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"
Why Me Lord
Shaggy Lyrics
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To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I've known
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth loving you
Or the kindness you've shown.
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Now that I know that I've need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way
I can try to repay
All I've taken from you
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
What I've been through myself
On my way back to you.
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Now that I know that I've need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
In the song "Why Me Lord?", Shaggy seems to address God, questioning his own worthiness to have been blessed with the many pleasures he has experienced in life. He asks what he has done to deserve such blessings, and wonders what he could do to repay God for all that he has been given. Shaggy also reflects on his mistakes and shortcomings, acknowledging that he has wasted much in life and needs God's help to find his way back to the right path.
Line by Line Meaning
Why me Lord, what have I ever done
Expressing thankfulness and wonder for blessings that the singer feels unworthy of receiving.
To deserve even one
Acknowledging that the singer feels undeserving of the blessings received.
Of the pleasures I've known
Referring to the good things in life that the singer has experienced.
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
Asking a rhetorical question to express gratitude for the kindness and love shown to the artist.
That was worth loving you
Expressing humility and recognizing that the artist is not worthy of divine love.
Or the kindness you've shown.
Expressing gratitude for the blessings and kindness shown to the singer.
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Asking for divine help to change one's ways and not squander the blessings received.
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Acknowledging one's own faults and weaknesses and turning to a higher power for guidance.
Now that I know that I've need you so
Realizing that one needs a higher power in their life and seeking divine intervention.
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
Surrendering oneself to a higher power and entrusting one's soul to it.
Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way
Asking for guidance from a higher power to make amends and right the wrongs of the past.
I can try to repay
Expressing a desire to make up for past mistakes and show gratitude for blessings received.
All I've taken from you
Recognizing that the blessings received are not deserved and seeking to make amends.
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
Expressing a desire to help others who are going through similar struggles and offer guidance from one's own experiences.
What I've been through myself
Referring to personal struggles and hardships and offering to share those experiences to help others.
On my way back to you.
Seeking to reestablish a connection with a higher power and commit oneself to a life of gratitude and service.
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Written by: Kris Kristofferson
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