Soon Be Done
Shaggy Lyrics


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Put your hands together
Somebody say yeah
It's like that
Hey woman have you stuff
Shadow what it takes
What it takes Shadow say now to me
Just keep your tender up skirts
It soon be done (It soon be done)
And me dive on my chance (And me dive on my chance)
When I get who (When I get who)
Inna mi bed tonight (Inna mi bed tonight)
I'm gonna lay down beside my big thing
Lay down and love her till the morning, ha
Lay down beside my fat thing
Lay down and love her all night

Me bawl
Fire, fire move up your structure, gal
Work up and set around the pure temperature (Ooh do you hear me)
Fire, fire move up your structure, gal
Work up and set around the pure temperature

What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Shags man deh ya give her the booty by by
What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Shags man deh ya give her the booty by by

Watch it
Fat and she buff a, healthy and she buff, a me say
Suzie deh ya she love the rough stuff, the rough stuff
Yes me give her the hard and tough, the hard and tough
The gal you wanted, she want that enough, I said
Angela said that how she love handcuff
Beverly she said she want the things extra rough
Rough-rider, who that hopping off
Doberman me deh ya so and me give her the stuff

What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Shags man ya here give her the booty by by
What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Shags man deh ya give her the

It soon be done (It soon be done)
And me dive on my chance (And me dive on my chance)
When I get who (When I get who)
Inna mi bed tonight (Inna mi bed tonight)
I'm gonna lay down beside my big thing
Lay down and love her till the morning, ho
Lay down beside my fat thing
Lay down and love her all night

Me bawl
Fire, fire move up your structure, gal
Work up and set around the pure temperature (Ooh do you hear me)
Fire, fire move up your structure, gal
Work up and set around the pure temperature

A woman deh ya and a woman precious
I love the woman 'cause a woman confess
Kiss, a me say clear you
Minus plus, bang down, ardor from both source erupt
Well if a man, a big dick up man take it and a buss
All about 'cause woman pee-pee, clock-clock
That's what the dog catch, the dog catch
Fi get both that and come catch the colossal

What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Shags man deh ya give her the booty by by
What them a do, what them a try, uh,she can't frighten I
Shags man deh ya give her the booty by by

Dorothy dey ya love the rough stuff
Rough stuff, you know she want the hard and tough
Suzie said that how she love it with handcuff
She want the handcuff, she wanted what extra rough

It soon be done (It soon be done)
And me dive on my chance (And me dive on my chance)
When I get who (When I get who) (I get who)
Inna mi bed tonight (Inna mi bed tonight) (Oh gosh)
I'm gonna lay down beside my big thing (la-la-la-la)
Lay down and love her till the morning (da-hey-a)
Lay down beside my fat thing (my baby)
Lay down and love her all night

Me bawl




Fire, fire work up your structure, gal
Move up yourself around the pure temperature (Ooh do you hear me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shaggy's song Soon Be Done are explicit and may not be suitable for all audiences. The song is about Shaggy's sexual prowess and his ability to satisfy multiple women. The opening lines encourage the audience to put their hands together and say "yeah." The first verse refers to Shaggy's sexual interest in a woman named Shadow and his confidence that he will soon be with her. The chorus repeats the phrase "it soon be done" several times and speaks to his eagerness to dive on his chance to be with her in his bed that night.


The second verse includes a call for women to "fire up" their structures and work up the pure temperature. The song includes a refrain in which Shaggy asserts that no one can frighten him or interrupt his sexual encounters with these women. He goes on to name various women who have expressed their interest in rough sex and handcuffs. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a final call for women to fire up their structures and move around in the pure temperature.


Overall, the song is a celebration of sexual freedom and the pleasures of the flesh. While it may be controversial for some listeners, it is an energetic and catchy tune that is sure to get people dancing.


Line by Line Meaning

Put your hands together
Clap your hands in unison with me


Somebody say yeah
I need someone to shout out in agreement


It's like that
That's just how it is (and it won't change)


Hey woman have you stuff
Excuse me, woman, do you have some contraband?


Shadow what it takes
Shadow, do you have what it takes?


What it takes Shadow say now to me
Shadow, tell me what it takes (to do this job)


Just keep your tender up skirts
Please be careful not to expose yourself


It soon be done (It soon be done)
This job will be completed shortly


And me dive on my chance (And me dive on my chance)
And when the opportunity arises, I will not hesitate


When I get who (When I get who)
When I get my desired partner


Inna mi bed tonight (Inna mi bed tonight)
I will be spending tonight in bed


I'm gonna lay down beside my big thing
I will spend the night with my well-endowed partner


Lay down and love her till the morning, ha
I will make love to her till dawn


Lay down beside my fat thing
I will spend the night with my partner (who is curvaceous)


Lay down and love her all night
I will make love to her throughout the night


Me bawl
I shout out


Fire, fire move up your structure, gal
You are attractive, and I want to be intimate


Work up and set around the pure temperature (Ooh do you hear me)
Let's get our bodies heated and aroused


What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Others may try to intimidate me, but I won't be scared


Shags man deh ya give her the booty by by
I (Shaggy) am here satisfying her in bed


Watch it
Be alert


Fat and she buff a, healthy and she buff, a me say
She is voluptuous and healthy, and I find her attractive


Suzie deh ya she love the rough stuff, the rough stuff
Suzie is into rough sex


Yes me give her the hard and tough, the hard and tough
I satisfy her with rough sex


The gal you wanted, she want that enough, I said
The woman you desire, she desires the same (kind of sex)


Angela said that how she love handcuff
Angela likes to be tied up


Beverly she said she want the things extra rough
Beverly wants it (the sex) to be even rougher


Rough-rider, who that hopping off
Who's riding me (having sex with me) so intensely?


Doberman me deh ya so and me give her the stuff
I am here (at her place) giving her what she wants (sexually)


A woman deh ya and a woman precious
I have a sexual partner who is valuable to me


I love the woman 'cause a woman confess
I love this woman because she is honest with me


Kiss, a me say clear you
I tell you, (let me be) clear


Minus plus, bang down, ardor from both source erupt
Our passion ignites with chemistry from both sides


Well if a man, a big dick up man take it and a buss
If a man (with a big penis) tries to take her away from me, he will fail


All about 'cause woman pee-pee, clock-clock
All the fuss is about a woman's genitals


That's what the dog catch, the dog catch
That's what led to the dog's interest (sexually)


Fi get both that and come catch the colossal
To satisfy her and be with her in bed


Dorothy dey ya love the rough stuff
Dorothy enjoys rough sex


Rough stuff, you know she want the hard and tough
She really wants it to be rough and intense


Suzie said that how she love it with handcuff
Suzie likes to be restrained during sex


She want the handcuff, she wanted what extra rough
She wants to be tied up and for it to be rougher


And me dive on my chance (And me dive on my chance)
And when the opportunity arises, I will take it


Inna mi bed tonight (Inna mi bed tonight) (Oh gosh)
I will be sleeping in my bed tonight (wow)


I'm gonna lay down beside my big thing (la-la-la-la)
I will spend the night with my well-endowed partner (and be happy)


Lay down and love her till the morning (da-hey-a)
I will make passionate love to her till sunrise


Lay down beside my fat thing (my baby)
I will spend the night with my curvaceous partner (my love)


Lay down and love her all night
I will make love to her throughout the night


Fire, fire work up your structure, gal
You are attractive, and I want to be intimate


Move up yourself around the pure temperature (Ooh do you hear me)
Let's get our bodies heated and aroused




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ORVILLE BURRELL, ROBERT MCDONALD LIVINGSTON, UNKNOWN

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@pat4281

Found myself singing this in the shower today. No idea why but for reason it just popped into my head all these years later...forgotten songs not so forgotten I guess

@rochellecaesar2127

Never gets old I remember this song like it’s yesterday. ❤️❤️❤️

@ashleyadkins1101

Bought this on 12"vinyl back in 1993 in birmingham uk...still love it till this day!

@sarqRodriguez

i swear i was 5 when i first heard this song on cassett, my dad and uncle use to listen to it when my mom wasnt around i imprinted the lyrics in my head for year and i finally found it. such great memories

@gwh2912

OMG that's exactly like me, I vaguely remember hearing this song in the background when the olds used to play it during drunken times....around 5 or 6 years old....and then when I heard it YEARS LATER....it totally took me back to that time! LOVE IT!

@kevinreddy3180

2021 and still brings back good old memories

@user-fn9wx7sv6w

最初の5秒でこの曲の全てを楽しみ尽くした気分になる。もちろん空耳のせいだ

@ilovekapibara90

途中で流れると思ったらまさかの出だしで草

@mjaru495

My all time favourite

@ajw261078

God I love this song, just brilliant x

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