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Shy Guy Lyrics

by Diana King

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Shy Guy Lyrics

I don't want no fly guy I just want a shy guy Oh lord have mercy mercy mercy Di man dem in a di party party party Di ole a dem look sexy sexy sexy Watch dem just a Follow me follow me follow me Everyweh 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 [Chorus:] Oh lord have mercy mercy mercy Di man dem in a di party party party Di ole a dem look 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 [Chorus] Have mercy mercy mercy mercy mercy come on 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 [Chorus] Shy guy Shy guy Shy guy

Meaning of Shy Guy

“Shy Guy” by Diana King is a playful and insistent declaration of romantic preference – the singer craves a quiet, devoted love rather than being pursued by numerous, flashy admirers. The repeated plea for “mercy mercy mercy” highlights her frustration with the attention of ‘fly guys’ and ‘ole’ men who are overly eager and demonstrative. She explicitly rejects these overwhelming affections, desiring instead a “shy guy,” someone exclusive and truly interested in *her*, not just the group. The lyrics paint a picture of wanting a man who will be steadfast and loyal, contrasting sharply with the chaotic energy of the "party party party" surrounding her. Ultimately, King’s message is a joyful affirmation of choosing genuine connection over superficial attraction, emphasizing the beauty and security found in a singular, devoted love – “Shy guy a weh me wanty wanty wanty.”

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