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"
It Wasn't Me feat RikRok
Shaggy Lyrics
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(Yo)
Open up, man
(Yeah, what do you want, man?)
My girl just caught me
(You let her catch you?)
I don't know how I let this happen
(With who?)
Man, I don't know what to do
(Say it wasn't you)
Alright
Honey came in and she caught me red-handed
Creeping with the girl next door
Picture this we were both butt naked
Banging on the bathroom floor
How could I forget that I had
Given her an extra key
All this time she was standing there
She never took her eyes off me
How you can grant your woman access to your villa
Trespasser and a witness while you cling to your pillow
You better watch your back before she turn into a killer
Let's review the situation that you're caught up inna
To be a true player you have to know how to play
If she say a night, convince her say a day
Never admit to a word when she say
And if she claims ah you tell her baby no way
But she caught me on the counter (It wasn't me)
Saw me bangin' on the sofa (It wasn't me)
I even had her in the shower (It wasn't me)
She even caught me on camera (It wasn't me)
She saw the marks on my shoulder (It wasn't me)
Heard the words that I told her (It wasn't me)
Heard the screams get louder (It wasn't me)
She stayed until it was over
Honey came in and she caught me red-handed
Creeping with the girl next door
Picture this, we were both butt naked
Banging on the bathroom floor
I had tried to keep her
From what she was about to see
Why should she believe me
When I told her it wasn't me
Makes you know say that she really no right for vex
A never you she see yah make the gigolo flex
A smaddy else a favor you inna di complex
Seein' is believin', so you better change your specs
You know she a go bring a whole heap a things up from the past
All the little evident, you betta know fe mask
Quick 'pon yuh hansa, know how fe talk
But if she pack a gun, you know, you betta run fast
But she caught me on the counter (It wasn't me)
Saw me bangin' on the sofa (It wasn't me)
I even had her in the shower (It wasn't me)
She even caught me on camera (It wasn't me)
She saw the marks on my shoulder (It wasn't me)
Heard the words that I told her (It wasn't me)
Heard the screams get louder (It wasn't me)
She stayed until it was over
Honey came in and she caught me red-handed
Creeping with the girl next door
Picture this, we were both butt naked
Banging on the bathroom floor
How could I forget that I had given her an extra key
All this time she was standing there
She never took her eyes off me
Gonna tell her that I'm sorry
For the pain that I've caused
I've been listening to your reasoning
It makes no sense at all
We should tell her that I'm sorry
For the pain that I've caused
You may think that you're a player
But you're completely lost
That's why I sing
Honey came in and she caught me red-handed
Creeping with the girl next door
Picture this, we were both butt naked
Banging on the bathroom floor
How could I forget that I had given her an extra key
All this time she was standing there
She never took her eyes off me
The song "It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy tells a story of a man who has been caught cheating on his girlfriend by the girl himself. He confesses the details of his infidelity to his friend, who advises him to deny everything instead of admitting to it. He then goes on to give excuses for why it could not have been him, but she saw him in various compromising positions with the other girl. In the end, he apologizes for the pain he caused and his own foolishness.
The song is not just a cleverly written tale of infidelity, but it is also a satirical commentary on the lengths to which some men will go to get out of trouble. The catchy hook and humorous lyrics made it an instant hit, and it remained at the top of the charts for several weeks. It has since become one of the most recognizable songs of the early 2000s.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, man
Addressing the listener
Open up, man
Asking the listener to open up
My girl just caught me
Admitting to being caught
I don't know how I let this happen
Confessing inability to control the situation
With who?
Asking the listener who they were caught with
The girl next door, ya know?
Naming the person they were caught with
Man, I don't know what to do
Expressing confusion and uncertainty
Say it wasn't you
Suggesting denial as a solution
Alright
End of conversation
Honey came in and she caught me red-handed
Confirming being caught in the act
Creeping with the girl next door
Reiterating the identity of the person they were caught with
Picture this we were both butt naked
Describing the scene of their affair
Banging on the bathroom floor
Describing the location of their affair
How could I forget that I had
Reflecting on their mistake
Given her an extra key
Acknowledging the reason for the girl's access to their home
All this time she was standing there
Realizing they were caught in the act for a while
She never took her eyes off me
Noting the girl's focus on them
How you can grant your woman access to your villa
Questioning the listener's decision-making
Trespasser and a witness while you cling to your pillow
Describing the risk taken and the listener's state of mind
You better watch your back before she turn into a killer
Warning about the girl's potential reaction
Let's review the situation that you're caught up inna
Analyzing the situation
To be a true player you have to know how to play
Asserting the importance of skill in relationships
If she say a night, convince her say a day
Advocating for manipulation to get what they want
Never admit to a word when she say
Proposing denial as a defense
And if she claims ah you tell her baby no way
Insisting on denial despite an accusation
She saw the marks on my shoulder (It wasn't me)
Denying evidence of the affair
Heard the words that I told her (It wasn't me)
Denying any confession made to the girl
Heard the screams get louder (It wasn't me)
Denying their involvement in any altercation during the affair
She stayed until it was over
Describing the girl's reaction to the affair
Gonna tell her that I'm sorry
Proposing an apology as a solution
For the pain that I've caused
Acknowledging the negative impact on the girl
I've been listening to your reasoning
Acknowledging having heard the girl's complaints and objections
It makes no sense at all
Dismissing the girl's point of view
We should tell her that I'm sorry
Reiterating the need for an apology
You may think that you're a player
Addressing the listener's self-image
But you're completely lost
Dismissing the listener's ability to navigate relationships
That's why I sing
Explaining the reason for the song
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Orville Burrell, Ricardo Ducent, Shaun Pizzonia, Brian Thompson, Thomas Allen, Harold Brown, Morris Dickerson, Leroy Jordan, Lee Levitin, Charles Miller, Howard Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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