Hope

Shaggy

About Hope

"Dance & Shout" and "Hope" is the fourth and final official single from Shaggy's multi-platinum studio album Hot Shot, released on November 19, 2001. The single was made up of two tracks that had previously been released as singles in exclusive territories. "Dance & Shout" samples "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" by The Jacksons.


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2002
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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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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: 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.
Album
The song is a track on Shaggy's fifth studio album, "Hot Shot," which is his most successful album to date.
Chart Success
The song didn't chart in the US but did well in other countries.
Genre
"Hope" is categorized under the genre of reggae fusion, a blend of reggae or dancehall with elements of other genres.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are about keeping hope and positive outlook despite the many adversities in life, typical for Shaggy's inspirational and uplifting songs.
World Renown
Famous for his distinctive singing style, Shaggy's "Hope" is recognized and loved by fans across the globe.
Sales
Although "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.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been lauded for its positive message and upbeat tempo, demonstrating Shaggy's characteristic optimism in his music.
Songwriting
"Hope" is penned by Orville "Shaggy" Burrell himself, along with other collaborators.
Duration
The official track duration of "Hope" is 3:47 minutes.
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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