This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I don't want no fly guy
I just want a shy guy
That's what I want yeah
You know what I want yeah
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Everywhere me go di man dem a rush me
Yes a whole eep a pretty boy wah fi love me
A me dem love, yes a me dem love
True them know me sweet and me sexy
Everywhere me go me say me ever ready
A me dem love, yes a me dem love
But I don't want somebody
Who's loving everybody
I need a shy guy
He's the kinda guy, who'll only be mine
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
Only him can make me irie irie irie
Roughneck man me no want none a dem
Beat up me body lick off me head top
Me no want none a dat
Me no want none a dat
Big things a gwaan fi all di shy man dem
Wat to be my love and wat to be my friend
Till the very end, till the very end
But I don't want somebody
Who's loving everybody
I need a shy guy, he's the kinda guy
Who'll only be mine
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
Only him can make me irie irie irie
Have mercy mercy mercy
Mercy mercy come on
Shy man me wanna hear you,
Roll up your one in the air make me ice you
If ya nah one of them me nah wan see you
This one dedicated to all the shy man crew
Shy man me wanna hear you,
Roll up your one in the air make me ice you
If ya nah one of them me nah wan see you
This one dedicated to all the shy man crew
'Cause I don't want somebody
Who's loving everybody
I need a shy guy
He's the kinda guy, who'll only be mine
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
He can make me irie irie irie
Have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
He can make me irie irie irie
Shy guy, shy guy, shy guy
I just want a shy guy
That's what I want yeah
You know what I want yeah
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Everywhere me go di man dem a rush me
Yes a whole eep a pretty boy wah fi love me
A me dem love, yes a me dem love
True them know me sweet and me sexy
Everywhere me go me say me ever ready
A me dem love, yes a me dem love
But I don't want somebody
Who's loving everybody
I need a shy guy
He's the kinda guy, who'll only be mine
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
Only him can make me irie irie irie
Roughneck man me no want none a dem
Beat up me body lick off me head top
Me no want none a dat
Me no want none a dat
Big things a gwaan fi all di shy man dem
Wat to be my love and wat to be my friend
Till the very end, till the very end
But I don't want somebody
Who's loving everybody
I need a shy guy, he's the kinda guy
Who'll only be mine
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
Only him can make me irie irie irie
Have mercy mercy mercy
Mercy mercy come on
Shy man me wanna hear you,
Roll up your one in the air make me ice you
If ya nah one of them me nah wan see you
This one dedicated to all the shy man crew
Shy man me wanna hear you,
Roll up your one in the air make me ice you
If ya nah one of them me nah wan see you
This one dedicated to all the shy man crew
'Cause I don't want somebody
Who's loving everybody
I need a shy guy
He's the kinda guy, who'll only be mine
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
He can make me irie irie irie
Have mercy mercy mercy
Di man dem in a di party party party
Di whole a dem sexy sexy sexy
Watch dem just a
Follow me follow me follow me
Have mercy mercy mercy
But none a dem no move me move me move me
Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty
He can make me irie irie irie
Shy guy, shy guy, shy guy
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings
Shy Guy Lyrics as written by Kingsley Gardner Steve Ferrone
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
Hayalperest
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Little Feat
Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.