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 You Treat Me So Bad
Shaggy Lyrics
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Shaggy: in a dancehall style wicked, whya so versatile chu
Why must she treat so bad
Puba:I don't know why she treat like that
Why must she treat so bad
If it's scheming it's scheming like a demon
Shaggy: why that girl treat me so bad girl
Why must she treat so bad
Puba: hey shaggy we ain't having it, let'em know what time it is
Shaggy: apple in my eye an the key to my yacht
She's the only girl I desire from the start
And if we get together never part
But every time I talk to her she try to blow me off
She keeps trying to avoid
Me to tell the truth girl this really annoys me
But I'm the number one champion
Tha doberman ere on the microphone stand
She says
The lyrics to Shaggy's song "Why You Treat Me So Bad" tell a story about a man experiencing frustration and confusion in a romantic relationship. Shaggy and Puba trade off verses, expressing their vexation with a woman who is treating them poorly. Shaggy describes the woman as the "apple of [his] eye" and "the key to [his] yacht," implying that he really cares about her and sees her as his ideal partner. However, every time he tries to talk to her, she "blows him off" and tries to avoid him. Puba expresses similar outrage that a woman would treat him badly and wonders if she is scheming against him like a demon.
The lyrics highlight the vulnerability and insecurity that can come with romantic relationships, especially when one person seems disinterested or detached. Shaggy and Puba are both trying to understand why the woman is treating them badly and express a mix of jealousy, confusion, and betrayal. The song's upbeat dancehall style makes it easy to overlook the darker elements of the lyrics, but a closer listen reveals an emotional complexity that is not often found in pop music. Ultimately, the song is a testament to the power of vulnerability, as Shaggy and Puba are willing to admit that they are hurt by the woman's behavior and are searching for answers.
Line by Line Meaning
What, situation here dis is Shaggy and Puba style
Shaggy and Puba are bringing their unique dancehall style to the situation.
In a dancehall style wicked, whya so versatile chu
Their dancehall style is versatile and can adapt to any situation.
Why must she treat me so bad
Shaggy is wondering why the girl keeps treating him poorly.
I don't know why she treat like that
Puba isn't sure why the girl is treating Shaggy badly either.
If it's scheming, it's scheming like a demon
If the girl has a hidden agenda, it's a very bad one.
Why must she treat me so bad
Shaggy is still questioning why the girl treats him badly.
Why that girl treat me so bad girl
Shaggy is trying to understand what he did to deserve this treatment.
Hey Shaggy we ain't having it, let'em know what time it is
Puba is supporting Shaggy and wants him to stand up for himself.
Apple in my eye and the key to my yacht
Shaggy sees this girl as someone very important to him.
She's the only girl I desire from the start
Shaggy has had his eyes on this girl for a long time.
And if we get together never part
Shaggy sees a future with this girl and wants to be with her forever.
But every time I talk to her she try to blow me off
The girl keeps avoiding Shaggy and doesn't want to talk to him.
She keeps trying to avoid
The girl doesn't want anything to do with Shaggy and is actively avoiding him.
Me to tell the truth girl this really annoys me
Shaggy is getting frustrated with the girl constantly avoiding him.
But I'm the number one champion, tha Doberman ere on the microphone stand
Despite the girl's treatment, Shaggy is still confident in his abilities and skills.
She says
The girl has not responded to Shaggy's advances and remains silent.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ORVILLE BURRELL, ROBERT MCDONALD LIVINGSTON, BOB MARLEY, MAXWELL DIXON
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