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"
Leave It to Me
Shaggy Lyrics
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Now this one goes out to my lady
I want me and you to go on this wonderful love rendezvous
Ha ha ha ha
One on one
Give you a little love escapade,
You know what I'm saying?
Mr. Lover
Candlelight, dinner for two
Just me and you
Under the moon,
Sailing on a summer night cruise
I mean to rock your whole world baby
I'm da man allowed to drive you crazy
Set the motion to the ocean,
Cause some commotion
Girl surrender to my love potion
I'll hit you off now with some hot oil lotion
I play it safe so let me break out my Trojan
Leave it to me, baby
We can turn on the heat, baby
And wrinkle the sheets, baby
Whatever you need, baby (X2)
Now let me find a day real fine
Hot tub, jacuzzi, caviar with some white wine
Girl, I'm livin'-livin' in style
Mansion in the hills and not another house for miles
Now let me take you and show off my pet reptile
In two days gonna feed it to my rottwiler
No interruptions today
Leave it to me and have things my way
Leave it to me, baby
We can turn on the heat, baby
And wrinkle the sheets, baby
Whatever you need, baby (X2)
`Cuz I like the way you do the things you do
I want to make sweet love to you (X2)
I want to send chills up your spine
And make you feel good inside
And explode just like a land mine
I'm here to cunt and thrill and that's my mission
Love-making with timing and precision
My skills is kickin'
An' like breakin'
Proper lovin; leave you hummin
Sweet melodies of future come
Prepare to get soaked in sweat, girl, yeah
`Cuz you ain't seen nothin' yet
Leave it to me, baby
We can turn on the heat, baby
And wrinkle the sheets, baby
Whatever you need, baby (X2)
Shaggy's "Leave It To Me" is a love song that promises a fun and thrilling time for his lady. He wants to take her on a love escapade, treating her to a candlelit dinner for two under the moon while sailing on a summer night cruise. Shaggy is confident in his ability to satisfy his woman's desires and make her feel good inside. He promises to send chills up her spine, making her explode just like a landmine. The lyrics show Shaggy's passion for making love and the importance of timing and precision in his lovemaking skills.
As the song progresses, Shaggy invites his lady to his mansion in the hills where he wants to show off his pet reptile. He promises to make no interruptions and have things his way. The song's upbeat rhythm creates a playful and fun atmosphere, elevating the mood of the lyrics into a slightly humorous and teasing one. Shaggy's voice is silky smooth as he sings the lyrics, giving a refreshing spin to the classic lovers' song. Overall, "Leave It To Me" is an entertaining and sweet love song that promises a thrilling love ride to be experienced with a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh-huh
Acknowledging agreement or understanding
Now this one goes out to my lady
Dedicating the song to a significant other
I want me and you to go on this wonderful love rendezvous
Expressing desire to go on a romantic adventure together
Ha ha ha ha
Laughing lightly
One on one
Expressing the desire for intimate, personal time together
Give you a little love escapade,
Offering a romance-filled experience
You know what I'm saying?
Asking for understanding or agreement
Mr. Lover
Referring to oneself as a lover
Candlelight, dinner for two
Describing a romantic dinner setting
Just me and you
Emphasizing exclusivity and intimacy
Under the moon,
Describing a romantic outdoor setting
Sailing on a summer night cruise
Invoking imagery of a romantic boat ride
I mean to rock your whole world baby
Expressing intention to provide amazing experiences
I'm da man allowed to drive you crazy
Self-assertion of ability to captivate romantically
Set the motion to the ocean,
Invoking an intimate setting
Cause some commotion
Sparking excitement and passion
Girl surrender to my love potion
Expression of desire for mutual attraction and connection
I'll hit you off now with some hot oil lotion
Suggesting intimacy and physical touch
I play it safe so let me break out my Trojan
Expressing responsibility for sexual health and protection
Leave it to me, baby
Offering to take charge and provide a romantic experience
We can turn on the heat, baby
Creating a sensual atmosphere
And wrinkle the sheets, baby
Alluding to physical passion
Whatever you need, baby (X2)
Reinforcing the offer to fulfill a romantic partner's desires
Now let me find a day real fine
Suggesting taking time to plan a special date
Hot tub, jacuzzi, caviar with some white wine
Describing a luxurious and romantic experience
Girl, I'm livin'-livin' in style
Boasting about a lavish lifestyle
Mansion in the hills and not another house for miles
Further describing the luxurious setting
Now let me take you and show off my pet reptile
Suggesting a unique and impressive attraction
In two days gonna feed it to my rottwiler
Levity with a hint of shock humor
No interruptions today
Expressing desire for uninterrupted intimacy
Leave it to me and have things my way
Asserting control over planning and satisfying romantic desires
I want to send chills up your spine
Expressing desire to create a pleasurable physical sensation
And make you feel good inside
Seeking to provide a fulfilling emotional experience
And explode just like a land mine
Alluding to the intensity of the experience
I'm here to cunt and thrill and that's my mission
Unusual phrasing, emphasizing the artist's commitment to providing a thrilling romantic experience
Love-making with timing and precision
Emphasizing the importance of attentiveness and skill in romantic encounters
My skills is kickin'
Confident assertion of sexual prowess
An' like breakin'
Comparison to a popular dance style, suggesting fluidity and rhythm in movements
Proper lovin'; leave you hummin
Suggesting intense pleasure from proper lovemaking
Sweet melodies of future come
Describing the potential for lasting connection and happiness
Prepare to get soaked in sweat, girl, yeah
Setting the expectation for physical exertion and sexual arousal
`Cuz you ain't seen nothin' yet
Confidence that the artist will exceed expectations
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GORDON DUKES, ORVILLE BURRELL, ROBERT LIVINGSTON, BRIAN THOMPSON
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