Whats Love
Shaggy (feat. Akon) Lyrics


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Akon and Shaggy, ooh yeah
Love ain't got nothin' to do with it
Come on now

Me waan fi leave you long time
Nuff man a search for your sign
She say she love me till the end of time
But that a not really have pon me mind

Me waan fi leave you long time
Yuh know enuff a man search fi your sign
She say she love me till the end of time
But that a not really I have upon me mind

What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love'

That's it, can't take no more
I'm leavin', got one foot through the door
(But I love you)
I had my doubts before
I thought it through, now I'm gone for sure
(But I love you)

Can't let you tie me down
I wanna have fun and mess around
(But I love you)
I gotta stand my ground
Though you're the best thing I found

What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love

I hope for goodness sake
That you would just cheat, make some mistake
(But I love you)
So perfect, to wouldn't break
You gave me no reason to escape
(But I love you)

Won't hide, I got skirts to chase
Don't wanna be throwin' it in your face
(But I love you)
I pray to God some days
We fight and go our separate ways

What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love

Me waan fi leave you long time
Enuff of man a search for your sign
Say that she love me till the end of time
But a that not really have pon me mind

Me want fi leave you long time
Enuff of men a dem search for your sign
Say that she love me till the end of time
But that I not really have pon me mind

What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'

What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love gotta do with it




Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
What's love

Overall Meaning

The song "What's Love" by Shaggy (feat. Akon) tackles the issue of commitment and the difficulty in staying in a relationship while wanting to explore one's options. The verses talk about the challenge of wanting to leave a partner despite being told that they love you forever. The chorus questions the role of love in a relationship where there are different desires and impulses. The vocalist is trying to reconcile the feelings of love with the desire for freedom and the fear of being tied down.


In this song, the artists present a relatable situation that many people find themselves in, where they are in a loving relationship but still want the freedom to pursue other avenues. The lyrics showcase the struggle with wanting to explore new options while not wanting to hurt the person they love. Furthermore, the song is a commentary on the balance between love and desire for personal freedom that many face in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Akon and Shaggy, ooh yeah
The singers behind the song are Akon and Shaggy.


Love ain't got nothin' to do with it
Love doesn't play a role in this relationship.


Come on now
Let's get real.


Me waan fi leave you long time
I want to leave you for a long time.


Nuff man a search for your sign
Many people are trying to get with you.


She say she love me till the end of time
She claims to love me forever.


But that a not really have pon me mind
But that's not really on my mind.


What's love gotta do with it
Love has nothing to do with this situation.


Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
It's all about other factors.


That's it, can't take no more
I've reached my limit.


I'm leavin', got one foot through the door
I'm leaving, already halfway out the door.


(But I love you)
Even though I do have feelings for you.


I had my doubts before
I had reservations about our relationship.


I thought it through, now I'm gone for sure
I've done some thinking and I'm sure I need to leave.


Can't let you tie me down
I can't let you hold me back or limit my experiences.


I wanna have fun and mess around
I want to enjoy myself and be carefree.


I gotta stand my ground
I have to be firm in my decision to leave.


Though you're the best thing I found
Although you are great, it's just not working out.


I hope for goodness sake
I wish for the best possible outcome.


That you would just cheat, make some mistake
That you would slip up in some way so I have a reason to justify leaving.


(But I love you)
Even though I do care for you.


So perfect, to wouldn't break
You're almost too perfect to leave.


You gave me no reason to escape
You haven't given me a valid reason to leave.


Won't hide, I got skirts to chase
I won't keep my desire to pursue other people a secret.


Don't wanna be throwin' it in your face
I don't want to hurt you or be disrespectful about it.


(But I love you)
I still have feelings for you.


I pray to God some days
Sometimes, I pray.


We fight and go our separate ways
That we will argue and end the relationship.


Me waan fi leave you long time
I want to leave you for a long time.


Enuff of man a search for your sign
Many guys are trying to get with you.


Say that she love me till the end of time
She claims to love me no matter what.


But that I not really have pon me mind
But that's not really something I'm focused on.


What's love gotta do with it
Love has no relevance in this situation.


Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
There are other factors at play.


What's love gotta do with it
Love has no relevance here.


Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
It's all about other factors.


What's love gotta do with it
Love isn't a part of this relationship.


Gotta do with it, gotta do with it'
There are other matters at hand.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, A KELLY, ORVILLE BURRELL, R. DUCENT, M. GREGORY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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Akon and Shaggy, ooh yeah
Love ain't got nothin' to do with it
Come on now

Me waan fi leave you long time
Nuff man a search for your sign
She say she love me till the end of time
But that a not really have pon me mind

Me waan fi leave you long time
Yuh know enuff a man search fi your sign
She say she love me till the end of time
But that a not really have pon me mind

What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it
What's love

That's it, can't take no more
I'm leavin', got one foot through the door
(But I love you)
I had my doubts before
I thought it through, now I'm gone for sure
(But I love you)

Can't let you tie me down
I wanna have fun and mess around
(But I love you)
I gotta stand my ground
Though you're the best thing I found

What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it
What's love

I hope for goodness sake
That you would just cheat, make some mistake
(But I love you)
So perfect, wouldn't break
You gave me no reason to escape
(But I love)

Won't hide, I got skirts to chase
Don't wanna be thrownin' it in your face
(But I love)
I pray for God some days
We fight and go our separate ways

What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it
What's love

Me waan fi leave you long time
Enuff of man a search for your sign
Say that she love me till the end of time
But a that not really have pon me mind

Me waan fi leave you long time
Enuff of men a them search for your sign
Say that she love me till the end of time
But that I not really have pon me mind

What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it
What's love

What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it
What's love gotta do with it
Gotta do with it, gotta do with it
What's love



All comments from YouTube:

@thiagocosta9167

Who's here 2024?

@avaxran4051

Holy shit. I was looking for this song for 8 years.
FINALLY FOUND IT. LMFAOOOO.

@ShashwatPanda

I had a similar experience..

@lsr3794

Congrats
Took me about 10 years too

@mariskaeind1547

Fuck you menn

@rajveersinghkohli2245

Took me 12 yrs๐Ÿ˜‚โ˜ ๏ธโ˜ ๏ธ

@idkwt2use

Miss artists like these... Shaggy and Akon. Two legends

@jacobstevens9845

Preach

@stefb1998

They still make music, shaggy's new album just came out

@jacobstevens9845

@@stefb1998 really I'm so pumped

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