Oh Carolina
Shaggy Lyrics
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Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Oh watch how she groove
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Oh watch how di gal groove
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina is a girl
She dey pon top a di world
An now she rock her body
Anna move just like a squirrel
I say young baby girl
I said I love how yuh move
Yuh just a rock to di riddim anna riddim anna move
An now yuh know di girl
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, one two three)
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Oh watch how she groove
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Oh watch how di gal groove
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Well how me love how she shock
Watch how she rock
Model it a swing like mi grandfather clock
Gal, move yuh body make man dem drop
Bumper jus' a move it jus' a cause roadblock
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Yes, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina, Carolina, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
All di Brooklyn gal dem dem know fi jump an rock
(I say) Di Flatbush Gal dem
Know how fi get up and rock (Get up an rock)
Shaggy's hit song "Oh Carolina" is an upbeat and catchy tune that showcases the essence of dancehall music. The song is an ode to a girl named Carolina, who Shaggy refers to as being on top of the world. Shaggy requests that Carolina come bubble (dance) on him and he enjoys watching her groove and wines on him. He compliments her moves by saying he loves how she can rock to the rhythm of the music and that she makes men drop with the way she moves her body. Shaggy also references how the Brooklyn and Flatbush gal can jump and rock to the music, clearly observing the energy of the dance and music culture in the Caribbean.
The song "Oh Carolina" has a deeper meaning, however. The song pays homage to the African-American dancehall culture that left a significant impression on the Jamaican dancehall culture. Shaggy's lyrics refer to the African American girls who added their own signature moves and energy to the dancehall culture, leaving a lasting impact on the music generations that came after.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Encouraging Carolina to be confident and carefree, to let go of her inhibitions and dance without fear or hesitation.
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Carolina is urged to strut with confidence and style.
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
The singer is asking Carolina to show off her dance moves and be carefree.
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
The singer is admiring Carolina's dancing and the way she moves and shakes to the rhythm of the music.
Oh watch how she groove
The singer is in awe of Carolina's dancing and the way she moves to the music.
Carolina come wine 'pon me
The singer is asking Carolina to dance and move closer to him.
Oh Carolina is a girl
The singer is introducing Carolina as a woman.
She dey pon top a di world
The singer is saying that Carolina is on top of the world and confident in her abilities.
An now she rock her body
The singer is saying that Carolina is dancing and swaying her body to the rhythm of the music.
Anna move just like a squirrel
The singer is describing Carolina's playful and energetic dance moves.
I said I love how yuh move
The singer is expressing how impressed he is with Carolina's dancing abilities.
Yuh just a rock to di riddim anna riddim anna move
The singer is saying that Carolina is moving perfectly in time with the rhythm of the music.
An now yuh know di girl
The singer is saying that he has become familiar with Carolina and her style of dancing.
Well how me love how she shock
The singer is saying that he loves the way Carolina dances and moves her body.
Watch how she rock
The singer is telling everyone to watch Carolina as she dances.
Model it a swing like mi grandfather clock
The singer is describing how Carolina's movements are fluid and smooth like the pendulum of his grandfather's clock.
Gal, move yuh body make man dem drop
The singer is saying that Carolina's dancing is so sexy and mesmerizing that it makes guys swoon.
Bumper jus' a move it jus' a cause roadblock
The singer is saying that Carolina's dancing is so captivating that it causes a commotion and brings everything to a standstill.
All di Brooklyn gal dem dem know fi jump an rock
The singer is saying that all the girls in Brooklyn know how to dance and rock out to the music.
(I say) Di Flatbush Gal dem
The singer is addressing the girls from Flatbush in particular.
Know how fi get up and rock (Get up an rock)
The singer is saying that the girls from Flatbush are especially skilled at dancing and rocking out to the music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Henry Mancini, John Folkes
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Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Oh watch how she groove
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Oh watch how di gal groove
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina is a girl
She dey pon top a di world
An now she rock her body
Anna move just like a squirrel
I say young baby girl
I said I love how yuh move
Yuh just a rock to di riddim anna riddim anna move
An now yuh know di girl
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, one two three)
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Oh watch how she groove
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Oh watch how di gal groove
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Well how me love how she shock
Watch how she rock
Model it a swing like mi grandfather clock
Gal, move yuh body make man dem drop
Bumper jus' a move it jus' a cause roadblock
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Yes, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina, Carolina, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
All di Brooklyn gal dem dem know fi jump an rock
(I say) Di Flatbush Gal dem
Know how fi get up and rock (Get up an rock)
@mohamedyoussef6334
Carolina, wine your body gal
Make dem know say you have it fi mad dem
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Oh watch how she groove
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Oh watch how di gal groove
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina is a girl
She dey pon top a di world
An now she rock her body
Anna move just like a squirrel
I say young baby girl
I said I love how yuh move
Yuh just a rock to di riddim anna riddim anna move
An now yuh know di girl
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, 1 -2 - 3 !)
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Oh watch how she groove
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Oh watch how di gal groove
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Well how me love how she shock
Watch how she rock
Model it a swing
Like mi grandfather clock
Gal, move yuh body
Make man dem drop
Bumper jus' a move
It jus' a cause roadblock
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Yes, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina, Carolina, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
All di Brooklyn gal dem
Dem know fi jump an rock
(I say) Di Flatbush Gal dem
Know how fi get up and rock (Get up an rock)
@Ethan-vp8tr
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Oh watch how she groove
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Oh watch how di gal groove
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina is a girl
She dey pon top a di world
An now she rock her body
Anna move just like a squirrel
I say young baby girl
I said I love how yuh move
Yuh just a rock to di riddim anna riddim anna move
An now yuh know di girl
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, one two three)
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Oh watch how she groove
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Oh watch how di gal groove
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Well how me love how she shock
Watch how she rock
Model it a swing like mi grandfather clock
Gal, move yuh body make man dem drop
Bumper jus' a move it jus' a cause roadblock
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Yes, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina, Carolina, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
All di Brooklyn gal dem dem know fi jump an rock
(I say) Di Flatbush Gal dem
Know how fi get up and rock (Get up an rock)
@MoedotJ
I just heard the story behind his voice, had to come see for myself. Mocking the drill instructors is crazy
@Theoldgfbants
Same haha
@kaikz1147
Same here
@patriciobraillard9142
Haha yeah
@benjamincox8608
same lol
@lucycin3488
Same!
@harperiagf
Y llega, directamente desde las Vegas, especialmente para todas las muchachas y todas las mamás, él es... El Chippendale!!
@lobato87
Este comentario debería tener miles de likes
@castor2356
Eehh no hablar espaniol... Ni poquito...
@bodoquebodoque2577
Oh pega chichi