hooking up my peeps with the millions I've made
Now I'm having girl who I knew in first grade
Now I'm kinda feeling like my shorty getting played
( so I'm begging you )
Hey love can I get a rain check
Just twenty five, I'm not ready yet
Hey love let's make a deal
Give me some time I got a few hearts to steal
Hey love got more grounds to gain
Can't get stuck with a ball and a chain
Hey love I need to be sure
I wasn't popular in school I wasn't popular in sports
All the girls I love loved the guys on the court
I feel like I been cheated of my youth
'Cause back in the days braces weren't so cute
Girls used to laugh at my suit
Now I got models in bed knocking boots
Hey love can I get a rain check
Just twenty five, I'm not ready yet
Hey love let's make a deal
Give me some time I got a few hearts to steal
Hey love got more grounds to gain
Can't get stuck with a ball and a chain
Hey love I need to be sure
Come back and see me in two years or more
I remember as a kid I used to dream
I had a big crush on Sandra's kid sister Jean
But she was in love with Dwayne
Been so many years but I still feel the pain
What about the girl across the street
Took the same bus I use to reserve her seat
But she would just sit with her friends
And the all talk about guys in Bimmers and Benz
Seem like my luck took a slide
Then shorty came along and stood by my side
I couldn't give her much but she stayed
Now I'm hitting all the charts its so easy getting laid
Living in style I'm getting paid
Hooking up my peeps with the millions I've made
Now I'm having girl who I knew in first grade
Now I'm kinda feeling like my shorty getting played
( so I'm begging you )
In Shaggy's song "Hey Love," the artist is speaking to a woman he is interested in pursuing, but he's not quite ready yet. He asks for a rain check on their potential relationship, as he has a few hearts to steal before settling with her. He reflects on his past experiences with young love, reminiscing about a childhood crush who was in love with someone else and the girl across the street who only talked about guys in luxury cars. Though he wasn't always popular or successful with women, now he has models in bed and is hitting all the charts, living in style and getting paid. However, he's concerned about whether his shorty, the woman who has been by his side, is getting played.
The lyrics of "Hey Love" capture the uncertainty and desire of youth and early adulthood. The artist reflects on how he struggled to win the attention of women when he was younger and how he grapples with the temptation to play the field despite having a committed partner. The lyrics also touch on the idea of societal values and how cars and material possessions can determine a person's attractiveness or desirability. Shaggy's laid-back, playful delivery adds to the lightheartedness of the song and makes it catchy and easy to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey love can I get a rain check
I need to delay our plans due to not being ready yet.
Just twenty five, I'm not ready yet
My age and current situation are unsuitable for the relationship I desire.
Hey love let's make a deal
I propose a compromise in our relationship.
Give me some time I got a few hearts to steal
I need time to explore my options and figure out what I really want.
Hey love got more grounds to gain
I still have much to experience and learn before committing to a relationship.
Can't get stuck with a ball and a chain
I can't allow myself to become tied down or trapped in a relationship.
Hey love I need to be sure
I have doubts and need to be certain before continuing the relationship.
Come back and see me in two years or more
I need a significant amount of time to figure out my feelings and make a decision about our relationship.
I wasn't popular in school I wasn't popular in sports
I lacked social and athletic success during my younger years.
All the girls I love loved the guys on the court
My romantic interests were often more attracted to athletes than to me.
I feel like I been cheated of my youth
I regret not experiencing more romantic opportunities during my younger years.
'Cause back in the days braces weren't so cute
My physical appearance was a barrier to my romantic success in the past.
Girls used to laugh at my suit
My clothing choices were a source of ridicule from others, including romantic interests.
Now I got models in bed knocking boots
I have achieved a higher level of romantic success and attention than I ever imagined as a youth.
I remember as a kid I used to dream
Memories of my romantic aspirations from my childhood remain with me.
I had a big crush on Sandra's kid sister Jean
I had a strong romantic interest in a specific individual from my youth.
But she was in love with Dwayne
My crush of the past was interested in someone else.
Been so many years but I still feel the pain
Memories of romantic failure and regret from the past linger on, causing emotional pain.
What about the girl across the street
Another romantic interest from my past still comes to mind.
Took the same bus I use to reserve her seat
I would try to be close to her on our regular commute.
But she would just sit with her friends
She was not interested in me and instead preferred to socialize with others.
And the all talk about guys in Bimmers and Benz
She and her friends discussed their romantic interests who were presumably wealthy and successful.
Seem like my luck took a slide
After these past romantic failures, my luck with relationships seems to have turned for the better.
Then shorty came along and stood by my side
I finally found someone who was interested in being with me and supporting me.
I couldn't give her much but she stayed
Despite my lack of worldly success, she remained loyal and supportive of me.
Now I'm hitting all the charts its so easy getting laid
My romantic success and opportunities have increased significantly since my youth.
Living in style I'm getting paid
I am living a luxurious lifestyle as a successful musician.
Hooking up my peeps with the millions I've made
I am able to share my success with others close to me.
Now I'm having girl who I knew in first grade
I am now romantically involved with someone I have known since childhood.
Now I'm kinda feeling like my shorty getting played
I am having doubts about my current relationship and whether I am treating my partner fairly.
( so I'm begging you )
As a result, I am asking for more time and space to sort out my feelings.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ORVILLE BURRELL, RICKY DUCENT, DAVE KELLY, SHAUN PIZZONIA, BRIAN THOMPSON, RICARDO DUCENT
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