Mr. Boombastic
Shaggy Lyrics


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Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover
Uh, uh, well, sugar here's another one and another day

Move to this, let me see you jump and twist
Pump your fist 'cause you know it's hard to resist
As long you know you're rollin' with the love specialist
Feel the pow, let me put the groove in your hips
The night is young, so let's go roll with the fun
You got some gum, check it out, gimme some
'Cause I'm about to play an old girl like a drum
She shack attack, poor soul settle down

Girl, what you gon' do with all that body'
(Shake it up all night)
Careful with that thing before you hurt somebody
(Tell me what you like)
Do it, baby

Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Gotta holla' to my fellas who be hangin' by the bathroom door
Waitin' for the honeys dance in the dance floor
Push up and get the niggas why'all ready for the score
Now who's the dog' you're the one that sung hardcore

Come on I gotta take this part to a new high
Keep it tight, ain't got no time no fight
You wanna be a player, better know to do it right
Kissin' all the honeys under the disco light

Girl, what you gon' do with all that body'
(Shake it up all night)
Careful with that thing before you hurt somebody
(Tell me what you like)
Let 'em know

Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance

Take you where there's all night action
Dancin' to the beat with a passion
Mr. Lover party's happenin'
Doin' anything you imagine

I'll take you where there's all night action
Dancin' to the beat with a passion
Mr. Lover party's happenin'
Doin' anything you imagine

Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

So baby-baby, let me see you move your body on the dance hall floor
Gotta one, just jigga, shake it up, gimme more
Jerk chicken on the grill, so make the champagne pour
Girl, don't be a drag, I might show you the door
(What')

I like to see bodies take and shake
Dressed in lace, uh, and a perfect shape
Girls local and out of state
I got a couple of them and I'm gettin' ready to mate

Cassandra, let's shake
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Michelle, let's shake
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

I want Theresa to shake
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Lisa to shake
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout
(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout




(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Overall Meaning

Mr. Boombastic is a song by Jamaican-American artist Shaggy, released in 1995 as the first single from his third studio album "Boombastic". The song is a fusion of reggae, R&B, and hip-hop, a genre known as "junkyard music." The lyrics are about love and dancing, and how the "love specialist" can make any girl move to his beat. From the opening line, "Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover," Shaggy sets the tone of the song as one of seduction and fun.


The first verse of the song is all about encouraging people to dance and let loose. Shaggy calls on his fans to "move to this" and "pump your fist" in order to resist the groove he's putting in their hips. He professes to be a "love specialist" and encourages people to let their inhibitions go as they roll with the fun of the night.


The chorus of the song consists of four repetitions of "Let's dance, let's shout, shake your body down to the ground." The second verse of the song is about the ladies who are dancing, and Shaggy encourages them to take care with their bodies and reminds them that he's the one singing hardcore. He shouts out to his male fans who are waiting outside the bathroom doors, ready to score on the dance floor. He urges them to "push up and get the niggas" before taking the song to new heights.


Overall, "Mr. Boombastic" is a fun, upbeat song that is all about dancing and having a good time. Shaggy's vocals are smooth and seductive, and the lyrics are inspiring and lighthearted. The song has become a classic of the 90s thanks to its catchy chorus and unforgettable party vibe.


Line by Line Meaning

Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover
Addressing himself as Mr. Lover, he draws attention to his expertise in love and romance by repeating it three times.


Uh, uh, well, sugar here's another one and another day
Casually acknowledging the presence of someone (sugar) before starting another day, as if it's just another routine.


Move to this, let me see you jump and twist
Inviting someone to move and dance in response to the music and beats, as this is what he wants to see and enjoy.


Pump your fist 'cause you know it's hard to resist
Encouraging someone to show enthusiasm and excitement by pumping their fists, because the music and beats are irresistible.


As long you know you're rollin' with the love specialist
As long as the person he is addressing knows that they are with someone who is an expert in love and romance (himself).


Feel the pow, let me put the groove in your hips
Feeling the energy and passion in the music, and letting him guide them to move and dance with the rhythm and melody.


The night is young, so let's go roll with the fun
Since the night is still young, they should join in and have fun together instead of wasting time.


You got some gum, check it out, gimme some
Noticing that someone has chewing gum, he asks for some as he wants to freshen his breath.


'Cause I'm about to play an old girl like a drum
Announcing his intention to use his expert love skills to charm and seduce an older woman.


She shack attack, poor soul settle down
Describing the older woman (shack attack) as someone who desperately needs to find love and settle down.


Girl, what you gon' do with all that body'
Directly asking a girl what she intends to do with her attractive physique.


(Shake it up all night)
Encouraging her to dance and shake her body all night long to the music and beats.


Careful with that thing before you hurt somebody
Warning her to be cautious and not to hurt anyone with her body movements and dancing.


(Tell me what you like)
Requesting that she tells him what she likes and finds enjoyable.


Do it, baby
Encouraging her to do what she wants, because they are enjoying themselves.


Let's dance, let's shout
Inviting everyone to dance and shout together in response to the music and beats.


(Shout)
Encouraging everyone to shout and make noise in response to the music and beats.


Shake your body down to the ground
Encouraging everyone to shake their bodies down to the ground in response to the music and beats.


Gotta holla' to my fellas who be hangin' by the bathroom door
Calling out to his male friends who are waiting near the bathroom door where they hope to catch sight of attractive women.


Waitin' for the honeys dance in the dance floor
Waiting for attractive women to come to the dance floor and dance with them.


Push up and get the niggas why'all ready for the score
Asking his friends to make an effort and approach the attractive women they are interested in, so that they can improve their chances of success.


Now who's the dog' you're the one that sung hardcore
Posing a question to someone, challenging them to demonstrate their tough and macho attitude that they have been bragging about.


Come on I gotta take this part to a new high
Deciding to take the music and the party to the next level with something even more exciting and enjoyable.


Keep it tight, ain't got no time no fight
Asking everyone to stay positive and keep the atmosphere fun and lively, since there's no time for anything negative or confrontational.


You wanna be a player, better know to do it right
Directly addressing someone who wants to be a player (someone good at romance and seduction), telling them that they must know how to do it properly.


Kissin' all the honeys under the disco light
Boasting that he is kissing many attractive women under the disco lights.


Take you where there's all night action
Promising to take them somewhere where there is continuous action and excitement all night long.


Dancin' to the beat with a passion
Describing how they will dance with enthusiasm, inspired by the music and beats they hear.


Mr. Lover party's happenin'
Announcing that Mr. Lover's party is ongoing and full of fun and positive energy.


Doin' anything you imagine
Hinting that anything is possible and can happen at Mr. Lover's party if you only imagine it and believe in it.


So baby-baby, let me see you move your body on the dance hall floor
Directly addressing someone (baby-baby), asking them to dance and move their body in response to the music on the dance floor.


Gotta one, just jigga, shake it up, gimme more
Noticing someone attractive, he asks them to dance and show more (Jigga and shake it up) because he wants to enjoy it.


Jerk chicken on the grill, so make the champagne pour
Noticing that there is food and drink available (jerk chicken and champagne), he asks someone to pour some more.


Girl, don't be a drag, I might show you the door
Warning someone (girl) not to be boring or uninteresting, because he could easily end the encounter and show them the door.


I like to see bodies take and shake
Revealing that he likes to see attractive bodies dancing and shaking in response to the music and beats.


Dressed in lace, uh, and a perfect shape
Describing his preference for women who are dressed in lace and have an ideal body shape.


Girls local and out of state
Expressing his preference for girls from the local area and also from outside of town.


I got a couple of them and I'm gettin' ready to mate
Boasting that he has attracted the attention of several attractive women and that he is about to engage in sexual activity with them.


Cassandra, let's shake
Directly calling out to someone named Cassandra, asking her to shake her body in response to the music.


Michelle, let's shake
Directly calling out to someone named Michelle, asking her to shake her body in response to the music.


Theresa to shake
Asking someone named Theresa to shake her body in response to the music and beats.


Lisa to shake
Asking someone named Lisa to shake her body in response to the music and beats.




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@ghasrv9205

Mr. Boombastic
What you want is some boombastic romantic
Fantastic lover, Shaggy
Mr. Lover Lover, Mmm, Mr. Lover lover, heh girl
Mr. Lover lover, Mmm, Mr. Lover lover
She call me Mr. Boombastic
Say me fantastic touch me on the back
She says I'm Mr. Ro
Mantic, say me fantastic
Touch me on the back, she says I'm Mr. Ro
Smooth, just like the silk
Soft and cuddly hug me up like a quilt
I'm a lyrical lover
No take me for no filth
With my sexual physique, jah know me well-built
Oh me oh my, well well
Can't you tell
I'm just like a turtle crawling out of me shell
Gal you captivate my body put me under a spell
With your Khus Khus perfume
I love your sweet smell
You are the only young girl who can ring my bell
And I could take rejection, so you tell me go to hell
I'm Boombastic
Tell me fantastic, touch me on the back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-
Mantic, and me fantastic
She touch me on the back, she says I'm Mr. Boom, boom, boom
-Bastic
Say me fantastic, touch me on the back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-
Mantic, tell me fantastic
She touch me on the back, she says I'm Mr. Boom, boom
Gee wheeze, baby please
Let me take you to an island of
The sweet cool breeze
You don't feel like drive well baby hand me the keys
And I will take you to a place to set your mind at ease
Don't you tickle my foot bottom ha ha, baby please
Don't you play with my nose 'cause I might ha-choo sneeze
(Bless you)
Well, you are the bun and me a cheese
And if me a the rice well maybe you are the peas
I'm Boombastic
Tell me fantastic, touch me on me back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-
Mantic, and me fantastic
She touch me on the back, she says I'm Mr. Boom, boom, boom
-Bastic
Tell me fantastic, touch me on the back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-
Mantic, tell me fantastic
She touch me on the back, she says I'm Mr. Boom, boom
I say
Give me your loving, gal your loving well good
I want your loving
Gal you need like you should
Uh give me your loving, girk your loving well good
I want your loving
Gal remember the word
Would you like to kiss and caress
Rub down every strand of hair on my chest
I'm boombastic
Rated as the best, the best you should get
Nothing more, nothing less
Give me your digits, jot down your address
I'll bet you confess when you put me to the test
That I'm
Boombastic
Tell me fantastic, touch me on me back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-
Mantic, tell me fantastic
She touch me on the back, she says I'm Mr. Boom
-Bastic
Tell me fantastic, touch me on the back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-
Mantic, tell me fantastic
She touch me on the back, she says I'm Mr. Boombastic
Gal, your admiration it's a-licked me from the start
With some physical attraction, gal, you know
To feel the spark
I want a few words, not gah tell you no sweet talk
Nogha lover, lover, lover
Nogha chat pure for
I'll get straight to the point
Like an arrow arrow dart
Come lay down in my jacuzzi and get some bubble bath
Only sound you will hear is the beating of my heart
And we will hm hm, and have some sweet pillow talk
I'm Boombastic
Tell me fantastic, touch me on me back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-
Mantic, and me fantastic
She touch me on the back, she says I'm Mr. Boom, boom, boom
-Bastic
Tell me fantastic, touch me on the back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-
Mantic, tell me fantastic
She touch me on the back, she says I'm Mr. Boom, what you say girl?
Smooth



@mckylea.7342

Mr. Boombastic
What you want is some Boombastic, romantic, fantastic lover
Shaggy
Mr. Lover lover, mm
Mr. Lover lover, hehe girl
Mr. Lover lover, mm
Mr. Lover lover

She call me Mr. Boombastic, tell me fantastic
Touch me inna me back, she say I'm Mr. Ro-mantic
Call me fantastic
Touch me inna me back she say I'm Mr. Ro...

Smooth, just like a silk
Soft and cuddly, hug me up like a quilt
I'm a lyrical lover, no take me fi no filth
With my sexual physique, yah know me well built

Oh me, oh my, well, well, can't you tell
I'm just like a turtle crawling out of my shell
Gal, you captivate my body, put me under a spell
With your Khus Khus perfume I love your sweet smell
You're the only young girl who can ring my bell
And I can take rejection, so you tell me go to hell

I'm Boombastic, tell me fantastic
Touch me inna me back, she say I'm Mr. Ro-mantic
Call me fantastic
She touch me inna my back, she says I'm Mr. Boom-boom-boom-boom

Boombastic, tell me fantastic
Touch me inna my back, she call Mr. Romantic
Tell me fantastic
She touch me inna my back, she says I'm Mr. Boom-boom

Gee whizz, baby please
Let me take you to an island of the sweet cool breeze
You don't feel like drive, well, baby hand me the keys
And I'll take you to a place, and set your mind at ease

Don't you tickle my foot bottom, (haha) baby please
Don't you play with my nose I'm a (ha-chum) sneeze (bless you)
Well you a the bun and me a the cheese
And if me ah the rice and baby love you ah the peas

I'm Boombastic, tell me fantastic
Touch me inna my back, she says I'm Mr. Ro-mantic
Tell me fantastic
She touch me inna my back, she says I'm Mr. Boom-boom-boom-boom

Boombastic, tell me fantastic
Touch me inna my back, she call Mr. Ro-mantic
Tell me fantastic
Touch me inna my back, she says I'm Mr. Boom-boom

A me say give me your loving, gal, your loving well, good
I want your loving, gal give it like you should
Give me your loving, girl, your loving well good
I want your loving, gal you remember the woo

Would like to kiss and caress
Rub down every strand a hair 'pon my chest
I'm Boombastic, rated as the best
The best you should get, nothing more, nothing less
Give me your digits, jot down your address
I'll bet you confess, when you put me to the test

That I'm Boombastic, tell me fantastic
Touch me inna my back, she says I'm Mr. Ro-mantic
Tell me fantastic
Touch me inna my back, she says I'm Mr. Boombastic
Tell me fantastic
Touch me inna my back, she call Mr. Ro-mantic
Tell me fantastic
Touch me inna my back, she says I'm Mr. Boombastic, wha

Gal, your admiration, it a lick me from the start
With your physical attraction, gal you know to feel the spark
A man of few words, nah go tell you no sweet talk
Nah go laba laba laba and a chat pure part

I'll get straight to the point like a arrow or a dart
Come lay down in my jacuzzi, and get some bubble bath
Only sound you will here is the beating of my heart
And we will mmm mmm, and have some sweet pillow talk

I'm Boombastic, tell me fantastic
Touch me inna my back, she says I'm Mr. Romantic
Tell me fantastic
She tickle on my back, she says I'm Mr. Boom

Boombastic, tell me fantastic
Touch me inna my back, she says I'm Mr. Romantic
Tell me fantastic
Touch me innna my back, she says I'm Mr. Boom

Wha' ya say girl?
Smooth



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