Boombastic – English Lyrics

• By: Shaggy

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious rhythms of Shaggy's 'Boombastic,' a quintessential 90s reggae fusion hit. This song offers a vibrant journey into Jamaican patois and charismatic storytelling, making it a fantastic and fun way to explore the nuances of English spoken with a unique Caribbean flair. Its playful lyrics and undeniable beat make it a truly special and memorable track.

[English]

[♪♪♪]

♪ Mr. Boombastic ♪

♪ What you want is a boombastic, romantic, fantastic lova' ♪

♪ Shaggy ♪

♪ Mr. Lover Lover, mmm ♪

♪ I'm Mr. Lover Lover, haha, girl ♪

♪ Mr. Lover Lover ♪

♪ Mmm, I'm Mr. Lover Lover ♪

♪ She call me Mr. Boombastic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Ro... Mantic ♪

♪ Call me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Ro... ♪

♪ Smooth ♪

♪ Just like a silk-a ♪

♪ Soft and cuddly, hug me up like a quilt ♪

♪ I'm a lyrical lover, no take me for no filth ♪

♪ With my sexual physique, jah know me well-built ♪

♪ Oh me, oh my, well, well, can't you tell ♪

♪ I'm just like a turtle crawlin' out of my shell? ♪

♪ Gal, you captivate my body, put me under a spell ♪

♪ With your Khus Khus perfume, I love your sweet smell ♪

♪ You're the only young girl who can ring my bell ♪

♪ And I can take rejection so you tell me "go to hell" ♪

♪ I'm boombastic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Ro... Mantic ♪

♪ Call me fantastic, she touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Boom-boom-boom-boom ♪

♪ Boombastic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She call me Mr. Ro... Ro... Romantic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, she touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. boom-boom ♪

♪ Gee whiz, baby, please ♪

♪ Let me take you to an island of the sweet cool breeze ♪

♪ You don't feel like drive, well, baby, hand me the keys ♪

♪ And I will take you to a place and set your mind at ease ♪

♪ Don't you tickle my foot bottom, baby, please ♪

♪ Don't you play with my nose 'cause I might ha-chum sneeze ♪

♪ Well you are the bun and me are the cheese ♪

♪ And if me are the rice, ah, baby love, you're the peas ♪

♪ I'm boombastic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Ro... Ro... Romantic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says Boom-boom-boom ♪

♪ Boombastic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Ro... Ro... Romantic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr.

♪ At least you give me your loving ♪

♪ Gal, your loving well good ♪

♪ I want your lovin', gal, give it like you should ♪

♪ Oh, give me your lovin', girl ♪

♪ Your lovin' well good ♪

♪ I want your lovin', gal, you remember the woo? ♪

♪ Would you like to kiss and caress ♪

♪ Rub down every strand of hair pon me chest? ♪

♪ I'm boombastic ♪

♪ Rated as the best, the best you should get ♪

♪ Nothing more, nothing less ♪

♪ Give me your digits ♪

♪ Jot down your address ♪

♪ I'll bet you confess when you put me to the test ♪

♪ That I'm boombastic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Ro... Ro... Romantic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Boom... mmm... Bastic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Ro... Ro.. Romantic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Boombastic, why? ♪

♪ Gal, your admiration if a tick me from the start ♪

♪ With such physical attraction ♪

♪ Gal, you know to feel the spark ♪

♪ A man of few words ♪

♪ Naw go tell you no sweet talk ♪

♪ Naw go laba laba laba and a chat pure phart ♪

♪ I'll get straight to the point ♪

♪ Like a arrow or a dart ♪

♪ Come lay down in my jacuzzi and get some bubble bath ♪

♪ Only sound you will hear is the beating of my heart ♪

♪ And we will mmm-mmm ♪

♪ And have some sweet pillow talk ♪

♪ I'm boombastic ♪

♪ Tell me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Ro... Mantic ♪

♪ Call me fantastic, touch me on my back ♪

♪ She says I'm Mr. Ro... ♪

♪ Smooth ♪

[♪♪♪]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lover /ˈlʌvər/ A2	noun - a person who is in love with someone
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to put your hand or fingers on something
back /bæk/ A1	noun - the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips
smooth /smuːð/ B1	adjective - having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or bumps
soft /sɒft/ A2	adjective - easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.
hug /hʌɡ/ A2	verb - to squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
lover /ˈlʌvər/ A2	noun - a person who is in love with someone.
sexual /ˈsekʃuəl/ B2	adjective - relating to or involving sex or the biological differences between the sexes.
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs.
perfume /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ B1	noun - a fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to impart a pleasant smell to one's body or clothes.
smell /smel/ A2	noun - the faculty or power of perceiving odors or scents by means of the organs in the nose.
bell /bel/ A1	noun - a hollow metal object, typically cup-shaped, that resonates when struck.
island /ˈaɪlənd/ A2	noun - a piece of land surrounded by water.
breeze /briːz/ B1	noun - a gentle wind.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - have a strong feeling of affection for (someone).
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting.
best /best/ A1	adjective - of the most excellent or desirable type or quality.
sweet /swiːt/ A1	adjective - having a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.

Key Grammar Structures

• What you want is a boombastic, romantic, fantastic lova'.

  ➔ Simple present tense for stating facts.

  ➔ The phrase "What you want is" indicates a fact about desires.

• I'm just like a turtle crawlin' out of my shell.

  ➔ Simile using 'like' to compare two things.

  ➔ The phrase "just like a turtle" creates a vivid image of being cautious.

• I want your lovin', gal, give it like you should.

  ➔ Imperative form for giving commands or requests.

  ➔ The phrase "give it like you should" is a direct request.

• I'll bet you confess when you put me to the test.

  ➔ Future simple tense for predictions.

  ➔ The phrase "I'll bet you confess" indicates a strong belief about the future.

• With such physical attraction, gal, you know to feel the spark.

  ➔ Infinitive form to express purpose.

  ➔ The phrase "to feel the spark" indicates the purpose of attraction.

• Come lay down in my jacuzzi and get some bubble bath.

  ➔ Imperative form for inviting someone.

  ➔ The phrase "Come lay down" is a direct invitation.

• A man of few words, naw go tell you no sweet talk.

  ➔ Use of negation to express refusal.

  ➔ The phrase "naw go tell you no sweet talk" indicates a refusal to engage in flattery.