Shy Guy
Diana King
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I don't want no fly guy I just want a shy guy That's what i want yey You know what i want yey Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy Di man dem in a di party party party Di ole a dem sexy sexy sexy Watch dem just a Follow me follow me follow me Everywhere me go di man dem a rush me Yes a whole eep a pretty boy wah fi love me A me dem love yes a me dem love True them know me sweet and me sexy Everywhere me go me say me ever ready A me dem love yes a me dem love But I don't want somebody Who's loving everybody I need a shy guy He's the kinda guy who'll only be mine Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy Di man dem in a di party party party Di ole a dem sexy sexy sexy Watch dem just a Follow me follow me follow me Have mercy mercy mercy But none a dem no move me move me move me Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty Only him can make me irie irie irie Roughneck man me no want none a dem Beat up me body lick off me head top Me no want none a dat Me no want none a dat Big things a gwaan fi all di shy man dem Wat to be my love and wat to be my friend Till the very end till the very end But I don't want somebody Who's loving everybody I need a shy guy he's the kinda guy Who'll only be mine Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy Di man dem in a di party party party Di ole a dem sexy sexy sexy Watch dem just a Follow me follow me follow me Have mercy mercy mercy But none a dem no move me move me move me Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty Only him can make me irie irie irie Have mercy mercy mercy Mercy mercy come on Shy man we wanna here you put your hands in the air And then make me i you if you wanna None of them me no wanna see You this one dedicated to all the shy man crew Shy man we wanna here you put your hands in the air And then make me i you if you wanna None of them me no wanna see You this one dedicated to all the shy man crew But I don't want somebody Who's loving everybody I need a shy guy He's the kinda guy who'll only be mine Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy Di man dem in a di party party party Di ole a dem sexy sexy sexy Watch dem just a Follow me follow me follow me Have mercy mercy mercy But none a dem no move me move me move me Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty Only him can make me irie irie irie Shy guy, shy guy, shy guy
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Written by: Steve Ferrone, Kingsley Gardner, Alan Edward Gorrie, Diana Eugena King, Andy Marvel, Hamish Stuart, Alan Gorrie, Diana King, Malcolm Duncan, Owen Onnie Mc Intyre, Roger Ball
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release & Reception"Shy Guy" was released on February 7, 1995, as the lead single from Diana King's first album "Tougher than Love." The song turned out to be an international smash hit.
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Peak PositionThe single reached the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and was number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart and brought King a great deal of notability.
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Music GenreThe song embodies a fusion of Reggae fusion and R&B—a blend that worked well for King, whose roots are Jamaican.
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Breakthrough track"Shy Guy" is widely regarded as Diana King's breakthrough song. It was her first hit, propelling her to global recognition.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was also featured on the soundtrack for the 1995 film "Bad Boys," amplifying King's global reach further.
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Worldwide Success"Shy Guy" achieved success in other countries as well, reaching number one in Finland and number two in Australia and New Zealand.
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Artists' RecognitionThe song aided in King being labeled as a one-hit wonder, despite having a minor follow-up hit with her cover of "I Say A Little Prayer."
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Critical Appreciation"Shy Guy" has been recognized for its catchy rhythm and relatable lyrics, making it a dance floor favorite globally.
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Cultural InfluenceDue to its success, the song has been covered and remixed by numerous artists over the years.
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Debut Album SuccessWhile "Shy Guy" was the most acknowledged and successful single from the album "Tougher Than Love," the album was well received overall, achieving gold certification in countries like Japan.
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