Too Shy

Kajagoogoo

About Too Shy

"Too Shy" is a song written and recorded by English band Kajagoogoo, released in 1983. The first single from their debut album White Feathers, the song was an immediate hit and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks. It was also very successful in other European countries and Japan, spending five weeks at number one in Germany, also reaching number one in Belgium and Ireland, as well as reaching number two in France and Switzerland, and number four in Sweden, Austria and the Netherlands. Assisted by heavy rotation on MTV, the song later became a success in the United States, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Too Shy" is Kajagoogoo's only significant hit in the US, where the band is widely regarded as a one-hit wonder. In the UK, however, Kajagoogoo had further hits, including two more top 10 singles: "Ooh to Be Ah" and "Big Apple", both in 1983. 


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Tongue tied or short of breath, don't even try 
Try a little harder
Something's wrong, you're not naive, you must must be strong
Ooh, baby, try

Hey girl, move a little closer

You're too shy shy, hush hush eye to eye
Too, shy shy, hush hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush hush eye to eye
Too, shy shy, hush hush

Modern medicine falls short of your complaint
Ooh, try a little harder
You're moving in circles won't you dilate
Ooh, baby try

Hey girl, move a little closer

'Cause you're too shy shy, hush hush eye to eye
Too, shy shy, hush hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy hush hush eye to eye
Too, shy shy, hush hush

You're too shy shy, hush hush eye to eye
Too, shy shy, hush hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush hush eye to eye
Too, shy shy, hush hush
You're too shy shy, hush hush eye to eye
Too, shy shy, hush hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush hush eye to eye
Too, shy shy, hush hush
Too, shy shy, hush hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush hush eye to eye

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Kajagoogoo

Kajagoogoo /ˈkædʒəɡuːɡuː/ are a British pop band, best known for their solitary hit single, "Too Shy", which reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1983. more »

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Written by: Christopher Hamill, Jeremy Strode, Nick Beggs, Stephen Askew, Stuart John Neale

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11 facts about this song

Formation of Kajagoogoo
"Too Shy" was released by the band Kajagoogoo, formed in England in 1981. The band originally named themselves 'Art Nouveau.'
Chart Success
"Too Shy" is the most successful single from Kajagoogoo, and it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in February 1983.
International Recognition
This song also achieved great acclaim internationally. It reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Collaboration with Duran Duran
Nick Rhodes, the keyboardist of the rock band Duran Duran, co-produced "Too Shy". This connection helped the song gain wider exposure.
Album Inclusion
"Too Shy" is also included in Kajagoogoo's debut album "White Feathers," which ranked 5th on the UK Albums Chart.
Standout Lyrics
The chorus lyrics "Too shy shy, hush hush, eye to eye" of this song are some of the most recognizable and memorable.
Notable Music Video
The song's music video, featuring lead singer Limahl, received considerable rotation on the music video channel, MTV.
80’s Signature Song
"Too Shy" is considered a significant song representing pop music from the 80s, often featured on 80's music compilations.
One-hit Wonder Status
Despite Kajagoogoo's efforts to reproduce the success of "Too Shy," the band is often categorized as a "one-hit wonder."
Cobweb Influence
According to songwriter and bassist Nick Beggs, the band was inspired to write "Too Shy" after seeing a spider spinning its web.
Song Samples
The iconic bassline from "Too Shy" has been sampled in a number of other songs, including Nelly's "Hot in Herre."

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