Shaznay is generally regarded as the chief talent behind the popular girl group All Saints.
Her musical influences include Rap and Missy Elliott; In addition, she grew up listening to Bob Marley and Johnny Mathis. It was the music of Alanis Morissette who encouraged Shaznay to take her music one step further.
Singing came naturally to Shaznay who had been entering singing contests since the age of thirteen. At a party she was introduced to Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot of Curiosity Killed the Cat by her friends who took her to the Metamorphisis recording studios on All Saints Road, London and started doing backing vocals.
It was at the Metamorphisis recording studios where Shaznay met Melanie Blatt in 1993 and proceeded to record together. Together with Simone Rainford they formed the band All Saints 1.9.7.5 which was later renamed to All Saints when Simone left and Nicole and Natalie Appleton joined Melanie and Shaznay.
Shaznay has been the most active songwriter of the All Saints and was responsible for writing most of the songs including many hits. In 2001 Shaznay won the Ivor Novello Award for best songwriting. After the group broke up, Shaznay was the last All Saint to pursue a solo career, releasing her debut single "Never Felt Like This Before" in July 2004. It reached #8 and is taken from the Top 30 album Open. The next single released was "You" which failed to chart, but which featured a romantic video with an image of her husband in the clouds.
Shaznay also played in several films. In Bend it like Beckham (2001) Shaznay played Mel and also played a minor role in Hideous Man (2002). On November 14, 2004 Shaznay was involved in the Band Aid 20 re-recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas".
On August 21th 2004 Shaznay married dancer Christian "Storm" Horsfall. Shaznay had her first child, a son named Tyler Xane, in February 2006.
On January 24, 2006 it was announced that All Saints have reformed with a new record contract and will release a new album, Studio 1 on November 13th 2006.[3] She performed with All Saints on live television for the first time since reforming on the UK light entertainment program, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on October 21st 2006. All Saints started their comeback off with a bang as their single Rock Steady went to ~3 in the UK. They quickly followed with their comeback album Studio 1 and things went downhill, the album flopped at a peak of #40 in the UK and not charting in many other countries. Polydor then decided to take one last chance with All Saints and let them release their second single Chick Fit. The single failed to make the slightest impact not even hitting the top 200. All Saints were then dropped by record label Parlophone. The group say they will remain together and search for a new record company.
Nasty Boy
Shaznay Lewis Lyrics
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Tell me what's the deal
Could we get any closer? (are you a nasty boy?)
I love the way it feels (feels, feels, feels)
I just want to know ya - are you ready, tell me are you ready?
I don't want to be alone
Got me callin' on the phone
But I want you all night long
Come along, set me free
Baby feel the need in me
Got me beggin' baby,
Baby baby baby
You send me on the way (ay-ooh)
Oh oh, over and over again
Are you a nasty boy, babe?
Don't get in the way
(Ay-ooh) I want it over and over again
Are you a nasty boy, babe?
Now get your ass in here
And show me what you're made of (are you a nasty boy?)
Lookin' for you to feel
So what are you afraid of?
Are you ready, tell me are you ready?
I'm hypnotised by your love
Boy I just can't get enough
Even though it's dangerous
Got me going up your picture
I can't lie, I'm hypnotised
I'm about to lose my mind
Got me beggin' baby,
Baby baby baby
You send me on the way (ay-ooh)
Oh oh, over and over again
Are you a nasty boy, babe?
Don't get in the way
(Ay-ooh) I want it over and over again
Are you a nasty boy, babe?
I like nasty boys, tell me are you a nasty boy? (boy!)
You got nasty toys, got me making nasty noise (ooh boy)
I like nasty boys, tell me are you a nasty boy? (boy!)
You got nasty toys, got me making nasty noise (ooh boy)
I'm hypnotised by your love (ohhh)
Boy I just can't get enough (enough)
Even though it's dangerous
Got me going up your picture
I can't lie, I'm hypnotised (mmmm)
I'm about to lose my mind (my mind)
Got me beggin' baby,
Baby baby baby
You send me on the way (ay-ooh)
Oh oh, over and over again
Are you a nasty boy, babe?
Don't get in the way
(Ay-ooh) I want it over and over again
Are you a nasty boy, babe?
You send me on the way (ay-ooh)
Oh oh, over and over again
Are you a nasty boy, babe?
Don't get in the way
(Ay-ooh) I want it over and over again
Are you a nasty boy, babe?
I like nasty boys, tell me are you a nasty boy? (boy!)
You got nasty toys, got me making nasty noise (ooh boy)
I like nasty boys, tell me are you a nasty boy? (boy!)
You got nasty toys, got me making nasty noise (ooh boy)
Oooh boy
The song "Nasty Boy" by Shaznay Lewis is an upbeat and sultry tune that explores the desire for a highly sexual and adventurous romantic relationship. The repeated question, "Are you a nasty boy?" sets the tone for the steamy encounters between two lovers who cannot get enough of each other. The singer is entranced by her partner's love and longs for even more dangerous and passionate experiences. Throughout the song, there is a clear push-and-pull dynamic between the two lovers. On one hand, the singer wants to be taken to the limit and is "begging" for more. On the other hand, she acknowledges that this intensity is "dangerous" and could ultimately lead to her losing herself. However, the song ultimately ends on a high note, with the singer still craving more from her "nasty boy."
Line by Line Meaning
Are you a nasty boy?
Questioning if the person is willing to engage in sexual acts
Tell me what's the deal
Asking for information about the person's interests
Could we get any closer? (are you a nasty boy?)
Asking for more intimacy and sexual acts
I love the way it feels (feels, feels, feels)
Expressing pleasure in sexual acts
I just want to know ya - are you ready, tell me are you ready?
Asking if the person is ready and willing to engage in sexual acts
I don't want to be alone
Expressing desire for companionship and sexual acts
Got me callin' on the phone
Trying to initiate contact and engage in sexual acts
Ease it right, can't be wrong
Asking for sexual pleasure and hoping for it to be done correctly
But I want you all night long
Expressing a desire for extended sexual activity
Come along, set me free
Asking the person to participate and free them sexually
Baby feel the need in me
Expressing sexual desire and pleasure
Got me beggin' baby, Baby baby baby
Expressing a strong desire for sexual acts and intimacy
You send me on the way (ay-ooh) Oh oh, over and over again
Expressing pleasure and satisfaction from sexual acts and the desire for more
Are you a nasty boy, babe? Don't get in the way
Asking if the person is willing to engage in sexual acts and not to refuse
(Ay-ooh) I want it over and over again Are you a nasty boy, babe?
Expressing a strong desire for extended sexual activity and asking if the person is willing
Now get your ass in here And show me what you're made of (are you a nasty boy?)
Asking the person to come closer and indulge in sexual acts
Lookin' for you to feel So what are you afraid of? Are you ready, tell me are you ready?
Expressing a desire for sexual pleasure and asking if the person is willing and ready
I'm hypnotised by your love Boy I just can't get enough Even though it's dangerous
Being attracted to the person and willing to engage in sexual acts even if they are risky
Got me going up your picture I can't lie, I'm hypnotised I'm about to lose my mind
Being strongly attracted to the person's sexual image and expressing sexual desire
I like nasty boys, tell me are you a nasty boy? (boy!) You got nasty toys, got me making nasty noise (ooh boy)
Expressing a desire for someone who is willing to engage in sexual acts and has sexual preferences
Oooh boy
Expressing pleasure and desire for sexual acts
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAZNAY LEWIS, KARL CLIVE JR. GORDON, FELIX STARBUCK HOWARD
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