Angel

"Angel" is a 2001 number one hit song by reggae artist Shaggy featuring Rayvon. It was the follow-up to Shaggy's U.S. number-one hit "It Wasn't Me". "Angel" reached number one in the U.S. for the week of 31 March 2001. The song uses the bassline from "The Joker" by Steve Miller (1973), and also borrows from "Angel of the Morning," written by Chip Taylor and best known by the singer Merrilee Rush. The music video was directed by Cameron Casey. The single also reached number one in the UK Singles Chart, as well as number one in Australia, making the song an international chart topper. The success following the release, saw Shaggy clock up his third U.S. and fourth UK number one hit single. It was also a European success, at one point simultaneously topping the charts in the German-speaking territories of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The song was the 44th best-selling single of the 2000 decade in UK.

[Intro: Shaggy & Rayvon] Now this one's dedicated to all the youths who want to say nice things to all dem girls (Heh, heh, heh, shooby dooby dooby doo boy, shooby doo) Treat her like diamonds and pearls Dedicated to all the girls around the world (Now) Now this is Rayvon and Shaggy with a combination you can't miss (Heh, heh, heh, shooby doo dooby doo boyoy, yeah) Flip this one 'pon the musical disc (Yeah) Well Ah ah, wah wah wah [Chorus: Rayvon] Girl, you're my angel, you're my darling angel Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby (Tell them) Shorty, you're my angel, you're my darling angel Girl, you're my friend when I'm in need, lady [Bridge: Shaggy] Life is one big party when you're still young But who's gonna have your back when it's all done? (Yeah) It's all good when you're little, you have pure fun Can't be a fool, son, what about the long run? Looking back, Shorty always mention Said me not giving her much attention (Yeah) She was there through my incarceration I wanna show the nation my appreciation [Chorus: Rayvon] Girl, you're my angel, you're my darling angel (Ah) Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby (Tell them) Shorty, you're my angel, you're my darling angel Girl, you're my friend when I'm in need, lady [Verse 1: Shaggy] You're a queen and so you should be treated (Ah) Though you never get the lovin' that you needed (Yeah) Could have left, but I called and you heeded Begged and I pleaded, mission completed (Ah) Mama said that I and I dissed the program Not the type to mess around with your emotion (Yeah) But the feeling that I have for you is so strong Been together so long and this could never be wrong [Chorus: Rayvon] Girl, you're my angel, you're my darling angel (Uh) Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby (Tell 'em, tell 'em) Shorty, you're my angel, you're my darling angel Girl, you're my friend when I'm in need, lady [Verse 2: Shaggy & (Rayvon)] Uh, uh Girl, in spite of my behavior, said I'm your savior (You must be sent from up above) And you appear to me so tender, say girl I surrender (Thanks for giving me your love) Girl, in spite of my behavior, well, you are my savior (You must be sent from up above) And you appear to me so tender, well, girl I surrender (Said thanks for giving me your love) [Bridge: Shaggy] Now life is one big party when you're still young And who's gonna have your back when it's all done It's all good when you're little, you have pure fun Can't be a fool, son, what about the long run (Yeah) Looking back Shorty always mention Said me not giving her much attention (Ah) She was there through my incarceration I wanna show the nation my appreciation [Chorus: Rayvon] Girl, you're my angel, you're my darling angel Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby Shorty, you're my angel, you're my darling angel (Ah) Girl, you're my friend when I'm in need, lady Girl, you're my angel, you're my darling angel Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby (Tell them) Shorty, you're my angel, you're my darling angel Girl, you're my friend when I'm in need, lady