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"
These Are The Lips
Shaggy Lyrics
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She might just go elsewhere if she's been deprived
You dig that?
SHAGGY
**Chrous:**
I know it's something that she wants to do (that's right)
But I don't think that I should ask her to
Coz it doesn't quite seem right (say what?)
Though my baby only aims to please (uh uh)
I can't let her see the freak in me
Coz it doesn't quite seem right
You see these are the lips that kiss my kids goodnight
Listen now, _______
Understand, this a something i wish _______
Friend you're wrong, don't think that she is the one
Freak woman, ___________
Understand, bet she do anything she can
And better than she a give it to another man
Protect your slum, __________ before she run
Remember man, she proabably better than the next woman
Understand
**Chorus:**
I know it's something that she wants to do
But I don't think that I should ask her to
Coz it doesn't quite seem right
You see these are the lips that kiss my kids goodnight
Though my baby only aims to please
I can't let her see the freak in me
Coz it doesn't quite seem right
You see these are the lips that kiss my kids goodnight
[this verse was difficult to understand]
Now you _________
Lock ______, tell me how you feelin coz you're here
in my car, hard to predict your ________
freaking _______________
Know what your boys ____________
All that you need from a freak might be in your wife
Your house is your home and your future's looking bright
Those are the lips that be kissin your kids goodnight
**Chorus:**
I know it's something that she wants to do
But I don't think that I should ask her to
Coz it doesn't quite seem right
You see these are the lips that kiss my kids goodnight
Though my baby only aims to please
I can't let her see the freak in me
Coz it doesn't quite seem right
You see these are the lips that kiss my kids goodnight
Try and love your woman before she love another man
Try and freak your woman before she freak another man
You better love your woman before she love another man
Try and freak your woman before she uh uh uh
Let she do whatever thing she can
and better than she a give it to another man
Protect your slum, _________ before she run
Remember man, she proabably better than the next woman
Understand
**Chorus:**
I know it's something that she wants to do
But I don't think that I should ask her to
Coz it doesn't quite seem right
You see these are the lips that kiss my kids goodnight
Though my baby only aims to please
I can't let her see the freak in me
Coz it doesn't quite seem right
You see these are the lips that kiss my kids goodnight
[kid: Goodnight Mummy]
The lyrics of Shaggy’s song “These Are The Lips” convey a message of a man who knows that his wife wants to experiment sexually but is hesitant to ask her because he believes that they share a special, precious relationship that he doesn't want to compromise. His concern extends to his children who are the recipients of the kisses that his wife gives them with the same lips he's afraid to share the freak in him with. Shaggy advises his male friend to make love to his woman and explore her fantasies before she moves on to another man. The song acknowledges the importance of communication and self-expression while emphasizing the significance of a healthy and trusting relationship.
The verse tells of a hypothetical situation where a man goes on a ride in Shaggy’s car and talks about his troubles with his girl. Shaggy advises the man to consider what he is deprived of that is serving as a catalyst for his girl's exploratory sexual fantasies. Shaggy also points out that the home is the domain of the couple, and the woman is better than the next one. Therefore every effort must be made to keep the relationship strong and successful.
Line by Line Meaning
Know what's good for your mistress is also good for your wife
Understanding the needs of your mistress can help you understand the needs of your wife.
She might just go elsewhere if she's been deprived
Neglecting your partner's needs can lead them to seek satisfaction elsewhere.
I know it's something that she wants to do (that's right)
I understand that my partner may want to explore her sexuality with others.
But I don't think that I should ask her to
I am not comfortable with the idea of asking her to explore her sexuality with others.
Coz it doesn't quite seem right (say what?)
It doesn't feel morally or ethically appropriate to me.
You see these are the lips that kiss my kids goodnight
I prioritize my role as a parent and my partner's actions may impact my relationship with my children.
Though my baby only aims to please (uh uh)
Even though my partner is only trying to please me.
I can't let her see the freak in me
I am not comfortable showing my partner my sexual desires or fantasies.
Listen now, _______
Understand, this a something i wish _______
Friend you're wrong, don't think that she is the one
Disagreeing with a friend who believes my partner is the right person to explore my sexuality with.
Freak woman, ___________
Understand, bet she do anything she can
Acknowledging that my partner may be willing to explore her sexuality with others.
And better than she a give it to another man
She may find another partner who can better fulfill her sexual desires.
Protect your slum, __________ before she run
Protecting my relationship and addressing my partner's needs before she decides to leave and seek satisfaction elsewhere.
Remember man, she probably better than the next woman
Recognizing that my partner may be better suited for me than someone else.
You now _________
Lock ______, tell me how you feelin coz you're here
in my car, hard to predict your ________
freaking _______________
Know what your boys ____________
All that you need from a freak might be in your wife
My partner may be able to fulfill my sexual needs.
Your house is your home and your future's looking bright
My relationship and family life is going well and I want to protect it.
Try and love your woman before she love another man
Focusing on loving and strengthening my relationship with my partner before she seeks love elsewhere.
Try and freak your woman before she freak another man
Exploring and fulfilling my partner's sexual desires before she seeks satisfaction elsewhere.
You better love your woman before she love another man
Prioritizing and strengthening my relationship to avoid my partner seeking love elsewhere.
Try and freak your woman before she uh uh uh
Fulfilling my partner's sexual desires to prevent her seeking satisfaction elsewhere.
Let she do whatever thing she can
Allowing my partner to explore her sexuality but in a way that I am comfortable with.
Protect your slum, _________ before she run
Protecting my relationship and addressing her needs to avoid her leaving and seeking satisfaction elsewhere.
kid: Goodnight Mummy
Ending the song with a reminder of the importance of family and prioritizing my children's well-being.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAWN COLON, ORVILLE BURRELL, RICARDO DUCENT, SHAUN PIZZONIA
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