Oh Carolina
Shaggy feat. Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Oh watch how she groove
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Oh watch how di gal groove
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina is a girl
She dey pon top a di world
An now she rock her body
Anna move just like a squirrel
I say young baby girl
I said I love how yuh move
Yuh just a rock to di riddim anna riddim anna move
An now yuh know di girl
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, one two three)
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Oh watch how she groove
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Oh watch how di gal groove
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Well how me love how she shock
Watch how she rock
Model it a swing like mi grandfather clock
Gal, move yuh body make man dem drop
Bumper jus' a move it jus' a cause roadblock
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Yes, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina, Carolina, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
All di Brooklyn gal dem dem know fi jump an rock
(I say) Di Flatbush Gal dem
Know how fi get up and rock (Get up an rock)
The song Oh Carolina by Shaggy feat. Janet Jackson is a dancehall track that celebrates the beauty and energy of a woman named Carolina. The lyrics describe how Carolina moves and dances to the rhythm, causing heads to turn and people to stop in their tracks. The chorus, "Prowl off, jump an prance," encourages Carolina to keep moving and performing, showcasing her skills and charisma.
Throughout the song, Shaggy admires Carolina's confidence and control, comparing her movements to those of a squirrel and his grandfather's clock. He is clearly captivated by her and enjoys watching her dance. Janet Jackson adds her own voice to the chorus, harmonizing with Shaggy and reinforcing the message that Carolina is someone to watch and appreciate.
Overall, the song celebrates the joy and energy of dance as well as the beauty and power of women who can move with confidence and control. The lyrics encourage listeners to join in the fun and cut loose, moving and grooving to the rhythm just like Carolina.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Carolina, get ready to move and dance energetically
Oh Carolina gal prowl off
Carolina, show off your moves and energy
Gal yuh fi jump an prance (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Girl, start jumping and dancing energetically to the music
Carolina come bubble 'pon me
Carolina, come and dance closely and flirtatiously with me
Oh watch how she groove
Observe Carolina's movements as she dances to the rhythm
Carolina come wine 'pon me
Carolina, get intimate and grind with me on the dancefloor
Oh Carolina is a girl
Referring to Carolina as a female
She dey pon top a di world
She has the whole world at her feet
An now she rock her body
Carolina is moving and dancing to the music with great skill
Anna move just like a squirrel
Carolina's movements are fast, agile and graceful like a squirrel
I say young baby girl
Addressing Carolina as a young girl
I said I love how yuh move
Expressing admiration for Carolina's skillful movements
Yuh just a rock to di riddim anna riddim anna move
Carolina is dancing in perfect sync to the rhythm of the music
An now yuh know di girl
The listener now knows about Carolina and her dancing skills
Well how me love how she shock
I love how Carolina electrifies the dancefloor with her moves
Watch how she rock
Observe how Carolina moves her body to the music
Model it a swing like mi grandfather clock
She is dancing with elegance and precision
Gal, move yuh body make man dem drop
Girl, dance in a way that makes men lose control
Bumper jus' a move it jus' a cause roadblock
Her booty is shaking so much that it is causing a commotion on the dancefloor
Yes, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Reiterating to Carolina to get ready to move and dance energetically
Carolina, Carolina, Oh Carolina (Prowl off, jump an prance)
Calling out to Carolina to start dancing with energy and enthusiasm
All di Brooklyn gal dem dem know fi jump an rock
All the girls from Brooklyn know how to dance energetically to the music
(I say) Di Flatbush Gal dem
Referring to the girls from Flatbush
Know how fi get up and rock (Get up an rock)
They know how to get up and dance energetically
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY MANCINI, JOHN FOLKES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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