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"
Wear Di Crown
Shaggy Lyrics
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Big yard
Fi di gal dem
Hair style fi ready
Nail manicure and peddy
Let dem know you kna give no heady
Cash flow river run steady
Ah, mi get di crown
Some gal a come around
When dem dress dem look like a clown
Dem gal dey can't walk pon mi ground
Ah, mi get di crown
Some gal a come around
When dem dress dem look like a clown
Dem gal dey can't walk pon mi ground
Gal the hottest thing alive
The hottest pon di planet just arrived
The hottest thing who mek woman have their man a hide
The hottest philly we di wan fi ride
Dem a try ask somebody if you know hear 'bout this
When a gal, when a wife turn into mistress
Let the man spend di money still a back him fist
Dem the type a girl you just can't resist
Ah, mi get di crown
Some gal a come around
When dem dress dem look like a clown
Dem gal dey can't walk pon mi ground
Ah, mi get di crown
Some gal a come around
When dem dress dem look like a clown
Dem gal dey can't walk pon mi ground
Dem know inna your class
So mek dem know you get high remarks
The amount a man that put you
Lie dem a Santa Claus, ah spend dem last
'Cause fi your body shape like hour glass
So mek dem know that you don't know the dealings
Man wine and dine carry you out this evening
Your respect haffi stretch past the ceiling
Cah you know ramp fi hurt dem feelings
Walk up inna di video lite
Some gal dem body no right
Dem need fi go tek a hike
Ay gal, go look a life
Walk up inna di video lite
Some gal dem body no right
Dem need fi go tek a hike
Ay gal, go look a life
Hair style fi ready
Nail manicure and peddy
Let dem know you kna give no heady
Cash flow river run steady
Dem a try ask somebody if you know hear 'bout this
When a gal, when a wife turn into mistress
Let the man spend di money still a back him fist
Dem the type a girl you just can't resist
Ah, mi get di crown
Some gal a come around
When dem dress dem look like a clown
Dem gal dey can't walk pon mi ground
Ah, mi get di crown
Some gal a come around
When dem dress dem look like a clown
Dem gal dey can't walk pon mi ground
In the lyrics of Shaggy and Mischieve's song "Wear Di Crown", the artists urge the female listeners to be confident and take pride in their appearance. They recommend getting hair and nails done, and being financially independent. The lyrics express the idea that a woman who is confident and takes care of herself is attractive and powerful, and is deserving of respect. The chorus focuses on the idea that Shaggy has "gotten the crown", and that there are women who are trying to win his favor, but they cannot compete because they do not meet his standards. The artists also have a message for any women who may try to get in the way of the relationship between a man and his partner, warning that they will not succeed.
Overall, the message of the song is that women should be proud of themselves for who they are, and not try to change to fit someone else's expectations. They should be financially independent and take care of their appearance not to impress others, but to feel good about themselves. Additionally, the artists are cautioning against "mistress culture" where women intentionally interfere with the relationships of others, emphasizing the importance of respect and honesty in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Fi di gal dem
For the ladies
Big yard
A big estate with many women
Fi di gal dem
For the ladies
Hair style fi ready
Make sure your hair is well-styled
Nail manicure and peddy
Manicure and pedicure your nails
Let dem know you kna give no heady
Let them know you don't give in easily
Cash flow river run steady
Have a steady stream of income
Ah, mi get di crown
I have won the crown
Some gal a come around
Some women are trying to approach me
When dem dress dem look like a clown
When they dress, they look ridiculous
Dem gal dey can't walk pon mi ground
Those girls cannot be with me
Gal the hottest thing alive
You are the hottest woman alive
The hottest pon di planet just arrived
You are the hottest woman on the planet just now
The hottest thing who mek woman have their man a hide
The hottest woman who makes other women hide their man
The hottest philly we di wan fi ride
A hot ride we want to ride
Dem a try ask somebody if you know hear 'bout this
They are trying to ask someone if they have heard about me
When a gal, when a wife turn into mistress
When a woman turns from a wife to a mistress
Let the man spend di money still a back him fist
Let the man spend his money, yet still back his fists
Dem the type a girl you just can't resist
Those are the types of girls that are irresistible
Dem know inna your class
They know you come from a classy background
So mek dem know you get high remarks
Let them know that you receive high regards
The amount a man that put you
The number of men who desire you
Lie dem a Santa Claus, ah spend dem last
They lie about being Santa Claus, spending everything
'Cause fi your body shape like hour glass
Because your body is shaped like an hourglass
So mek dem know that you don't know the dealings
Let them know that you are unaware of their scheming
Man wine and dine carry you out this evening
They wine and dine you and take you out in the evening
Your respect haffi stretch past the ceiling
Your respect must go beyond the ceiling
Cah you know ramp fi hurt dem feelings
Because you know how to make them feel hurt
Walk up inna di video lite
Walking up in a well-lit video
Some gal dem body no right
Some girls' bodies are not okay
Dem need fi go tek a hike
They need to take a hike
Ay gal, go look a life
Hey girl, go and live your own life
Hair style fi ready
Make sure your hair is well-styled
Nail manicure and peddy
Manicure and pedicure your nails
Let dem know you kna give no heady
Let them know you don't give in easily
Cash flow river run steady
Have a steady stream of income
Dem a try ask somebody if you know hear 'bout this
They are trying to ask someone if they have heard about me
When a gal, when a wife turn into mistress
When a woman turns from a wife to a mistress
Let the man spend di money still a back him fist
Let the man spend his money, yet still back his fists
Dem the type a girl you just can't resist
Those are the types of girls that are irresistible
Ah, mi get di crown
I have won the crown
Some gal a come around
Some women are trying to approach me
When dem dress dem look like a clown
When they dress, they look ridiculous
Dem gal dey can't walk pon mi ground
Those girls cannot be with me
Ah, mi get di crown
I have won the crown
Some gal a come around
Some women are trying to approach me
When dem dress dem look like a clown
When they dress, they look ridiculous
Dem gal dey can't walk pon mi ground
Those girls cannot be with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DWAYNE SHIPPY, ORVILLE BURRELL, ROBERT LIVINGSTON, S. HOUGHTON, S Houghton
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