Mr. Loverman
Shabba Ranks, Chevelle Franklin
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Mr. Loverman (Shabba) Mr. Loverman (Shabba) Mr. Loverman (Shabba) Mr. Loverman Woman if a loving yuh looking for yuh buck upon the right man Loving yuh looking for yuh buck upon the right one Woman a loving yuh looking for yuh buck upon the right man Loving yuh looking for yuh buck upon the right one Because a woman tek a trip she coming from England To satisfy her soul you know seh she want a man But is Shabba Ranking she buck upon, A gwain mek she explode just like a bomb Every hour , every minute ,and every second Cause, He hol' her pon her finger and overstand One look in a she eye mi know seh she want a man Talking to her and she respond She tell me seh she handle man like a bomerang Me tell me seh me a de hooligan Fi all tyrant yuh buck upon Mr.loverman yuh buck upon Mr.Lover Mr.loverman yuh buck upon Mr.Lover Yuh buck upon Mr.Loverman yuh buck upon Mr.Lover Mr.loverman yuh buck upon Mr.Lover The love nah contract yuh know it a expand And from it a expand it just a galang,galang A gwain givelove to a woman me seh all night long Woman if a loving yuh looking for yuh buck upon the right one Search nuh more yuh buck upon the right one If a loving yuh looking for yuh buck upon the right one Search nuh more yuh buck upon the right one Yuh have it in a yuh mine fi come thrill me wid it A gwane lay down and mek yuh kill me wid it Because thrilling that is Shabba favorite habit And when me lay dung yuh know me nah run from it Repeat Cause if a loving yuh wan' a loving yuh a get Yuh never experience dis ya love yet Cause dis a love a mek yuh wok up a sweat And in a dis ya love a mek yuh nah go live and fret Because me love yuh from yuh toe straight to yuh neck Loving yuh hunting for yuh buck upon de right one If a loving yuh looking yuh buck upon de right one Repeat A gwa'ne tell yuh why dem call me Mr.Loverman Cause fi mi love is Jackly depending Carolyn it so Shabba she belong Whether sh gone to next Island Dem call me Mr.Lover dem call mi Mr.Lover cause Yuh have it in a yuh heart fi thrill me wid it A gwane lay down and mek yuh kill me wid it Yuh know that thrilling is my favorite habit Shabba Ranking naw run from it Yuh buck upon Mr.Loverman Yuh buck upon Mr.Lover Mr.loverman yuh buck upon Mr.Loverman To the love that yuh get it explode like a bomb Every hour , every minute , every second To the one Jacqulyn Shabba love strong She buck upon Mr.Loverman She buck upon Mr.Loverman Mr.loverman she buck upon Mr.Loverman To the pan coot dem I don't care a --- Mr.loverman she buck upon Mr.Loverman To the Hooligan dem I don't care a --- Mr.loverman she buck upon Mr.Loverman Woman a loving yuh searching for , yuh buck upon The right one Come search nuh more , you buck upon the right one If a loving yuh looking yuh buck upon the right one Searching for yuh buck upon the right one Yuh buck upon Mr.Loverman from in a jam one Mr.loverman,mr.loverman,mr.loverman Dem call Mr.Loverman Dis yah loving yuh get a from yuh belly bottom From the ground to yuh head top
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Written by: REXTON GORDON, MICHAEL BENNETT, HOPETON LINDO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Background"Mr. Loverman" is a song by Jamaican dancehall artist Shabba Ranks.
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Release InformationThe song was first released in 1992 on the album "Rough & Ready Vol. 1" and as a single later that year.
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PopularityIt became Shabba Ranks' biggest hit, reaching number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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CollaborationIt features vocals from Chevelle Franklyn, a popular reggae singer.
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Musical StyleThe song is representative of the dancehall and reggae genres, with its signature rhythmic beats and bass-heavy sound.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was integral in establishing Shabba Ranks' international career and introducing the dancehall genre outside of Jamaica.
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Media Appearance"Mr. Loverman" has also been featured in popular culture, including being used on film and TV soundtracks such as "Deep Cover" and "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas."
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Award ConnectionsShabba Ranks, whose real name is Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon, won a Grammy in the Best Reggae Album category in 1992, the same year "Mr. Loverman" was released.
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Critic ReceptionThe song received universal praise for its distinctive dancehall sound, and Ranks' energetic performance.
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Chart SuccessApart from its success in the US and UK, the song also topped the charts in New Zealand and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
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Track VersionThere are two versions of the song, an original and a remix. The remix was the version that gained widespread popularity.
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Legacy"Mr. Loverman" solidified Shabba Ranks as one of the pioneers of dancehall music, and till this date remains a popular song in the reggae and dancehall genres.
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