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"
Train Is Coming
Shaggy Lyrics
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For me to rock around your way
Oh what you wanna say Sting?
Sweet nightingale
Why do you wake me so
Sweet nightingale
You're telling me something I don't know
It's quarter to three
You're singing driving me right outta my tree
I'm so tired that I could weep
When all the other birdies are still fast asleep, yeah
Morning is coming
Morning is on it's way
Morning is coming
It's revelation day
Sweet nightingale
We'll talk it over in the light of day
Why can't it wait
I need my beauty sleep whatever you say
Wake up, it's a beautiful day
Wake up, don't you hear what I say
'Cause I be rocking in my shoes
To this sweet reggae groove
Ain't nobody gonna spoil my mood
To this beautiful sunshine I'm rising up
Just a positive vibe me you sun build me up
Overflowing like the odd coffee inna me cup
Ain't no time for easing up (Yeah!)
Morning is coming
Morning is on it's way
Morning is coming
It's revelation day
Oh nightingale
You broke a dream or I don't live on my own
Oh nightingale
I look around but there's nobody home
Round yourself and get out of bed (Uh-uh)
And drag your comb across your sleepy head
Clean your teeth and wash your face
Look like you're a member of the human race
Wake up, it's a beautiful day
Mi say fi wake up, don't you hear what I say
'Cause I be rocking in my shoes
To this sweet reggae groove
Ain't nobody gonna spoil my mood
Now miss a morning time bop to evening time
Miss a message when me used to uplift mankind
Whether you know how fi bubble or you know how fi whine
Enjoy, it's a beautiful time
Oh, morning is coming
Morning is on it's way
Morning is coming
It's revelation day
Morning is coming
Morning is on it's way
Morning is coming
It's revelation day
Shaggy's song, The Train Is Coming, begins with the artist singing about a beautiful day and rocking around someone's way. He then addresses Sting, asking him what he wants to say. The lyrics then shift to a sweet nightingale that wakes Shaggy up, and he wonders why it does so. The nightingale tells him something that he doesn't know and sings to the point of driving him out of his tree, causing him to weep.
As the morning approaches, Shaggy talks about how it's a revelation day and they will have to talk about everything in the open. He wants his beauty sleep, and they will discuss everything when the sun shines bright, and it's morning. He then sings about waking up to a beautiful day and how he will rock his shoes to the sweet reggae groove as nobody will spoil his mood. Shaggy then talks about the overflowing joy within him, and there's no time to ease up.
He further states that the morning is coming, and it's a revelation day. He then talks about how the nightingale broke his dream, and he looks around but finds nobody else at home. Shaggy encourages people to wake up and get out of bed and get ready for the day by cleaning their teeth and washing their face. He says that this will make them look like a member of the human race. He talks about the beautiful day and how nobody can spoil his mood, and the morning is coming, and it's a revelation day.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a beautiful day
The day is beautiful and perfect.
For me to rock around your way
The day is perfect for me to come around your place and hang out.
Oh what you wanna say Sting?
Shaggy is asking Sting (who is featured on the track) what he wants to say.
Sweet nightingale
Shaggy is referring to the nightingale bird, known for its beautiful singing.
Why do you wake me so
Shaggy is asking why the nightingale woke him up with its singing.
You're telling me something I don't know
The nightingale's singing seems to be trying to tell Shaggy something new.
It's quarter to three
It is almost 3:15 in the morning.
You're singing driving me right outta my tree
The nightingale's singing is annoying Shaggy and keeping him awake.
I'm so tired that I could weep
Shaggy is extremely tired and could cry.
When all the other birdies are still fast asleep, yeah
While all the other birds are sleeping, the nightingale is keeping Shaggy awake.
Morning is coming
The morning is approaching.
Morning is on it's way
The morning is coming soon.
Morning is coming
The dawn of a new day is approaching.
It's revelation day
This new day will bring new revelations.
Sweet nightingale
Shaggy is once again addressing the nightingale bird.
We'll talk it over in the light of day
Shaggy wants to discuss the nightingale's message during daylight hours.
Why can't it wait
Shaggy is asking why the nightingale couldn't wait until morning to sing its message.
I need my beauty sleep whatever you say
Shaggy wants to go back to sleep because he needs his beauty rest.
Wake up, it's a beautiful day
Shaggy is telling someone (or himself) to wake up and enjoy the beautiful day.
Wake up, don't you hear what I say
Shaggy is urging someone to wake up and listen to what he is saying.
'Cause I be rocking in my shoes
Shaggy is excited and energized about the day.
To this sweet reggae groove
Shaggy is referring to the music playing in the background.
Ain't nobody gonna spoil my mood
Shaggy is determined not to let anyone ruin his good mood.
To this beautiful sunshine I'm rising up
Shaggy is enjoying the sun and feeling energized.
Just a positive vibe me you sun build me up
Shaggy is feeling positive and happy because of the sunny weather.
Overflowing like the odd coffee inna me cup
Shaggy's happiness is overflowing, like the coffee in his cup.
Ain't no time for easing up (Yeah!)
Shaggy is not going to slow down and will continue to enjoy the day.
Now miss a morning time bop to evening time
Shaggy is saying that time flies from morning until evening.
Miss a message when me used to uplift mankind
Shaggy is saying that he used to spread positive messages, but people didn't always listen.
Whether you know how fi bubble or you know how fi whine
Shaggy is saying that he doesn't care if people can dance, as long as they are enjoying themselves.
Enjoy, it's a beautiful time
Shaggy is encouraging people to enjoy the beautiful day.
Oh, morning is coming
The dawn is approaching.
Morning is on it's way
The morning is coming soon.
Morning is coming
The new day is approaching.
It's revelation day
The new day will bring new revelations.
Oh nightingale
Shaggy is once again addressing the nightingale bird.
You broke a dream or I don't live on my own
The nightingale's singing interrupted Shaggy's dream or made him feel like he wasn't alone.
Oh nightingale
Shaggy is once again addressing the nightingale bird.
I look around but there's nobody home
Shaggy realizes that he is alone, even though he thought someone was there due to the nightingale's singing.
Round yourself and get out of bed (Uh-uh)
Shaggy is giving advice to someone (or himself) to get out of bed.
And drag your comb across your sleepy head
Shaggy is suggesting that someone (or himself) fix their hair and get ready for the day.
Clean your teeth and wash your face
Shaggy is urging someone (or himself) to brush their teeth and wash their face.
Look like you're a member of the human race
Shaggy is suggesting that someone (or himself) clean up and look presentable, like a member of society.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner, Orville Richard Burrell
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