1) The Shams w… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) The Shams was an American all-female folk-pop trio New York City active in the 1980s and early 1990s.
2) The Shams was an Irish-American folk-punk band from San Francisco active in the 2010s.
[for the American garage rock band from Cincinnati, see Thee Shams]
The Shams was an American all-female folk-pop trio New York City active in the 1980s and early 1990s. Featuring Amy Rigby, Sue Garner, and Amanda Uprichard, some critics have credited the band with pioneering elements of what would later become known as the Americana and No Depression movements in American music. Others have described them as "queens of urban folkdom" or "riot grrrls unplugged." Punk rock musician Richard Hell has labeled their music "beauty parlor soul."
Rigby, Garner, and Uprichard began performing together in the early 1980s in a band called the Last Roundup, a period in which they also sang Christmas carols together at parties and outside friends' homes. They all held day jobs when they formed The Shams, but they soon found themselves performing with musicians such as the Indigo Girls, Soul Asylum and Buffalo Tom.
The name "The Shams" is a partial reference to the "outsider music" group The Shaggs, an all-female band whose lack of training and unusual melodies have prompted some critics to label them the worst band ever. "In our early days, people often compared us to the Shaggs, and we didn't have a name, so we decided on the Shams," Riby told the Chicago Tribune in 1992. The name also refers to the American vocal group The Tams.
The Shams released the single "Only a Dream"/"3 A.M." on musician Bob Mould's Singles Only Label in 1990, followed by the 1992 album Quilt from Matador Records and the 1993 three-song EP Sedusia.
Garner, and especially Rigby, have since gone on to notable solo careers.
2) The Shams (aka Sean Daly & The Shams) was an Irish-American folk-punk band from San Francisco active in the 2010s. Led by singer Sean Daly, the band featured Joey Kennedy (guitar), James Scragg (drums), Tommy O'Mahony (electric and upright bass) and Henry Moser (lead guitar and back-up vocals). The band released the EP “One and All”.
On My Mind
The Shams Lyrics
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I ain't looking for love, I got that
You must be used to them scuds, I'm not that
I'm CLK in da plum to tap back
I spree all day through the slums like I'm that
Now you're saying I'm your type
And if I be your lady maybe I can be your wife
But I been feelin lately what you say could be a lie, so you say
Lizzle, lemme mek myself clear
I'm not tryin ta seh what I think you waan mi hear
I'm tryin to make you seh that my love is sincere
To tell you the truth what I feel is very rare
Girl my life is nuthin widout you in there
You don't understand I need to have you right here
Shorty lizzle, caan you lend me a ear
You don't understand exactly how I care
I need to mek you know theres nuthin for ya ta fear
I never ever will ever make you shed a tear
I will only live to make you happy I swear
I would rather have you than to be a millionaire, hey hey hey hey
Girl when you wind it up, you wind it up so fly
Now can you push a little higher up, booty make it touch the sky (Just push it)
Higher, higher (just push it) higher, higher (just grind it)
Wind it up, wind it up (just wind it) Make it touch the sky girl you can (Just push it)
Whateva me whateva will, I will never ever give up shine until
Di last breath leave mi body and blood spill
It's been a while, I'm trying now I'm comin up nill
But girl you are mi rose, you are mi likkle daffodil
Not like dem gals who don work a dolla bill
Girl I know you think I am a playa but still
Somehow I know I'm gonna get you, one day gal believe me I will
Girl when you wind it up, you wind it up so fly
Now can you push a little higher up, booty make it touch the sky (Just push it)
Higher, higher (just push it) higher, higher (just grind it)
Wind it up, wind it up (just wind it) Make it touch the sky girl you can (Just push it)
Wanna come with you know we got ya
Number one girl aint no messin wit me shotta
Likkle scrong boi ain't nobody get me wetta
And when we in da room aint nobody do it betta
Look, I don't really wanna merge with a n**** right
I just really wanna splurge with a n**** right
Make em get a little merge keep a n**** tight
Couple hundred in the purse, kiss him on the aight
But theres something I'm feelin about you
I'm saying it be killin me when I'm without you
Wait until you hit me to see if you come through
Damn, you got me trippin on singin to my dudes
Look, I gotta slow it down, but I don't wanna chill
You got me in the zone, I'm trying to keep it real
So what you wanna do, tell me what's the deal
I think I'm feelin you, so tell me how you feel
Girl when you wind it up, you wind it up so fly
Now can you push a little higher up, booty make it touch the sky (Just push it)
Higher, higher (just push it) higher, higher (just grind it)
Wind it up, wind it up (just wind it) Make it touch the sky girl you can (Just push it)
Make it touch the sky yeah (make it touch the sky yeah)
Said I'll make it touch the sky yeah (make it touch the sky yeah)
Make it touch the sky yeah (make it touch the sky yeah)
Sky yeah yeah yeah baby yeah
Make it touch the sky yeah (make it touch the sky now)
Make it touch the sky now (make it touch the sky) hey
Lizzle, lemme mek myself clear
I'm not tryin ta seh what I think you waan mi hear
I'm tryin to make you seh that my love is sincere
To tell you the truth what I feel is very rare
Girl my life is nuttin widout you in there
You don't understand I need to have you right here
Shorty lizzle, caan you lend me a ear
You don't understand exactly how I care
I need to mek you know theres nuthin for ya ta fear
I never ever will ever make you shed a tear
I will only live to make you happy I swear
I would rather have you than to be a millionaire, hey hey hey hey
One and only, only.
The song "On My Mind" by The Shams is a romantic love song that speaks to the vulnerability that comes with falling in love. The song is about a man who is not looking for love, but finds himself drawn to a woman who he believes is his type. She tells him that she needs to hear that his love is sincere, and he assures her that he will do everything in his power to make her happy. He promises to never make her shed a tear, and would rather have her than be a millionaire. It's a sweet song that speaks to the power of love and commitment.
The lyrics use Jamaican Patois and English, which adds an interesting cultural element to the song. The use of different languages and dialects is common in Caribbean music, and highlights the mixing of different cultures in the region. The song also features references to hip-hop and R&B, which are popular genres in Jamaica and the rest of the world. It's a catchy song with an upbeat tempo that is great for dancing and celebrating love. It's a testament to the power of music to unite people across cultures and languages.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby Cham, Shawnna, Sisqo, You know
The singer is naming some other artists before starting the song.
I ain't looking for love, I got that
The singer is not interested in finding love as they already have it.
You must be used to them scuds, I'm not that
The person being addressed is probably used to people who are not genuine, but the singer is different and genuine.
I'm CLK in da plum to tap back
The singer is CLK, which means that they are always ready to respond to anything with precision and speed.
I spree all day through the slums like I'm that
The singer goes around all day, feeling like they are important and respected in the slums.
Now you're saying I'm your type
The person being addressed is attracted to the singer.
And if I be your lady maybe I can be your wife
If the person being addressed and the singer get into a relationship, they could potentially get married.
But I been feelin lately what you say could be a lie, so you say
The singer is unsure if the person being addressed is being truthful with them.
Lizzle, lemme mek myself clear
The singer is addressing the person being talked to, indicating that they are about to make something clear.
I'm not tryin ta seh what I think you waan mi hear
The singer is not going to say what they think the other person wants to hear but rather what they truly feel.
I'm tryin to make you seh that my love is sincere
The singer is trying to get the other person to understand that their love for them is genuine and real.
To tell you the truth what I feel is very rare
The singer feels that their love is unique and special.
Girl my life is nuthin widout you in there
The singer's life will be incomplete without the person being addressed in it.
You don't understand I need to have you right here
The singer needs the other person to be physically close to them.
Shorty lizzle, caan you lend me a ear
The singer is requesting the other person's attention so they can speak to them.
You don't understand exactly how I care
The singer feels like the other person doesn't fully understand the depth of their feelings.
I need to mek you know theres nuthin for ya ta fear
The singer wants to reassure the other person that they have nothing to be afraid of when it comes to their relationship.
I never ever will ever make you shed a tear
The singer will never cause the other person to cry or hurt them emotionally.
I will only live to make you happy I swear
The singer's ultimate goal in life is to make the person being addressed happy.
I would rather have you than to be a millionaire, hey hey hey hey
The singer values the person being addressed more than having a lot of money.
Girl when you wind it up, you wind it up so fly
The singer is complimenting the other person's dancing ability.
Now can you push a little higher up, booty make it touch the sky (Just push it)
The singer is suggesting that the other person elevate their dancing a little bit higher.
Higher, higher (just push it) higher, higher (just grind it)
The singer is urging the other person to keep pushing their dancing higher and higher.
Wind it up, wind it up (just wind it) Make it touch the sky girl you can (Just push it)
The singer is suggesting that the other person should keep dancing and try to reach higher with their moves.
Whateva me whateva will, I will never ever give up shine until
The singer will never give up on striving for success.
Di last breath leave mi body and blood spill
The singer is willing to die for their passion for music.
It's been a while, I'm trying now I'm comin up nill
The singer has been trying for a while, but hasn't had any success.
But girl you are mi rose, you are mi likkle daffodil
The person being addressed is precious and special to the singer.
Not like dem gals who don work a dolla bill
The singer is saying that the person being addressed is different from the other women who are after money.
Girl I know you think I am a playa but still
The person being addressed thinks the singer is a player, but the singer wants to prove that they are not.
Somehow I know I'm gonna get you, one day gal believe me I will
The singer is confident that they will win over the person being addressed eventually.
Wanna come with you know we got ya
The singer is letting the other person know that they can trust them.
Number one girl aint no messin wit me shotta
The singer is reassuring the other person that they are the most important to them.
Likkle scrong boi ain't nobody get me wetta
The singer is confident and feels like no one can beat them in their field.
And when we in da room aint nobody do it betta
The singer is saying that they are the best in what they do when they are performing with the person being addressed.
Look, I don't really wanna merge with a n**** right
The singer is not interested in collaborating with just anybody.
I just really wanna splurge with a n**** right
The singer wants to have fun and spend money with someone they trust.
Make em get a little merge keep a n**** tight
The singer wants to collaborate with somebody who will help them stay focused and organized.
Couple hundred in the purse, kiss him on the aight
The singer wants to spend a little bit of money and show affection towards their partner.
But theres something I'm feelin about you
The singer is sensing something special about the other person.
I'm saying it be killin me when I'm without you
Not being with the person being addressed is painful for the singer.
Wait until you hit me to see if you come through
The singer wants to see if the other person will be there for them when they need them.
Damn, you got me trippin on singin to my dudes
The singer is feeling so strongly towards the person being addressed that they are starting to change their behavior and actions.
Look, I gotta slow it down, but I don't wanna chill
The singer needs to take a step back, but they don't want to completely stop.
You got me in the zone, I'm trying to keep it real
The person being addressed is having a strong impact on the singer's emotional state, and they want to remain true to themselves.
So what you wanna do, tell me what's the deal
The singer is asking the other person to be honest about their intentions.
I think I'm feelin you, so tell me how you feel
The singer is hinting that they have feelings for the other person and wants to know if the feeling is mutual.
Make it touch the sky yeah (make it touch the sky yeah)
The singer is urging the person being addressed to reach higher in their dancing.
Said I'll make it touch the sky yeah (make it touch the sky yeah)
The singer is promising to help the other person reach higher in their dancing.
Sky yeah yeah yeah baby yeah
The singer is celebrating and enjoying the moment with the person being addressed.
Make it touch the sky yeah (make it touch the sky now)
The singer is reinforcing the message of reaching higher and celebrating the other person's success.
Make it touch the sky now (make it touch the sky) hey
The singer is encouraging the other person to keep pushing and striving for success.
Girl my life is nuttin widout you in there
The singer reiterates that their life would be incomplete without the person being addressed.
One and only, only.
The person being addressed is the only one for the singer.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAMEON BECKETT, DAVE KELLY, MARK ANDREWS
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