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"
Jenny
Shaggy Lyrics
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Carolina, no, no, jenny
Carolina, no, no, jenny
Carolina, no, no
What's her name?
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
A love like yours is hard to find
Carolina left me and gone
Went to number one and now she kicked up a storm
Who big her up now, me and Robert and Shaun?
Whole heap of entertainer, come, come step pan me corn
Now she was a top ten lady from the time she was born
But she went and played me now my love is gone
Oh, I got a new lady and she's got it going on
And on and on and on and on and on and on
So weh me say
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
Shag you went number one, took top gun
Now they riding you, every boy's deciding to
Drop the track get trough you, what the hell?
Oh, you're done, sold a mil, competition got to chill, ill
Carolina, you all run down
Shaggy's not around, do you know how you sound?
Coming up here asking for him
Well I got drama for you, poor, he got another girlfriend
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
Carolina was so fine blew everybody's mind
More expensive than a bottle of chardonnay wine
Aged to perfection and so refined
Every man want a taste 'cause your grapes are fine
Well me love your sexy rhythm and the way it rhyme
Booty by-by, oh my-my, I love you and that's no lie
But you lived up to your title, ho!
Caroline, ha ha
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
Yeah, mad cash be spending
And thanks to you he got lawsuits pending
But that's alright 'cause he's lamping bossing skanks in
Cashing checks, stacking crazy banking
He's got Jennifer on his mind
He can't see you, so see you, I gots no more time
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
Carolina left me and gone
Went to number one and now she kicked up a storm
Who big her up now, me and Robert and Shaun?
Whole heap of entertainer come and step pan me corn
She was a top ten lady from the time she was born
But she went and played me now my love is gone
Now I got my new lady and she's got it going on
And on and on and on and on and on and on
So weh
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
The song "Jenny" by Shaggy is about a man who has moved on from his previous relationship with Carolina and is now smitten with a new woman, Jenny. The chorus repeats the lyrics "Jenny, she's blowing my mind. A love like yours is hard to find." The verses mention how Carolina left the singer and went on to achieve success, but he brings attention to the fact that she played him in the process. He goes on to brag about how he has moved on to a new lady, and although she is not as famous as Carolina, she has something special about her.
The song also includes some subtle jabs at Carolina, with lyrics like "Carolina was so fine blew everybody's mind, more expensive than a bottle of chardonnay wine. Aged to perfection and so refined, every man want a taste 'cause your grapes are fine." The lyrics insinuate that Carolina was high maintenance and expensive, but ultimately not worth the trouble. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus and the statement "now I got my new lady and she's got it going on," solidifying that the singer has moved on and is happy with his new love interest.
Overall, "Jenny" is a catchy and upbeat song with a message of moving on from past relationships and finding happiness with someone new.
Line by Line Meaning
Carolina, no, no, jenny
Shaggy is addressing two women, Carolina and Jenny, and chooses Jenny over Carolina.
What's her name?
Shaggy is asking for the name of the woman he's currently interested in, Jenny.
Jenny, she's blowing my mind
A love like yours is hard to find
Jenny is impressing Shaggy and he believes that finding someone like her is difficult.
Carolina left me and gone
Went to number one and now she kicked up a storm
Who big her up now, me and Robert and Shaun?
Carolina used to be with Shaggy, but she left and became successful. Shaggy is questioning who is supporting Carolina now, while he is now with Jenny and supported by his friends Robert and Shaun.
Whole heap of entertainer, come, come step pan me corn
Shaggy is challenging other entertainers to try to compete with him.
Now she was a top ten lady from the time she was born
But she went and played me now my love is gone
Oh, I got a new lady and she's got it going on
Carolina was successful, but she hurt Shaggy by leaving him, and now he has moved on to someone new who he is very happy with.
Shag you went number one, took top gun
Now they riding you, every boy's deciding to
Drop the track get trough you, what the hell?
Oh, you're done, sold a mil, competition got to chill, ill
Shaggy has achieved success and now other artists are trying to compete with him, but he is unbothered and suggests that they should calm down.
Carolina was so fine blew everybody's mind
More expensive than a bottle of chardonnay wine
Aged to perfection and so refined
Every man want a taste 'cause your grapes are fine
Carolina was an attractive and sophisticated woman, who was desired by many men.
Well me love your sexy rhythm and the way it rhyme
Booty by-by, oh my-my, I love you and that's no lie
But you lived up to your title, ho!
Caroline, ha ha
While Shaggy found Carolina attractive, he also believes she was promiscuous, as indicated by the use of the word 'ho'.
Yeah, mad cash be spending
And thanks to you he got lawsuits pending
But that's alright 'cause he's lamping bossing skanks in
Cashing checks, stacking crazy banking
Shaggy has made a lot of money and is comfortable despite lawsuits that may be pending. He is surrounded by women and continuing to make more money
He's got Jennifer on his mind
He can't see you, so see you, I gots no more time
Shaggy is focused on his relationship with Jenny, and is not interested in spending time with Carolina anymore.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DERWIN BENOIT, ORVILLE BURRELL, SHAUN PIZZONIA
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