Hope
Shaggy, Prince Mydas, Mister Mydas
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I remember, wasn't so long ago We had a one room shack and the livin' was low And my mama by herself raised me and my bro Wasn't easy, but we did it with the little that go Worked hard while got us off of school everyday And kept her eyes on the stars when the skies were gray Gave us pride to survive, really showed us the way Now I really understood what she was tryin' to say She said, "Son there'll be times when the tides are high And the boat may be rocky, you can cry Just never give up You can never give up," uh-uh In this life you could lead if you only believe And in order to achieve what you need You can never give up You can never give up And this hope That keep me holding on On and on And this hope That makes me carry on On and on Boom-boom, couldn't have made it alone I got a wonderful life, two kids on my own With a strong foundation that was carved in stone And my mama for the love that made my house a home Made me wonder some time if this was meant to be All this for a humble little guy like me And all I ever really wanted was a family To teach my kids the same value that she gave to me She said, "Son there'll be times when the tides are high And the boat may be rocky, you can cry Just never give up You can never give up," uh-uh In this life you could lead if you only believe And in order to achieve what you need You can never give up You can never give up And this hope That keep me holding on And on And this hope That makes me carry on On and on Me not gonna suffer, things are for better Never let yourself be overcome by the pressure ? See the man and watch ? Blaze like fire, we nah go retire Got nuff sleep and I am a expire We haf a retire, that we require We have to make a mark before the time expire And this hope That keep me holding on And on And this hope That makes me carry on On and on And this hope That keep me holding on And on And this hope That makes me carry on On and on There's hope, yeah Hope keeps it alive, yeah, uh Hope keeps it alive, yeah, uh And it strikes an iron, uh Hope keeps it alive, yeah, yeah Hope keeps it alive, yeah Only the strong survive, yeah Keep it carry on, keep it carry on, yeah Uh-uh I'll keep it carry on, yeah I gotta carry on, gotta carry on and be strong Uh-uh-uh Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh-uh And this hope That keep me holding on And on And this hope That makes me carry on On and on
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Written by: BRIAN THOMPSON, ORVILLE BURRELL, RICARDO DUCENT, ROBERT MCDONALD LIVINGSTON
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Hope" by Shaggy was released in 2000.
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AlbumThe song is a track on Shaggy's fifth studio album, "Hot Shot," which is his most successful album to date.
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Chart SuccessThe song didn't chart in the US but did well in other countries.
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Genre"Hope" is categorized under the genre of reggae fusion, a blend of reggae or dancehall with elements of other genres.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are about keeping hope and positive outlook despite the many adversities in life, typical for Shaggy's inspirational and uplifting songs.
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World RenownFamous for his distinctive singing style, Shaggy's "Hope" is recognized and loved by fans across the globe.
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SalesAlthough "Hope" was not a chart-topper, it contributed to the sales of the "Hot Shot" album which sold over six million copies in the United States.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has been lauded for its positive message and upbeat tempo, demonstrating Shaggy's characteristic optimism in his music.
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Songwriting"Hope" is penned by Orville "Shaggy" Burrell himself, along with other collaborators.
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DurationThe official track duration of "Hope" is 3:47 minutes.
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Other Versions"Hope" also has a "Hot Shot" version, which is a stripped-down, acoustic form of the original track, allowing fans to appreciate Shaggy's vocals more.
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