Soon Be Done

Shaggy

About Soon Be Done

"Soon Be Done" is the third single from the Jamaican reggae artist Shaggy's first studio album, Pure Pleasure.


Year:
1993
4:00
407 
#6

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Put your hands together
Somebody say yeah
It's like that
Hey woman have you stuff
Shadow what it takes
What it takes Shadow say now to me
Just keep your tender up skirts

It soon be done (It soon be done)
And me dive on my chance (And me dive on my chance)
When I get who (When I get who)
Inna mi bed tonight (Inna mi bed tonight)
I'm gonna lay down beside my big thing 
Lay down and love her till the morning, ha 
Lay down beside my fat thing
Lay down and love her all night

Me bawl
Fire, fire move up your structure, gal
Work up and set around the pure temperature (Ooh do you hear me)
Fire, fire move up your structure, gal
Work up and set around the pure temperature

What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Shags man deh ya give her the booty by by
What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Shags man deh ya give her the booty by by

Watch it
Fat and she buff a, healthy and she buff, a me say
Suzie deh ya she love the rough stuff, the rough stuff
Yes me give her the hard and tough, the hard and tough
The gal you wanted, she want that enough, I said
Angela said that how she love handcuff
Beverly she said she want the things extra rough
Rough-rider, who that hopping off
Doberman me deh ya so and me give her the stuff

What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Shags man ya here give her the booty by by
What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Shags man deh ya give her the

It soon be done (It soon be done)
And me dive on my chance (And me dive on my chance)
When I get who (When I get who)
Inna mi bed tonight (Inna mi bed tonight)
I'm gonna lay down beside my big thing
Lay down and love her till the morning, ho
Lay down beside my fat thing
Lay down and love her all night

Me bawl
Fire, fire move up your structure, gal
Work up and set around the pure temperature (Ooh do you hear me)
Fire, fire move up your structure, gal
Work up and set around the pure temperature

A woman deh ya and a woman precious
I love the woman 'cause a woman confess
Kiss, a me say clear you
Minus plus, bang down, ardor from both source erupt
Well if a man, a big dick up man take it and a buss
All about 'cause woman pee-pee, clock-clock
That's what the dog catch, the dog catch
Fi get both that and come catch the colossal

What them a do, what them a try, can't frighten I
Shags man deh ya give her the booty by by
What them a do, what them a try, uh,she can't frighten I
Shags man deh ya give her the booty by by

Dorothy dey ya love the rough stuff
Rough stuff, you know she want the hard and tough
Suzie said that how she love it with handcuff
She want the handcuff, she wanted what extra rough

It soon be done (It soon be done)
And me dive on my chance (And me dive on my chance) 
When I get who (When I get who) (I get who)
Inna mi bed tonight (Inna mi bed tonight) (Oh gosh)
I'm gonna lay down beside my big thing (la-la-la-la)
Lay down and love her till the morning (da-hey-a)
Lay down beside my fat thing (my baby)
Lay down and love her all night

Me bawl
Fire, fire work up your structure, gal
Move up yourself around the pure temperature (Ooh do you hear me)

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Shaggy

Orville Richard Burrell (born October 22, 1968), better known by his stage name Shaggy, is a Jamaican-American Grammy Award-winning reggae singer and rapper. He is known for his 1995 single "Boombastic" and 2000 single "It Wasn't Me". He is said to have taken his stage name from his shaggy hair. more »

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Written by: ORVILLE BURRELL, ROBERT MCDONALD LIVINGSTON, UNKNOWN

Lyrics © Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Musical Genre
"Soon Be Done" is primarily classified under the genre of reggae fusion – a perfect blend of reggae with various other genres like pop, rock, R&B, and dancehall.
Release Details
The single was officially released in 1993, making it one of Shaggy's earliest tracks that introduced him to the international music scene.
Album
The song is part of Shaggy's debut album "Pure Pleasure". The album was released in July 1993 under the label VP Records.
Chart Performance
Although the song didn't reach any top positions in the majority of global music charts, this didn't stop it from gaining popularity among reggae and Shaggy fans.
Song Theme
The lyrics and mood of "Soon Be Done" are significant for their positive message – one which emphasizes overcoming struggles and looking forward to better days.
Recognizable Sound
Shaggy's unique, rhythmic vocal style, which later became his signature sound, can be clearly noticed in "Soon Be Done".
Early Influence
The song reflects Shaggy's early influences from other popular reggae artists. His Jamaican roots and love for reggae music are quite evident in the track.
Song's Popularity
Despite its relatively low chart performance, "Soon Be Done" is a fan-favorite song that has consistently maintained its appeal over the years.
Music Video
The song also came with an accompanying music video, which depicted various scenes from daily life in Jamaica.
Legacy
"Soon Be Done" is often regarded as one of the tracks that paved the way for Shaggy's international success, especially in the UK and the US, where he later on became a well-known name in the music industry. His later hits include "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel".

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