Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Shaggy · Other Songs - Shaggy
My mother says "When you gonna live your life right?"
Oh, mother, dear,
We're not the fortunate ones,
And girls,
They wanna have fu-un.
Oh, girls,
Just wanna have fun.
The phone rings in the middle of the night,
My father yells "What you gonna do with your life?"
Oh, daddy, dear,
You know you're still number one,
But girls,
They wanna have fu-un,
Oh, girls, just wanna have
That's all they really want...
Some fun...
When the working day is done,
Oh, girls,
They wanna have fu-un,
Oh, girls,
Just wanna have fun...
Girls,
They want,
Wanna have fun.
Girls,
Wanna have
Some boys take a beautiful girl,
And hide her away from the rest of the world.
I wanna be the one to walk in the sun.
Oh, girls,
They wanna have fu-un.
Oh, girls,
Just wanna have
That's all they really want...
Some fun...
When the working day is done,
Oh, girls,
They wanna have fu-un.
Oh, girls,
Just wanna have fun...
Girls,
They want,
Wanna have fun.
Girls,
Wanna have.
They just wanna,
They just wanna...
They just wanna,
(Oh...)
They just wanna...
(Girls just wanna have fun...)
Oh...
Girls just wanna have fu-un...
They just wanna,
They just wanna...
They just wanna,
They just wanna...
(Oh...)
They just wanna...
(They just wanna have fun...)
Girls just wanna have fu-un...
When the workin',
When the working day is done.
Oh, when the working day is done,
Oh, girls...
Girls,
Just wanna have fu-un...
They just wanna,
They just wanna...
They just wanna,
They just wanna have fun...
Girls just wanna have fu-un...
They just wanna,
They just wanna...
They just wanna,
They just wanna...
(Have fun...)
They just wanna,
(Girls wanna have fun)
They just wanna...
Oh, girls...
(Wanna have fun...)
Girls just wanna have fu-un.
When the workin',
When the working day is done.
Oh, when the working day is done,
Oh, girls,
Girls just wanna have fu-un.
They just wanna,
They just wanna...
(Oh, girls...)
They just wanna,
(Have fun...)
Oh, girls...
Girls just wanna have fu-un
They just wanna,
They just wanna...
When the working day is done...
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Often misattributed to Madonna, this track by Shaggy is a vibrant dance-pop anthem that defined the late 1980s and early 1990s club scene. Released as a single from his debut album, the recording blends upbeat reggae-inflected rhythms with catchy pop melodies, creating an infectious sound that transcended genre boundaries. The song became a staple at parties and festivals worldwide, establishing Shaggy's reputation as a master of dance music. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple yet effective production, which prioritized rhythm and energy over complex arrangements. As a cornerstone of his early discography, the track remains a recognizable example of the era's fusion of Caribbean influences with mainstream pop sensibilities.