His father, a guitarist and producer of the Reggae band “The Foreigners Crew”, made sure he was immersed into music as a child. So he played keys and ended up singing a few songs for the band.
After studying Music Production and Theory, Classical Piano, Percussion and Vocals at CYM (Centre for Young Musicians), working closely with fellow rapper Incisive, he released his first EP entitled Foolishness Vol.1, and The Shakka Crown Affair, his widely received Concept Mixtape taking influence from The Thomas Crown Affair, where he experiments with Hip-Hop, Jazz, Indie Rock, and Electronic music.
Alongside his latest Shakkapella video-series, where he covers popular songs recreating the music in a beat-box fashion, he is promoting his Mixtape and other songs at shows across the UK (Loughborough, Lincoln, and Brighton to name a few).
Just Want to See You
Shakka Lyrics
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If I feel emotional I could hold back the tears, squeeze my chest and say not right now
You can call me fake when you see the list of things I choose not to say
I swear my moves and jokes and language change when there around and I don't know how
With you it's kinda' different
See I could talk and talk and talk and talk and talk for days
And I could cry cause my souls in good hands with you
No need to force myself to concentrate
I wish that I could see you
I wish you'd be my personal escape
I could be myself with you
If you'd be my personal escape
You know you could make my day so live
I just want to see you
Travel anywhere I don't care about price
I just want to see you
I just want to see you, ah oh woah yeah
I just want to see you
I just want to see you, wa oh woah yeah
I just want to see you
Hun it's cool I don't mind, It'll be weird if we didn't fight
Must be a hidden contract clause cause those words weren't ever used by you before
Right now it's kinda' different
See we used to talk and talk and talk and talk and talk for days
Now i'm scared because your weird when i'm real with you
Forcing me to rethink and concentrate
Oh you know you could make my day so live
I just want to see you
I can't see who you are with those lids over your eyes
I just want to see you
I just want to see you, ah oh woah yeah
I just want to see you, yeah
I just want to see you, wa oh woah yeah
I just want to see you
If a mad disease threatened my life
Or a speeding car just hit my side
Would you still be dumb
and act so frickin' weird?
Oh, I know i'm not perfect I won't lie
But i'm cool with my grass on this side
Is that the same for you?
Right now it's kinda different
See we used to talk and talk and talk and talk and talk for days
But now i'm scared because you're weird when i'm real with you
Forcing me to rethink and concentrate
Oh I wish that I could see you
Wish you'd be my personal escape
Woman cut the shit I want the real you
When you'd be my personal escape
You know you could make day so live
I just want to see you
I can't see who you are with those lids over your eyes
I just want to see you
I just want to see you, ah oh woah yeah
I just want to see you, yeah
I just want to see you, wa oh woah yeah
I just want to see you
The song "Just Want to See You" by Shakka is all about the desire to be with someone who makes you feel comfortable and brings out your true self. The lyrics describe how the singer can be fake around others, but when they're with this person, they can truly be themselves. They can talk for days, laugh at unfunny jokes, and feel emotional without holding back. The chorus repeats the desire to see this person, to travel anywhere to be with them, and to have them be the singer's personal escape.
The second verse highlights the fact that even though the singer and this person may have disagreements, they still want to see each other and be real with each other. The fear of being weird around each other is present, but it's outweighed by the desire to be with them. The bridge poses a hypothetical question of whether this person would stay with the singer through tough times, and emphasizes that the singer is cool with themselves despite their imperfections.
Overall, "Just Want to See You" is a song about being genuine and comfortable with someone, and wanting to see them regardless of any obstacles. It emphasizes the importance of realness and connection over pretending to be someone you're not.
Line by Line Meaning
I could laugh at our unfunny jokes for minutes and hours and days
I enjoy spending a lot of time with you, even if it means listening to unfunny jokes for extended periods
If I feel emotional I could hold back the tears, squeeze my chest and say not right now
I can control my emotions around you and not show vulnerability, even if I feel upset
You can call me fake when you see the list of things I choose not to say
You might think I'm insincere for not expressing certain thoughts, but there are things I prefer to keep to myself
I swear my moves and jokes and language change when there around and I don't know how
I act differently around you than I do with other people and I'm not sure why
With you it's kinda' different
You are a special person in my life and our relationship is unique
See I could talk and talk and talk and talk and talk for days
I enjoy talking to you a lot and could do so for extended periods
And I could cry cause my souls in good hands with you
I trust you enough to show my emotions and feel safe doing so
No need to force myself to concentrate
Being around you comes easy to me and I don't have to put in conscious effort
I wish that I could see you
I really want to spend time with you
I wish you'd be my personal escape
I crave having you as a way to escape my problems
I could be myself with you
Around you, I feel free to be my true self without judgment
Hun it's cool I don't mind, It'll be weird if we didn't fight
I'm okay with disagreements and argueing because it shows we are passionate about each other
Must be a hidden contract clause cause those words weren't ever used by you before
Your behavior has changed in our relationship
Right now it's kinda' different
Our relationship dynamic has shifted recently
Now i'm scared because your weird when i'm real with you
I'm afraid to show my true self because it seems to make you uncomfortable
Forcing me to rethink and concentrate
I have to focus more on how I present myself
Oh you know you could make my day so live
You have the power to bring light and happiness to my day
I can't see who you are with those lids over your eyes
I want you to open up and show me your true self, not the facade you present to the world
If a mad disease threatened my life or a speeding car just hit my side, Would you still be dumb and act so frickin' weird?
I want to know if you will be there for me in times of crisis or if you will avoid me and behave strangely
Oh, I know i'm not perfect I won't lie, But i'm cool with my grass on this side, Is that the same for you?
I accept that I have flaws and am content with who I am, I wonder if you feel the same way
Woman cut the shit I want the real you
I want you to stop pretending and show me your true self
You know you could make day so live
Your presence has the power to brighten my entire day
Contributed by Tyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pryncessyanni
This song literally made me thank God for the ability to hear...THANK YOU!!!
@LEGENDARY_KHAN
Esan Fullington at least you appreciate God
@7625e
such a beautiful comment
@lesicarew3106
Yes thank God!
@kiddrizzl3
God I’m so grateful I grew up in high school listening to shakka. Been a blessing coming back after 8 years and it still gives me a warm feeling in my chest.
@654Hiya
Cannot find a song you have done that isn't worthy of being replayed all night. It's a matter of time before you explode ! Trust me, I'm a 22 year old nobody..
@PsihopatForRBrJohny
+654Hiya I feel the same but I'm younger.
@kevin4914
he did :)
@elijahl69
Even though Shakka isn't the biggest, he still is one of the most talented artists out there! Big up! Keep up the real tunes
@jemmaraff
So so special shaks!!! An unreal talent, and an unbelievably beautiful person too!!! U dont need luck, ur dreams are already coming true. Xxxxx xxx